Our Five Ring Circus: Capture the Moments { May }

Monday, June 12, 2017

Capture the Moments { May }

Capture The Moments May 2017

Ever since I became a mom, the years have been passing by so quickly. The rapid passing of time is what surprises me most about raising kids! I try desperately to slow down time and savor every moment, but the years just keep picking up speed, and I feel time slipping away. 


I want to remember all the little details about what makes my children and our everyday lives so special, so I make it a point to pull out my camera almost every day to document their childhood and our lives together. These little moments and details are the things I never want to forget, so I love that I can capture them forever through pictures.

May was a busy month! It was the last month of the school year, so it was filled with end of the year events. Most of our days were booked from morning to night, but we still had some time for fun!


The month started off on a great note! We took Lexie to her appointment with her orthopedic surgeon, and instead of shortening the cast like we were initially told, they took it off completely. After 6 weeks in a cast almost up to her armpit, Lexie was thrilled to be able to bend her arm again!

Broken Wrist

The weather was also hot and perfect on the first day of May, so our entire family headed outdoors after dinner to play!

Trendy Bubs

Candid Childhood

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{Liam's Shirt & Joggers - Trendy Bubs}

I spent most mornings defending my mug from a toddler who wanted an unnecessary caffeine fix...

Motherhood

...and most afternoons playing with my youngest two!

Motherhood

The prep for the dance recital began, which made our weeks even more chaotic! Dance classes every Tuesday and Thursday focused solely on the routines for the recital.

Dance

Remember our tiny baby bunnies? They GREW.

Pet Rabbits

May The Fourth Be With You IS a holiday for the adorable nerds in my family!

May the Fourth Be With You

Star Wars Day

Some of the women in my family gathered for an early Mother's Day Tea Party. We had a great time celebrating motherhood!

Tea Party

My sweet girls and I logged in some quality time together.

LuLaRoe

LuLaRoe

{Leggings - LuLaRoe}

Liam and I enjoyed our morning walks together while his older siblings were in school.

GB Evoq Stroller

{Shirt - LuLaRoe / Shorts - Speedo / Stroller - GB Evoq}

There were some chilly days, but we still went outside almost every day! Liam was always barefoot. Outdoors is his favorite place to be!

The Lucky Few

The kids spent most of their evenings outdoors together. The promise of a carefree Summer lingered in the air!

The Lucky Few

Sibling Love

Nothing Down About It

When the rain hit hard, there were plenty of messes made indoors.

Nothing Down About It

{Magentic Tiles - Shape Mags}

I got to spend time with my most favorite Kindergartener at her class Spring Fling! I love her so much!

Spring Fling

My wannabe fairy made a fairy garden at her Nina and Papa's house, and was so proud of her hard work!

Fairy Garden

Our entire family celebrated Mother's Day a day early at an event at The Children's Museum of Pittsburgh. We had a great night!

The Lucky Few

I had an amazing Mother's Day with my beautiful kids!

Motherhood

We spent many hours at the park in between Kindergarten pickup and preschool drop off.

Candid Childhood

All the time outdoors caused quite a few car naps!

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We made plenty of messes during sensory play!

Sensory Play

Nothing Down About It

{Liam's rashguard & trunks - SwimZip}

Lexie performed beautifully in her very first chorus concert!

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Thanks to the longer days, we were able to go to the park more often after dinner!

Candid Childhood

The beloved Power Wheels Barbie Jeep came out of storage and the MANY laps around our house began.

Power Wheels

I had the cutest breakfast and lunch dates EVER!

Candid Childhood

Nuby straw cup

{SureGrip Suction Bowl and Snack N Sip straw cup - Nuby}

We found a new playground that nobody went to. The kids loved having it all to themselves!

Nothing Down About It

Kids Fashion

{Liam's Shirt - The Blue Envelope / Joggers - Trendy Bubs / Shoes - Converse}

Liam had his last day of preschool!

Nothing Down About It

And Dylan had his last band, orchestra and chorus concert. Next year he's giving up two of them, so it was very bittersweet!

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Each day I got to snuggle the sweetest little man! I am one lucky mama!

The Lucky Few

We attended a bridal shower to celebrate my niece's upcoming wedding. It was a great afternoon!

Bridal Shower

We got the yard ready for Summer!

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We had a relaxing Memorial Day at home for the first time ever. It was much needed!

Summertime

Nothing Down About It

Slip and Slide

I spent LOTS of time chasing - and catching - this little dude!

Motherhood

Dylan, Lexie and Lily had their last few days of school. Lexie went on the Just Ducky Tour in Pittsburgh for her field trip, Dylan's field trip was at PNC Park for a Pirates game and he played the national anthem with the 6th grade band before the game, and all three kids had their field days!

Candid Childhood

Just Ducky Tour Pittsburgh

Candid Childhood


May was such a wonderful month full of the sweetest memories! I just wish it didn't fly by quite so fast! 

Capture the Moments

7 comments:

  1. You guys had a great month! I love all of the photos you captured. So special to have thpse moments to look back on.

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  2. Such cute photos! I love the plaid pajamas Liam has on.

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  3. Yay for Lexie getting her cast off! I know she's thrilled! And you, too!

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  4. Love all of the photos, you do such a good job at documenting, me? Not so much, but I can dream about one day being organized and remembering to do it, hehe.

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  5. Y'all had such a great May, so much to celebrate. Also I think I need that rose colored cold shoulder top SO cute!

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  6. May looks like it was good to you and your family! Happy summer!

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  7. I am right there with you, friend and feel the need to document every little detail. I want to remember every last thing – big or small! What a great month you guys had. I love all of the pictures!

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