Friday, June 19, 2009

Another school year coming to an end

Ethan's kindergarten Teacher this year was Mrs. Woolsey. We were truly blessed to have such a gifted teacher. Ethan came home upset when he realized Mrs. Woolsey wouldn't be his teacher next year. I really
wish she could move with him until he graduated from college but then Sam wouldn't have the "best day of his life" like Ethan did!

Mrs. Putnam was the teacher's aide in his kindergarten class. He is really going to miss her hugs! These two redheads were amazing:)



Ethan's two closest friends this year were Jason and Jake. I love these two boys! They are great friends and I hope their friendships stay that way because friends make all the difference and Jason and Jake are top notch!!



The kindergarten classes put on a program for the school and parents. Don't these boys look thrilled to be singing:)









Sam went to playgroup this year with Matthew, Stratton and Peyton. Matthew's mom, Krishelle, took on the task. I can't even put into words what a great job she did with them. She is everything I envy. She's creative, patient, loving, I could go on and on. We feel blessed that she was so willing to take on four boys!! We talked her into doing a preschool for them next year.







Whose kid is this??? I think in almost every pic I take of Sam he doing something odd. I am afraid he is going to be a class clown! Sam always says funny things and my grandma told me I need to write it down or I will forget. So here goes one of many. Krishelle was doing senses one day at playgroup. She printed off a head shot picture on a 8 1/2 x 11 paper. She made funny noses, ears and mouths to glue on their faces. Sam informed Krishelle that he would not glue those things on his face because he face was "pretty enough." He might have just a little of his dad, a.k.a....america's dream in him!

Memorial Day at Otter Creek




Memorial Day weekend we usually go to Otter Creek with some of our dearest friends. We always have a great time. I have posted a lot of pics for this event but it was hard narrowing them down.
Sam loves eggs. He could eat them for breakfast, lunch and dinner. He insisted on helping Josh with breakfast. Sam is the best egg cracker!


Ava and Katelee played so good together.
I forgot Ava's baby. Thank goodness for Heather because she brought about five for Katelee and she was kind enough to share with Ava. They pushed their babies, had tea parties and made playdough creations. These girls are so sweet together. I hope they become as good of friends as Ethan and Koden are.

Sam, Taylor, Andi, Koden and Ethan playing a mean game of Chutes and Ladders.







Ava went on her first boat ride out fishing. She loved every minute of it!!









Ethan was eager to
learn how to filet a
fish. Andy and Jer
were great teachers.









Sam loves
his dog Boog
even enough to lay down in the rocks and have an afternoon nap with him!












There is a trail at the lake you can walk around. So we decided to go on a little walk about. Well, Katelee wanted mom to carry her.
So Heather lifted her up on her shoulders. Ava wanted to be like Heather so she kept trying to put her baby up on her shoulders but the baby was too small. So I put the baby in her hood and she thought that was great! What a good little mommy!














Grandma Sandy came up for the day to see us! I love this pic of her and Sam. They always have so much fun with Grandma.



Jeremy I and Jeremy II. I don't know who teases more Jeremy or Kason. They make fishing look like so much work


Ethan, Koden, Keani, Sam and Kason
The kids caught so many fish! In fact, Ethan had a "big" one that took his whole fishing pole in the lake with him. He can tell his montrous fish story so much better.

Growing up with big brothers is so confusing!!


I have reminded the boys that they need to make sure the bathroom door is closed when they use the toilet. Is this a boy thing?? Ava has observed them a few times using the... lets say "facilities." This observation has led her to believe her body functions in the same manner. I caught her going into the bathroom, putting her shirt under her chin (that is what her bros do), lift the lid and expect something to go into the toilet! I know this is private thing but I found it funny! Potty training is going to be an adventure!!

Ethan's Favorite Sport

Ethan likes to play football and wrestle but the sport he absolutely loves is baseball! We put him in with the 7-8 year old coach pitch this year and he held his own. I just love watching him play!

Ethan sliding into home with one shoe on! He has just a little competitive streak in him.

Rounding third base.


Yes, he hit the ball. And in the picture below, he is playing second base. He caught the ball and was throwing it to third base. My camera and I don't always see eye to eye so I don't always get the best action picture!



Look at that face!! Hey, at least he isn't out catching butterflies this year.

FHE

Our family home evening lessons for a couple of weeks were very short so we came up with some fun activities to enjoy. Family home evening night is one of our boys favorite night! They don't let us forget about them!


Ethan's front flip. I give it a 10!

Brooklin's front flip. Check out her form! You go girl!

Sam getting brave going down the slide.

Nick and Ava

The whole gang!
Nick and Grandma Kaye invited us for swimming one Monday night. We just love spending time with them. Our kids play so good together. We always have an amazing time. Thank you!

Mom and the boys pillow case racing.
They want to do it every FHE night!
The boys were leaping so hard they were smoking mom!
Needless to say, they had a few crashes. Next time we
might make them wear helmets!!

Saturday, May 16, 2009

Mother's Day



We raced back to Mesquite on Mother's Day so we could see Jer's mom. Her strength inspires me. I know I could not do what she has done and continues to do to fight the cancer terrorists. She amazes me with her witty sense of humor. She is not only beautiful on the outside but the inside as well. We love you so much.


For Mother's Day I had the opportunity to see my mom. I love the time I am able to spend with her. We made her breakfast and watched the boys play some baseball. We love you mom!
My sister-in-law, Lisa, asked her kids a series of questions about her. The answers were so comical. I thought in honor of Mother's Day I would ask the boys the same questions. I just love their honesty!
1. What is something mom always says to you?
Ethan: I Love you
Sam: You're beautiful
2. What is her favorite thing to do?
Ethan: play with us
Sam: go to bed
3. What does your mom do when you're not around?
Ethan: I don't know, I am not there....probably clean
Sam: she doesn't have any fun when I am not around
4. What is your mom really good at?
Ethan: french toast
Sam: cookies
5. What is your mom not very good at?
Ethan: running from Dad
Sam: riding bikes with no training wheels
6. What is your mom's job?
Ethan: working at the dentist
Sam: cleaning peoples teeth
7. What is your mom's favorite food?
Ethan: chocolate
Sam: leftovers
8. What makes your mom happy?
Ethan: when we obey
Sam: when I call her beautiful
9. What makes your mom sad?
Ethan: when we are not obeying
Sam: when a monster eats her up
10. How does your mom make you laugh?
Ethan: says something funny
Sam: tickles me
11. What was your mom like as a child?
Ethan: like Ava
Sam: she played alot
12. How old is your mom?
Ethan: 30
Sam: old
13. How tall is your mom?
Ethan: big
Sam: big...she can reach tall things like cereal
14. If your mom where a cartoon character, who would she be?
Ethan: Cinderella
Sam: pink and purple princess
15. What do you and your mom do together?
Ethan: play games
Sam: ride bikes
16. How are you and your mom different?
Ethan: she has long hair and I have short hair
Sam: I am a boy and she is a girl
17. How are you and your mom the same?
Ethan: we both have hair
Sam: we like to drink water
18. Where is your mom's favorite place to go?
Ethan: Disneyland
Sam: on a field trip

Crashes and Road Rashes






Ahhhhh...the sweet tast of victory!















Only Sam would learn to ride his bike in 103 degree weather wearing moon boots(for those of you who did not grow up in the 80's, snow boots)!