Happy First Birthday Molly Molly Monster!

It's hard to believe this cray cray puppy is turning one already!

Reese and Molly kind of fight like siblings....I should say Reese gets mad when Molly doesn't mind her bossy self! ha! I on the other hand really really enjoy Molly. She's good company when Reese is gone to Bob's and Molly loves me! She's totally my dog:) She's a good walking partner and although she is not at all protective I hope she might grow into that someday!

We love you Molly Monster! Happy Birthday!

Prodigy Dance Recital

After two years of dance lessons at Primrose, this year Reese wanted to take dance lessons at a real studio. We chose Prodigy dance so she could be in the same class as her friends Landry and Elyse. Reese loved it and always had fun dancing her heart out. I happened to enjoy the once a week opportunity to catch up with Landry's momma:)

They did ballet, tap and jazz but because they are so young they only did one dance in the recital. They chose a jazz dance to the song "Call me Maybe" which happens to be one of Reese's favorite songs. Reese and the other girls had a great time...no stage fright at all!

Nanny came to watch...

She and I were both tinkled pink that this dance recital was a lot shorter and hectic then the dance recitals I used to participate in. Yay Prodigy for making it simple!

I'm so proud of my cute little dancer!

Primrose Graduation

I'm not going to lie, when Reese brought home graduation information asking for 25 dollars for a cap and gown for Kindergarten graduation at Primrose I thought that was kind of silly.

But when I saw this face in that cap and gown I got tears in my eyes and a lump in my throat.

Each class sang a song and then their teachers gave a short speech talking about some of her favorite things about each kid. They also read what each kid wanted to be when they grow up. Reese said she wanted to be a dolphin trainer. That one has been a popular choice for her every since we made a few visits to Sea World!

I am so incredibly lucky to be this little girl's momma. God has blessed me with an amazingly silly, smart, strong willed, sassy child!

I can't wait to see what big kid school has in store for you sweet Reese!

Bluebonnets 2013

Every since Reese was born I have always always wanted to have pictures made in the Bluebonnets. It seems like everyone I know with kids in Texas takes Bluebonnet pics every year! Finally at age 5, Reese is officially a Texan:)

This one is my FAVORITE! Love her!





These pretty ladies wanted a few shots too...

Of course little miss just couldn't stand not being in the picture with them:)

My friend Missy does a great job at a very reasonable price if you are looking for a photographer..go check her out.  Thanks Missy for capturing all my favorite peeps in the Texas Bluebonnets!

Mother's Day 2013

Reese was  fighting a tummy bug and wasn't feeling 100% so we had a low key weekend of celebrating Mothers Day.

We did quite a bit of this....Poor Baby didn't feel good!




My mom and Dad came just for the day and Nanny and Reese painted this super cute pot for my Mothers Day gift. Reese perked up to play in the paint and the dirt planting the flowers. Notice she is still in her PJ's in the picture.



I wouldn't trade anything in the world for the chance to spend the day with my baby, sick or not!

Happy Mother's Day to all the Mom's we love!

Happy Easter!

Reese was gone to Bob's this year for Easter so we did the usual traditions a little early.

Coloring Easter Eggs is one of my Fav's!

Primrose had their annual Easter egg hunt!

Reese was an old pro! Look at her go!

I absolutely do NOT like Holidays when Reese is gone. They don't feel right. I feel sad and lonely and awkward about celebrating anything without my kiddo. It's a tough spot to be in but I've been focusing on making the best of the people that love me, regardless.

These pretty ladies make me see the world in a different light every day!

We went to church and had a nice dinner and then I had a little me (and molly) time! :))

Let us not forget the most important reason to celebrate is Jesus has Risen! Happy Easter!

Dallas Rock n Roll Half Marathon

I have run the Rock n Roll Dallas Half every year since I have lived in Dallas. This year after fighting the flu in December and strep throat 6 times (YES 6 TIMES!) from January to April I wasn't sure if I would run. In fact I got another positive strep test the day before the race but I had already paid for the race and I had been fighting strep for so long I really didn't feel that bad anymore...or at least I forgot what it felt like to feel good:) Most importantly I promised to run with Jeff for his first half marathon.
Going to packet pick I think I actually look a little ill don't I? Oh well....the race must go on!

The best part of "strep throat pace" was that put us about the same pace..hehe! Most of my running buddies were there so we met up for some pics before since I was hanging back at a slower pace.

We had a great race and I am soooo super duper proud of this guy for finishing his first 13.1! Just a year ago he said "I don't run"! Haha come hang out with me....everyone runs at my house:)