Phia's turns 7...Disney style

Phia decided she didn't want a party this year and instead wanted to invite a friend to Disney and California Adventure. Of course we double and triple checked with her time and time again but she had her heart set on it! Sooo Mama made special backpacks for the birthday girl and her friend Tessy and we set off on our Disney adventure.  We were able to get on soooo many rides at both parks.  Both girls had never been on "Soarin' over California" and both loved it so much that we got another fast pass and came back later.  The kids had a blast and we lasted until 10pm!!! Such a fun way to celebrate Phia turning 7.  We still cannot believe we have a 7 year old.  She's still is, and always will be, our baby.  She's so bright and caring, we could not be more proud of our little lady. Honestly, she's ours so we can say this...she's the most thoughtful 7 year old we know.  We love you Sophia Lillian!!!

Recital Day 2015

This day seems to always fall on Phia's b-day weekend and this year it was during a CRAZY storm!! None of us had ever heard thunder so loud! What an awesome day and what made it even more special is so many of Sophia's school friends were in the recital also so we got to hang out with them backstage!

Recital Pictures

 Sophia did 4 dances this year in her dance recital and danced in two shows for a total of a 12 hour day!! It was VERY long and Mommy went back and forth from backstage to a seat but it was a blast.  Nana and Nonno and Grandma and Grandpa all came out to watch.  Here are some professional photos from recital.  These are "Stretch and Turns",  ballet, and, jazz, and of course she did tap!

Random fun early summer!

 Our Summer has been so so busy and fun it's just flying by(no time to record a thing).  I'll try and catch up the very best I can.  Right before school ended Sophia was one of only a handful of kids chosen to attend the "Last Hoorah" at school.  It was super hero themed and the teachers pamper the kids for an entire evening.  They even handed each child their own personalized cape when they walked in.  Phia had a BLAST and it was a perfect way to end her time at St. Peter Claver!

Olivia's 2 year old photo shoot!

On Olivia's actual b-day Nana and Mommy headed to the mall with Bentley to take some professional shots of Olivia.  She was VERY under the weather and not into it at all but we managed to get 2 shots.  Big brother Bentley even took a picture to try and show Olivia how easy it was!! Thanks Bentley for being such an amazing and patient big brother:)