Seth Graduated? Already?!

My little brother Seth, graduated from High School in Utah in May. By 'little' I mean my six-foot-three- brother who in my eyes, is still at the age of twelve-years-old. :-) I don't feel that much older so how can he possibly be graduated already?

So proud of him as he graduated at the top of his class and gave a funny, short speech which made us all laugh. Excited for what lies ahead for him in beginning a new chapter in his life! 

It was a fun mini-road-trip and my sister and dad were able to fly out from Wisconsin in support. Love family gatherings and catching up!  

The family crew.

We spent the next few days visiting, touring and shopping in Salt Lake. It's time like these that I miss our family not living closer together but how sweet it makes for reunions! 

A-Z Poster

Me? Crafts? Oh the horror of it!

In preparation for the upcoming March of Dimes walk, we were invited to an event where Team Families created a poster with their pictures and story to be displayed along the walk. This poster was to depict why we walk and support the March of Dimes Program.

Those who know me understand my lack of craftiness and creativity as it pertains to making cute stuff- it's just not how my brain is wired.

However, after slapping some glue and crafty-paper-looking- stuff to a poster board, it didn't turn-out too badly! 

In other news: we came home with a binder (yes, a BINDER) from Ayla's therapy clinic titled, "Tips and Tools for Challenging Behavior for Toddlers"....haha! Little Miss Ayla has developed quite the feisty attitude and we need all the help we can get to re-direct and channel some of those naughtier ones. 

She's such a joy and has a wicked sense of humor but some days....are a challenge.

She has her mothers temper and her father's non-stop energy and teasing....can you imagine the crazy fun (or crazy battles) we have? 

She's always such a great help around the house, especially when the vacuum makes an appearance. 

Hockey Night

Date Night- wahooo! 

The March of Dimes Organization invited us to the Steelheads Hockey Game last weekend and we located a last-moment babysitter for Ayla and headed out for a much needed night out.  

The game was action-filled and we met with several of the March of Dimes staff and family supporters.

What a neat organization adn we had a great time!

 The walk is coming up within a few weeks and we're still rallying troops for our Team and supporting the cause.

The water bottle is a reminder of just how small premature babies can be- Ayla and Zoey both weighed as much as a standard bottle of water. Crazy, right?