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St. Rita Kindergarten Mother/Daughter Tea

 It was so special to spend the afternoon celebrating this big kindergartener with some dedicated Mollie/Mama time at the Mother/Daughter Tea.  Not only did I get to goof and lunch with my little lady, but I was able to spend time with the group that she will grow with over the next several years.  So very special.  Love you and any time I get to spend with you Mollie Laine!

This big girl....

Hip Hop Costume and St. Rita Crazy Day!  Can't get over you Mollie :) 

These photos just bring a big smile to my face.

Some more tiny dancer

As we gear up for recitals...

I think this one has got someone to look up to!

A Grateful 36 year old

I can't stop smiling after my birthday festival, which kicked off in Marco Island with Grandma and Grandpa, and kept going through many special celebrations with all my favorite people.  Mollie kicked off my actual birthday with breakfast in bed for me, then used money she took out of her piggy bank to take me and KK out for cookies.  Everything from live music to my donut cake to tennis to special time with special friends and my love made it the absolute perfect celebration.  Thanks to all for ringing in my new year with so much joy!

Quiet Spring Morning

Marco Island 2015

For my 109th year ;), Mollie's 7th and Kendall's 4th, we hit the Marco Island beach with lots of joy and laughter... and this year sweet lil Sienna too. The wide open beaches and crystal clear water was magical! From sunset swimming in the ocean to big jumps, to barbie castles on the beach to big hugs in the pool, the girls loved every moment. And the adults enjoyed doing each of those things with them, sunset happy hours and late night card games. We even had a wonderful Easter celebration with a visit from the Easter bunny! Mollie, I will never forget you running right into the ocean with your dress on, unable to resist swimming under the setting sun... and jumping in the waves with Grandma for hours!! And KK, it was so much fun to finally get you swimming in the ocean, watching the smile on your face as you experienced the joy of jumping in the waves!!! You started slowly sitting in the waves in a chair on Grandma's lap, to letting Mom carry you into the waves and sit on the ocean floor. Girls, so glad you both love the water like your mama. Can't wait for many more years of laughing in the ocean. Grandma and Grandpa thanks for another wonderful years of memories that will last a lifetime... for the girls and for me! They are already asking about when we can go back to the beach. Here are some of my favorite moments...

Marco 2015 from Kate Hanratty on Vimeo.

Some of my favorite beach shots!