Kinley w/ her award

Last Day of Scool-Awards Assembly

I have to brag for just one minute cause I am so proud of my 3 daughters. Kassidy and Kinley(my twins) graduated from 2nd grade on Fri. from Noah Webster Basic School. All year long they were on the 1st honor roll which means their grades were continually in the 95-100% range. They have worked hard this year and deserve to be recognized. They had an award assembly in which they were given a medal by the school principal. Hooray for them!
Also, my little kindergartener, Brynn received a special medal as well for being on the top honor roll all year long. She actually had the hightest score in all her class! It was quite an honor for her to walk up onto that stage at the Kindergarten Awards Assembly and receive a special award from her pricipal. She was so excited when her name was the very 1st one they called! Too fun. Way to go girls! We're so proud of everything you've accomplished this year!

Boy's Night Out...

Here are a few pics of Slade and Bryan at our ward's Fathers' and Sons' campout. Last year, Slade had a blast and the whole experience was very enjoyable for both of them. This year, however, was described as "a pain in the neck." The area where the guys stayed was very hilly, and Slade kept falling down.... a lot! Because he kept falling, he wanted Bryan to hold him the whole time. He was whiney and miserable and Bryan was excited when they finally made it home. It's really too bad because me and the girls (Kass, Kinley, and Brynn) rather enjoy it when the boys go camping over night! Guess there's always next year. Hopefully Slade and Daddy will have a better experience then.

Hangin' Out W/ Daddy

So I came home from grocery shopping a few weeks ago and Daddy was sprawled out on the floor with each of the kids tickling an arm or leg. Too cute! Can you ever imagine a "lets tickle mommy session" or a rub mommy's feet session with all the kids? I just don't see that happening. Mommy's can't lay on the floor and relax for very long without seeing how dirty the floor is, or looking up to see a ceiling fan full of lint, or some other project she needs to work on. Nope, mommy tickle time just doesn't exist. (Not in my world anyway!)

Crazy Life

Ok, so the past couple weeks has been crazier than normal. Four kids and a husband and a dog usually equals pretty crazy around here, however, nothing compares to the last few weeks. So, here goes. Two weeks ago, (Mother's Day) I was sustained as our ward's new Primary President... a little crazy. Ok, kindof a lot crazy. I love primary and am excited but a little overwhelmed. It will be fine as soon as I get into my "groove". Ok, then this last Sunday, my dear husband Bryan was called to be ......1st counselor in the Bishopric!!! Double wammy!!!
I know many of you are thinking to yourselves "I thought they didn't do stuff like that...especially to a family with 4 young kids still at home!" And yes, you would be right. That's what I would say in response to learning of this situation if I were hearing it about somebody else's family too! But I must say that when you know something is right, you just do it and don't second guess it. Even when you don't know how it will all work out.
It has been so amazing watching the blessings pour out as we serve the Lord. And somehow, we'll eventually get it all figured out(the crazy schedules, the meetings that we are both supposed to be at at the same time) and all the other stuff! And I'm sure that by the time we think we have it down pat,one or both of us will be released. Just seems to work that way. I actually enjoy the fact that life is constantly changing and at this point in my life, I find I am truly happiest when I'm serving. It is a blessing for me to keep busy in my life. I tend to get into trouble when I'm not. My personality is the type that needs to stay focused and productive. I enjoy seeing myself stretch and grow. SO with all that said, here we go! The crazy life begins. I have to take it a day at a time or I'd go a little in sane. One sweet day, we'll pass this test we call life. I just hope that I've become all God had in store for me to become.

Yes, I'm still alive...

Life has been crazy busy lately. I was recently called as Primary President. Yikes! Thanks for missing me my fellow blogging friends! I will get myself back in gear one of these days... We recently had family pictures taken so I'll post more of them when I get 'em back.

Amazing Jake's

Last night we went to Amazing Jake's to celebrate a friend's birthday. The kids had an absolute blast, and we all ate way too much! My normally non adventurous kids shocked me as time and time again they rode those BLASTED tea cups. They couldn't get enough! I was sick just watching them! Slade finally talked me into going on with him. I figured his begging and screaming to ride them had to stop SOMEHOW so I gave in. Assuming he wouldn't want to spin too fast; I thought I was safe.... boy was I wrong!!! That kid was brutal. He had that thing spinning like a tornado and loved every second of it.(pretty brave for a 3 year old!) Let's just say.... when you're over a certain age, spinning in cirlcles just isn't as pleasurable as it once may have been. I'm sure I looked "impaired" as I tried to step off that dumb tea cup(which was still spinning as I got off) and stagger back to the rest of the gang. Pretty pathetic. Think I'll reserve that kind of excitement for the little guys next time!

A happy 3 yr. old

'Round And 'Round They Go!

Waiting in line to go on the "Frog Hopper"

The "Frog Hopper" at Amazing Jakes was another crowd pleaser. The kiddos screamed so hard each time they went on it that they barely had any voice left at the end of the night. Again, the enthusiasm our kids showed going on the rides surprised us a bit. For those of you who know my kids, they are kindof "scaredy cats" when it comes to stuff like this. Maybe they're just growing up and getting braver as they age...it's great to see them let go an have a good time! Even Slade did the frog hopper and jouned in with the big kids. He looked sooo TINY up there on that big ride. Everyone around smiled at him and pointed at him as he braved "THE FROG". Too fun!

The "Frog Hopper" Ride

Happy Easter!

Hippity, Hoppity, Easter's on it's way!

If you can't BEAT 'em...... JOIN 'em!

QUESTION: With 3 very "girly" older sisters, what's a little guy to do???
ANSWER: He plays dress up of course!!!

Thankfully,
After he's had his fill, it's back to his cars, trains, and dinosaurs. (Daddy is VERY happy that he likes boy stuff too!)

Macuttas Island

Brynn was invited to her friend Alexander's birthday party at Macuttas(sp) Island. She had a great time playing with her friend Cami at the party. Daddy actually took Brynn to the party. When they got home, I asked Brynn if she had fun playing with Alexander.(mind you Brynn talks about Alex A LOT at home) She said, "No I didn't really see him the whole time." I thought that was funny since it was His birthday they were celebrating! I guess when it came down to it the boys stuck with the boys and the girls all stuck with eachother. So cute. Kindergarteners are sooo fun! I do love this age.