Long Day!

Cody's dance partner was Courtney who is the cutest girl. They were so cute & very excited!

In between each dance the principal would get all the kids & a few adults and invite them to dance, it was so fun!

Look at this great cheering group. PaPa & Grammie, Kelsey, Frammy,Presley, Cody, Carter, Ryker, Kennedi and Kaden. PaPa Joe came to show his support earlier in the day. I sure hope Cody knows how much he is loved!

My kiddos came from school the other day & this is what they did. I had to run and grab the camera. I wanted to remember this moment because it reminded me of when I was young & in school, I wish I could find the picture.

Today I spent most of my day at my kiddos school. I help in Carter and Kennedi's class once a week it has been so fun seeing them interact with their friends & how much they have grown & learned.

Cody and his good friend Trevor signed up a couple of months ago for ballroom dancing. They had to sign a form to commit to be there & not miss more then two practices. After many practices it was time to preform and Cody did great! I will have to add the pictures later. I'm so proud of Cody & so happy that he stuck it out! I love the kids school, their principal is awesome & the kiddos love him.

Back to School Baby!

It's kind of funny because the week before school if you ask me if I was ready for my kiddos to go back to school the answer would have been NO! But just two days before I couldn't be more ready. It was weird but nice having all the kids go to the same school this year. Cody seemed a little nervous he is just like me. I still get worried when school starts and I'm so happy I'm done with school.

Cody & Kelsey were thrilled to find out that they were put in separate classes this year. I just think it would be nice to have a least one person you already know in your class. I guess your brother or sister is not that exciting! It was also very nice because I only had to remember how one teacher did things & helping in the classroom I don't feel guilty but when there are two different classes it's more time. I will survive and it's all the kiddos being happy right?

It has also been ready fun because the years before half of our went to one school & the other half went to another. This year almost the whole ward is going to the same school. It makes it fun for the kiddos to see their friends from church.

Catch up time!!!

I know I wrote about some of this stuff already but I wanted to add some pictures. Carter and Kennedi had a water day for preschool. They loved it and they really played together great! Kennedi didn't want her treat so of course Carter was so sweet and ate it for her. What a nice brother hee hee! Things have not changed from when he was a baby. Carter used to steal Kennedi's bottles!
This was on the last day of school! Funny how when they are young they love school and can't wait to go. They had a graduation for them and a small program. They did great with all the cute songs! You could hear Carter VERY WELL, he's just so LOUD!

I love the look on Kennedi's face in this picture. It looks like she's thinking what am I doing with this silly hat on?!
I made these for the teacher gifts and made cookies for the bus drivers! I'm a HUGE Dancing with the Stars fan. Here is Carter and Kennedi showing off some of their own moves! They love dancing with each other. I was so happy that Kristi won! YEAH!!! I saved the last show so I can watch the dances whenever I want.

On Wednesday right before scouts I mean seriously 20 minutes before, I got so sick! My scout partner sent me to bed because I was so white & looked like I was going to pass out. I was in bed for 3 days!!!! I had not been that sick in a very long time. Once I finally started feeling better I had so much energy and started cleaning & organizing things. I took 3 more bags of stuff to DI. I really can't believe how much stuff we have.

Mike, Cody & Kelsey left on Friday for the goat show. This is Kelsey's 3rd year (I think) to show the goats. The plan was for them to go and then Lu pita (Kelsey's grandma) Carter, Kennedi and I to headed up on Sunday for the day. Well Saturday Lu pita had the twins all day while I worked. When I got home she went right to bed because she wasn't feeling good. Poor grandma, she totally got what I had. She didn't leave her room for two days! Paige and her kiddos came over for a BBQ and to hang out since both of our hubby's were out of town. We had so much fun playing, doing crafts and watching movies. I'm so happy you guys came over! They ended up spending the night which was so fun!! Everyone of the kids woke up at some point in the night and Paige's girls were wide awake in the middle of the night. Me and the kiddos & grandma were planning on leaving early but with her being sick & having a rough night we skipped the trip. I was sad because I really wanted to see Kelsey, there is always next year!
We went over to my parents for dinner and I think Lu pita was happy to have the quiet house all to herself! I love summer because we can stay late at my parents. Usually I'm always trying to plan the timing so we have enough time. And, I'm the one in our family with the oldest kiddos so everyone else always shows up late and we have to leave when all the fun is starting.
When we got to mom & dad's, Mom, Jack, Steven and Kellie were playing Dr. Mario. It's an oldie but a goodie! Us girls love it and can get addicted!!! So, we ended up staying late playing, it was so much fun. I love hanging out with my family!!!

During the goat show Isabelle had her babies! Short stack and Bell, I love what my kiddos come up with for names. Kelsey did so good and all the work she put into training with the goats payed off. She placed 4th with Snowflake and got Reserve Grand Champion with Trixie. We are so proud of you, Kels we love you!!!

Project 52

Week 18
I'm picking a good schools for my kiddos as my blessing this week. I had the opportunity to go on a field trip with Cody & Kelsey this past week. I loved watching all the great teachers & seeing how much the kids love them. It made me think how blessed we are that they get to go to such a wonderful school! I still remember when last year we learned they would be going to a new school. The kids coming home so excited when they found out that their principal would be going over with them to the new school. I love that my kiddos still want me to go do things with them, I know that will change pretty soon. It was so fun to watch them interact with their friends & even see how they are around their teacher. My kids love riding the bus & most of the kids are from our ward.

Pucker Up!

Valentine's day I think is pretty great because there isn't a lot of pressure just some candy & sweet cards. Carter & Kennedi had a party today at preschool. They sang a cute little song and of course got way to much candy but they were in heaven! I still can't believe they are in school my babies! Sorry guys you are going to hear this a lot from me this year. I got all the kiddos something at the $1 section at Target & even better I got it all yesterday & it was 50% off and the kids loved everything! One of my favorite movies is 'The Notebook' perfect movie to watch with my sweetheart. I hope everyone is having a SUPER day!

Good Mail from Grandma

Carter and Kennedi will be 3 on Thursday! I still can't believe how old my babies are getting. They grow up so fast!! Their first day of preschool will be on Wednesday. Mike's mom loves sending the kiddos fun cards & always puts in stickers & a few dollars. She always sends my kids money for their birthdays since she can't be with them. Thanks Lola they love your exciting cards!

ROCK STARS!!!

Kelsey came into my room Thursday morning to tell me that it was Rock Star day! I was so tired from getting home late from California and going to Parent Teacher conference at 7 in the morning that I wanted to say sorry no time! But, I just couldn't she was too excited. Her cute friend Mallory and her had already planned on who they would be. Kelsey was so cute googling Miley Cyrus to find just the right outfit! Mallory was Hannah and Kelsey went as Miley. They had a fun day!

First day of school,painting & a very sweet hubby!!

Today was the kids first day of third grade. I still can't believe I have third graders. They were very excited because they had some friends in their class & they have a Mr. this year he is from New York! Cody was a little nervous this doesn't surprise me I always had a stomach ache on the first day. And, get one when my kids start too! It helps that they have each other-lucky ducks!! After school Cody played with Landon he's trying to get in as much time with him before he moves-so sad!! Kelsey went to Activity Day and had a super time with all her friends, Emily is her new teacher so she is loving it!


This next picture looks a bit scary but don't worry it's just paint! The twins had so much fun!! And, I got a ton done with them so occupied!! I had so much energy today, love days like today. I shampooed our couch very much needed, cleaned my kitchen, finished up laundry, moved the couch & vacuumed under it and played ring-around- the- roseys with the twins about 20 times!

Now I must tell you about my sweet hubby! Since Tuesday I have been trying to find Eclipse (of course I have just looked at stores I already had to go to) I couldn't find it they were all SOLD OUT!
So, today I had just finished texting Lindsey about borrowing her book when Mike gets home. And in his hands was Eclipse!!! I was so excited and I wanted to get a picture of him holding it but, he knows it will go on the blog-so no go! But, I did get Kennedi to hold for a cute picture.
Thanks babe for the wonderful surprise can't wait to start reading!