Julia and Margaret's 5th Birthday!

Julia and Margaret's 5th birthday was a (very) much anticipated event! The twins were so excited about turning five (Julia in particular!). They requested a pool party at ACAC, and we were happy to oblige. Their best buddy, Amory, was unable to attend the party, so we held a mini party at the CCV pool for the three girls the day before the big birthday party. Both parties were a great success!

The twins chose to start their birthday on a delicious note: at Einstein's Bagels!

One pool themed cake, made to order!

The 5th birthday called for a lot of Lego sets. The twins were jazzed!

Amory, Julia, and Margaret at their mini birthday pool party. 

Sweet buddies. 

Cake time! 

Margaret, 5 years old.

Julia, 5 years old

Ready for their pool party at ACAC!

Of course, Caroline had a blast.

She loved the water slides at ACAC.

Julia was a HUGE fan of the slides, too! 

Happy birthday, girls!

Time to bow out the candles. 

The birthday party crew. 

Splash buckets were also a hit with Julia. 

Kyleigh, Drew, and Margaret 

Caroline's 7th Birthday!

Caroline's 7th birthday was a fun-filled extravaganza that she managed to stretch over the course of a week! First, she had a small birthday party at Build-A-Bear with a handful of her classmates, and then she hosted a backyard BBQ for family and friends. Her actual birthday was spent enjoying all her favorite foods (breakfast casserole, cinnabons, and tortellini among other treats!), a long swim at the pool, and lots of present opening. This 7 year old knows how to celebrate a birthday!!

Lunch at Red Robin before our trip to Build-A-Bear Workshop.

A fun and goofy bunch of girls!

Caroline chose a pink bear and named her "Stella."

Caroline makes a wish for her bear before putting her heart inside.

Time for a bath and brushing!

We finished off out fun outing with milkshakes from Chick-fil-A.

Unifix cube 7!

Caroline and I made a fun mermaid cake for her birthday BBQ.

Daddy worked hard to make ribs and a pork shoulder on the Big Green Egg.

Lots of fun was had at the backyard BBQ!

Rib time!

Cousins Will and Claire

Mommy and the birthday girl!

Time for cake!

Great friends + great food and drink = a good time for all!

Uncle Tate, Aunt Donna, and Catherine

Dance party with Avery, Julia, and Claire.

Caroline makes fruit salad for her birthday breakfast.

One last birthday treat!

Caroline was lucky to get some pretty awesome gifts from family and friends!

End of School Year Picture Post

 Just like that, another school year is in the books! Caroline completed 1st grade with Mrs. Williamson and Julia and Margaret completed PreK (and their time at FPP) with Mrs. Woo, Mrs. Jamieson, Mrs. Lovelace, and Mrs. Cuce. All the girls had terrific school years and are very much looking forward to a fun and relaxing summer.

In May, Caroline had "Career Day" at school. She chose to be an artist.

One of the highlights of the year at FPP is the Mother's Day Tea. These ladies treated me to an wonderful time!

Collegiate hosted a JK Playdate for all rising JK students. The twins were excited to test out the JK playground and meet some of their new classmates.

Julia is ready to be a Cougar!

We enjoyed a nice visit from Grandpa and Grandma in May. 

Last day of PreK at First Presbyterian Preschool!

Margaret

Julia

Margaret the PreK graduate.

Julia the PreK graduate.

Julia, Amory, and Margaret: best buddies.

Caroline's last day as a 1st grader!

I'm so proud of how much all the girls have grown this year!

The girls taking their last morning scooter ride to Collegiate for the school year.

Let's get this summer started!

Caroline chillin' in the swing. 

Lunch outside in my swimsuit? Just another summer day!! 

Caroline ready to hit the pool.

There's a lot of play time in our future.

Look out summer, here we come!