365.5: WEEK NINETEEN

 MAY 9th - MAY 15th

Making creative crowns. First ever solo paddle to prove to myself that I can. Favorite first grade teacher of all time. Hiking Usery with my best friends (hike 17/52).

MOTHER'S DAY

Mother's Day was pretty simple. I have zero expectations on that day, so sometimes it works in my favor. This year included. And yes, my oldest has now surpassed me in height. Let us all take a moment of silence to mourn this moment...

365.5: WEEK EIGHTEEN

 MAY 2nd - MAY 8th

End of the year orchestra performance for our viola player and cellist. Helping in my 1st grader's class. Playing with Disney World bubbles. Taking a swing at the piñata at our ward fajita party. Church Mother's Day gifts. 

FAVORITE PLACE

Two weeks ago, I was able to sneak away for a quick, little trip to Disneyland with a couple of incredible friends. We rode all of the rides (and thensome!), ate all of the treats (which later caused a major autoimmune reaction), and had a blast! So grateful for friends who share my love of Disney.

HEALING GARDENS

April 25th was a day that was... unbearably heavy for me. So much so that the mr. took a half-day the following day to be with me. We made use of the time together by going to the Desert Botanical Gardens to walk and talk and just... be. And while we might not have said all of the things that should have been said, I found calm. And that's enough.

365.5: WEEK SEVENTEEN

 APRIL 25th - MAY 1st

Last appointment with braces for the oldest! Braces free. Desert Botanical Gardens with the mr. (to help my mental health). Receiving a trophy at district for Poston's NAL achievements at Nationals. Zoo field trip with my second grader.

365.5 : WEEK SIXTEEN

APRIL 18th - APRIL 24th

First paddle of the season with my long-time friend/boss. Attending my niece's AMAZINGLY AWESOME wedding reception (where I happily danced the night away).  Running Pat's Run with my oldest and my best friend. Swinging at the park with my dad (which was so random but I never want to forget this moment).

EEEASTER

 Aside from my OCD manic search for the PERFECT Easter outfits, our Easter was extremely low-key. So low-key that we skipped dyeing eggs and kept Easter baskets and Easter dinner sweet and simple.