Everly's FIRST Dance Recital

Oh my gosh, I can't even believe how fantastic Everly's first dance recital was!  She was FABULOUS!

The dress rehearsal was the perfect start, because it got her excited!  Look how precious:

I was super worried about the "bun", but it worked out great!

All the little cuties before their ballet performance.

And, oh my…. she was so excited to get flowers!!!!

Check out this cheering section!  She was so thrilled to have all of her family there to watch her!

So, we all know Everly.  She can be quite stubborn and very shy.  It was truly possible that she go on stage and freeze.  That certainly didn't happen! (she's the second from the left)

Oh so precious!  She can't wait for dance camp this summer and more classes in the fall!

Relaxing Weekend

Memorial Day weekend…. we didn't have any big plans, but Clark had an extra day off, so we made the most of it!

Walker and Everly went to a swimming birthday party….. They were super exited!

Walker grew a little facial hair….

We went to church and lunch on Sunday.  Ruggles Green has become quite a favorite lunch spot for us…

The babes spent Sunday night with Bunny and RayRay and Clark and I went on an anniversary sushi date!  Then the next night, the storms came!  We were in an actual tornado warning, so we took the family to our closet….

It was safe to go back out to the living room, but these two didn't want to go to bed because of all the rain.  I think they were a little tired:

We finally convinced them to go to sleep in our room.

Thankfully, they fell asleep quickly and it was easy to move them into their rooms when we went to bed.  Now, every time it rains, they ask if we need to go to the closet!  ha!

Zoo Day With Friends!

The Houston Zoo has a new gorilla exhibit and I just happen to have friends in high places!  My sweet friend, Sara, offered a golf cart tour and let us bring some friends!  So, Norah, Arya, Walker, Everly, Nicki and I took off for our adventure.

Look at all the cuties in the car:

Walker had to see the turtles (they may not be ninja turtles, but he says turtles are his favorite animal!)

Seeing some big cats:

This is always a huge highlight…. feeding the giraffes!

Those guys are so sweet!  Everly loves the zebras, too.

And, of course, a spin on the carousel!

There's no doubt that my kids are spoiled by Sara!  They love getting to see the whole zoo in about two hours.  That golf cart is amazing! (Oh, and the gorillas were really cool, but I don't have any good pictures!)

End of the Year Party

On the last day of school (after Everly's graduation ceremony), the kinder and preK classes had a end of year party.  It was supposed to be a swim party at the YMCA.  BUT, all it ever does is rain, so it got moved to a skating rink.  I'm not gonna lie… this momma was a little stressed out.  Two kids who have never been skating before and I was responsible for them!  It took a little time, but they got pretty good. With their training bars!

See, check this out:

 Here's Walker lined up for the races!

Once I got over the stress, it was a fun time.  Walker hung out with Hudson most of the time!

And, Everly hung out with me most of the time!

They are now begging to go back to the skating rink!  I'm sure that will be a summer activity for us at some point!

Pre-K Grad

It's been a be week in the Wood house.  First, Walker was a graduate…. next, Everly!!!!  This little girl is a pre-K graduate and off to kindergarten!

Aw, such a sweet girl!  She has grown up a lot this year.  I still consider her a little immature, but she is young for her age and super smart!  She loves to sing and is becoming a little performer!

She says when she grows up, she wants to be Elsa.  Ha.

Here's the crew after the ceremony (I really, really love this picture):

And, the grandparents didn't miss this graduation!

And, here's Everly with some fun friends.  Becca:

All the girls!

And, Sarah…. they've been really good buddies for two years now.

And, last, but not least, Ms. Jeanne!

Ms. Jeanne has loved both my babes and taught them so much! It feels crazy to say this, but Everly is ready for kindergarten!  What has happened to our baby????? Kindergarten, here she comes.

Kindergarten GRADUATE!

You guys have heard this before.  We LOVE PDS.  But, it's really, really true.  PDS has been an amazing school and we are very proud of all that Walker has accomplished this year in kindergarten.  And, now he's a graduate!

Mrs. Fox has been the most amazing teacher.  She taught Walker to read and she taught him confidence.  WOW!

Here's a video of his award:

Yep, the Blessing Award.  I'm not sure we could be more proud.  I pray he will continue to be a blessing to everyone he meets!

Here we are after the ceremony!

And, the amazing Mrs. Fox!

Walker was lucky enough to have ALL of his grandparents there to celebrate:

And, here he is with some of his best buddies!  Hudson and Reese:

It is really, really special to have a teacher who cares so much.  Mrs. Fox made a video of the year and it was precious.  The whole ceremony was the perfect end to a wonderful year!