Emma's First Communion

First Communion was a very special day for Emma.  She has prepared all year for this sacrament.  The evening before Emma spent some time with GG and they read scriptures together. 

Kate wrote a letter to Emma - had to include this.

We had fun shopping for Emma's dress.  We bought a few from department stores, but in the end we found her dress at none other than, Amazon.com!  She definitely wanted to wear a veil.  She looked beautiful.  

The back of her dress.

On, May 7, there were 93 First Communicants at Emma's mass at 10am and there were 95 students at the 2pm mass.  Each family was allotted 14 tickets - which was perfect for the Zinser/Weatherwax clan.  We were so excited to have everyone together for the day.  

Our family

Emma with her Godparents - Jim and Kim

Following the ceremony, we headed home for a party with our family and friends.  We appreciate family and friends who drove to Columbus to join us for Emma's First Communion.  We all made very special memories that day. 

Peyton the 99 cent fish!

Last June on a rainy day, Grandma and Grandpa Weatherwax got the kids goldfish.  Emma and Kate's passed within the first couple months.  Well 10 months later, Sage's fish Peyton is still living.  Before Spring Break I gave him a little extra fish food and we were in great awe that he lived without being fed for a whole week.  The energizer fishy!

Brett & Sarah's Wedding

We are blessed to have the best neighbors ever, Jim and Mickie.  Brett - "My neighbors kid" as I call him married Sarah on April 23, 2016.  Emma, Kate and Sage were asked to be "flower people" for the special day.  Above is a picture from the rehearsal dinner.

 When it came to the wedding, Sarah spared nothing!  From activity bags, TOMS for the reception, shirts for pre-wedding day festivities and beautiful decorated hangers to transport their dresses, the kids were taken care of.  Emma and Kate loved getting their nails, hair and make-up done.

 Beautiful ladies!

Action shot

 Mr. & Mrs. Fortier!

 I love this pic of the boys from the party bus!

Our family

 The Weatherwax Family

Sage posing in front of the 18th green at Muirfield Golf Club

Everyone had a blast at the reception.  The Conspiracy Band provided entertainment and they were amazing.  Emma and Kate joined them for a few songs!

Meet my godson...Walter Gormley

 Walter Francis Gormley was baptized on April 9th and I was given the privilege of being his godmother.  Andrea and I have been great friends since college and this is a great honor.

 The Weatherwax and Gormley Family

We made a quick drive through Washington DC to see a few monumenets. 

Easter 2016

 We arrived home from Spring Break on Easter Morning and then bunny left some goodies for the kids!  

It was a Converse and PJs themed basket this year.  The kids had an Easter egg hunt.

 We headed to the Weatherwax's for Easter dinner and the great search for the 'Golden Egg.'  Grandma Weatherwax has a golden egg and there is money inside.  Kate was the winner in 2015. 

 And....a repeat winner in 2016!

 Within seconds of Kate's victory, Emma's excitement turned to tears...

And Sage stomped up the stairs and cried.

Man - the change in emotions was amazing in only a matter of seconds!

We celebrated Easter with the Zinser's a couple weeks later.  Grandma Weatherwax gave Grandma Zinser a golden egg too - Emma was the inagural winner at the Zinser Easter celebration.  No tears shed this time as I had the "there is only one winner" talk and "if you don't win this year, maybe next year will be your year."

Spring Break 2015 - Ft. Myers

Laura and I met our freshman year at ONU at Founders Hall and we've been great friends ever since.  When we found out that we had the same Spring Break - we thought it would be great to vacation together.  We had a wonderful trip to Ft. Myers with the Spicer family.  The kids had a blast together and because they were entertained by each other, it was fun for the adults too!  

The mermaid tails were quite popular at the pool.

Luke taught Sage all about boats on this trip. 

Our famous pool pic with our kiddos.

Laura's family has a boat in Ft. Myers.  We had never experienced a beach vacation with a boat.  It was amazing and fun.  With all of the traffic (to the beach, to Sanibel and Captiva), it was so nice to bypass that and get a great suntan while traveling! I think this picture is adorable of their backsides looking for dolphins!

There were tons of shells and the kids enjoyed collecting shells. 

Jim always enjoys teaching the kids how to drive the boat.  They feel so special when they get to drive.  

The white noise and wind helped Sage take a nice nap on the boat.

The kids had a wonderful week together.

The whole group!

I was dreading the car ride home (17 hours) but we survived and had fun!

Emma - Leader of the Month!

Deer Run Elementary participates in the Leader in Me program. Emma was chosen as the March Leader of the Month!  We were able to be at the school assembly to surprise her!

 We are so proud of Emma!

  We also had the school Art Show that week and here is Emma with her bird house picture.