Playing Catch Up

I have been telling myself I was going to catch up on my blog, but of course, I haven't gotten around to it. So, tonight, although I am very tired.... I am determined to get this done for those grandparents that have been asking!!! So, here is a snippet of what has been going on in the Pierce household.

First of all, we have been attempting to get Julia to start baby food. She really doesn't like it. Turns out she likes me or a bottle much better, but we are trying. We also had fun with Abigail pretending like she was the baby!
We also had some fun end of year activities with the kids. Most exciting... Abigail had a preschool graduation, complete with cap and gown (or her nightgown as she calls it). It was a very special day for all of us. We also celebrated A.J. completing 2nd grade (pictured below with his teacher Mrs. Barnes). Summer break here we come!!!

Julia.... the poor 3rd child... doesn't have as many pictures as the others did, but here are some of my favorites!
We also celebrated Julia's baby dedication. I believe all children are a true gift from God, but when they come as a surprise to us... they seem even a little more special!!! Here are a few pictures from Julia's baby dedication, including the altar flowers from Grandma and Pa and Nana and Papa.
The same day (Mother's Day), Abigail was a pumpkin in the Cinderella ballet. We took a few pictures before we left. She was so proud to get to wear make-up!!

Since it is getting VERY hot here, Allan entertained the big kids by making them a redneck slide. For my northern family... that means he laid a tarp on the grass and put dish soap on it. They had so much fun together!
And, to close out this quick update... a few more sweet sibling moments!

Abigail "reading" to Julia... (and by the way... she does everything in her dance costume now that her performance is over. You never will know what that girl will be wearing at any given moment!)