Amara graduates Foxfire Jr. program

After just a few lessons, and seemingly as quickly as it started, the Foxfire Jr. golf camp had come to a close. The original tournament date (last class) was rained out due to a HUGE storm that day, but it worked out that I was able to take her AND be her caddy for the day :)

I was SO, SO impressed with how much she had progressed in just the 6 week camp!  The way it was set up, they hit from a marker, not the tee box--so they actually got to the green, got to chip, putt, etc.  We were partnered with twins who were about 10 or 11, and had done the camp many times, so it was a great group to be a part of.

I think she likes driving better than putting at this point, but she didn't complain about either. I let her drive the cart a few times and tried not to over "teach" her, but just watch and enjoy. She made it through all 9 holes between 8 and 11, then at the end the kids got a visor and a shirt to take home. She immediately asked if we could go back again, and I'm sure will be eager to sign up when summer rolls around.

GC farmer's market and fan fun day

The GC farmer's market started back up in late July after the late spring break, and we were happy to go see all our favorite farmers. It also happened to be the family fun day there, so bonus for us! Early, before it got busy, Cora got plenty of turns in on the slide. 

We did have to wait in line a little bit for the face-painting, but we almost never pass up face painting for them--a favorite ;)

We also got an early morning slushy and played some games while the other kids had turns and before heading over to get vegetables and listen to some local music.

The girls went into the fire safety house--they have been a few times before but always helps to have a refresher--

and friends! Amara's GCC bud Lincoln (whose mom Kay just happens to be a friend of mine from band) caught up to us and we took a tour of the firetruck together after the fire house. The kids had fun playing, Eric and I shopped and visited and just as we were leaving, the skies opened up and POURED on GC for a good hour--but we made it!

Sprinkle for the Frabott girls

Expecting her third child, a first boy for the family, and big changes, we decided to throw a small sprinkle (shower) for the girls to celebrate. Amara and Eric helped with the fabric box favors, cookies, and decorations--all we really had to do were mail invitations and some finger food.

Mommy to be was absolutely glowing and had a great time with her sisters, mothers and friends who came. 

The girls (of which there were nearly a dozen) had fun playing in the playroom, dishing out cake, and helping with the presents. It was an absolutely beautiful day, so we didn't have to convince them to play outside at times :)

The girls also helped me make a quilt for MJ, sports themed--as his new room will be, which Amara was very proud to present to Mikayla.  I was very proud of the host Amara was (especially) and Cora did her best to entertain with multiple wardrobe changes, karaoke, and offering guests plenty of M&Ms from the candy table.

hip hop tryouts

Amara decided she wanted to be involved with hip hop at the Cheer Center this year. We went to the clinic Thursday (after her normal tumbling and I know she was exhausted!) She got to meet coach Tae--he's a 2nd grade teacher by trade and just LOVES to dance, so she really had fun.  We went back for tryouts Sunday and she was practicing her routine for dad and sis all weekend--I've heard Lil John's Get down for what? More than I care to hear for a while.

BUT, this morning I logged into their website for the results of her first official tryout and sure enough, there she is on the Mini team! Looks like there are 2 boys on there too--I'm sure she will be excited to have a team to really have a good time with this year, with coaches who are into it. She has been asking about the costumes, makeup, etc. too--so this could really be a cool opportunity for her. Let the fund-raising begin! :)

First REAL sleepover

For July 4th weekend, our friends stayed with us and the kids had a sleepover of sorts, but last night, Amara had Saphira come over and had a REAL sleepover, no mommy down the hall, but just the girls.

The girls ran and played, painted nails, jumped on the trampoline in the rain and ate marshmallows. They went into their room to play and came in for a snack later--cheetos at bedtime :) 

At 11, Saphira came in and told us she was scared and wanted to go home--she was comforted though by me coming into their room to sleep, so I slept on the bottom and the girls up top. They giggled and snickered a bit, but being so tired, finally crashed. 

Not sure any of us got much sleep, but at 6:30ish they were up and it it--Cora snuck in (she had been in bed by the time Amara and Saphira came home after dance the night before) to get in on the fun.  The girls got dressed quickly and went to jump on the trampoline some more, before getting to spend the full day at Carissa's too.

Even though it wasn't even 24 hours, and it was under stressed circumstances, we had a great time and we can't wait for her to come back over. The girls are most certainly growing up.

Haylee turns 6.5 and the frozen party

Our friend Haylee's birthday is in December, but for a change, she decided to have a Frozen "6.5" party in July! We were so excited to go and play--and even more excited when they saw the giant water slide and all the friends to play with.

Anna and Elsa also surprised the girls at the door, and played a few games with them indoors. They ate, watched Frozen on TV and posed for pics with the celebs.

Outside, Anna and Elsa went down the waterside with the kids and had snacks and played too--i'm sure they made quite a few days that day and lots of stories were told that night! It may have been chilly, but no one noticed.

Brandy got the kids to all pose for a quick photo op before jumping back into the water...

...but once they were out, the girls decided on snow cones instead. We had a great time with our friends and the celebs and I'm sure Haylee had a summer Frozen bday party she won't forget!

Cora's transition to big girl bed

After getting Cora's room all cleaned up, we decided kind of on a whim to finally transition her into her big bed (courtesy of friend, Irelyn--who is upgrading to a BIGGER big girl bed, becoming a big sis herself). lol.  Daddy put the bed together in the afternoon, we had a pizza party in there at dinner time, and after it was all put together, we read books together before bed--even Ily.

The girls played on daddy's iPad till almost bedtime with animal friends and lots of visits from mom and dad. She loves it and I hope she stays in it--though we are always just down the hall if not, haha.