end of May part 2

What a whirl wind of fun, good times, and programs we went thru last week.

Taylor had her rain forest program and it was adorable! Her classroom was decked out. She did a great job in her Toucan dance and it was so fun to see her class perform the songs that I've been hearing her sing around the house for the past few weeks. I love this little girl so much. She is heaven sent.

Excuse me while I brag for a minute, but Taylor five timed her goal for her school's AR reading at home program this quarter! She was one of two to do this in the whole school. If the kids reach their goal (meaning they read a certain amount of books at a certain level of difficulty depending on what level they are in for reading) they get to pick a stuffed animal and as a result of Taylor doing so well she got to pick 10! I told her she needed to set up a stuffed animal shop! Instead she picked one for each of her brothers and her sister. She put a lot of thought into each one she was going to pick for them. Talan got a monkey, Easton got a giraffe, (he loves giraffes) Chase a puffle, and Avery a cute mini pink monkey. 

Chase's class had a bounce house-snow cone party on the last day of school. Me and Tal and East snuck over for a bit during it. I couldn't have asked for a better class or teacher for Chase this year. What a perfect end to a great year. 

Talan had his end of the year program last week too. I am going to miss having Mrs. Peggy in our lives next year. She is seriously the best!!

During their rainbow/colors song Talan and one of his favorite friends Kennedy, were the rainbow as all the kids were getting their props together and Talan was trying to match up his side of rainbow with Kennedy's, Talan shouted out "Mrs Peggy we can't get it together!" Sweet Talan can always make us smile.

The last day of school we decided, very last minute, to let the kids each have their own end of school summer party after school. Such fun friends they all have. We are so blessed. 

And that's a wrap. Good-bye May and Hello June! First official day of summer. Wa-Hoo!

schools out for summer!

"No more homework, no more books, no more teachers dirty looks!" :)

Today was our first official day of summer! And to be honest, I felt a little sad today knowing that this school year is now officially over. Chase is no longer a kindergartener, Taylor is going into 4th grade this fall, two more years and she's headed to Middle School. (Wasn't I just in Middle School like 5 years ago??) Maybe it's my pregnancy making me ultra sensitive or maybe it's because my kids are growing up and there's a part of me that doesn't like it. And then there's a part of me that loves seeing them develop into who they are meant to be, I just wish it didn't have to happen so fast! It's all so very bitter sweet. At least we have all summer now to spend time together. I plan on making the most of it!

Talan on his 1st day  Aug 2011         Talan on his last day May 2012

Chase on his 1st day Aug 2011         And on his last day May 2012

 

Tay on her first 1st day Aug 2011          Taylor on her last day May 2012

                                                            
And here's Easty Peasty on our very last day alone together. It's been so fun to spend some good alone time with him this year. I'll miss running errands with just me and him and stopping for lunch somewhere just the two of us!

I love my kids! Hooray for summer!

May 2012 Part 1

This month has been quite the busy one, and here we are only halfway through it. The boys finished up their baseball seasons, (two games twice a week), Chase had his end of the year kindergarten program, the kids all had a lot of field trips with their classes at school, Taylor participated in the Talent show at her school, which consisted of two performances and two rehearsals, Cort completed his first Olympic tri, in 2 hours and 44 minutes, (I swear there's NOTHING that guy can't do), Mother's Day came and went, what a great day that was, I sure am blessed with some great kids and one great guy, Cort took the boys on the father and sons campout, while me and Taylor got together with some friends that same night for some girl fun, And now I'm down to my one week appointments for this little one (so exciting!), 4 weeks to go til my due date. We are looking forward to the rest of May and all the fun it will bring as well. Maybe a new baby?? I doubt it. I never go early, but there's nothing wrong with hoping that maybe this time I will, right? :)

Chase's teacher told the kids to dress in their Sunday best for the program. This is what Chase chose to wear for it. He picked it out all by himself. So handsome.

Cort's out there somewhere getting ready to start his swim for his first tri. I think he's found a new hobby

 

Taylor was quite the crowd pleaser at her school's Talent Show. So proud of her. Doing the talent show was all her idea. Love her confidence!

To watch Taylor's performance in the talent show go here: http://youtu.be/iPZDskRr0Og

Cort and the boys right before heading out for the campout. Don't let Talan fool you in this picture. He was probably the most excited one to go, but not having a nap, after getting up at 6am and then not getting to sit where you want to in the car on the drive up, would be a disappointment to anyone.

 Me and Tay on our girl's night. Love spending time with this little one. We went with some friends and saw the movie Big Miracle, (great show) and then went out to dinner. And then I fell asleep by 9:30 that night. I'm such a party animal these days!

Talan's last T-ball game under the lights

Mother's Day 2012. At the end of Sacrament that day Chase leaned over to me and said, "How was I today Mom?" Meaning in sacrament meeting. I told him you did so good. You were awesome! Then he said, "that was my gift to you!" Best gift ever! I love these kids so much!

Our little Avery. At my last appointment my doctor wanted to do a ultrasound. So fun to be able to see her so far long in my pregnancy. Can't wait to meet her in person.

Still a girl! :)

Here's a few more highlights from the past couple of weeks of May

Handstand hold contest

Taylor lost another tooth

FHE outside

Taylor and her rain forest sock puppet that we got to make of the "Cock of the Rock" bird.

Lots of mornings spent playing at our new favorite park "the dinosaur park". Talan always makes sure we all have weapons to play with while we are there. So grateful I get to spend my mornings and days with these two. Always a good time with them!

Bring on the rest of May, the end of school, and SUMMER! We are sooooo ready for you!