Kindergarten Graduation

Here is our cute graduate with his wonderful teacher, Mrs. Audrey Davis.



Tyler did such a super job this year in kindergarten. He enjoyed going to school each day and he learned so much. Now he is ready for 1st grade! We are so happy for him!



Tyler and his classmates performed some darling songs for all the parents. Mrs. Davis said she enjoyed having Tyler in her class. When she handed out the graduation certificates, she mentioned what each child wants to be when they grow up. Tyler wants to be a mail man. He told me later that one reason he wants that job is so he can ride the mail truck. "And leave the door open while I drive!"



The kinder bus driver was so nice this year. She really watched out for Tyler and was so understanding when I wasn't out at the bus stop some mornings when I was busy with Allie. The bus stopped on the corner in front of our house and she would just wait while Tyler ran to ring the door bell. Then she'd wave at me and go on her way. That didn't happen very often, but when it did I was very thankful for such a thoughtful bus driver. She also gave the kids rewards every now and then for being safe on the bus. Tyler absolutely loved riding the bus this year.

Now for summer break...Yay!

Last day finish line fun!

Good buddies, Shawn and Justin.



Cheerleaders, Allie and Mom.



Videos to come...

Spring Musical

The boys performed today in their spring school musical concert. It is always great to hear them sing their favorite songs from their music classes.

Here is Tyler sitting by his friend, Eddie, with his teacher, Mrs. Davis, sitting behind him.



Where's Waldo...I'm mean Justin? Here's a hint: He's smack in the center looking at the camera.

Soccer Party

Another soccer season goes out with a bang at Out of this World Pizza & Play! Here is a picture of Justin with his coach, Edwin Parks. Justin did a super job and had a good time playing soccer with his friends. Way to go buddy!

Pinewood Derby #2

9 Months

Allie Mai is 9 months old now! Here's her short-list from this week:

1. Crawls everywhere...fast! I hardly get a thing done...I follow her around all day.
2. Claps hands together when I come in to get her out of her crib.
3. Flaps her arms with glee when I start to carry her out into the garage. She loves to be outside.



4. Nuzzles back into my shoulder when a stranger tries to talk to her.
5. Squawks when I walk into the "wrong" room when she really just wants to follow her brothers or dad.

Oh, I love this little girl!

Spring Soccer

Justin had such a great time playing soccer last Fall, he decided to play soccer this Spring instead of baseball. We are happy he is excited about it! We have enjoyed watching him play two days each week.

This is a picture of Justin after he saved the ball by bouncing it off of his knee. He was so happy to give a play-by-play to this teammates. I just love the expression on his face!



Here he is with his buddy, Shawn. Justin knows most of the boys on his team from school or from other sports teams he has been on. Travis helped out with Justin's soccer team whenever his coach needed him this season. Travis and I like meeting other parents through sports each year and then bumping into them at the boys' school. Our circle of friends has grown so much through being involved in the boys' activities.

Visit with Grandma and Grandpa

We enjoyed a long weekend visit with my parents this weekend. We love to have them come out to Oregon to visit! The boys were off of school for Thursday and Friday for parent/teacher conferences. It was fun for them to show off their school and classrooms to Grandma and Grandpa on Thursday morning. Later that evening, they watched Justin during his soccer practice and Tyler play in his t-ball game. While all the boys went camping on Friday and Saturday, we girls relaxed at home. We went on a long walk, chatted through a lazy afternoon on the front porch and played with Allie. It was heavenly. These pictures were taken on Sunday after church before we headed off to the airport. Come again soon!

Father and Son Campout with Grandpa Davis

The boys felt so lucky to have Grandpa Davis join them on the Father & Son Campout with Travis. Our ward camped out at the Boy Scout Camp Merriweather on the Oregon Coast...by way of the Tillamook Cheese Factory for lunch and an ice cream cone.



Tyler loved that they camped in the "Vikings" campground since we had just watched "How to Train your Dragon".



It was an absolutely gorgeous location on a private beach. I think I'm ready to become a Boy Scout!





These were the steps leading back up to the campsite from the beach.








They stopped along the road to Cape Lookout to watch these para gliders.




Then they stopped at the Tillamook Cheese Factory again on the way home. Lucky ducks! So glad you all had so much fun on your awesome campout!

Happy Birthday Justin!

Our 9-year-old boy's birthday wish:










An outdoor adventure at his favorite park! We had a wonderful time! Thanks for having another birthday buddy!