Fun is Good for Marriage

Jeff and I joined Jenn and Jade at Possum Kingdom for a 'parents weekend-away'.

The view was beautiful. 

We were there for 2 nights. We sat by the pool a lot. 

 On Saturday, while the guys played golf, Jenn and I got massages and pedicures.

 

We had dinner on the patio. The weather was perfect. 

 And after the fun was had, we came back home. That Sunday just happened to be Mother's Day!

And the day Afton lost her other front tooth. :)

 :)

Bridging to Brownies

After two years as a Daisy, Afton bridged over to Brownies! We made a few things before the ceremony-- some "brownies" to eat and a sign for the celebration.

The ceremony was held at a near-by park.

 Here is the whole 'gang'. The troop has been together for both Kindergarten and First Grade. All the moms go to the all the meetings to help out... it takes a village!

The troop leaders stood on either both sides of the bridge. Ms. Stephanie on this side and Ms. Diane on the other.

Ready to cross the bridge.

And now they are Brownies!

After the park, the girls went to Ms. Stephanie's house for dinner, dessert, playing and crafting.

Afton and I led the girls in making these 'sit-upons'. Girl Scout tradition! (Maisy helped me with the prep work a few days before the ceremony and even tried out a prototype)

I think Afton is excited to see for what new adventures await her as a Brownie!

Name in Lights

Given the fact that she can be a bit dramatic, it is lucky for us that Afton has had a chance to put those skills to good use.

Looook- no teeth!

French inspired 'recycled' hat-- designed by Afton Conner

Afton has been living it up on stage.  First, she had a speaking part in her "First Grade Performance".

Then she was part of "the chorus of Who's" in our church production for Seussical Jr. 

Finally, she performed "Hot Steam" with her musical theater class.

Here is a video of the dress rehearsal:


And here is the BIG show! They were such a cute class!


It will be interesting to see if her love of theater, performing and being on stage continue :)

Girls Trip to Oklahoma

Last weekend the girls and I, plus Grammy headed out on a roadtrip to visit Becka, Molly and Josh.
Molly is almost three months old and the sweetest, sleepiest, quietest baby I have ever seen.

The girls loved her!

We hung out, went to the park, did a little shopping and flew kites.

Becka and Josh have a great house and are enjoying living in the same town as Josh's family.
I am so proud of them- such sweet, loving parents!

Can't wait to see Molly again :)