Party of Five: May 2012

Memorial Day Weekend

I'll give you one guess were we spent most of our Memorial Day Weekend???

THE BEACH!! It was a really pretty weekend even with the threat of a tropical storm. A little windy, ok, a lot windy on Saturday but we toughed out getting pelted by the sand and stayed for four hours. We went back on Monday and had the perfect, beach, weather, day.

We picked up Kelly in Myrtle Beach on Friday so she could stay the weekend with us. Taking both Katy and Kelly out for pizza dinner, a walk around Broadway, and ice cream before heading back to Wilmington.

The grill saw a lot of action, the kiddie pool too, and the kids had no problem spending more time outdoors then in. It was our kind of weekend fun!

Vanilla and Chocolate smiles!

Makes you wonder if more got on her face and shirt then in her belly!

Carrington thought getting buried in the sand was so cool.

Watermelon break. Grayson was taking a break too. If you can't tell, he is under the towel catching some zzzz's.

This is HUGE!! Grayson playing in the water. A first for our non-beach-going baby.

Cousins

Even more huge...Grayson playing in the sand!! He typically will not let one part of his body touch the sand. Before, he would only sit in the chair and play lifeguard.

Yes, that's Grayson going out in the waves with his daddy. I guess having Aaron at the beach helps Grayson feel more comfortable. I could never get him to do this without causing him to have a nervous breakdown.

My two loves, or three counting the baby in my belly, that bring a smile to my face.

I think God for my life
And for the stars and the stripes
May freedom forever fly
Let it ring

Salute the ones who died
The ones that gave their lives
So we don't have to sacrifice
All the things we love
Happy Memorial Day!!!

Hayden's 5th Birthday Party!

At the beginning of May, Carrington attended Hayden's 5th dress-up themed birthday party. She talked about the party for a week straight. So, you can only imagine how excited our girly, girl was when it was time to walk over for the big bash with her dress-up outfit, jewels, and fancy shoes in hand.

Each little girl had their hair, make-up, and nails done before putting on their outfits and walking the red carpet. They were so giddy during the process and were true beauty queens by primping and admiring their looks in the mirror.

After the catwalk, they munched on finger foods and pink cupcakes. Then it was outside to play and melt all the make-up away. Really, just being little girls at heart!

Hayden getting all dolled up

She loves getting her fingers painted and does a pretty good job of sitting still

Ta-da

Watch out boys!

little beauty queens

making sure they look perfect

red carpet walk...

fruit punch in real glass cups

happy birthday, hayden!

love her to pieces!!!

Carrington's Spring Gymnastics Show

Carrington took gymnastics class this winter/spring on Saturday morning with Hayden, our neighbor and one of Carrington's best buds. We switched to the Tuesday class for the last month so unfortunately they weren't in the spring show together.

Carrington did a great job showing off her skills and many acrobatic talents during the program. Grayson loves watching his sissy through the glass window each week so it was an extra special treat for him to watch her up close during the show.

We are taking a break for the summer but I have a good feeling she'll be back on the mat come fall. She really loves going to class each week and does a great job!

Showing off her medal