More Fun!!!

The three headed monster that wakes me up each morning!!!

Khloe- decided to get into some stickers and cover her face??? The sticker monster. She thought she was hilarious.

The three little flowers, Thank you girls for my beautiful mother's day flower garden. I love it. My iris's are blooming! I can't wait to see my roses bloom.

Kirianna Graduated from eighth grade! Wow!!!!

It was just yesterday that I held this little bundle in my arms with her little red face and red hair and cried. Thanking God for bringing me a healthy beautiful baby girl. Today as I watched her walk across the stage to get her eighth grade diploma, I felt the tears come creeping up. I say to myself " where did the time go?" I now know the feeling that I am sure went through the hearts of my parents that same day in my life. I also now have a new understanding for the statements my mom and dad always used to make like " Your always my Ally Pooh" or " Your forever my Carmel baby". I used to be like "Oh please". But now as a mother, I understand. I am looking into a mirror some days. I thank God for every moment that he gives me and pray that he gives me wisdom in all my words and actions. Being a parent is such an amazing journey of discovery in who you are and also rising to new challenges in life. I just pray everyday that this short time that God has given me to mold and raise her that I will do it with dignity and patience. I pray that his Grace will always flow from my mouth and that my daughter will grow to be a "woman of God".Okay, I am going to say it " Kiri, you will always be my little KJ". Love you!!!

Khloe Turns Two

Happy Birthday KhloeAnn!!!! You bring so much joy to our lives and make us laugh every day!
Opening her presents. This year she knew what to do with the presents and she was able to get the paper off very quickly

Check me out on my new bike. Now I can be like the big girls.

She blew the candles out as soon as the cupcake hit the table. She has seen so many birthdays in the last few weeks. Way to go girl!!!

More Twelfth Night

The Witch Song. These little confused witches thought they were in Macbeth.
Fastina's Drunk song! Too funny! Glad she wasn't really drunk. but she did a good job convincing me! Do I need to know something, Fastina?

Great Job theater girls!

The old ladies from "Don't Rock the Boat"
Kylee- the confused witch- The Twelfth night
Katerina- the story teller- The Twelfth Night
Fastina being a fool- The Twelfth Night
Fastina- the fool
This year we had 4 girls participate in drama productions. Vivianna and Fastina were old ladies in a very funny play called "Don't Rock the Boat" and Kylee, Fastina and Katerina were in a Shakespeare musical called "The Twelfth Night". Fastina was a fool, Katerina - the story teller and Kylee was a confused witch. Here are some fun memories from all the hard work!!!

Way to go Kirianna! Awesome Track Season

This year Kirianna attended two classes at a local Christian Private School to help supplement our homeschool program. She was able to be a part of the soccer team, basketball team and the track team. I think track was her favorite. It was so exciting this year to see her run. She made it to the IESA State Track meet in the 400meter. Some of the events that she enjoyed this year were the 400meter,1600meter relay, 4x1 relay, and the Long Jump. Here is some pictures! Keep Running Kirianna!

Just Singing in the Rain

As some of you may have heard, out here in Illinois we are getting an abundance of rain. So much that we are getting sick of it. We have a pool scheduled to be put in that has now been pushed back two months due to the wet ground. However, my little girls seem to love the rain. I came home from the grocery store the other day and found this waiting for me outside while it was pouring. Remember the song, " Just Singing in the Rain, Just singing in the Rain. Oh what a beautiful feeling, I'm singing in the rain. Enjoy!

Running season has started for the little girls.

It is no suprise to Sean and I that we have some runners in the family. In the Peoria Area a running organization called Illinois Valley Striders conducts an annual running series for children ages 2-12. They have the opportunity to run the 400m, 1/2mile or the mile. My girls love it. Each week they receive a ribbon with their time on it. Here are some pictures of them enjoying the running.

End of year choir concert! Way to go girls!!!

I know you can't see them but Katerina and Kylee are in the front row and Fastina is in the back towards the left.We to go girls!

Fastina Turned 16!!!!

Wow, Fastina turned 16. I can't believe it. She came to us three years ago a quiet,shy little girl and has grown into a wonderful young lady like no other. She has a heart after God, she is an awesome encourager. She is so intelligent, loving, giving and humble. She has been a true blessing to our family. I don't know what I would do without her. Happy 16 Fastina!!!! We love you!!!!

Piano recital

The little girls playing at the recital a duet. I think I heard this song so many times that I was sick of it. All the practicing! But I will say I was a proud mama when they pulled it off. I just need to invest in some good earplugs. I did move the piano to the back of the house to reduce some of the noise. As it progressed, I came to love to just sit and listen to them play.Excuse the poor video taping, I was holding Khloe-Ann- you may hear her adding her two cents a few times throughout the song.
Katerina and Kylee girls playing their duet.
Fastina and Kirianna Playing their duet.