More celebrations

Well, it was another week of graduations and parties. On Thursday evening, Aunt Danielle graduated from Johnson County's Dental Hygiene Program (and also won the best clinician award). On Saturday, Uncle Tommy graduated from Washburn University, and on Sunday, Aunt Megan graduated from Manhattan High School. 

Gabriella and Aunt Megan playing on the swing set before the graduation ceremony.

Gabriella enjoyed playing in the backyard - throwing and kicking her beach ball and bouncy balls and playing with the hula hoop.

Gabby sporting her new Kansas City Royals hat - it has a ladybug pattern - how perfect!

Gabby and Great-Grandma Hardy. 

Gabby with Uncle Tommy after his graduation ceremony.

On our way to Uncle Tommy's graduation. Gabriella loves Nonna's Jayhawk golf club cover. She had to take it with us on the car ride. She gave him lots of kisses.

After Aunt Danielle's pinning ceremony. Gabby wasn't too happy about taking the photo. She preferred to run around.

A weekend full of celebrations

We had a busy and fun weekend. On Saturday, we celebrated Samantha's graduation from graduate school and Uncle Tommy's 24th birthday! On Sunday, we honored Mother's Day, and soon-to-be Aunt Danielle received Confirmation. She is officially a member of the Catholic Church.

Samantha and Gabriella in the backyard enjoying the beautiful Sunday afternoon.

Gabby loves Mia - they play together all the time. Mia is very patient. It's so fun to watch the two of them together!

We went over to Nonna and G-Pa's house later in the afternoon. We presented Nonna with a gift, a large planting pot, but we added a little something extra (Gabby) for the presentation for when we walked through the door. Nonna thought it was very funny and the "perfect" Mother's Day gift.

Three generations of Mangino women. Do you see any resemblance?

After Samantha's commencement on Saturday, we took a family photo for the memory book.

Samantha with Nonna and G-Pa.

We celebrated with a small cook-out at our house. In honor of both events, we had a cake - half noted Samantha's graduation from UMKC and the other wished Uncle Tommy a happy birthday. Here he is blowing out his birthday cake candle.

Gabby enjoying a piece of chocolate cake.

It's spring time...finally!

Today was a beautiful day. Gabriella enjoyed the sunny afternoon by playing with her toys and helping David mow the lawn.

Gabriella playing with her first set of golf clubs. David is very proud!

Gabby on her Barbie four-wheeler she received on Easter from Uncle Tommy and soon-to-be Aunt Danielle. Gabby just learned how to drive it by pushing the motor button.

David and Gabriella mowing the lawn.