Swan.

Here is our solo-dancing swan.  So sweet.  So happy.  So feathery.

 

 

And so serious in this pose!

Spring Ballet.

This year the girls performed in Peter Pan for the Spring Ballet.  Stella was a swan and even had a solo at the end of her dance.  Presley danced as the "second star to the right".

They were both so lovely and really enjoyed their time on stage and in costume.

f-i-v-e!

Stella turned 5 and just like her sister she asked for a "surprise" birthday party . . . so even though it wasn't too much of a surprise, that is what she got!  I can't believe how much she has grown this year--we loved celebrating with our flirtatious, smiley, funny girl.

 

 

We surprised Stella at the park with decorations, family and friends.

Happy Mother's Day.

Mother's Day equals homemade lemon meringue pie for my mom!

Thanks for everything mom!

California.

Here were some of the non-volleyball, Instagram highlights of our quick trip to California.

We had such a fun time!  Let's go on vacation more often . . . please?

NCAA Finals.

Well, poor Stella's face says it all . . . despite the loss, the team (and Chris) had a great season, full of wins, a new travel schedule, and a trip to the finals (not to mention a fabulous conference playoff game beating UCLA in a packed, noisy gym at home).

This sweet girl was all teary eyed.

What a great experience for these two sisters!

We took an all girls trip to California to support Chris and the team--it was so nice to have my mom come with us and spend a few days sight seeing around LA.  BYU was so generous and helped to get our travel organized.  We went to Disneyland, Santa Monica Pier, The Grove, and drove around seeing the sights.  My only complaint would have to be that our hotel didn't have a pool--all my girls need to keep them occupied and worn out is a pool (they could literally spend 12 hours a day in the water).

A quick photo-op at Downtown Disney--all smiles!

s-e-v-e-n!

This little girl is growing up so fast--too fast and she's not so little any more.  We celebrated Presley's special day with family, a dessert of her choice, and a few fun presents.

We loved the low-key event and Presley had fun going out to lunch with her grandma Lynn and celebrating with her friends at school (her birthday usually happens during Spring Break, this year the break came early and she was so excited to go to school on her birthday).

Fun in the Sun.

Our Spring Break Week in Instagram photos . . . we could have stayed here for weeks.  My girls can't get enough of the sun and the pool.

With all the beautiful palm trees at the pool, it felt like we were in Hawaii.

What better than laying in the grass with your cousin? It was fun to stop in and see Lincoln and Ender (Becka and Eric too).

I loved the palm trees, the pina colada my mom bought me, and seeing my sister!  Oh and the smell of sunscreen and chlorine on my girls (not to mention their first little sun tans).  Las Vegas did not disappoint!

Mudroom Remodel.

Love how this little project turned out!  A big thanks to my hubby for helping with the demolition and stacking the washer and dryer (and for the funding) and to my dad for helping me move around a couple of light switches.

Now to get organized with all these new cupboards and drawers!  No more pegs with 20 coats/snow pants/backpacks hanging all over the place!

Easter Dresses.

I suppose it is "tradition" to get dressed up for Easter . . . mostly it just feels good to put on something pretty and celebrate this beautiful time of year.

 

We can't take photos without letting a few "funny faces" pictures sneak in . . . Happy Easter!