Busy Claire - Preschool Graduation & Singing Performance

Claire had a busy day! A back-to-back performance for Preschool, then her Singing Program. She did great in both and is growing up too fast!

Claire's Preschool Graduation was bittersweet. She had such a good year and absolutely loved her teacher! She made some cute friends and was well on her way to being more than ready for Kindergarten.

They sang some cute songs and it sure was cute to watch!

We sure are going to miss these ladies! They were so great.

Claire has the best handwriting of any 5 year old I know!

Next up was Claire's Singing Performance. This is always my favorite thing each year and Claire did not disappoint! The theme was 'Beach,' and it was so cute!

When sunglasses are used as props, you know it's going to be good!

Claire did so good! It's crazy to think how big this girly is getting. She is an old soul, who takes her time to figure things out, but once she does, girlfriend is a force! She is SMART, and I know she'll do great things!

Mother's Day 2023

Mother's Day was beautiful. Calm, relaxed, and guilt-free. Greg and the girls took good care of me. I'm one lucky Mama!

I always love to see what creation Greg comes up with for my Mother's Day Dinner. He never disappoints and puts a lot of thought into it. I can't remember what it was, but I know it was delicious!

It was a good day. 💗

Sofia's Baptism - May 6, 2023

Sofia was so excited for her baptism. She had picked the dress, we had taken pictures, and the day finally came!

That morning, though, I received a phone call from the Stake Primary President to let us know that there was no hot water in the church, and wondering what we would like to do. Because we had family in town, Greg and I decided to move forward with the baptism. It would make it memorable for Sof, right?

It was kind of a chilly day anyway, but Sof handled it like a champ. The food was ready, the house was clean (enough), so we made our way to the church. Sure enough, the water was freezing, but they had put a space heater in the bathroom to help dispel the cold a little bit. And warm water or not, the baptism was still beautiful. Sof was one well-represented girly, and it was so fun to have family in Idaho, Washington, Colorado, and New York supporting her. Technology is pretty great, for occasions like this.

Bro. Adams conducted her baptism and did a great job. He invited her up to turn around and look around the room at everyone who had come to support her. 

Aunt Katy gave one of the talks.

The water was so cold, that as soon as Greg submerged Sof, she went stiff as a board - literally - and rose to the surface. Because she was so stiff, all Greg had to do was push her down and she was immersed. It was hilarious.

She stood in front of the space heater for as long as we dared, then we wiped her down and put her beautiful baptism dress on. 

While I was helping Sof get dressed, I had note cards passed around so everyone there could write Sof a little note - I then compiled them into a little book. I hope it's something she's able to read and smile when she remembers her baptism. The memories will fade, but the words won't. 

Sof sang the sweetest little duet with Greg - A Child's Prayer. I accompanied, which was special. They did great.

Afterwards, we reconvened at our house for strawberry, lemon, orange, and raspberry sweet rolls, with orange juice, chocolate milk, and fruit. It was legit delicious, and my mouth is watering just typing about it.

Sof had fun playing with cousins, and we had fun celebrating her. It was a beautiful day.

The Whettens are always so good to come and support us!

We loved having the Haggerty's.

Katy & (soon-to-be) Uncle Niel.

Grandma and Grandpa Thorley.

Cute Jonah brought her a gift, even though he wasn't able to attend. Sof has some good friends.

Sof is kind, courageous, and the best ring-leader to our girl gang. She does what is asked of her and is always looking out for the underdog. 

Although she may have been freezing the rest of the day, it was a beautiful baptism, and she had the biggest smile on her face. 

It was a beautiful day.

Willy Wonka Dance Performance

I'm 10 months behind. How embarassing! 

The girls had the cutest Willy Wonka dance performance in May. Their dance studio has grown so much that there needed to be multiple performances spread out over 2 days. This means, of course, that Claire was on one night and Sofi was on the other. But, it worked out and was so fun to watch.

The video of Claire's dance won't upload, but this one of her dancing in the after party was just as cute! Claire has learned so much this year in dance, and it has been fun to watch her learn how to navigate dance and working together as a group. She did great!

Sof was one proud sister!

You knowe those people who just seem to be lucky? The more I watch Sof, the more I'm thinking she is one of those people. She seems to have the knack to find gold everywhere she goes, literally, in this case. I let her pick out a Wonkabar for Claire, and that Wonka bar contained one of the 3 Golden tickets, which allowed her to trade it in for an even bigger prize. Thanks to Sof, Claire hit the jackpot.

Let's just puase for a sec to admire Greg. I mean, come on 😍😍😍!

Claire with her bigger prize. She had the best day!

Sofi's turn! and she was the cutest Candy Girl. Her dance group this year was HUGE, but she made some cute friends.

Sof didn't get a golden ticket in her Wonka bar, but she still had a great night!