Memorial Day

We went to St. Augustine today to see Michelle and CJ. We went to the community pool at Palencia and there is a great water slide for the kids. Brennan and Kerstyn went right down but Lauklan was hesitant. I finally went up the stairs with him to try to get him to go down. He made the mistake of walking onto the slide and then getting scared, so just at the right time, a foot pushed him down. When he got to the bottom, he couldn't get up to the top fast enough to do it again. What fun!

Last Day of school

We had the St. Edward's preschool party here today. There were about 55 people here with the kids playing in the water. It was a blast for all. I was so busy that I didn't get to take any pictures. But, take my word for it, it was fun!

Brennan's Class Awards

Brennan and Mrs. Desourdy.

Brennan had his classroom awards today. He got the award for Most Improved Math and the Superintendent's Award for reading. I was so proud of him! He worked really had this year and his grades showed it! Aislinn and I had a blast being there to support him. Way to go Brennan!

Kerstyn's Class Awards

Kerstyn just beaming with Mrs. Carter and Mrs. Woodall!

Kerstyn had classroom awards today and it was a wonderful day. Aislinn and I went to go watch the presentation. Kerstyn was just beaming when she got the Excellence classroom award, the Math Superstar award, (which is a trophy), and both the Superintendent's and Honor Circle reading awards. I just hugged her real tight when she was done and told her how proud of her that I was. Great job Kerstyn!

Lauklan's Graduation

Lauklan graduated from Pre-School last night. is walking down the aisle. His partner was Lachlyn, a girl that has the same name, although spelled differently and went to school with him for 2 years.
Here is Lauklan and Trevor. Best friends.
Lauklan graduated from pre-school last night. He was so happy and we are happy for him!

Are you ready?

School is over next week. I plan on spending A LOT of time at Gold's Gym. They are having exercise classes for kids through the summer and I plan on enrolling Kerstyn and Brennan in them as much as I can. The other kids are too young to take them. All I can say is this is a mixed blessing. Chaos will still be here, but in a different way.

Mother's Day

Isn't this what it is all about?
I had a very nice day today. Chris fed the kids breakfast and got Aislinn out of bed so I could sleep in. They delivered cards to me in bed and wished me a Happy Mother's Day. After all of that, I made dinner in the Crock Pot and had a restful day at church since the Elder's Quorum was in charge of Primary. I enjoyed my day, however, I did miss my Primary kids.

I needed this!

Well, I had that cute thing where it talks about being a mother and how it changes you forever. It quit working. So, you'll just have to believe me that it was what I needed and that it brightened my day.

Pretty Day

It is in the upper 70's today and just beautiful! What a nice break in temperature. Just get ready, the days of the 90's are around the corner!
Another note. I started reading a book titled "Good and Angry". It is about parenting and using the anger that we experience to help us figure out what is bothering us and not exploding. I'll let you know what I think. Can it change me? That would be nice...

Where have I been?

I can't believe that it has been so long since I posted anything. I have been busy, I guess. Nothing new. Lauklan is healing nicely from his pavement kissing incident. Kerstyn ran a fever last weekend, but pulled out of whatever it was. All the kids seem to be feeling okay. I sure hope that continues! I read my book, The Myth of You and Me for the book club. I can't believe that I finished so early. I also ready I Am A Mother which I highly recommend. I am now almost finished with The Five People You Meet In Heaven. I am finding that interesting. Can you believe that I have read so much lately? I think I might of set a personal record! Go me!!!