Memorial Day Weekend 2011

Memorial Day is pretty much the Summer kick-off in the U.S. Also serves as the countdown till school ends and camp starts in our house. I always make an effort to discuss with Leah what Memorial Day is and why it is commemorated. Don't want that lost in the shuffle of all the fun we try to have during the weekend. It's typically a 3 day weekend for Matt so it is great to have him for an extra day.

We went to Tobay Beach. I'm sure we will be spending many days there come the summer. Bought our summer pass and will no doubt get more than our money's worth out of it.

When I met Matt many years ago he was not a beach guy. I cannot say I've changed his mind about the beach much (he still dislikes it- sand and the sun, not his favorite things) but I think he's found a middle ground he enjoys. Tobay works well and the kids are both total beach bums. He cannot escape being at the beach so he may as well join in the fun. He's been a great sport.








It is also the weekend our condo pool opens so we took advantage and had a quick dip.

Dance Dance and...Dance!

Leah's big recital weekend is always crazy busy but a ton of fun. We have dress rehearsals and professional photos on Friday, a performance on Saturday and another on Sunday. All of it is more than worth the effort. Leah really loves to dance, is talented and works hard. She did beautifully and had a blast while up on stage. Couldn't ask for more.

Mother's Day 2011

I love being a mother. Growing up I was never sure it was something I would want to do as an adult for a very long list of reasons. I count my blessings every day that I have been lucky enough to be the mother of two amazing kids. Leah is everything a mother could ask for in a child, in a daughter.

We spent the afternoon at Belmont Lake State Park.



The kids made themselves at home in the dirt.


This stroller really is a work horse...6 years later and Leah can still sit in it :)

Playground fun




We grabbed dinner at the Spare Rib in Hicksville. Very short wait and the food was good. A great Mother's Day. Leah's face says it all :D