planting and prom prep

I have never been in love with a tree before but I am in love with this one~ it bloomed right after we planted it.

Crystal's tree is much smaller and look forward to watching it bloom and grow

Al's tree looks like a thick stick

YES that is an arrow in his shorts~ playing like it is a sword.

I am getting prepared for PROM which is April 9!! The tux has been ordered, the flowers are matched perfect to his date's dress and he says he is getting a hair cut!!!! I have been working lots, planted about 1/2 the garden in the back yard and planning for the Graduation party coming up in May!!!

CH CH CH CH CH CHANGES

Well..... we have the cap, the gown and the announcements~I was all choked up when Zach brought these in this afternoon.

TEARS

He also has been receiving alot of mail~ an acceptance letter from ECU (I am happy it is closer to home and don't feel like he will be too far away just yet), Congrats from our state rep., & entered into the United states Achievement Academy
We are also planning for PROM~ getting his Tux ordered, tickets, flowers ugh this is all happening too fast~Is this how MY parents felt when I graduated (not that long ago haha)~It is all harder than I thought~emotions going up and down like a roller coaster~ this is CRAZY!!!

I also got my box of trees~ not sure how I feel about planting them... I guess I feel like the deaths of all these loved ones are somehow more FINAL. Because none of them have grave sites these are going to be my place to mourn them. So grateful they showed up right before Tara.

they are so tiny and all three shipped together~ excited to dig in the dirt and share this experience with my sister. It is going to be an awesome time we share together!!

Happy birthday, Aunt Michaela

Happy Birthday to my wonderful and amazing sister Michaela! I wish you a very happy "27th" birthday! Wink wink. I cannot wait to celebrate your birthday next week for our family visit.  You are such a great friend, role model, and sister. The girls say, "Happy Birthday" too! I love you, sis!

Circus and scary clowns

Bawpa Chris took Lyla and Violet to the circus! I opted out due to my fear of clowns and I have to admit when Chris sent me this picture, I about panicked -- but all in all, I know they had a wonderful time!  Thanks to Chris for taking the two big girls while mom and I (and lil' Rory) got to shop. Violet and Lyla had the most magical time. PS -- can you tell that Lyla and Violet are going through a major Toy Story phase.  It is too cute!