Kidman: Mothers Day, Memorial Day, End of school, soccer, dance, play and singing and the beginning of summer!

Mother's Day.

Mother's Day has been tough the past few years.

It's silly, I know, because I'm still here-but I feel the void of a partner pretty brutally on Mother's Day.

But my sweet girls always make sure I feel incredibly loved.

This card from Sienna...I won't ever forget it.

She's a gem.

We had been sick, or I'd been in England and the girls weren't able to wear their Easter Dresses

till Mother's Day! Geez! I think they are beauties...looking too grown up, but beauties for sure.

I adore these girls so much.

And adore being their mom.

I cherish it, and them more than I'll ever be able to say.

Also love celebrating with my Mom (and Amy).

My mom is always an example of selflessness and love.

I adore her.

We were very excited to hear that Triston decided to get Baptized.

We are so proud of him,

and I imagine Travis is beyond happy with his choice.

Adyson spent a lot of time at the Whittear preparing for a play,

and Roo loved spending time on the playground.

I loved that she acted like a little girl every time we went...

This past year the dance/soccer stress has been a bit overwhelming...

she's been on the GO every single day.

But, the recital proved that it was worth it.

It was so much fun to watcher her do her thing.

She was in 4 dances this year, including the ballet (which was gorgeous), and I loved every second.

This costume was my favorite.

She's beautiful!

One of Sienna's best friends, Ava surprised her and came to watch.

Sienna was beaming with joy!

She has such wonderful friends!

Her fan club for the night.

And I love this pic.

And them.

Like, so much.

Adyson was so excited for the history fair this year,

and even more excited to be WALT DISNEY.

They had to write a paper, memorize a script, make a poster and dress up.

She did an excellent job!

And I love her friend Avery's costume.

So good!

And we had our last soccer game of the season...

I say that knowing that my summer is full of more soccer,

but I was ready for the small break we got.

We have loved Sienna's darling team and it's been a great season of growth for them!

Adyson was in a play (Frozen) with her friend Olivia.

It was fun for her,

and really confusing for the rest of us!

But watching her grin up there always makes me happy and proud of her.

She is such a bright little angel.

I love her so dearly.

Playing games with our "parents".

We had to give our real parents a hard time when we hung with Kyle and Tami for the entire weekend.

We love them just like family, for sure!

Memorial Day.

Another interesting day.

I wish I knew how to handle these days and make them easy for the girls,

while remembering Travis, and living our lives.

It's such a balancing act.

Sienna hasn't wanted to watch the video made of Travis when he passed since his funeral.

She decided she wanted to on Memorial Day.

It was just awfully, awfully hard.

These girls have so much love for him and miss him so much.

We all miss him.

I am proud of them for always working hard to be happy and for trusting me to raise them the best way I can.

It's strange, but we are doing our best.

We also spent the day planting our flower pots.

I think it'll be a good new tradition for us.

Roo mowed the lawn for the first time.

Such a good helper!

A friend took this pic of Adyson and I almost want to chuck it,

she's so pretty.

I love watching her grow and wish I could stop it all at once!

The rain was non stop last month.

It was hard to plan anything!

We finally had our last rescheduled soccer game,

and then it decided to POUR during tryouts.

She loved it.

And looked pretty cute, if I do say so myself.

My friend Erin and I were in charge of 3rd grade field day,

and spent that morning in the rain also.

But it was totally fun!

Adyson decided to have a "few" friends over for a late night the night before school ended.

(Sienna had a late night with her awesome teacher, so I obliged).

I didn't realize it would be a full fledged party.

(This kid is so social and loves so many cute friends....afterwards she told me she wished she would've invited a few more...that girl!)

These are her friends who are her age and will all be going to middle school next year.

I can't.

I hate it.

But I love them.

I told them it was time to go home and they complained when we got in the car that they weren't ready...so we pulled into a parking lot and they danced for a good half hour.

It reminds me so much of my cute middle/high school friends!

Such darlings!

And then the last day of school came.

Oh Roo, moving on the 4th grade!

She's my baby and this feels hard.

She had the best teacher for her this year,

and she made some great friends.

I love her so much.

And this girl.

Oh Adyson.

Done with grade school!

She has really learned so much about true friendship, and they type of friend she wants to be this past year. She loves so many people and has such a big heart. I want, so much, for her to pick good friends, and make good choices. I love her so much! I wish she could stay a grade schooler!