Let the water balloon toss begin!!! The kids had a blast with all the cousins. They got soaked, except for Ryan. He and Brandon did a great job of throwing the balloons and catching them. They threw them the farthest! We had our monthly FHE at my sister Julie's. We also celebrated Todd and my brother Jeff's b-day(Happy Birthday!). It was fun having my oldest brothers family here from AZ. Ryan was so happy to have boys his age here. Thanks for a fun evening!!
"Dad Rocks!"
"Best Dad!"
Happy Father's Day and Birthday today, Todd!! It's not fair to have 2 things on the same day, not as much celebration. Hopefully we made him feel extra special. The kids made him some things at school, so we hid them until now. He also got a new road bicycle and book ends(airplane). We went to his parents and ate dinner and celebrated both Todd and Tracy's b-days. Happy Father's day to all the wonderful men in our lives!!!
Brittney's softball team had a BBQ and swim party. The kids had so much fun! Todd took them since I was gone in Tahoe. Good job on a great first year!!
It is so much fun to sneak up on the kids and snap a picture without them knowing. This is the first day of summer break the house was quiet and the kids were all playing great together. It's a nice surprise to see them ALL together and getting along! The girls usually do, but to get Ryan in the mix is even better. I am actually packing for a girls weekend in Tahoe. I hope they are good for Todd while I'm gone. I'm leaving later than I planned, I needed to see my doctor before I left, I am having some pain. All is well for now.
Well, the last day is finally here, we can't believe it! This year has flown by. Ryan is so excited about going on to Middle School!! Brittney is so sad to be leaving the BEST teacher ever, she did not want the year to end! Kimberly has mixed emotions about moving up to 1st grade. It will be a long day for her, but she is excited to eat lunch in MP room and play at the big playground. The Kindergartners sang a song for everyone at the assembly. Kimberly's class was in the back, so we couldn't see her. It was cute!
All the students(700+) at school wrote a letter to the principal about their favorite part of the year. The 5th graders wrote their favorite memory from their school years there. Ryan wrote about 1st grade and was chosen by his teacher to read it at the assembly. He was a little nervous the night before, about speaking in front of the entire school. I told him he would do great! He talked about how great his teacher(Mrs.Geissberger) was. She always had a smile on her face and greeted everyone warmly and with love. She still talks to him today and tries to help him out. She offered help during his state report, but he was doing ok. She is the BEST! He loved 1st grade and I hope Kimberly does too! (we hope she gets Mrs. G, too!)
After the assembly, all the teachers got together and made a tunnel. They had all the 5th graders run through it and fly up to 6th grade! It was so cool! His good friends Alex & Brendan were right before him. Good luck in 6th grade!! Congratulations on straight A's!!
Happy Mother's Day out there to all the wonderful moms in my life! I had a very nice day. I received a beautiful plant and cards from my family. We bought some pretty flowers and pots for our moms and grandma. I enjoyed the song the kids sang at church, made me cry. We also had new ward boundaries done, so lots of new faces at church. It will be fun to get to know them all. After church we visited with our moms and grandma. We love you all!
Ryan and Todd went with the scouts to Beale air force base for a camp out. They had scout Expo there this year. They had a fun time! They set up camp late because there were so many people trying to get through security at the entrance. Ryan loved the rock climbing and seeing all the aircraft and military stuff.
Ryan is off to Hawaii this week with his friend. They are going to Maui for spring break. It was very nice of them to invite him. They wanted someone to do things with their son. He is so excited!! Here is a picture of his flight status, they are almost there.
He is having a great time!! They are playing on the beach, boogie boarding and also saw a whale! He got a little sunburn already. Thanks for taking him with you!
We had a fun night tonight!! Jeff & Kristen had us over for FHE with the cousins and we celebrated Brittney's b-day. Kristen had a fun scavenger hunt for the kids to go on at the end, they found treasure. Brittney loved all her gifts!! She can't wait to start drawing. Thank you everyone!
Ryan had to do a report at school on George W. Bush. Here is the poster he made. It was fun to work on it with him! He got an A.
Leader, pounding drums.
2 scouts, performing ceremony.
The boys from his troop and their moms.
Putting our pins on.
Meeting new Scout Master, welcoming into troop.
Ryan, happy scout!
Ryan received his Arrow of Light award in Cub Scouts tonight. It is the highest rank in cub scouts. He actually earned it months ago, but they were waiting for all the boys his age to complete it. Also, to schedule the ceremony. It was a nice evening and we had a lot of family come and support him. Thanks!! He has been waiting for this and is so excited to have it! He is really enjoying boy scouts, the last couple of months.
