Sophie's Super Spring

Sophie FINALLY got her year to shine. She has been waiting and waiting to be just like Gracie and do the things Gracie did. She had a great year in ballet, and said she loved performing more than practicing :) She did great and was the cutest little ballerina up there. She even made her dad cry out of cuteness (he does it all the time....I'm sure he doesn't appreciate me telling this, but I think it is sweet).

Here's the little ballerina backstage before her curtain call.

Here's mostly a picture of a guy's head and a little of Sophie on stage.

We were all so proud of her!


May was also her preschool graduation. Sophie learned so many great skills this year. Miss Brooke is such a great teacher.....we love her!

Sideways picture of Sophie and the preschool froggy.

And finally.....(drumroll).....Sophie learned to ride a 2-wheeler! Our neighbors gave her this little bike from the D.I. after seeing her struggle to ride her "big bike". While Jake and I were on a walk, she taught her how to ride it. Way to go Sophie!

But sadly, a week later she fell off her bike and broke her elbow. She was surprisingly tough and was trying so hard not to let the doctor she was in pain. She was more terrified of the doctors than the pain. But after 4 or 5 hours at the hospital, we survived (with Jake out of town, of course).

Sophie's only two comforts were Gracie and her new bear, Joey. As long as they didn't leave her side, she was OK.

Poor girl was in lots of pain that first night.

But look at her now! She is sporting a groovy rainbow tie-dye cast complete with sparkles. Life seemed much better for Sophie after the cast guy applied the sparkles.

Gracie's Grand Gigs

Gracie has had a busy month! (May is always crazy at our house for some reason) She had her first real piano recital! She wasn't even very nearvous. Jake calls it the Garlock "ice in her veins" like before you shoot a free throw. Free throw....recital.....I guess that's the same:)

She played "Tiger Chase" magnificientlly

Jake was out of town, but Grandma and Grandpa Shaw came up just for the evening to cheer Gracie on. Afterwards, we all celebrated with ice cream at Caspers. (our favorite)

Gracie also wrapped up her soccer season this month. She is getting better and better each year. She LOVES playing goalie, but is starting to enjoy playing the forward position now.