Buffett Baby!!

In honor of my baby's graduation from high school, she and I (and a friend each) loaded up the SUV and headed to Margaritaville last night! We had so much fun and the rain held off! Jimmy still sings as great as he did 20+ years ago!!



Great times in these fleeting last weeks before she is off on her own....

By the way... this time 18 years ago, I was enormous and waddling like a duck and praying that she would be born ON her due date... little did I know I had 10 days to go!!

She did it!!

My baby girl graduated high school!!!!

It was a day of true pomp and circumstance.

In the sea of white hats... there is one girl who made my dream come true...

As she came onto the stage, the smile reflecting the beauty that she is on the inside...

...had her moment in the sun.

And the spunk on the inside flowed to the outside...
(rock on, sistah!)

The paparazzi were waiting outside...

Papa was so proud!!
(Pretty good job for a 38 3/4 inch little sister, huh?!!!)


Hugs were bestowed...

Her "little" brother was so incredibly proud of her and told her so...

Smiles were all around!

And the celebration began...

Your parents are so proud!!

And grandparents too!

The whole family came out to celebrate our girl!

Congratulations beautiful Morgan! You have the world at your feet
and the heavens to guide you...

As your teachers sung to you... it is very appropriate for this time in your life...

May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be at your back.
May the sun shine, warm upon your face.
May the rain fall softly on your fields,
and until we meet again,
may you keep safe in the gentle
loving arms of God.

I love you, Morgan! I am so proud of the young woman you have become. And, I can't wait to see what the future holds for you.

FFF... Laughter and Smiles!

Hey guys!! Have you missed me? I have absolutely LOVED watching FFF continue over at Hannah's Blog and have missed posting my own!! This week, Hannah has asked me to host FFF for her so she can enjoy some much deserved away time to celebrate her 138th Birthday (yes, she is THAT OLD and wrinkly!!) and Dmitry's 10th Family Day!

This week's theme is Laughter and Smiles!! We sure have been experiencing a lot of that around here lately as spring has definitely sprung! As a matter of fact, several weeks ago during Spring Break week, Hannah and I got our kids together as some of you have already seen and had a little Princess and Pettiskirt photo session with the Sophias! They were FULL of laughs and giggles that day! Thought it would be a perfect opportunity to share some of those beautiful smiles on their cute little budding friendship!

Even some tickle tackles occurred and the girls LOVED it!

Dmitry was a sport and posed for the mamarazzi but would not wear a tutu!!! ha ha

Sophia was teaching Sophie the ropes on how to pose effectively!!

Yep, I think the tips were effective!! LOL!
Look at their little tudes!!!

Can't see their smiles, but this is one of my favorite shots!

Loads of laughter and smiles!!

Thanks Hannah for showing me the ropes of my new camera! And, I can't wait to get together again for another round of fun!!!

As Hannah says... Link Up and Leave Some Love!!!! See you next week back at Hannah's!!!

Best. Mothers. Day. Ever.

...because I heart these faces... and get to call them my own.

Will I ever catch up??

Morgan's Senior Prom

Morgan's Senior Prom was last night... she looks so grown up and so incredibly beautiful!!

She picked out the most amazing dress... actually the very first one she tried on! I think this had to be a record!

Sissy and Sophie

Mom, really....

Have fun, Sissy!!

The kids had a great time... look at this beautiful group of girls!

And one in particular face in the crowd...

Hamming it up!!

And, why yes, I do get this face often!!

The whole gang!

Morgan took her friend, Adam.

Don't they make a cute couple?

Time to get on the Party Bus!

A great time was had by all!

And this is what Sophie thought about being left behind!! LOL!

Next weekend is graduation... seriously, hug your kids tight. Time passes so quickly!! My baby is all grown up!