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Growing Up!

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We've hit the accelerated time of year where there's birthdays, parents days, multiple school activities, the desire to be outside more, etc etc etc. We've all got things to do and places to go!

Last Saturday night, we headed to my parents house for an early birthday celebration (for me!) With my birthday the day after Easter this year, it would have been a little tricky to squeeze in a birthday dinner on the same night we're prepping to host Easter dinner the next day. As usual, it was wonderful spending time with my parents, and per my (and Ava's request), my mom made me the bunny cake for my birthday. Whenever my birthday is near Easter, it's a fun (and unique) way to celebrate!




Ava started her elementary mentoring class this week. She headed back to her elementary alma mater, and is observing the art teacher for the next several weeks. She has also been recognizing some of the youngest kids from the daycare where she works. So far she's really enjoying it.

She looked so grown up on the first day she was observing...I felt like I was sending her off to her first "real" job!


She also enjoyed the cookie I decorated for her...I tried to make it look like her beloved Butterfly stuffie!


I went to the movie theater last Sunday for the final installment of The Chosen, season 5. It's such an emotional show to watch, and I'm so glad I've been sitting in the back of the theater for the shows so I can cry, as needed. I even recognized some other movie-goers from the 1st installment last month. It definitely has a large following!


I took my birthday off of work, so I'm looking forward to taking a lifting class at LifeTime and then heading into a massage at their spa. I'm really happy that I started taking the day off so I can focus on me for the day, and enjoy the things that I want to do!

Happy Easter!

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