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rapture hail?

We had a CRAZY storm this evening, CRAZY!!! All of our cars are dented in multiple spots and 2 windshields are broken (the Vue & the Tom Celica). The hail was so loud hitting our roof. Thankfully we are all ok. Our friends are ok. Everyone is fine and that's what matters. Cars don't.

Lola gets pierced ears!

Since Lola did an excellent flowergirl job she was allowed to get her ears pierced on Sunday. This is a huge big deal because she has been asking to get earrings since she could talk. Four is still a little young however we needed a good bribe and this one worked. Most of all I think it's important that SHE wanted to do this and I didn't make the decision for her when she was a baby. We prepared by watching You Tube videos of other little girls getting their ears pierced so she knew it was going to hurt. We gave her plenty time to back out however she woke up on Sunday asking when she could go get her ears pierced and by lunchtime she had earrings.

This is how it went down:

Oh that face. Poor little Lola was so sad. I think she may have been ok if the girls didn't tell her not to touch her ears. But still.... that face! aawww!!!!!
It took her a minute to get all calmed down and then she told us that it didn't hurt anymore. aaawww....



The following is a video I took later in the day.


She has had her ears pierced for 2 days now. She is excellent at remembering to clean them 3 times a day. She has slept great both nights and says it doesn't hurt to sleep with earrings (I remember that bothering me as a kid). She is getting to be so grown up!

Flowergirl Extraordinaire!

The Kennedy Wedding was a success! The bride looked beautiful and little Miss Lola was a trooper! She started her day early with breakfast joined by Chloe & Katie. After breakfast Lola went to the salon to get her hair curled. This was quite a treat. After the salon we went to Steve's parents for lunch and after that it was go time!!! Getting ready, photos, the walk down the aisle, sitting still (kind of) for the ceremony and the big fun party! Aaron and I were so proud of how well she did with everything, all day long. And with no nap! Of course we did tell her that if she did a great job she would be able to get her ears pierced (another blog post to follow). That bribe seemed to be the master bribe of all kid bribes.


I couldn't decide which video was more fun of these kids cutting the rug so I'm posting both. Kids love dance floors!



Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Kennedy! Thank you for including Lola in your special day! Have a Happy Honeymoon!

It's Kelsey!

The Big Rehearsal!

Lola AMAZED me tonight at the rehearsal for the upcoming Kennedy wedding in which she will provide the flower girl duties. I have to admit, I didn't think it would go this well. When we arrived on scene she clung to me and didn't want me to let her go. While she was happy to see Steve & Terri she wasn't totally sure about everyone else. I asked Steve's younger sister Kelsey if she would take Lola under her wing and help her out. Kelsey is also in the wedding and is a cute young girl in her early 20's so I knew Lola would attach to Kelsey and think she was so awesome. Kelsey didn't mind hanging out with Lola so I took off and let Lola go behind the scenes with the wedding party. I sat and waited for the rehearsal to start wondering how it would go. Below is how it went:


I'm so proud of my little girl! She even picked up the petals. awwww!!!!!! Knock on wood that she does this great tomorrow. (knock knock)

Thank you Kelsey for being so awesome with Lola and thank you Steve & Terri for including Lola in your special day!!!

So long Gigi

Lola was so sad to see her Gigi leave this morning.  After we dropped her off at the airport Lola said "why does Gigi always leave?" awww! 
I had anticipated a rough drop off at school today being that Lola hasn't been in two weeks but she did great and was happy to see her friends who greeted heer at the door with hugs!

Gigi, we had a great visit with you, we will miss you but look forward to our next visit in June!  We love you SO MUCH!!!

Birthday PARTY!!!!

Lola celebrated her 4th birthday today with her friends and family. It was an amazingly beautiful day out, perfect for a party.
Tons of photos are posted on FB. Check them out!

Thanks everyone for helping make Lola's 4th birthday so special!