Happy May?!

Wordless Wednesday~ Happy May Day!

Spring Recital

I can't believe this is Rea's 2nd dance recital- and like a champ, she loved being on stage!

She still has so much fun with the weekly dance classes so we are signing her up again for next year. It'll be nice to have the summer off but she'll love starting again in the fall.

Thanks to all our family for coming to support her yesterday!


Hair in curlers, nails painted- I felt a little 'Toddlers and Tiara's' guilt.

Cousin love...

Gramma K.!

More cousin love!

Another successful recital!

Adventureland 2013

Opening day!

The weather was perfect for opening day at Adventureland.  We got there a couple hours before closing which is the great thing about having a season pass- we didn't have to spend all day there, trying to squeeze it all in- we can go back as much as we want... And I have a feeling Reagan will want to go back every day if she had her way!

She loved the rides- her favorite was the blue big rig with the double steering wheels... the froggy jump 'tickled her tummy' and she didn't throw a fit when I told her it was time to leave but she did tell me- 'Mommy I'm disappointed with that decision.'  Mini donuts helped with the disappointment.

Of course we had to stop for a slushy and she was able to do most of the kiddie rides without having to wait in line- a very successful trip to Aland! 

Wordless Wednesday~ Carefree!

 

 

 

 

Wee Ball 2013

A little chilly but Rea had her first Wee ball practice and pictures on Saturday.  I think she was a little hesitant because before we left she told me, 'But mommy I don't even know how to play that game.'  I told her that's what practice was for and her coaches would help her learn. 

As soon as she donned her shirt and cap she got so excited!  She ran the bases, hit the ball and fielded balls.  Even though she was the youngest player, she held her own.  I can't wait for her first game; it's so cute watching the toddlers play!

Toddler photobomb:

I cheered from the sidelines....

While daddy helped on the field...

So excited to play!

Her friends:

Learning the basics:

Rea is #2-

Running bases (Rea is in the middle):

At bat:

The best part- snacks afterwards!

Switching Gears

I've never really given much thought to my career path. I had a good job with benefits and I was a rule follower. The perfect combination for a successful worker bee.  A term I've always liked because the worker bees always got the job done.

A couple months ago I was asked to lead.  Yes, I got a promotion (complete with a really nice office with an actual door and a great view of the city!).  The transition to leader has given me a lot to think about...and I'm really excited for this new career path, new opportunity! 

The challenge of leadership is to be strong, but not rude; be kind, but not weak; be bold, but not bully; be thoughtful, but not lazy; be humble, but not timid; be proud, but not arrogant; have humor, but without folly. —Jim Rohn

My team surprised me with flowers, a plant for my new office and (they know me well) cake! 

So I'm saying thanks, feeling blessed and ready to start a new chapter in my life!