Dance!

Olivia is the dancer in the family...trained that is. Parker is always busting out moves, but it's totally freestyle--TOTALLY. This photo is post recital with her cul de sac friends. We have moved, but all of these girls were in her dance class and also our neighbors. Olivia is the one in green, her friends are from left: Katie, Anna and Kirstyn.

Let's try this again!

I keep thinking I am going to make myself make time for blogging, and then I don't. Summer is here (even though it does not FEEL like summer outside), my school is out and I should be able to take on this simple task...stay tuned!

Le Chocolate Feast

We have started a yearly girl's trip to this Feast, it is yummy and for a good cause. Many different establishments provided samples of their products for tasting and all proceeds go for breast cancer.

I couldn't Imagine

My heart is heavy for a family that lost their little boy today. I do not know them, but the elementary school he was at, is down the road from my house and all three of my children attended there. His parents must be in such pain tonight. They dropped off their son this morning, just like everyday, and then an accident happens and he is gone. Please pray for this family, and hug your babies tight tonight, they are only ours on loan!
Also keep in mind the other students and teachers at this school. Tomorrow will be hard.

My Sweet Boy

This photo dosen't tell you a story of drama, compassion and sibling love...so let me tell you.

Drama! Drama! Drama! First thing this morning, Kennedy leaves her retainer on top of her bag (yes, the one she JUST got last week!). Ten minutes of looking for it, before we discover that it had been chewed up and left under the bed. Blasted DOG!

Our understanding before she left the ortho office was, mom and dad buy the first one, so take care of it--because the next one is on you ($100+)! Tears, tears, anger at the dog.

Parker runs upstairs, Ken goes onto the car. Parker comes down carrying all $3.41 in change, downstairs, cupped in his hands --for his sister. Warms my heart---that sweet boy!

HATS!

We are going through a crafty phase here at the Rickard house. Snow days always make time for things we have wanted to do, and this one has no been different.

In December, our church hosted a coat giveaway, and someone hand made several toboggans to give away. I thought, "what a wonderful idea!" So the wheels started turning and I was prepared when the snow came. The girls have been making these hats for the coat giveaway in December 2011.

What a Change!

After 2 years, 11 months and 5 days of BRACES-- they are OFF! Congratulations Kennedy!