I don’t know about you…but the last weeks of school are CRAZY around here! There are just so many “end of year” things crammed into such a short period of time. Has it been crazy? Yes. Has it been so much fun? YES, YES, YES!
Here’s a little look at life lately…
The Friday before Memorial Day was Field Day at my kiddos’ school. I volunteered with Erika to work the “water station” which was so much fun because the kids get soaked!! Here we are walking to school that morning.
Here is sweet Kensington after visiting my station. The kids all changed clothes after Field Day…so they didn’t have to walk around wet during the afternoon 🙂 .
I love this boy so much…even though his hat is ugly.
Later that night, we cleaned up and went to our town square for pizza and the annual Bike The Bricks…
…gourmet popsicles on a Friday night had us in that three day weekend mood.
On Saturday, we played by the pool all day long. This girl reallllly enjoyed her ice cream 🙂 .
After church on Sunday, we headed to my parents’ annual Memorial Day weekend swim party!
Ashby loves Grandmother so much!
Sharin’ popsicles with cousins.
Our oldest and our youngest. So, so, so sweet!
We drove home after my mom’s, showered and then went right down the street to watch fireworks over the lake (while wearing our pjs!). This is always one of our favorite traditions too!
The only picture I have from Memorial Day. We spent 9 hours at the pool. Nine. We all felt like this when we left 🙂 .
The third grade all had to create businesses and sell their products. Kensington wrote books and dedicated them to Ashby. My mama heart loved this so much.
At this point in my life, I don’t need to push my own cart. Ha!
This past weekend, all three girls had their dance recital…
…which was a first for Miss Madeley.
Backstage selfie!
I was so proud of Kensington and Ebby Lee! They tapped…
…did hip hop…
…were in jazz…
…and ballet too!
Ashby and Smith both sleeping through it. Wake up, Ashby! You’re about to dance to Sleeping Beauty! #ironic
I was just so proud of all three of my girls!!!
Their daddy brought them flowers after the show…
…I just love them all so much!
Papa Jay and Lovie were so sweet to come and sit through four hours of dance 🙂 .
Whew! We cleaned up and got cozy the rest of the night. We were tired after that long day!
That’s a little look at life lately. xo
Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog says
The last few weeks of school are always the best! They’re filled with so many fun activities (and no serious school stuff! 😉 ). Love seeing all the fun the kids are having! 😀
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Erika Slaughter says
I’m of sure there’s anything cuter than Madeley Shull in a tutu. Seriously!! She nailed that little ballet number!
Sheaffer Sims says
You parents of little girls deserve some sort of accolades for your marathon dance recitals! BUT MY GOODNESS are they cute!!!! I loved getting to see Madeley do her thing on your instastories. So cute!
Elspeth Mizner says
What a busy but fun few weeks! Almost to the end of school and then summer!!!
Leah says
Oh Gosh!! Madeley, I don’t know you but I love your spirit for life. ALWAYS with a smile!!!
How does your dance recital work? Do you help backstage with makeup and getting your own kids dressed and then you go sit with the rest of your family to watch their dance routine?
Mix and Match Mama says
Yup. That’s exactly how it works. The fam stayed seated and I ran back and forth getting my girls ready.
Narci Dreffs says
Ashby dancing to Sleeping Beauty was just the cutest thing ever. She did so good! And, I love all of their costumes!! So Sweet! What a great life lately!!
Amanda says
so cute!! my daughter had the SAME hiphop costume!!
Mary says
Look like a great weekend! What tank and shorts are you wearing in the first pictures? Thank you!!
Mix and Match Mama says
The tank is from Athleta (it’s a workout tank) and the shorts are these: http://bit.ly/2Ju3UQE
Mary says
Thank you!
Melissa says
Love all your pics and adorable kiddos!! What lipstick are you wearing in the first pic of you all walking to school?? I love it and am sure you posted about it so I’m sorry I can’t find it (I tried). Love the yellow Apple Watch band too! Happy almost summer!
Amanda Wilson says
We just had our recital last night!! Congrats to your tiny dancers!!!! And yey now our schedules are a bit lighter to as we lead up to the end of school! We arent done untill the end of the month!!! I have to say its been nice having you end a little closer to us then I will only have 2 weeks off jelous lol!!! Love your blog Shay!!!
Sandy Kelley says
Your girls are so so cute!
Totally random but which sunscreen do you use on your kiddos? I’m on the hunt for something good and waterproof ?☀️
Mix and Match Mama says
Right now, I’m using one from Coppertone.
Angela Ellingson says
So much fun! My daughter just had her dance recital weekend, too. After dress rehearsal and then two more nights of recital we were exhausted! But it’s oh so precious!!
Jennifer Sawyer says
The girls both looked SO sweet in their hip hop outfits! Getting so old!!
PS: LOVE your green RedSox hat (I’m from Boston!!)
Alison M. says
What fun! I’ve got to ask – I love the shoes your mom is wearing in the above pic. I noticed them in a previous picture, too:) Do you know what kind they are?
Mix and Match Mama says
I guarantee you they’re from Nordstrom!
mary says
I had the little mermaid song in my head all weekend after your instagram story of madeley dancing! So fun 🙂
Ariadna says
Dance recitals are fun but also exhausting! Your girls are absolutely adorable!! Your Ashby and my Zoe were twins for their respective recitals, I think they’re destined to be friends! 🙂 Do you think it would be possible for them to become pen pals? Zoe is also going into kindergarten and I think it would be neat if she could have a reason to practice her writing if she could send Ashby a letter or a picture! I think the picture of Smith sums up my husband’s sentiments towards the rest of the acts after Zoe’s part is done 🙂
Amanda @ That Inspired Chick says
All those cute kids!!! Loved the one of Ashby and Smith sleeping!! Ha! Four hours is a LONG time!
That Inspired Chick
Katie Wedding says
Where is your romper from? So cute!
Mix and Match Mama says
Loft!!
Jenny Null says
The picture of Kensington and Ebby Lee in their hip hop costumes…..that is like looking ahead to their teenage years!!
Karen says
My parents are driving 9 hours to see my daughter dance this coming weekend! I love the recital weekend. 🙂
Carly says
Every time I think Madeley can’t get any cuter. Your Instagram story was just the best. Ashbys hand is looking great so glad dance has been a positive experience for her. Question: what nail color are you wearing in the field day pics? What a fun few weeks you’ve had!
Mix and Match Mama says
OPI Alpine Snow 🙂
Katie Wedding says
Where is your cute romper from?
Mix and Match Mama says
Loft!
Linda Kettel says
What memories this brings back to me. Our girls were in dance from kindergarten thru high school graduation. Enjoy these special times as they go by so quickly. I believe that dance really had a lifetime impact on our daughters in their lives by teaching them discipline and giving them self confidence. Our daughters both went onto grad schools and one became a doctor last year. I give their dance teachers alot of credit for all they taught them. Your children are so special and talented. Kudos to you and your husband for raising such wonderful children. I have really enjoyed your blog and seeing your family grow up. How special that you are giving Ashby and Madley such a wonderful family and a life full of opportunities. My husband’s cousin and his wife adopted a little girl from China when she was 2 year old. She is now in college. God bless you and all the people that are moved to adopt these children and give them love and opportunities. God Bless you and your family.
Kim says
You’re town is so fun! What is bike the bricks?
Mix and Match Mama says
It’s like a bike race all day in our town (from like 2 PM to 11 PM). Bikers zoom by all day long in different races. It’s crazy fun!
Kacy Mah says
Madeley and her little bouquet are too cute!
Sara says
I love Kensington’s star dress! The one she’s wearing for the Memorial Day swim at your parents’. Do you remember where you got it?
Mix and Match Mama says
It’s from Gymboree!
Allison Scranton says
Kensington is Andrew’s twin in the picture of her with the books for Ashby! I’ve always thought she looked like him, but that picture is the proof!
Amanda @ Cupcake N Dreams says
I remember this time of year like it was yesterday! Dance recital weekends are no joke lol They are such a special time though. The girls all look so cute in their costumes!
Amanda @ Cupcake N Dreams
Kayla Bruce says
Those dance pictures bring me right back! I danced from the time I was three until 18 as well, and I have pictures like that from every year. I’m pretty sure every dance recital place has that same white brick wall. Ha. The three girls looked so, so cute!!