Happy 7th Birthday Jake

I can hardly believe that I have been a mommy for 7 years now! Jake is such a sweet kid. We are so blessed to have him as part of our family. I love his imagination, and that even when he isn't excited about doing something he will still do it when I ask. I love how he plays with his brother and it is so fun to hear him read and to see him write. He is always good for a hug for his momma and loves to come in and wake me up 1st thing in the morning tell me he loves me and ask if we can snuggle. Thanks for coming to our family Jake, we love you.

Jake's "K" Graduation

Jake's K Graduation was very fun, I did tear up a little though... He had a great time and is really going to miss all his friends but is also very happy for summer time and that he is now a Big 1st Grader!

Jake with Miss L (class room aide) and Mr McAllister (teacher)

Jake's Teacher loved playing the guitar with the kids it was a great way to make learning so much more fun...

Jake's Class

Jake waiting for Graduation to start

The Song they Learned for Graduation

Violin Performance

*Ok for everyone who has been asking here is a short Video with the concert. Sorry it's blurry and you can only see the back of Jake's head but at least you can here how good this group of kids does on the Violin.

Jake has really enjoyed playing the violin this year. His school has a focus on the Art's & Science's. Each K-2 gets 2 30min. lessons every week. They have taught them lot's of fundamentals and the basics of performing and the kids seem to really enjoy it.

October Fun

Lake Powell - Sept 09

The County Fair - September 09

Family Reunion 2009

December Updates...

Alright well we have had a busy month but it has been fun. The stockings are hung the tree is decorated the presents are wrapped and we have watched "The Christmas Story" & "How the Grinch Stole Christmas". We had Jake's 1st Christmas concert he did a really good job. We've been to 3 different Christmas Parties, seen Santa TWICE (the boys were so excited) & have been covered in about 2 feet of snow, we were able to build a snowman, make snow angels, my little deer were burried, the boys got to ride the four wheeler, and the tubes out at Aunt Karla and Uncle James house they had some great snow to play in. Jake loved every min. of it and Matt as you can see had fun until he was done and then he was done! So all in all I think we are all ready for Christmas and some fun time to relax and spend together with our families. Hope that you all have a wonderful Christmas and we hope to hear from you soon. All our love.

Jake Started Pre-School

I can't believe how big Jake has gotten, he started pre-school this year and loves everythinga about it except getting up for it! His teacher is so good with all the kids, it is fun to see all the things he works on there. This is Jakes 1st day I know I'm a little slow, this Thursday we wen't on Jake's 1st field trip we walked to the Brookside Chocolate Factory, the kids loved it and they all got to pick out something while they were there. And Jake's class put on a cute little play as well, Jake was the King in the play and did very well he remembered his line (we will have to work on his presentation he didn't have any emotion) it was so cute.

Jacob's 4th Birthday

We had such a good time at Jake's party the weather was great and it was so fun to see his face with all of his cool new things. Thanks everyone!

Never a dull Moment...

Well it seems like we are constantly bandaging something, kissing something better, & going to the Doc. I am not sure if my kids are just clutzy or accident prone or if it is just the fact that they are boys. An we all know "Boys will be Boys!" this happened on Saturday (not at father's & sons) We were outside working on the trailer & boat getting them all washed up and the boys were playing in the back yard. When I heard Jake crying & went to the back to get him and he was coming aroud the front holding his head bleeding. He had been trying to do the Monkey Bars all by himself (he did tell me he's not big enough to do them and will get help from now on.) when he fell hitting the side of his head. Lucky for us it wasn't to deep and we were able to just butterfly it shut rather than having to do stitches. Poor kid hopefully we won't have to bad of a scar! Never seems to getting boring around here.