Kindergarten Graduation

Such a big day for Ellie, such a hard day for mom and dad. Ellie had her kindergarten graduation program and she did beautifully.  She was so great at singing and performing for the parents.  I wish I could say the same.  It is a hard thing for a mom to see her "baby" growing up.  I am so proud of you Ellie!! We love you little girl.

I remember learning this same song in grade school.

Ellie has made some really great friends in her class. She did such a good job of making new friends when she got separated from all her neighborhood girls. Ellie, Bostyn, Charly, Avery and Lucy.

Congratulations baby! Sorry I pulled your hair back and made you look bald, I had no idea you would be wearing a cap. 

Neighborhood friends.  All the girls are in the other class, which left just Bryson and Ellie.  Thank heavens for recess so they could still see eachother and play.  Bryson, Alesha, Ellie, Ellena, and Brynn.

Kindergarten Field Day

Kindergarten Field day was another first for Ellie.  This year they had games outside followed by popsicles.  Ellie loved it, and I loved being there with her.

Ellie with her class all lined up and ready to go. 

Duck, duck, goose with a squirt bottle. It felt so good, it was a really hot day!

Memorial Day Weekend

This year for Memorial Day weekend we decided to go camping with Troy and Karrie and Jodie and Bryan's families. John was so great and went and purchased a new tent and a bunch of camping gear.  He is now wondering if we will ever use it again. The jury is still out! Actually the trip was really fun despite the serious amount of rain we had.  Plus, my kids loved it!!! We stayed in Manti and this was the sign  we saw as we pulled up. Too funny!

It was a little rainy when we went fishing but it was still so much fun. Ellie and Samuel both had their own fishing pole.  No fish this year!

I love this picture! Such a dad and son moment.

Not the best picture, but Sam couldn't walk because the mud on his shoes was so heavy! And yes, he had to get in the car with all that mud.

We went to Yern(?) Lake for some more fishing and paddle boats.  It was a really beautiful day but still a little cold.

This is what makes it worth all the mud, rain, allergies and no sleep.  Ellie and Sam absolutely loved the trip.  Thank to my family for a really fun weekend and to Troy for playing cards in the rain with me!

Kindergarten Field Trip

Ellie's class went to the zoo for their year end field trip.  I was so happy I was able to go...thank you Christine!

I loved my group: Ellie, Paige, Kenzie, Lucy!  

Hmmm....

Love these girls! Ellie is so glad to have Lucy back in Utah.

Thank you Ellie for such a fun day! I love experiencing "firsts" with you.

Soccer Mania

Both Ellie and Samuel played soccer again this spring.  Ellie is really getting good and usually scores at least 1 goal per game! I love to watch her on the field, it is truly a different side to her personality.

Ellie with her good friend Alesha.  These two girls are so cute together!

GOAL!  Way to go Ellie

This is the first season that Samuel has really got the idea of soccer.  He actually played quite well and score a few goals himself!  Good job buddy.

Samuel and Henry, such good friends!