Girls Visit 2015

My mom came this week and brought my nieces for a fun-filled 4 day visit; an annual tradition for us. Reagan was beyond excited to see her Gramma/cousins and loved hosting!

We shopped, we swam, we ate, but more importantly the girls played....so hard! And we laughed and giggled and had a great time together as a family.

Lego/Polly Pocket/American Girl explosion:

Bedtime stories:

Already counting down until next year's visit!

Weekend Fun!

Saturday:
Exploring the downtown Farmer's Market-

This was on my bucket list as Reagan hasn't been since she was a baby. She was a little taken aback by the crowds but a smoothie and sugar cookie helped ease the chaos.

Had to bring her purse just like mommy:

Balloon sword!

Only 3 more months until we celebrate #6!

It was so hot we needed to cool off afterwards!

Having fun on a new pool toy-

Disclaimer: I didn't realize the ginormous size, only that it was on clearance!

Sunday Funday!

Craft time, lunch out, shopping and swimming with our besties!

And....introducing the newest member of the household... Crystal!  (The female beta fish)

Hope everyone had a great weekend!

Water parks...

...not just for kids!

We spent a fun-filled day (adults only version) at the water park last week. We rented a cabana and enjoyed some adult cocktails while lounging on the lazy river.  It was a great time and hopefully a new annual tradition!

View from Cabana:

Happy swimming!

Dance Camp 2015

I have to admit, I was really looking forward to a summer without dance. No running to the studio, no recitals... But when Reagan heard about dance camp, she begged and pleaded and I could tell she really wanted to go.

We talked to her about how to earn it: good manners, doing her chores, helping without being asked, being nice to her friends.  She literally squealed the first night- and couldn't stop talking about how much fun she had.  She knew a couple other girls in the class, so that made it even better.

They made parts of their costume and had fun doing a mini recital for the parents.  She kept thanking us for letting her go and that made it all worth it.

Dance camp was a success!

First night:

Recital time:

Lovin Summer!

We are getting in lots of swim time!

Enjoying sweet corn...

Having sleepover fun!

Prepping for school!

Menchie's visit with dear friends!

Hope everyone is having a great summer!

The Happy Run!

I participated in my first ever color run on Saturday.  I'm really not the running type but with a great group of girlfriends, fun costumes and yeah, lots of coffee- I was ready to go!

We woke up to pouring rain and thunder but by the time we were ready to run, the sun had come out! The Color Run is billed as the happiest 5k around and it really was a happy time! Lots of good music, a great run path through the outskirts of downtown and of course, getting doused with color!

What a great day spent with my girls!

Wordless Wednesday~ Lil Chef