the Angels

Hayden loves playing t-ball, and he was so thrilled to be able to play on the Angels again. This year he was one of the big boys on the team. He did a great job at every position he played, and he was one of the few boys that could hit from the coach's pitch. Every once in a while you accidentally catch a priceless picture, and I did this year. I love the picture where he just had a little itch. I was just about to wet my pants when I saw what he was doing, because someday I know he'll be so dang embarrassed! We loved going and watching Hayden play...especially those home runs!

School's Out!

We're done with school, and so ready for summer. The kids did so well this year and worked so hard, but now it's time to play a little and sleep in a little!!

I know you're all shocked...

Be prepared...I'm actually going to try and possibly catch up around here. So here goes.

What a great Mother's Day!

I don't think I need to say much, because these pictures tell a lot. What a great family I have!

Livvie is loving her crazy outfit!

My mom, and sister, and I are going to get some fun pictures taken, but you've got to love our "before" pictures! My girls and I laughed for 10 minutes trying to pick out of all the pictures Jessie found for us to put on the card.

My family made me wait in bed, and this healthy, yummy breakfast was well worth the wait.

Had I not found a huge pile of hidden clothes that a couple of girls really didn't want to clean up, it would have been perfect. But a little bit of bad reminds me how great the rest of the day was!

Thank you guys! You're the best!

Preschool is over :(

I really can't believe this was our last week! It's been crazy, and I'm so grateful for a patient, helpful husband. I still need to get my DVD's fixed (so frustrating--I'm going to learn to do this myself) and delivered though. I'm really going to miss those kids. I walked downstairs tonight, and really was overwhelmed with gratitude. I love being able to teach, and stay at home with my kids. I truly feel like I have the best job in the world! (I know some of you might think you have the best job, but do you get snacks and get to play?)

My exciting preschool news is that I just got a delivery from UPS...ZooPhonics! I know that not many of you think that's too cool, but I am dying! It was an expensive endeavor, but I think it will be such a great addition to my curriculum. Summer camp is my chance to play with ZooPhonics. Thank goodness for summer camp, because Livvie and I are at a loss when our preschool friends don't come over.

Here are a couple of cute pictures from our End of Year Program and our water party, and the poem these awesome kids memorized.

Now I know my ABCs, colors, shapes, and days,

I've learned some poems, sang some songs, rhymes and fingerplays.

I played outside on sunny days, and inside when it rained.

My little hands and little feet were busy everyday.

My teacher was Miss Sarah. We kept her on her toes.

She combed my hair, tied my shoes, and even wiped my nose! (very funny to 3 & 4 year olds)

But now it's time to say goodbye to all my preschool friends.

School is over; summer's here, but learning never ends!

Charlie and his Super Steppers

What a good dad these girls have! At the girls' dance review, they had dads and brothers do a dance with them...well the dads that would agree to actually do it. I don't think Charlie knew what he was exactly agreeing to, but the girls were so excited! Charlie stole the show! So many people came up to us afterwards to tell him how much they loved it, and then they'd tell the girls they did great too. Really, all three girls did an amazing job! Olivia even had a little solo where she got to show a tiny bit of her moves. They got flower corsages, and got to be introduced in their fancy dresses with their dads. The girls have loved dance this year, and it's been fun watching them perform throughout the year. The week after the review they tried out for next year, and they both made it. They did so well...flat splits and everything. I was so proud of them...and Charlie too! :)

Hayden is 6 ...and a cowboy!

My little boy is 6 years old, and I don't know how it happened! He had a great birthday! He got some way cool presents: digital camera, legos, and cowboy stuff galore. We don't know where he got it from, but he is a cowboy at heart. Rachel (Mike's new wife) has horses, and took Hayden on a horse ride in January. Hayden absolutely loved it, and was completely comfortable on Disco Dude. We went one more time before Rachel and Mike's wedding, and Rachel taught Hayden how to use the reins, brush the horse, and walk him. Hayden was in heaven! He's told everyone that he can "drive" a horse now. So when his birthday came a few days later, he was thrilled to get a real cowboy belt, Wranglers, and real boots and spurs. It was so neat to see how excited and grateful he was. He told us he can't wait to show the horse his new stuff. He really is a sweet little cowboy! Here's some of my favorite things about this awesome boy:

*He is sensitive to how others are feeling, and tries to help if you're sad or upset.
*He loves his sisters (most of the time), and is very protective of them.

*He is a hard worker...if it's outside work. This boy would sweep out the entire garage or the whole driveway if you wanted him to.

*He loves spending time with his dad, and wants to be just like him. Man, can they build some awesome lego creations!

*He loves school and learning.

*He will follow rules, and do what he is supposed to-no matter what!

In such a girly house, he stands his own. I love when he tells his dad that he needs boys club, and that they stick together. Even though I'm pretty much a girly mom, I am so blessed to have this one boy of mine. I can't imagine our life without our "super-hero-cowboy-cop" little boy!

We love you Hayden!!