Two, two Lily’s 2!

We are out of babyhood in the Norwood household.  

This sassy girl may as well pack her bags and leave as fast as time is flying.

She is a little spitfire

She loves baby dolls (mainly pushing them around in the doll stroller), animals, the movie The Greatest Showman, dancing, her family, and the water - if it’s around in any form she is splashing, pouring, or throwing it.

We did multiple fun things for Lily’s birthday - starting with chocolate milk & a pastry at a downtown coffee shop.

We then went to the bookstore next door & read some books

and ended up at the splash pad where I forgot to get any pictures.

The next day we went back to the splash pad & to the pool because this was Lily’s birthday celebration and as mentioned - the girl likes water.

The next morning she had her favorite breakfast, Wal-mart brand cinnamon French toast sticks.

She opened her presents with a little help

We then went to church and partied in her Bible Class because as luck would have it our curriculum was on Day 2 of creation.

Yeah so she wasn’t too happy because she was wearing birthday presents under the dress I pulled on her in the parking lot.  

Her little friend Baker seems to be looking at her wondering why she isn’t happy when it’s her birthday & we have donuts?!

That evening we had cake. Lily was the most enthusiastic audience for our singing of the birthday song.

She LOVED blowing out the candle & had us re-light it no less than 8 times. Denver gave her the helpful advice on the first time to "just spit on it to get it out."

Happiest of birthdays Lily - you have been the greatest surprise of my life.

The Scorcher

Annie & I completed our first 5K.  Our training lagged a few weeks before the race because of the end of school but she was such a trooper and did so well - ended up second in her age group.

Our neighbor and friend Ashlynn was there running along.

Cue all the filters for a morning that started at sun-up & no makeup.  :)  

Philip did the half marathon and this run is something I hope we will all enjoy together again. 

I know my favorite part was getting some extra one on one time while training with Annie.

Dance year 6

Annie did three different types of  dance this year which meant the end of the year recital was a busy event for her back stage.

Before the show in her jazz costume - this was a new class for her.

Tap

and ballet.

She is amazing. She had a special part at the end of her ballet dance it did it perfectly. I’m constantly astounded by how she performs seemingly without nerves & does such an outstanding job. She works hard all year & it shows.

Great work sweet girl!

Happy Birthday Philip

You know it’s a wild party when 2 people are running around without shirts!

Cheers to another spin around the sun - it’s such a gift to be the one spending these years with you.

Free at last

Summer has started and we all couldn’t be happier 

Although from the above pictures it looks like I have put the kids to work, but really both of those pics are them volunteering (and to be honest it was just for a few minutes) to help with some some outdoor chores that happen in the summer - but aren’t they cute?

Bring on the sunshine, bring on the fun!

Now that’s more like it.