May 2009 archive

Last day of school

The kids'  last day of school was last Friday. It has been a nice week to sleep in and not be so dictated by schedules! Ammon finished the year great with all M's (which is like straight A's) He is happy to be a second grader but not so happy to be leaving Mrs. Smith's …

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Cardinals

Ammon had his first game this week. He is playing machine pitch baseball. He did a great job. He is always  watching the game and ready to be in the action. The first inning he played first base. His team fielded and threw him two balls and he made the two outs.  He is a …

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Hukilau

Zoe had her end of the year performance last night. It was great!! The third grade teachers did an excellent job putting it together! It was very entertaining! Zoe learned the Hukilau and did wonderful.  Here's the Hukilau. Thanks to Kenny and Marci she was the best dressed Hawaiian girl! She also had this little …

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The Graduates

Britain and Kalixta graduated from preschool today! They have learned so many things and have had such a great time. Miss Kara is wonderful. She loves the girls and the girls love her. They are so excited to now be kindergartners!!! Miss Kara made them each a scrapbook of the year. It has lots of …

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Our first fishing trip!

We went fishing tonight! Adam and a friend decided Nik needed to try out his new fishing pole so our two families went up into the mountains to fish and have dinner. The kids had a great time exploring and getting dirty! Ammon had a blast throwing rocks, twigs, branches - everything really – into the …

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12 Years Old

Since Nik turned 12 the Priesthood was conferred upon him today at church. He got a new suit for his birthday to go along with this special event. Father and son. Mother and son. And yes Nik is standing on his tippy-toes. He is not that tall! Nik with Jason and Jaime.  We celebrated Nik's …

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Happy Birthday Nik

Nik turned 12 today. It is so hard to believe my baby could be that old! He got a fishing pole and tackle box with everything so he can go fishing with Adam. He is soooo excited! Happy Birthday Nik!

Softball and Baseball

This week has been crazy with everything going on. Softball games, baseball games, practices, band concerts, sick-es on top of all the normal stuff. But I love watching my kids play ball so I'm not complaining! The sickness could leave though! Zoe had two wins this week. One day she loves softball the next she …

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Zoe the Artist

Zoe wants to be an artist when she grows up. I think she is well on her way. She had another piece of art entered into a art exhibit at BYU featuring artists from Reagan Academy. The art teacher at our school is amazing. He teaches the kids about artisst, art history, and art concepts. …

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First Foods

Tori is loving food! She eats cereal sooo good. She has had bananas this week and loves them too. I am excited to try more with her.  Ariana loves to help feed her. I love that Aria's mouth is open to show Tori how to do it! Tori even likes to feed herself!