Spring Soccer for Sully

One of Sully's favorite places is the soccer field. The only difference this year is that he has really connected with his buddies on and off the field making it more fun for all of us. The weather was all over the place, if it wasn't miserably hot, it was rainy, and always windy, so it goes in SD during springtime. Fortunately, Sully didn't let that get him down. We are so thankful for his coach Aaron for being such a great influence and supporter of the boys, until next year! 

Sully and Liam match up, they clobbered us! 

Sully and a few fans on a cold day. 

Most of the Mercenaries

Coronado with the Creighton Gals

When you make the impossible possible. That's what we did, between 6 moms and countless situations, we pulled off a college gals get-away, and ALL 6 of us made it, the first time in more than 5 years. 

We were an efficient bunch with shared notes and lists and a soft itinerary with massages and happy hours and Aperol and conversations and fun and tears and kid interruptions, all the things that come with a get away, but 100000% worth it. 

Coronado was a dream location and I'm so thankful I was able to spend a weekend with so many of my favorite people in my favorite place. Until next time! 

Sunset 

Brunch 

Pool day, best day. 

Hats!

Piper continues her theatrical career with 'Hats!' the Second Grade Musical. She was so brave and even auditioned for a speaking line, which she mastered. Much to my dismay, the musical dates were released after I had committed to a college friends weekend, I was lucky enough to sneak in for a rehearsal, Piper was so excited and surprised to see me there. She did an excellent job during her performance and had am impressive cheering session. Go Pip! 

Cinderella...if the Shoe Fits.

Piper made her acting debut and loved every second of it. We had a busy weekend catching all of the performances, it was fun to watch them get better and better each time. We were sad to see it come to and end, and so thankful for the experience, and for all of her adoring fans...wow, so many friends and family came to watch Piper, what a gift! When I asked her her favorite part, she said it was all of it, but then said the best part was delivering the crown to the Cinderella. She definitely wants to do it again in the future, and we can't wait to continue watching her. 

Piper and Sabrina 

Stage dad with all the flowers.

Piper with Matt and Sarah. 

Fan club with a photo bomber. :)

This puppy slept until 11am both days this weekend. 

The Olivers.

Courtney and family. 

Grandma Banana 

Sr Naranjo

Piper, Khloe, and Elin. 

Middle School Orientation

Sully and I went to his middle school orientation and oh my gosh he is so grown up. Neither of us really knew what to expect and much to our surprise, there were so many of Sully's friends there, it was great. They all sat and giggled together, until they got split up for the tour, nerves settled in. Sully was quiet and strictly business. Its a massive school compared to where he is now, I'm confident he will do great. He has grown up so much in the last 6 months, he is more social and growing more confident. He says things like "mom, why do you refer to dad as 'daddy,' he is just dad." or "mom, don't call it a 'potty,' its a bathroom." So I guess I need to transition to tween talk and ditch the kid talk ;). He can be as sassy as they come but when push comes to shove, he is still my bud, I love sitting with him at bedtime and talking to him about his tender heart and even though he is growing up physically, his heart is still the same. He melts and reverts back to my little boy, not sure how much longer he will, but I'll take it while he does. I'm so proud of you, Sully. 

Ready or not, here he comes!