Sequence

We had a family game night last weekend. I suggested Sequence, and to our surprise the girls could actually play it. So much that we found them playing it again the next day with friends.

 

Little trip

We snuck away on the tail end of Spring Break for an overnight in Omaha. We enjoyed the zoo.......

 

But most of all enjoyed getting Brad away from work.

Brady's trusty backpack. This backpack is amazing or maybe it is his packing skills. This is a joke for my family. We once took a four day trip, all of us checking a bag plus a carry on. Here he comes with a backpack and a smile. He was perfectly ironed in fresh clothes daily.

 

 

The girls enjoyed swimming at the hotel.

A fun dinner out and a Jayhawk win!

More swimming and a quick drive home.

 

Grand Champion

Mia finished her NAC season as Grand Champion in her age group/level. The meet was at Aquinas, which was fun for her to see Brad's high school. We are proud of you Mia!

 

I have to tell you something

Jillian makes me smile. Her new phrase, whether in a good mood, in the midst of a dramatic fit, or just walking around the block is "Mom, I have to tell you something." Usually it is about something she wants "a ruffle swimsuit" or something she doesn't like " I am not eating that broccoli" or maybe an interesting fact "Did you know one bug can eat a whole house? We need to buy an all brick house." You never know what she will say.

She also wants to change her name. So far this week she has requested changing her name to Louise, Marie, and my favorite Velvet. Or "if you want just say Red Velvet." She even corrected you if you called her Jilli, but was so proud when I did call her Velvet. Later that day she got hit in the nose with our wooden swing, resulting in a bloody nose, definitely a Red Velvet moment.
God bless her, she is a mess. An adorable mess, our mess, and we couldn't love her more.

Talent Show

 

Mia and her friend Megan performed an acrobats/dance number to Sunshine Lollipops and Rainbows. They did great and the whole school was cheering loudly!

 

Brackets

 

We all finished our brackets. Hopefully the girls don't take them too seriously this year. Last year we had some "but my bracket is RUINED!" moments. Jilli seems to do well just randomly picking, where the rest of us look at rankings and records. Such family fun.

 

Miss Seven

Mia Kate turned SEVEN at the beginning of the month. Her day was on a Monday, so we celebrated early, on her day, and the next weekend.

We started with brunch after mass.

A few early gifts from Mom and Dad.

A little cake.

A big gift.

A school day birthday breakfast.

An after school delivery.

 

A family party.

Mia chose to invite her family to the Shawnee St. Patrick's Parade. It rained.

But the show went on.

The parade idea turned into our theme, St. Patrick's!

We are LUCKY to have such a sweet, caring, daughter!