Talk about curling up with a good book

This is how I found little Georgia tonight!

Dance recital

Here is a video of last night's performance and a few pictures of Katie Jo with her classmates.

First Dance Recital

Katie Jo has been taking dance since Jan. She is in a combo class of tap and ballet. She has really enjoyed it and early on we had to make the decision if we were going to put her in the recital. We did and I figured she'd love it until about a month ago when she decided she didn't want to do dance anymore. We had her keep going and she always enjoyed it once she was there. Then on Monday she had a rehearsal at the studio and I'll spare the details but it didn't go well. I was afraid we'd spent a lot of money on a costume among other recital fees for nothing. Well, tonight was her dress rehearsal and she did it! I was so proud! I almost cried when they finished because I couldn't believe she not only stood on stage but did almost all of the dance moves! It was a true proud momma moment. Here are a few photos of her with her friend Carly and then a video of her performance. We aren't allowed to video tomorrow for the real recital so this was my one chance and what I captured was priceless.

Katie Jo is on the end, far right. The tiniest!

Video of KJ singin

Updated video: Katie Jo didn't sing today at her school but this morning before we left she was a singing maniac!
Also, I reloaded the plane video so if you wanted to see it scroll down to the Air Show in Beaufort post.

Child's Day Out program

This morning Katie Jo had her program at Child's Day Out. She looked very cute and could have passed for the part of a performer but alas did not sing a lick when it came time. I did get a video of her the morning singing one of her favorites.

Air Show in Beaufort

Sunday when we were getting ready for church Jay mentioned going to the air show in Beaufort. They only do it every two years so we figured we might as well try to go. After quickly getting things together we went to Sunday School and then scooted out and were on our way.

It was pretty neat! The planes were loud but we had some nifty ear plugs. We sat and watched, ate lunch and Jay took Katie Jo to see some of the planes up close. It started raining at towards the end and they called off the rest of the show. We missed seeing the Blue Angels which was too bad but hopefully at the next one we'll catch them. Fun day!







Might want to adjust the volume to low for the video. The planes were REALLY loud when they flew by but the speed at which they move is amazing!

Pics, pics, pics

A few weeks ago we thought the pool was open. We got dressed, ready and walked to it only to find it closed. So we quickly recovered and I sent Jay to Walgreens to buy the cheapest sprinkler he could find. He did and man has it been a huge hit. KJ had the best time that afternoon and played in it for over an hour. I guess we got a good watering for our yard as well! Georgia wouldn't go near it but had fun watching.

This may be one of the cutest shots ever!Her hair is completely out of control. It is so curly now and we have no idea where it came from.

This is how I found KJ the other night before I went to bed.

G's big cheese smile

G's surprised face

I straightened her hair that night after bath. Curls are cuter and they were back in full force when she woke up the next morning!

I went to preschool on Tuesday to see G in her music class. She was super excited to see me and didn't sing a lick! She got a hand stamp at the end and was so proud to show it off!

Katie Jo turned FOUR!

Katie Jo turned four, two weeks ago! I am so slack getting this out and I apologize. We had a very nice and simple party for her here at the house. We invited her classmates, her friend Reilly Kaye and our next door neighbor Jack. We grilled hot dogs, ate cupcakes, played outside, and opened gifts. It was a perfect party! My parents were able to travel down and Aunt Joni came too and we appreciated having some family here to help celebrate the big day. Her birthday was May 2nd which was a Saturday so that was nice to wipe it all out in one fatal swoop.

We started the day with her family gifts. Jay and I gave her a doll house and an umbrella. Georgia gave her a tinkerbell costume. She got many nice cards, money and gifts from all her extended family and we appreciate everyone thinking of our big girl on her big day! :)

We partied from 11-1 and then everyone had naps except for Katie Jo! She played with all her new stuff and watched her new Tinkerbell movie from Aunt Joni. Afterwards, we went to the pool and then out to the China Buffet! Such a great day!

Family gifts and cards displayed on the hearth

Isn't Georgia patient? She enjoyed watching Katie Jo open her gifts.

Notice who's in the back ground playing with the doll house! :)

Getting excited about her party and showing off her princess cupcakes.

Everyone got to become a princess that day including Lexi!