Preschool Graduation

Daniel had the greatest year in Preschool. His teachers were fabulous and truly loved him! For graduation they prepared a 50 minute program. Each child had a memorized speaking part, group song, 10 class songs, a cap and diploma. Daniel gets a little nervous in front of a group, and we were a little nervous but he was FABULOUS! I posted a ton of pictures...but there are a ton more. Congratulations Daniel...now time fot the big K!

Band Concert

Matthew had become quite a little muscian this year. He had his final Band Concert May 18th. He earned the privilege of a clarinet solo thanks to hs constant practice and hard work! Way to go Matthew!

Natural History Museum

I took Daniel, Joshua and Ashley to the Natural History Museum. They have a Frog display and Bugs Alive display, plus all their regular stuff! It was really fun. A volunteer was out telling the children about frogs and let the children touch a frog. Daniel loves frogs and is especially fascinated with the red eyed tree frog. We had a great time at all the displays, the bugs were interesting also, there is nothing cute about a bug especially when they extremely large!


They squished in the tube to get a closer look at this cool frog!




This is what is behind them!

Easter 2009

We celebrated Easter over spring break in California, but my wonderful mother saved her Easter egg hunt for the week after Easter so we could be there. The children had a blast. Joseph came into town bringing almost everyone a Minnesota Viking Jersey to wear. The children had a blast with Uncle Joe's dogs, Easter Eggs (I think we hid a million, at least it felt like it!). The little boys played football against the bigger boys, then the BIG boys got involved. The food was great, and the company was fun! Thank you everyone for being so wonderful!

Singing

Anna had the opportunity to sing in Sacrament meeting. We were planning on the last Sunday in April, but found out the Tuesday before that it was the third Sunday. Anna is such a trooper. She got out the Primary song book and picked 'I Feel My Saviors Love'. She had one practice, then on Saurday tripped and fell off the playground at the park giving herself a grazed chin and fat lip(I thought she would back out at this point)then sang all four verses on Sunday. It was fabulous. She has such a special talent, when she sings you can feel her love and emotions in the song and on her face. Anna we are so proud of you!

Spring Break

I just realized that I have not posted our Trip to California for spring break! We wanted to go see our family and have a fun economical vacation in Los Angeles! Suzette and Steve are awesome host! We stayed for 4 days and had a great time! The children all played together, we went to Labrea Tar pits, Travel Town, Hollywood, all in the first day. On the second day we went to the Long Beach Aquarium, pizza by the bay, it was great! The third day was the beach..it was a little cool at first but the children soon stripped down to their bathing suits and splashed in the water...the adults on the other hand sat in chairs all bundled up. Allen and Steve did play some rowdy games of soccer with the children. We went home had dinner and made Easter Baskets then sent the kids to bed so the Easter Bunny could come!
Easter Sunday was great, Easter Baskets, Church, dead car battery, yummy food and easter egg hunt, FHE! The trip was a blast and we were happily exhausted as we headed back home on Monday! The thing I loved most about the trip are the memories the children make with their cousins, cute programs, silly arguments, fun crafts, Guitar Hero, Sing it, scooters, laughter and fun! Thanks again Suzette and Steve!

Today

Today was one of those days where I had great plans. Catch up the laundry, work in the yard, finish the trim in Anna's room, grocery shop, go to the museum.... At 5 o'clock it was time to start dinner. Three loads of laundry (maybe even more) were still staring at me, the trim still unpainted, museum passes still in the cupboard...but my heart is full. The dirt under my nails reflected my day, jumping on the trampoline, pull a few weeds, dig in the sand, pull a few more weeds, help the kids into the club house, prune the grape vine, offer the museum,to a chorus of 'NOOO', pitch the baseball, pull a few weeds, pass out Popsicles...I think I tend to forget that my children will only be small for a short time, all the other stuff can wait (and believe me it will). My plans turned out to be even greater than I hoped. Happy exhausted faces at bedtime and a day of no tantrums or stress. I guess all I really needed was a day with great plans.

PS. I thought about posting a picture of my laundry...