Spring Break 2021

SNOW DAY!

We got a SNOW DAY!

You loooooove the snow!

You always wanted to be out in it.

As my youngest I felt you deserved a buddy to be out there with you, just like I did when Julia or Lauren was 10...so I geared up and we made a snow Miss Piggy!!

I love doing things with you and how creative and determined you are!

You are definitely my CO girl!

Beatles Fan Girl

 You have a new obsession....

THE BEATLES!!!

You are listening to their music non stop, you've gotten a few shirts, and even did a research project on them. All I know is you are the absolute coolest 5th grader EVER and we love every single ounce of you!

Christmas

It was a very happy morning opening all the amazing gifts! 

Santa brought you a brother for Guchi Bear and a second child for you to take care of and love.

You also got things to help you take care of your babies, like a carrier and insta pot! Hahaha!!

You got a Hamilton hoodie which you LOVE!

Even Guch got presents.....

The girls put on a fashion show of all their new gear...

the girls put on a fashion show of all their new gear...

I got Arendell Aqua ears for each of you by reaching out to a lady who lived near Disneyland Paris.

She hooked us up!!!

 got dinner going and we took a walk.  It was a very low key day. We needed to do something to get Baylor away from his video game!  Hahaha!! The sun was shining and we all wore our new stuff, it felt awesome being together and enjoying the delightsomeness of the day.

That evening the sauce was ready, the spaghetti dressing was all set, I even made garlic bread!

It was our traditional Italian feast complete with British crackers!

Cheers to another blessed and very MERRY Christmas! 

My Colorado Girl

We moved back to Colorado in September and in October they allowed so in person “hybrid” schooling. You have to wear a mask at all times and stay 6ft. apart. You are very happy with it. It feels great to be in school. 

I am very nervous about it, but your courage and determination inspires me to be brave. 

Although when we get emails saying a case or two have been reported I freak out. I kept you home one day which did not make you happy. For me being safe and keeping you guys safe is my top priority so sometimes that’s going to be me making hard choices and you not being happy. I’m so sorry. This whole pandemic is unfair. 

You deserve better. You deserve to be in class during your final year of elementary school. You deserve to run at recess and laugh at a lunch table. You deserve to make friends and trick or treat and have your last years of childhood without being afraid of a deadly virus. I am so sorry. 

We are making the best of it though. 

Your sweet attitude and ability to have FUN in all we do makes life wonderful. We honestly barely know there is a pandemic going on. 

Bike rides in CO are gorgeous!

I love your beautiful braids!

You do them yourself!!! Amazing. 

Girl! You are shaving your legs!

I taught you a while ago in CA, but it’s still crazy to see you doing it. 

You’re just the cutest lil bug. 

Your beautiful hair is my favorite. 

Oh wait. I change my mind, your beautiful smile is my favorite. 

Nothing makes you smile more than APPLE NACHOS!

You can’t up with this awesome Halloween costume!

SURVIVOR!!

There could not be a better costume during COVID! 

You outwitted us all! 

We Halloween’d it up at home. 

I threw us a big Harry Potter day and you had so much fun. 

You said, “I forgot how much I like Harry Potter things”. 

Never forget my love!

Always. 

 

Shine Bright As You Grow

This little love wanted to go on a walk with me today. I loved it! She's so sweet and curious. Our one on one time is my favorite. Man these pictures really show me how much she is growing up. She's balancing between childhood and teenager, feeling all the emotions that come with it too. She has the biggest heart though and is very tender. It is a blessing to watch her grow up...I can't help wish she were still my little buddy on my hip though, she was my bestest friend!

Brynnly I am so blessed to be your mom.

You have given me hope, peace, and joy every day of your life.

You have shown me a softer way of looking at the world and appreciating all the grace God gives us.

I love your enthusiasm for life and how you appreciate everything.

You love things so deeply, especially your people.

You are wonderful!

You are incredible and I want you to always let your light shine, because you are a natural leader and shining star!!

Your influence will always reach far beyond you.