Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day, friends! xo

{This Moment} May Day Kitty

{This Moment} A Friday ritual. A single photo -no words- capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you are inspired to do the same leave a link to your moment in the comments section for all to find and see. We wish you a lovely Mother's Day weekend! xo

Future Rocket Scientists, Perhaps?!

Some tape, balloons, straws and a piece of yarn tied to a doorknob. 

This is how all rocket scientist get their start, right?! xo

Stick Puppets

Stick puppets made by Grace and inspired by the Hadid family from Sparkle Stories "The Welcoming Feast". 

All of the cold, grey, rainy weather we've had the last several days has equaled lots of indoor time for us. It honestly feels more like early April rather than early May with how cold it is out there. The girls have taken full advantage of all the inside time, and have spent countless hours creating and playing with stick puppets. It seems as if a few new ones are added each day, which has made for quite a collection already! With all the stick puppets they've made I've been treated to many stick puppet performances this week (complete with homemade tickets)! It's been an absolutely lovely way to spend some time each day. xo

Costume Day Continues!

Yesterday was costume day for Grace's ballet and jazz classes. And now the countdown to the recital begins! xo

We've Been Flocked!

Nothing like a flock of bright pink flamingos hanging out on your lawn on such a cold, grey, rainy day! Thanks Walton family for the lovely surprise this morning! In the words of Emma: "It was a really nice treat of them to flock us!" We completely agree! xo 

Happy May Day!

Happy May Day from our family to yours! xo

Song On May Morning
Now the bright morning star, day's harbinger

Comes dancing from the east, and leads with her

The flow'ry May, who from her green lap throws

The yellow cowslip and the pale primrose.
Hail, bounteous May, thou dost inspire

Mirth and youth and warm desire!
Woods and groves are of thy dressing, 

Hill and dale doth boast thy blessing.
Thus we salute thee with our early song,
And welcome theem and wish thee long. 

-John Milton