Happy birthday grandma great

Yesterday we got to celebrate with grandma great for her 83rd birthday. She had so many cards, letters, visitors, and people that showed how much they love and care for her. 

We had 2 different cakes and a delicious spaghetti dinner made by uncle Jim. 

Grandma asked for help to blow out her candles and the girls were very excited to help. 

Mac was stuck at the other table singing " happy birthday to Mac" it was hilarious. 

Butterfly release

Ryann got a butterfly kit from auntie ashley for her birthday. They started as caterpillars for a week, then cocoons for a week or spans then butterflies for a week. It was gross to me but awesome to the kids. 

On release into the wild day ryann wanted to do it at school. She brought them to the playground after school and had quite the gathering of people. 

She named them all and it turned out to be auch a magical birthday gift. 

Thanks again auntie ashley!!!

Happy 8th birthday Ryann

Happy birthday to my sweet girl. 

Last month she was bullied at school. It was too painful to write about at the time, but let me tell you now, she is tough, strong, resilient, and happy. 

She isn't afraid of anything... Except zombies, scorpions, the fish monster from scooby doo, and not bullies!

She is still in her own little world, loves ponies, unicorns, rainbows, and butterflies. She also loves Pokemon, movies, music, piano lessons, and breakfast burritos. She buys lunch once a week, only likes cinnamon apple sauce, loves iPad time,and is learning how to play super Mario brothers. She recognizes instrumental music from movies like her daddy and dances like him too. 

She has a crush on a boy in her class named Owen. He is cute but not happy about her liking him. She tries to deny the crush, but can't most of the time. Reminds me of her mommy in elementary school. You should have seen the look on her face when she opened his valentine. Quite precious. She was also thrilled he didn't throw her valentine to him away. Oh man. Boy crazy girl. His best friend is named Marcus, which is what she wants to name the baby if it is a boy. Oye vey.  

Ryann had lost 7 teeth, shares a room with her sister, still won't change mac's diaper but is a great big sister. She dresses herself daily, hates pants, loves making us laugh, fights with her sister, misses her best friend Kennedy from Arizona, doesn't eat much sweets, is playing softball, loves the library, stuffed animals, and is starting to be a great reader. She is also planning on being baptized next week. 

We love you Ryann Paige!