These 3 are my favorite!

eating out

mani/pedis

rock collector

Perfect Weekend

 

Inspire Spa night...what a great night!

Sweet morning love notes! <3 br="">

 Brunch at the Buzz with my girls.

someone needed a nap!

Children's Ministry EXPO

January

Party time for Graham!

So excited!

Game night at SIWC!

Competition is on

Ears are finally pierced!

UCS dancing!

Nice day at the farm.

Annual Interview 2016

Ella Grace Groves, age 7

1. New York
2. Yes, I don't know who!!!
3. Well...I'm planning on having four.
4. Sabrina, Addison, Sam, Johnnie
5. Emery and Isabella
6. We like to have sleepovers and collect bugs.
7. Spaghetti
8. A Nurse
9. They help people :)
10. Your fun days...Like PJ day and dress up days.
11. I like when she tickles me.
12. I like to hunt.
13. Go shopping.
14. Purple 
15. I like that I am friendly. Mommy thinks she is very animated too!
    

 

Annual Interview 2016  

 Ava Marie Groves, age 9

1. New York or Paris
2. Yes, who knows
3.  don't know
4.  Kinley for a girl, no boy names
5.  Kirstin,Paige,Mommy, and Daddy
6. I like to swim with them. I like to do art projects. I like to do science projects with Kirstin.
7. Alfredo and fruit & vegetables. Cracker Barrel's chicken and dumplings.
8. Scientists
9.  They are problem solvers.
10. Science
11. I like to go to St Louis and like shopping at Target with her.
12. I like to hunt  and go to the farm with him. 
13. I like to be with my family and friends.
14.  Orange
15. I think I'm funny and happy. Mommy thinks she is very loving! Ella says she is a great big sister!
    

Isn't this so true?

I often look forward to big things a little too much and sometimes miss those little everyday things.

                                                         These kids have my heart!

                                                       I hope the joy remains forever!

                                                 Oh my little one...be still my heart!

                                                      Ava and her BFF-Paige

                                               Mommy and Ella....no words sometimes

                                                                     Field Day

                      Last day of 2nd and PreK couldn't have asked for better years for them.

                                                 Basketball camp with Coach Slone

                                                                   Go Ella!

                                                              Mila Jo and Ava

                                                         Love these crazy little girls!

                                                           Harper loves selfies

                                     We made it to Florida...now time for dinner!!! woohoo!

                                       Kids couldn't wait to get in water...clothes and all :)

                                                          Sisters......lifelong friends!

                                                        digging in the sand...

                                                             Hula Hoop action

                                                                  Mexicano food

                                                                      all the kids

                                               Ella and the one and only....Aurora

                                                                     Harper Beth

                                                                        Ava

                                                               Papa and his girls!

                                                                     My family

                                             My daddy and sister...so lucky to have them

                                             Easton,J, and Nickie and crackin the legs :0