Marine Corps and Memorial Day

Marine Corps Half Marathon

Another 13.1 race in the books.  On the eve of the race I realized that I might not be getting enough sleep or have trained the best but I was darn lucky to get out there and run a half marathon.  I dedicated my run to all those who can't run now.  The military support  was wonderful.  The race started with a cannon shot.  My favorite part of the race was the mile of flags for fallen soldiers.

Waiting for the race to start

A mile of Flags and photos for fallen soldiers

A big smile finish at the steamy hot half marathon

Memorial Day

We enjoyed a nice low key memorial weekend at home.  We are thankful for all those that serve or have served our country.  The girls and I went on a run and found 65 flags in our neighborhood.  God Bless America! We also enjoyed some time at the pool.  Three day weekends are great!

A run in our hood with the girls

We and our shadows

Spotting lots of flags in our neighborhood!

Sophia warming up by the pool

Isabella cooling off on the high dive

May Miscellaneous

May went by in a flash!   Sophia graduated from preschool, the girls started swim team, the girls have enjoyed fun with classmates, I cut 5" inches off my hair, Marathon training started and we went to a wedding for a special couple.

Ready for the first day of SWIM TEAM 2015!!!!

First Day of Swim Team 2015 for Bella

Sophia is all smiles for her swim coach

Pretty Nails for Sophia-  first day of Summer break

Cowgirl Kitty

Bike ride at the park with pre-school friends

Teddy Bear class end of Pre-school celebration

Pajama Day at school

Bye Bye 5", Hello Summer Hair

Marathon Training Team "Nacho" Day 1

Marathon "Nacho" Coaches

Headed to a wedding with my favorite girls

Kissing Preschool Goodbye

Sophia was happy on her last day of preschool and looking forward to her graduation ceremony that evening.  However, when I picked her up from school she was all tears and just wanted some "Mommy snuggles".  Change can be hard especially when saying goodbye to your preschool friends and teachers.  Sophia asked her Teacher for a play date this summer.  She enjoyed her time at Discovery Preschool.

Kissing Preschool Goodbye!

End of the year preschool pop-sickle picnic

Excited on the last morning of preschool

Tears leaving on the last day of preschool

Time for Mommy Snuggles

Stay tuned for photos of a happy graduation ceremony....

Pre-School Graduation

Its the end of an era. Our youngest child, my baby, has graduated from preschool.  She is our little miracle and sang this song at graduation that had me in tears...

I have hands, I have hands

Watch me clap, watch me clap

Oh, what a miracle am I

I have feet, I have feet

Watch me stamp, watch me stamp

Oh, what a miracle am I

Chorus:

Oh, what a miracle! Oh, what a miracle!

Every little part of me

I'm something special, so very special

There's nobody quite like me

I have arms, I have arms

Watch me swing, watch me swing

Oh, what a miracle am I

I have legs, I have legs

They can bend and stretch,

they can bend and stretch

Oh, what a miracle am I

Repeat Chorus:

I have a spine, I have a spine

It can twist and bend, it can twist and bend

Oh, what a miracle am I

I have one foot, I have one foot

Watch me balance, watch me balance

Oh, what a miracle am I

Repeat Chorus

How lucky, proud and happy Will and I felt as we watched Sophia graduate.   We are proud of our big girl who will be off to Elementary School in the Fall.  Here are photos of the graduation  celebration....

Ready for graduation

Mrs.Zampetti taught Pre-K to both of our girls

Isabella and Abby, a friend since preschool

Singing "Thank you Parents"

Sophia wants to be a "baby doctor" when she grows up

Time to move the tassel

Graduation Flowers

Happy to celebrate Sophia's graduation

Bella Photo bombed the pre-dinner photo

It has been a miracle to have two healthy, beautiful daughters and experience being at home with them. I am thankful for our teachers and  Sophia's solid foundation in education.  I will miss special time with Sophia.  We have a lunch date everyday , she loves to snuggle for story time, play games and go on the swing set with me.  This preschool era is ending with a lump in my throat.  I will forever treasure the miracle of Sophia in my life and the quality time we were able to have together.  Happy Graduation Day Sophia! 

Field Day Fun

Field Day was indoor this year due to weather.  Since its was on a Friday, Sophia was able to join me for the festivities.  Isabella was a proud big sister and included Sophia in some of the games. Sophia was the only sibling included and it made her feel special.  Plus, I think it helped Sophia get excited about attending the same school next year.

Isabella was excited I came to watch

Bunny Ears with classmates

Sweet Sisters in the hall

Becca & Bella ready to dance

Cranky Face Sophia

Hula Hoop Game in the Library

Passing to her sister

Love my little munchkins

Sophia even got to enjoy a popsicle with the class!

Mothers Day

Mothers Day is a special day for many. I woke up feeling thankful, not only to be a mother but also to have two wonderful daughters to raise.  I slept in (till 8:30am!) and then had a relaxing morning at home with the girls.  I loved sweet crafts the girls made plus the dose of extra snuggles.  When I left the house that day to head to work my heart was full of love and joy.  I am thankful to be a mother no matter where I spent my day.  That evening Will cooked a delicious dinner.  As we sat around the table talking about our day I was well aware that I am blessed to have them in my lives and with me on that special day.

School Crafts from Bella

Sophia created a vase of flowers all from paper 

Bella drew my self portrait

"Tea" with Sophia

A table of handcrafted love

Mothers Day with my girls