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.

I recently had a photo shoot for my boutique, Kissing Frogs with my long time friend and awesome photographer Brandelyn Shirley. Of course I used my two kiddos as well as a handful of others as models. Check out images from the shoot at www.brandelynlee.com/theblog scroll down to the the two different Kissing Frogs posts.

Prepared for Rain Showers

With the rain threatining to cancel most of our weekend plans I thought it would be fitting to get the kids raingear ready. This was Kendall's first time w/ an umbrella and she was a little top heavy :)

Kissing Frogs Ribbon Cutting

March was the opening of my children's boutique, Kissing Frogs. It was an extremely busy time but very exciting. The 25th of March was the ribbon cutting hosted by the chamber of commerce. I had a great turnout and Keith, Kaden and Kendall were by my side as well as my sisters and many dear friends. It has been so awesome to have the support of friends and family during this venture.
Kaden loved holding the big huge scissors and he is the one that cut the ribbon!

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Kaden Growing Up

A week or so ago I went w/ Kaden on an outdoor field trip to the Pettit Preserve where we got to experience nature first hand. Kaden even had a lizard crawl up his chest...I was way more freaked out than he was! I just can't believe how quickly he is growing up. I'm so proud of the little man he has become and I'm going to miss the tight knit little group we have formed at his preschool as he enters Kindergarden this year...OMG, Kindergarden!