Laynie's Graduation

I know I still need to blog about Ryan's baptism, but something happened at our house today and I wanted to make sure you could share in the good news! Laynie graduated from preschool (well, she didn't technically "graduate" since she still has three more years to go, but you know what I mean). Believe me when I say there were days when I didn't think she would make it. Congratulations Laynie, you did it!

Another month has passed . . .

and once again I am playing catch up! This past month has been super busy for us. I was called as the Primary President in our ward, I was in charge of a two week long (two weeks too long!) book fair at the boy's school, co-hosted a baby shower for a great friend, Jacob performed in his school play, Ryan turned 8, Laynie turned 2, we finished a season of baseball (Jacob) and soccer (Ryan), Ryan was baptized, we had company for two weeks, the boys had a piano recital (Ryan's first) and to top it all off I turned another year older. Here are a few pictures from our busy month:

Jacob rollerblading in his school play:

These are the party favors I made for my friend's baby shower. The idea was given to me by my super creative friend (she also made me the most amazing cupcakes for my birthday!):

I am not a very sentimental person, but when I saw this picture it brought tears to my eyes. I really cannot believe how old my boys are!

Jacob played catcher for many of the games this season and loved it!

My mother-in-law helped me make freezer meals for one of my favorite people who will be having a baby at any moment (I made a few for myself as well):

Laynie turned two and is as cute as ever!

Thanks to their amazing teachers, both Jacob and Ryan did an amazing job at their piano recital: