Summer Fun!

We had the end of soccer season picnic.  Tony coached Joshua's team.  Michael couldn't make it, and he was coach of Dallin's team, so Dallin's team didn't get a picture.  Soccer season was an interesting one due to rain and other issues, but the boys had fun.

Always fun on the slide.

Evan doesn't like bounce houses so he chose to play soccer and football.

Aunt Jenny found a Groupon deal for Dallin's Birthday and we took advantage of it early.  The boys had a blast driving Go Karts.

They keep asking when they can go back.

Bumper boats were a good time too!

We also started swim lessons.  Our goal is to move up to Level 5.  :)  Leah is doing great with her first time in swim lessons.  It is hard to take picture so far away, but she is enjoying it.

We also have some sprinkler fun, while Joshua was at Twilight camp.  It was a busy first week out of school!

Sweet 16X2 and School out for the Summer!

We celebrated my Birthday yesterday with the bloomin' 4 miler.  It was fun!

All the kids did the 1K.  Evan was smiling the whole time he ran.  It was cute.

The kids got a flower for finishing the 1K.

My wonderful sister watched my kids so Michael and I could race, and then she watched them again at night  while Michael and I went to dinner and a movie.  Thank you Jenny!  It was a great Birthday!

Dallin's has the cutest freckles.  He is hanging out waiting for his race to begin.

Beautiful view of the lake while Ry is playing with the beach ball.

Earlier this week Leah took scissors to her hair.  

I tried to even it out and make it look a bit more presentable.  She loves her new hair style!

I went to Joshua's awards assembly with Leah and Evan.  They weren't in the mood.  By the time Joshua got his award Evan was crying.  These are looks I received while trying to take a picture of Joshua getting his award.  He is back there behind the staring ladies.  ha ha  The camera would auto focus on them instead of the kids.  I left the assembly early due to my kids.  Not a shining Mom moment for sure.  I didn't bother the people too long I just wanted one pic of Joshua receiving an award and that is when Evan had a huge melt down and we left shortly after.

I got a better picture once we got home.  He got the A honor roll all year and the hardest worker!  I am so proud of my kids.  Dallin finished out a great school year too!  Next year I will have a second and third grader

Unoffical Start of Summer

We had the Cruz and Clark Family over on Memorial Day and played Settlers and ate.  We had a great time!

Tony ends up winning the game.  :)

Despite the rain Michael was determined to grill.

The kids took advantage and played in the rain too!

The kids are devouring watermelon during the week on a rare time when it wasn't raining.

My kids are getting a bit antsy by having to play indoors so much.  Luckily the rain ended yesterday!

My kids all got sunglasses and think they are cool.  :)

Before Church today they were enjoying a little sunshine which has been rare for the month of May.

More Rain and a little fun at the Arboretum

It rained a little in the morning so we almost stayed home.  I am so glad we didn't.  It turned out to be a beautiful and fun day.

The Arboretum here set up flower houses and has Texas inspired fun for the kids.

The kids had a blast with the hay bales.

We had a great time with our friends.

After lunch we relaxed and the kids played in the creek.

They loved wading in the creek.

After the Arboretum I had to pick Dallin up from school and both kids were sleeping soundly.  

Have I mentioned that it has rained here?  It has rained just about everyday.  The kids got into a huge puddle and were covered.

Luckily I headed out to PTA meeting, so Michael got to take care of the mess this time.  I end up changing Evan several times a day.  If there is a puddle he will jump in it.

Projects and indoor play

Joshua had a project on the praying mantis.  He needed to make a model and write up a report.  He ended up turning in the lego praying mantis, but the others ones were fun to make.

Joshua also had a report on a famous person.  He decided on Ronald Reagan.  Joshua still wants to be President.  He says JFK is still his favorite.  He has to give an oral report while holding up the poster board.  I think he looks dashing.  :)

Michael was having fun in Philadelphia all week, and it rained in Texas.  We played indoors all week.  Leah and Evan were playing picnic.

We had a movie popcorn night.

Dad brought home a new chess board so when he got back on Saturday the boys played all day.

Leah and Evan also just got over fifth disease.  Leah sported the rosiest cheeks for about a week.  Evan's rash wasn't too bad.  The actual sickness was hardly noticed by either child.  

Mother's Day Weekend

It was teacher appreciation week so I made caramel pop corn for all the teachers.  It was yummy!  I am on the executive PTA board now, so I get to do more things like this.  

Evan was so cute yesterday playing cars for hours.  He was so content until his brothers persuaded him to go outside.

The pool had filled with rain water, and Evan decided to go all in.

The bigger boys at first just played in it with their feet and then by the end they were all soaking wet.  They had a great time!

My Mother's Day has been nice!  Joshua made me the plate and wrote a book.  Dallin made me some coupons and answered cute questions about me.  Michael got me the can opener and some M&Ms.  I also got my new running shoes.  Michael knew he would be busy Sunday so he made me dinner on Saturday and made sure dinner would be easy for Sunday.  He is so sweet!

I am so grateful for my Mother.  She is so strong and amazing!  She is the best example for me!  I wish we could see each other more!  My sister's and sister in law are wonderful Mothers as well!  I learn so much from the mas well!  I just wish we could hang out more!

My Mother in law is amazing and she raised my amazing husband.  I learn so much for her!  My sister in laws are amazing as well!  It is great to be surrounded by so many strong women!

Lake Day!

After soccer games and nap time we headed out to the lake.  It is early for most Texans/people to swim but it has been warm.  It isn't too crowded at the lake yet.  :)

Joshua doesn't hesitate to jump in.  He loves to swim.

Dallin wasn't bothered by the cold either.

We played on our rafts.  Rylan wasn't sure he wanted to stay in the raft, but we all had fun.

Leah likes the rafts and all of the floatie devices.

The boys loved to pretend to oar.

It was so perfect to hang out on the raft and feel the hot sun and yet the cool water.  

We had a great time and hope to do it again soon!