As we transition into baseball season from soccer season, I realize I forgot to post about Kaden's last soccer game and trophy presentation last month. Kaden and my nephew Ethan played on the same 6 and under team and really took it up a notch this year w/ their competitive nature. We had a great time watching them play every Tuesday and Thursday this Spring and look forward to the next season. The picture of Kendall & my niece Kylee tells the story of how they spent their time on the sidelines...listening to music and playing w/ the cell phones. Kendall adores her "KY-KY" so pretty much just does whatever she does :) Kendall's soccer sister outfit was the best way to cheer on her big brother!

Kaden's First Limo Ride

For Keith's birthday my parents bought tickets to the David Copperfield magic show at the Fox in Atlanta. We decided to make it a big night out w/ a fancy dinner and limo. Kaden was the only kid to come along w/ the grown ups, which was my parents, Ken & Lindsey and Keith & I. Needless to say, Kaden thought he was the coolest kid in the world...he kept saying he was like a "famous" person! After the show we headed off to the BlueRidge Grill in Buckhead for dinner. It was a perfect evening! Thanks, Lala & Pops :)

Kendall's Two Favorite Things!

Dogs & Babies!!!
My child has literally become obsessed by these things. If she sees a baby enter a restaurant she spends the rest of her time there waving, saying "Hi" and begging to go hold the baby (aka smother). And the same goes for dogs...if she hears one bark outside she immediately stops everything else and starts looking and repeating "dog-dog, dog-dog" She can't get enough. And then there is her baby cousin Journi, omg she goes to whole other level of obsessive compulsive when baby Journi is around...needs to hold her and tell her its ok and if she can't hold her she gets her baby doll and repeats everything Jenna, my sister, does w/ Journi.
The child is so deprived right!...she needs a new baby brother or sister (not happening now) so maybe its time to give in to my children's constant begging and get them a dog!

Curious George Play

In an effort to catch up on all the events of the past few months I wanted to backtrack and add some of my favorite pictures that I simply haven't had time to post. I turn my blog into books after so many posts so that my children will have a hard copy when they get older...who knows if they will appreciate it or not, but it is my goal to keep some sort of diary for them to look back upon.
So w/ that said I can't believe I forgot to post about our one night trip to Atlanta during spring break. We had too much going on with our businesses that week to go out of town so we decided to bring the kids on a mini getaway at the St. Regis in Atlanta. We spent the afternoon at the pool. Got all dressed up and went to a lovely dinner (in which Kaden broke a wine glass and spilt water everywhere and Kendall did a lot more crying than eating). Then we brought the kids to the Fox to enjoy the Curious George Live Performance, which they both did great at, even though I thought it was one of the worst plays I had ever been too. Then it was back to the hotel for dessert...yummy! The next day we went to the zoo and did some shopping. It was a great 24 hours :)

First Gymnastics Performance

My niece, Saige, had her first gymnastics performance this past week at one of the local schools spring flings. It was adorable and Saige looked so cute doing her routine. Kaden & Kendall watched in excitement as we knew several of the little girls on the team and when the cheerleaders came out to perform Kendall ran out onto the grass with them right into the middle as they were about to perform...just wanting to be part of the action and dance to the music. I of course was mortified!
We also learned that weekend that my other niece, Kylee, made the competition cheer squad...a big deal in our town...so we are super excited for her and looking forward to attending all her performances too! This group sure does keep us busy!

Mommy & Me Gymnastics

Kendall & I started a Mommy & Me gymnastics program last month and she loves it. What is also wonderful about it is that she is with her little group of girlfriends from Kindermusic who all also have siblings Kaden's age and have been friends of Kaden's for the last two years. Kendall has been walking on a balance beam, swinging from the bars, tumbiling, rolling and jumping...all with a little help from Mom, but she does it all a lot more graceful than I could!

Mary Poppins Live

My Mom, Kaden, Kendall & I took in a performance of Mary Poppins on Broadway at the Fox Theatre this afternoon. Or should I say My mom and Kaden did. Kendall was horrible and I spent most of the play in the lobby and then finally decided to go to the car after intermission. From the little bit I took in it was wonderful and Kaden loved it as did my Mom. After we ate at the Ok Cafe off Paces Ferry Rd....excellent veggie plate!
Although Kendall didn't cooperate this go around I will continue my efforts to expose the kids to live performances, especially the theatre. The last few performances we went to (101 Dalmations and Curious George Live) she was wonderful!...You just never know at this age.
All in all it was just nice to spend the afternoon w/ my kiddos and my Mom.