Happy Thursday! Hope you’re having a great morning! This is life lately…
First day of Pre-K and last day. Smith had the best year and I am thrilled that he’s happy to be starting kindergarten in the fall! As much as I’m going to miss him during the day, I know he’s going to love kindergarten.
When I went to pick up Smith from his last day of school, they were having a donut eating contest :).
Smith is obsessed with Connect Four, so when I saw this Red Sox/Yankees version, I knew he needed it. What I didn’t expect was for him to teach Ashby how to play! I’m really proud of both of them! Smith slowly (and patiently) taught Ashby and now, they play all the time.
My girl organizing her jewelry. Love this kiddo so much.
Trying to take a picture of all three at the snow cone joint…crazy kid kept putting her head in front of the other two ;). The sign behind them says “paradise”…yup…snow cones are our paradise.
I was putting on my makeup and she was lying on the floor talking to me. I hope she always wants to talk to me. The other little foot belongs to her sister who was busy putting on “lipstick” (a.k.a. Chapstick).
Memorial Day morning donuts!
Memorial Day with my favorite people. It was raining and yucky…so our annual family swim party was moved to another weekend. The five of us enjoyed lunch at Cheesecake Factory before heading home to be lazy all afternoon.
Sisterly love.
Feet up, book to read, kids playing, rain outside…a cozy way to spend the afternoon.
I was washing dishes the other night and talking to Ashby when I thought about the fact that she was wearing the exact same pjs that we had put her in on the first night we had her. In less than five months, God has sure opened this girl up. The girl in the purple pajamas has changed our lives forever.
There’s a “selfie spot” on our town square and every time we walk by, Smith wants a picture. We had brunch there on Monday and stopped for a pic. Love these two.
Leaving the grocery store. I know I don’t live in an actual small town but it seriously feels that way most of the time…when we walked up to check out…Erika and her boys were the people in line in front of us ;).
Growing up, we played Wha Hoo (it’s basically just like Trouble but with marbles) all the time…and now, we play it with our kids too! Smith loves to play any type of game…and he loves to beat me too.
That’s our life lately!
This weekend for breakfast, you should make these…
…Raspberry Lemon Rolls. Only three ingredients :).
Have the best day!
kimm atwood says
Ashby looks so much more at peace now. So so beautiful
sarah c says
Omg I love these precious family photos! So beautiful! Your kids are so beautiful and adorable!
Erika Slaughter says
Fun week!!! Our town does feel like a small town! Completely agree! And-that sweet girl in the purple pajamas!! Homegirl has busted out of that shell. So cool to see God at work!!
Anonymous says
Would love to know where you bought the yankee/red Sox version of connect four?
Also..your gene pool is incredibly beautiful! Your kids=gorgeous!
Brianna Persson says
Love the grocery cart picture!! Your kids are so cute!
Sheaffer {Pinterest Told Me To} says
Stop it. Smith looks SO old. And would it be weird if I framed those 2 pictures of Ashby in her pjs? My heart wants to just about beat out of my chest every single time I see it.
Beautifully Seaside // Formerly Chic Coastal Living says
Cute pictures! Enjoy your summer! Those lemon rolls look great! YUM!!
Narci says
So sweet!! What a great life lately!! 🙂
crazymom says
I love your blog! The purple pajama picture…Wow! Thanks for sharing!
Anonymous says
Does smith's class change clothes through out the day? Why does he have on two different shirts from the first pic to the donut eating contest
Mix and Match Mama says
Very observant! They had Field Day on the last day of school with several water activities, so after, they changed clothes :).
Elaine Welte says
Those raspberry lemon rolls look amazing!!
Anonymous says
I saw those rolls on Pinterest! Definitely going to try now. Yum 🙂
Rebecca Jo says
I love Smith is a game player 🙂 raising those kids right 🙂
Tara G. says
The girl in the people pajamas sounds like a great book title…..maybe to tell her adoption story?
Kandi says
I vote you the queen of selfies! Five heads all perfectly aligned and smiling in one selfie? Yes..YOU are the Queen!
Emily @ Ember Grey says
I LOVE that Kensington keeps you company while you're putting on makeup! I'm 31 years old and whenever I go home to visit my parents, my mom and I still put on makeup together before we go out to dinner… a tradition that started when I was a little girl 🙂
Cara@HomespunKitchen says
We play that same game all the time, except it's called Carbles in Mn!!
dresselfamily.blogspot.com says
sooooooohhhhh fun!!
Anonymous says
Seeing the difference in ashby is beautiful. I read your blog regularly and enjoy it; however, all those plastic bags in the grocery picture make me twitchy! Cloth bags are the bomb!!!
Anonymous says
shay,
o noticed you were reading your book in their toy room, do you not let them just play without you been there? we are trying to get the kids to play by themselves or together without us having to entertain them 24/7 any thoughts?
Mix and Match Mama says
My kids often play in the house without my supervision :). This was a rainy Memorial Day afternoon and we have some super comfy chairs in our play room…so it was the best of both worlds…I read and they played.
Lauren says
Funny that I spot a Masters flag on the wall at the donut shop. I'm obviously an Augusta girl!
Natalie Zambreski says
Those lemon rolls look AMAZING!
Abby says
I grew up playing Waahoo in small town Iowa and totally thought it was a made up game by people in the area. Happy to see other people play it too – so fun!
Mrs W says
Your pictures and your kids are adorable!! Thanks to Mommyshorts on instagram now there's a name for what Kensington did to her siblings in a picture, #photoblocking 🙂 We have #photobombing and #photoblocking, ha ha!
Dianna says
We grew up playing wahoo also!
Anonymous says
Love your family Mama :-))
Cheers, Jane from Oz
graywolff says
Ashby has the glow of a child who knows she is loved.
The Rohman Family says
Hey, Shay, I know this sounds totally ridiculous, but where did you get your front door mat that Smith is standing on? I am looking for a similar one 🙂
Mix and Match Mama says
I believe we bought it at Varney's in Manhattan :).
Jamie {the celebrating momma} says
So much fun! I love love love that Kensington wore a crown to have donuts. That is my kinda gal! 🙂
Maryellen says
I think Smith is his Dad's twin. He is adorable.
Kristin says
You can see the difference in Ashby's pictures is definitely the love of your family. So beautiful! Thank you for sharing it. 🙂
Debbie says
Ashby truly looks the like a different little girl because now she glows with love and happiness!
Anonymous says
I know you all have had to put up with a little rain, but what a blessing that your home and neighborhood are safe from the horrible flooding happening not too far from you. I keep checking to see if you mention the floods, hoping you and your friends and loved ones are all ok! I can't imagine what that is like having that happen so close to home. Incredibly sad for so many.
Mix and Match Mama says
Our city woke up this morning to a Flash Flood Emergency after 5 inches of heavy rain last night. It's just so saturated all over a large part of Texas. So sad for people who are losing their homes and cars. Watching the local news now and it's crazy to see the abandoned vehicles and high water rescues right here where we live.
Mama Of Boys says
Look at the difference in those two photos of Ashby, that's truly incredible! That kid knows she's found her forever, well done Mummy xxx
Christy says
Hi, I am trying to get my kiddos playroom organized, but am at a stand still. I would LOVE to see pictures of your kiddos play room!!! I just added a table and chairs to ours, for crafts, etc. I would also love to see how you organize all your kids crafty supplies. Thank you!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE your blog!!!!
Abounding in Love says
I grew up playing wha hoo at my grandparents house. My great made the boards we played on, so I have never seen one that looked so official. Where did you find yours?