Catch Up!

Wow, sorry we have been MIA! The weather warmed up and we spend most of our time outside now. Finally got some of Olivia's ballet pictures edited. We were so proud of her! She wasn't the least bit afraid and loved being on "the big stage." She's a little confused about the break for summer, though! Posing with her trophy and flowers afterward: I can't imagine what we will be like if she decides to play sports. For this recital, Michael was in the balcony filming and I was right in front of the stage taking pictures like crazy!

Michael finished a 62 mile bike race in Cleveland!

It was sooooo hot here the first week of May. We got a slip and slide and set it up for Olivia and our neighbors.
We also drove to Coolidge Park in Chattanooga, where there's a splash pad (and a carousel and lots of other neat stuff!): Last week was the Strawberry Festival in Dayton. Let me tell you, this is a BIG DEAL around here! There were tons of people, craft vendors, a kids area, and a parade. I feel very safe in case of a fire after seeing the amount of fire trucks around here! We just went for one afternoon and spent most of our time people watching. Olivia rode this little cow train: Michael and I leave tomorrow for Germany. We "may" be feeling a little guilty for leaving Olivia behind and have been asking her what she wants us to bring her. So far her list includes: a pony, pink and purple glitter, a stuffed horse with hearts, and a dress. We'll see what she adds before tomorrow! I guarantee we will be scouring Germany, looking for a stuffed horse with hearts!