"My Show"

This summer Loralei participated in her very “own show” she was part of the ensemble for Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma.”  To say she had a blast would be an understatement.  Mommy was also in the show, and got to sing and dance along side her very talented big girl. Loralei sang her heart out, and enjoyed every second.  She has already started to ask when her “show practice” starts again.  ;)  She has been bitten by the bug, and I so love it. J

pre show prep

back stage with her favorite farmers

21st century pioneers 

full cast

Signing with mommy

YEEEEHAW!

Vacay part 2

We did find a few activities to do on land.  We made the most of the local eats, and entertainment.  I will let these pictures speak for themselves. :) 

Riding "horses" with Rachel, Harper, Nana, and Cora

Cora was "cautious" in her enjoyment 

Build a "bear"

riding go karts with daddy

Daddy and his sleepy girls

This was about 9pm and Cora cried every time this horse stopped. Poor baby was tired.

Pier walking

hmmm shrimp hibachi 

Ice cream sampling

The whole crew

It was a great trip, with wonderful memories. :)

Vacay part 1

We packed our wagons and headed East to Surfside Beach, SC for our family vacation with the DeForest family. We had a FULL week of (mostly) sunny beach fun.  The car ride wasn't too painful, and we passed time with movies, snacks, and naps.  My girls could not have had a bigger yin and yang difference over the water. Loralei hit the water as soon as we got there, and never came out. Cora wanted NOTHING to do with it.  She did however LOVE the sand. I mean, loved it. How it felt, tasted (eww), and what she could do with it. She warmed up to the ocean as the week went on, but never really loved the pool.  Maybe next time?

"rough life"

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This before she asked for the 100th time if we were there yet? LOL

WE MADE IT!!!

This was her natural reaction to getting in the ocean day 1

Cora was not so sure

She preferred the kiddie pool with Harper

or Napping seaside 

My water bug ready to "hang 10"

she swam for 10 hours straight for 5 days. I am NOT kidding Only stopped to eat (and pee). 

catching waves with Pa Jim 

Cora got a little braver as the week went on. She finally touched the water. LOL

Post snack selfie with mommy

My silly baby

Dance Recital Fun!

Loralei had her year end Dance recital.  It was precious and this year she did two routines one ballet, and one tap.  They girls were adorable in their costumes, and Loralei was so excited to wear make-up.  My baby is growing up on me, time is a thief, and I am not a fan. Mommy and Daddy are so proud of you Loralei. :) 

Strike a ballet pose

BFF Channing and Lulu post recital

ain't they cute?

Bianca and Lulu 

Graduation

My heart has officially started to break. My "baby" graduated Pre-K and is officially headed to Kindergarten. Her program was cute, and I tried to contain my tears (for the most part).  I can never say thank you enough to her teachers at Goddard and their lasting imprint on our girl. 

Mrs. Kara & Mrs. Heather

So excited! 

:) 

Time for your check up!

The girls had their 15 month and 5 year check ups! They are both very healthy, happy kiddos.  My Loralei has DeForest genes and she is on track to be somewhere in the 5'11" to 6' range.   Cora is not too far behind coming in at 31.5" and weighing in at 24lbs.  Dr White couldn't believe how much Loralei had grown in 1 year. she had gained 7 lbs, and grown 4.2 inches in 1 year!!!  Dr. White said she is the size of an average 7 year old!!! LOL

Both girls had to get shots :(, but were as brave as they could be.  Thank you Lord for healthy, happy girls! :)

Patiently waiting for Dr. White

anyone need a WNBA star? 

24 lbs and 31.5" tall

The biggest heart in Tennessee

This girl oh I how I love this big girl.  She has the biggest heart out of anyone I know, but she is easily hurt because of her big heart.  Some may call her “whiney” but she is just a sensitive soul.  She loves all things girly, shopping, frilly, and PINK! She also loves Star Wars, and super heroes J. She is a girls girl, thinks she is 14, and a heck of a dancer.  She will probably never leave home because she is attached to her mommy like peanut butter to jelly.  She gives the best hugs, and loves to be snuggled up even if she is almost 4 ft. tall! LOL  She can be silly, but she’d rather be creative and imaginative. This girl, she is my mini me, and I “get her.” J

doing a little pink painting in her tree house

"Mom, take my picture on this tree like a fairy"

"Mom, LOOK Cora let me hold her" "I love you sissy" (this is rare)

Dressed up as "Rae" from Star Wars

blue "tinger nails"

sitting with the "big girls"

My big hearted girl!