Toohig Tidbits from May

A peek into our first two weeks of May…

Had to share these gems from her second to last soccer game on the first Friday in May. We went to play with Darby before the game. Chatting with Lilah and Ellis Cutting up with Olivia Catching up with Bella Marie after the game 

We met the Baldersons at Cameron Brown Park after school one day for a much needed play date. One minute they are wrestling and screaming; the next minute they are holding hands and skipping. It must be love. Little friends; BIG stories. Enjoying a beautiful night with dinner on the patio at Lost PizzaJohn put together a rocker to go on our back porch, and HG said, “Daddy, you’re a Tinker Bell!”  Ha! Feeding the horses at Grandma’s next door neighbor’s house She really likes this one which she’s named Goldie. This is how we do homework at our house. Cats rule this place. Now that we’ve spent some time sprucing up the back patio with rockers and flowers, she often asks for a dinner picnic. Clowning around with her daddy Mariella has baby ducklings again. On the eve of our 8th anniversary, we pulled out our wedding DVD and let HG watch it. She was so cute as she squealed each time she saw a familiar face. She HATES going to get her hair cut, but once she gets there, she LOVES it. She’s talked me into getting one of those butterfly kits like she has at school, and our caterpillars (she says ‘catapitters’) have arrived. GROSS. What we do for our little ones. She’s invited Mrs. Gossett, Mrs. Blaizel, and Mrs. Jill to come over to see them. Spring 2014 soccer pics Seafood Junction fun Past her bedtime We stopped at Muddy’s after school. I went to grab a napkin, and this is what I came back to.

Toohig Tidbits from April

Oh my goodness, how could I possibly be so behind in my blogging?! Planning for Mother’s Day, two birthday parties, a trip to New Orleans, and the end of the school year/summer activities has gotten the best of me- my apologies. Here are some tidbits from April.

Camille’s baby sister, Charlotte, spent a few of her first days at LeBonheur due to some jaundice issues. HG and I took a box of treats up to her mama, and this huge Easter basket was outside the front door. Really loving some new bath paints from Mrs. Fran for Easter A few months back, HG was obsessed with my wedding shoes and wore them around all the time. Splishing and splashing at Grandma’sOne weekend was too much fun for her to handle. She passed out at 6 p.m. on the way home from dinner. We were able to put her right into bed (after a little stop on the couch for some Mama snuggling), and she slept until 6 the next morning. Our Memphis Grizzlies made it to the first round of the play offs against Oklahoma City Thunder. We went to Game 5 with the Hudsons. We ran into Whitney there too! It’s going to be a very sad day when she realizes that pushing the cart is not really that much fun.She’s figuring out the pole at the zoo.

Last Second Pres Soccer Game

Well, despite a near ‘mom fail’ on my part where I missed the email saying Friday’s night game had been moved to Thursday night, Helen Grace had an amazing last game of the spring Second Pres soccer season. A big thanks to her grandparents who were able to pull it- and everyone- together to get to the game within a few hours’ notice.

The difference from last season to this one is staggering. She’s not dancing down the field anymore and runs with purpose. She will get her foot on the ball from time to time and make some good progress for the team- she even got an assist in this game! She’s enjoyed playing with her schoolmates and is flourishing with that bond of friendship. She flitters from team to team before and after the game, giving hugs to her SAA friends. She seems so much more confident and happy on the field with her girls by her side! Coach Katie did a great job of encouraging and leading them too. We couldn’t have asked for a better season!

Waving to “her people” on the sidelines Halftime team photo. Front row from left to right: Mary Kate, Emma, Mary Caroline, Claire. Back row: Olivia, HG, Ellis, Ms. Katie, Lilah (We are missing Evie who was at the beach) HG kept beckoning for Grandma from across the field, so she finally had to go over there to sit on the sideline with her for a minute (and a cuddle). Tackled by Claire HG boots it hard to Emma up front, and Emma takes it down the field for a goal. See Katie’s face saying, “Whoa, HG!” And she’s got an assist!!! Lifted into the air by Lilah! “Good game; good game.” SUPER excited about the tunnel and the win And off to tackle Peggy “Who wants to play soccer next year?” OMGOMGOMGOMG, A TROPHY!!!!!