First Day of School

A week ago, we had our first day of school. These girlies were pretty excited about heading back to school. I think they get a little sick of hanging out with me over the long summer.

Paige let me get a cute picture of her in her desk. Morgan was a little nervous about going to her class, but a little embarrassed that I would need to walk her to class. So, we certainly did not try to get a picture.

This little boy was REALLY sad when I took his sisters to school, and told him he would have to wait a few hours before it was his turn. He asked me every 30 minutes if it was time for him to go.

He insisted on wearing his new Boise State shirt, that we HAD to buy so that he could match his dad. As we were driving to school, he looked a little nervous, so I asked him if he was OK. He said “I a yittle bit nervous.”

So cute.

I hope he says yittle for a while still, we don’t even try to fix it when he says it wrong.

After the first day!

I told them to stick up the numbers of fingers, so we would know what grade they were in. We tried to get Carson to make a K….I guess backwords works.

Paige’s Baptism

Paige had been waiting and waiting to turn 8 and get baptized. She is one of the last in her primary class, so she was really excited. We had a great day with this sweet little girl. Thanks to all our family who were able to come spend this day with us.

We really struggle to get Carson to sit still for pictures. This one cracks me up!! A big tractor was driving down the road, and we kept asking him to look at the camera, but you can see his eyes are focused on something a little more interesting.

Summer Dance Class

Each summer, a couple of girls down the street teach a six week dance class to a bunch of the neighborhood girls. Paige missed a few weeks because she sprained her ankle and we were out of town one week, but she loved going when we were around!

The teachers made them cute little tutu’s, gave them hula hoops, and cute little treat bags after the recital. It was the cutest thing ever.

Happy Birthday Paige

I cannot believe that this little lady is 8 years old. She was really excited for her birthday to come. I bought her presents and then locked them in a room downstairs. I think it was driving her crazy that they were just sitting down there waiting for her birthday to come.

Paige is about the sweetest thing ever. She is so compassionate, and wants everyone to be happy. She always disappears when someone is sad or hurt and comes running back with a blanket or stuffed animal to make them feel better.

We had a little family party the night of her birthday and then a swimming party with some friends the next day. I love that her birthday is in the summer, it is so nice to have birthday parties and be able to be outside.

Chocolate Creme Filled cupcakes

These two ladies have been cooking up a storm at this house. I am just rejoicing in the fact that they are getting along so much better than last summer. Paige got a cute little cupcake set for Christmas, and I was glad to see they were finally putting it to good use!!

I am so sad that I forgot to take a picture of the finished product. They were even topped with hot pink frosting. So Cute!!

Someday, I might never have to ever make dinner again.

Piano Recital

Last week the girls had their year end piano recital. I love all these cute little piano students!

Aaron's sweet mother is kind enough to teach these kids-we really appreciate all the time she dedicates to them. (5 of the 6 of these students are related to her!)

This was Paige's first recital.

They were far more relaxed than I was EVER for my piano recitals, I hope they stay that way!!

Spring Break...Part Two

The weekend we went to Salt Lake the weather was pretty nice. We were still wearing jackets, but that seemed far better than the coats we had been wearing. After we finished at the children's museum, we decided to take the kiddos to the fountains. It was pretty cute to watch my two middle children run through them like it was the middle of the summer-with jackets and long pants on.

When they decided they were done, Carson was freezing! I had to take his wet shirt off and just put on his jacket to get back to the car.

Luckily we had blankets in the car for them to wrap up in when they stripped down to their undies, for the 20 minute drive to Aunt Sherry's house.

Happy Birthday Paige!

This little lady turned 7 today! As I think back seven years ago, it has gone so fast. Paige was the kind of baby that you want to never grow up! She was patient, happy, slept like a rock, barely cried...such a sweety! Here we are years later, and lucky for me a lot of those things have not changed.

My favorite things about Paige...she is mellow...she is sweet...she makes friends so easily...she is funny (she really makes us laugh!)...she has a very tender heart...she can be a tomboy and a girly girl...she loves nature and to be outside...with enough sleep (so important for her) she is quite happy and pleasant...and, I must say I love the curly hair and freckles!!

I would love to post some pictures of her special day, but I had to give her the batteries out of my camera. What kind of mom gives her daughter a new toy with no batteries?