Happy Fathers Day

Happy Father's Day! I am so lucky to have the greatest father in the world as well as the greatest husband that is an amazing father to our children. My dad has shaped me in so many ways and has enriched my life more than he may know. I look forward to our daily phone calls, where he is always always upbeat and happy. He is the most generous loving person I know. He always makes people feel special and I love love love the way he loves my mom! They are more in love today than ever and I can not thank him enough for teaching me what kind of man I should marry. My dad has always put family first! Dad, thank you so much for loving us each and every day, for believing in our dreams and for dreaming with me. I love you more than you know!

Now to my amazing husband - and amazing dad to our children - Adam! You are so unreal. Your love for our girls is so evident by the time you pour into their lives. I wondered before we had children what kind of dad you would be, and I never in my wildest dreams imagined what you have become. Our girls are so lucky with you as their dad. The way you encourage them, tell them you love them and show your love it so awesome. The hugs where you squeeze them so tight and don't let them go, the time you spend reading to them, playing with them, dancing with them, encouraging them and loving them is exactly the love a father should show. You are the backbone of our family and I could not be more proud to be your wife. Thank you for loving Lucy and Lola so much. When Hank arrives (2 weeks away!) he will be so lucky to have you as the example you will be.

HAPPY FATHERS DAY!

The girls woke up and sang "Happy Father's Day" to Adam - it was the greatest song they made up!

We bought a kite for Adam to fly with the girls. When we pulled up to the park Lola was sound asleep. She woke up as we were finished and leaving the park. She would have loved it.

I love this so much!

The girls were being so silly!

Summer Time!

It is clearly summer time and we love it! This was last week on our front porch, the sun was beating down so we opted to use the blow up pool on our porch. Adam was brave enough to get in while Fave and I watched from the sidelines. The girls loved it. Since this day we have hit the sprinklers, pool in our neighborhood and used this blow up pool several times. It is a perfect way to cool off from this Corpus Christi sun and the girls LOVE it!

Lola's First Day of Mothers Day Out

This past week Lola went to her first day of Mother's Day Out! It is the same school we have Lucy at and Lola could not have been more excited! When we pulled up Lola started clapping and saying "school". There was not a tear but all smiles. She took a great nap, ate all of her lunch and played with many of her new friends. This was so great for me too, I wasn't worried at all and knew she was in good hands but the fact that she was excited made the day so much better! We were so thrilled because we wanted this to be a great experience for her. I am excited to watch her grow and learn. I am so thankful for this program! I love it!!!

Lola insisted on carrying in her lunch just like Lucy does.

She was so proud...so were Adam and I!

Adam and Lola walking into school

I love this picture so much!

I know this looks like she would rather be some place else but this is what is happening when I say cheese to Lola - I LOVE THIS FACE!!!

Over the past few weeks

I have had the busiest last 3 weeks that I have ever had in my life. It was fun, exciting, stressful and very eventful! Megan came into town and it started with our Tippi Toes dance recital. It was a hit to say the least! We had prepared for a certain number of people but when the show began we had over 1400 people watching our kids dance - we were surprised and shocked!! Loved how all the kids were so supported!

Next came our flight to Tulsa to host our first Tippi Toes Franchise conference. Megan and I took Lucy and Lola and spend 2 weeks in Tulsa preparing for the meeting and training franchise owners. We have a fantastic group of women with 9 franchises across America! It was fun to have most everyone together to get to know each other, exchange ideas and talk shop. After that was over we headed the next day back to Corpus to host a full princess camp. We held 2 camps and enjoyed every minute. We were lucky enough to have one of our new franchise owners come to Corpus to learn the ropes, she was so helpful along with some of our amazing Tippi Toes teachers. Now I am ready to relax a bit before we bring the most important little boy in our life to meet this world.

Sprinkler Time at my parents!

Tippi Toes Dance Recital - this was Lucy's class - but look who's missing :)

What other outfit would you choose to play outside in? seriously this is totally Lucy!

We were so lucky to have Jennie, Matt, Gannon, Ella and Chris all join us in Tulsa. It was so fun for Lucy and Lola to get quality time with cousins!! And as always I love seeing Jennie, Matt and Megs hubby Chris!

Now Jennie's turn to pull the wagon for Lola and Ella

The kids turned my parents deck into a stage as they played dress up.

Yes, you are seeing this right, Jennie's little boy Gannon in a sparkly pink tutu! I love it!

Lola the lady bug smelling the flowers - this was part of her act!

All 4 cousins dancing the night away!

Here Megan and I are with our Franchise Owner of the Year Miss Tracy Genheimer who owns our OKC/Edmond location. She is amazing!!!

Franchise Conference in full swing

This is a picture of some of our franchise owners before dinner.

Last Task - Tippi Toes Princess Camp "Sleepy" and "Happy" performing for the kids. Camp was a huge success this year and a total blast for the kids as well as all of the staff!

Lucy's last day of school and a little bit from our Tulsa visit

Adam and Lola I love this picture so much!!

Not shy one bit in front of an audience

Singing her little heart out on stage

Last program at school Lucy and her buddy Johanna

Best play outfit ever!

Chanda my best friend from college, her husband Matt and two kids Zae and Piper came to visit us in Tulsa. Her kids were angels and we had a blast catching up. My sisters kids Gannon and Ella joined in on the fun! It was a great day. The kids had so much fun playing outside in the beautiful weather. Lola was asleep so didn't make this picture.

Zae and Lucy enjoy some splash time

Lola and I - Lola really wanted to hold Irish

Ella and her best buddy - IRISH

The most creative donuts!

Adam & My getaway to Scottsdale

This past weekend Adam and I took a little babymoon trip and coupled it with a business trip. We just sold a franchise to John and Terrah in Scottsdale Arizona. We decided it was the perfect time to also get a way just the two of us for some relaxing before Hank's arrival. The trip could not have been better from a relaxing or a business aspect!

Our new Scottsdale Arizona franchise owners

The pool where Adam and I caught up on relaxation

We sat by the pool with music going and the sun beaming down on us -perfection!

We took a bike ride through the villages

Our hotel sat in front of camelback mountain - it was a wonderful view.

I was in heaven the waiter brought me a plate of frozen grapes which happen to be my favorite thing in the world!

Adam and I got to see some long time friends at dinner Nick and Laura Underwood

Here is another view of our hotel

Adam enjoying breakfast before we anxiously jumped back on a plane to go see our little sweeties! We missed them so much!