Laurie Beth's first dance recital

Laurie Beth had her very first dance recital this past May.  If you know Laurie Beth, you know what an eccentric dancer she is.  We are not sure where she got her personality from, since D and I are for the most part quiet and reserved, but she is over flowing with confidence and boldness.  I love her for that and wish I could be more outgoing like she is.  Her personality is tough to deal with at times, but I am told it will be a positive attribute later in life!  I am so proud of her and all of her dance buddies for doing a great job.

"Baby Take A Bow"

On the way in with proud big brother Heyward (who was also excited to see his other "girl" friends dance)

This is LB with her friend Jamie

She not only danced but sang the whole song!

get it girl!

Lb with Jamie and sweet Eliza, they had a great time

Such a sweet dance, I am going to miss her being so little!

Thanks to our families for coming!

What's been happening with the Browns!

We have played Upward basketball...

Completed 100th day of school projects...

 

Celebrated President's Day with a parade at school...

Partied for St. Patrick's Day...

Partied for Valentine's Day...

 Practiced Karate...

Visited Gaga and Deda in Oak Island.....

Celebrated Laurie Beth's 3rd Birthday with an ice cream sundae party...

Playing baseball...

Cheered for our big brother playing baseball...

and somewhere along the way, our 3 year old picked up her very own fashion sense!

Life has been very good lately!  I am so grateful for all the wonderful things we are able to do with our children.  They are certainly growing up too quickly.  This month we are preparing for Heyward's graduation from 5K.  It has been amazing to watch him grow, mature and learn so many things.  He is so smart and loving.  I am beyond proud of him!  Laurie Beth will be in her first dance recital the end of May as well.  She is meant to be a superstar!  She is so animated and full of life.  It makes me smile every time I look into her eyes and see them dance with happiness!

Happy Spring to everyone!

Not sure I can keep up

We moved in our new home....lots of work to do!

(don't you just love the "I'm tired, don't want to cheese" faces?)

 Heyward turned 5!!!!

 Long time buddy Emma Grace at Hey's B-day party

 Heyward's friends at his birthday party

 first day of school

2 milestones:

-first day of school ever for Laurie Beth

-first day of big boy 5K for Heyward

(I cannot believe he will be leaving FPK next year, it makes me want to cry!!!)

 First day of school breakfast of champs!

eggs, muffins and fresh peaches

And our new home, which already looks different!

Danger!!!!

People don't just call me a lethal weapon for no reason.....

I mean business....

See?  I will shoot you!  Don't dare me!!!

Heyward, I am coming to get you!  

WAIT!  WAIT!  NO FAIR!!!

Ha!  Ha! Try and get me now Heyward!  I have other weapons besides a gun!!!!

School's out for Summer!!!

 Last day of school water party!  I am not sure if I am ready for 5k, but Hey is!  Prayers please.  Hey stood beside me recently and he is growing so fast, if this keeps up he will be taller than me in just a few years.   

Since school got out we decided to go somewhere and do something fun till the pool opened.  Our first trip was to the zoo in Columbia.  We had so much fun.  Heyward, who has been to several zoos and aquariums, told Laurie Beth all about each animal as if he were the keeper. 

 Daddy has fished and I must say I am very happy he kept on his sunscreen, long sleeve, fishing shirt!  The boys won some prize money on the last tournament!

 Kids getting a lesson on boating from Uncle Ed

This confirmed my suspision that she might be an actress.  She never saw Titantic, but she knew this move would get titantic reviews! 

 Also, comedic and dramatic on the putt, putt course

 Hey is not as much the actor, more so the down to earth country boy!  He loves all things fish or any sport! 

 Another trip we did was to Discovery Place in Charlotte with friends from Hartsville!

I highly recommend Discovery Place!