Last of Father's Day photos and More Swimming

We had Jenny and Tony come hang out with us for Father's Day.  We had yummy grilled hamburgers and french fries.  We followed that up with a delicious smoothie.

We got Michael a few little presents.  The kids were really excited about giving Dad his presents.

We set up our pool just in time for the triple digit heat.  The boys had a blast!

We added the canopy this year, which helps a ton!

Michael and I both went swimming too.  It is just too hot not to go swimming here. 

Dadfest 2012

We went to Dadfest 5K today to kick off Father's Day weekend.  We had a great time!  I forgot my camera so I had to take these when I got home.  When some friends and Tony email me pictures I'll add a few more at the race.

Michael and Leah won third place in the father/child look alike contest.  We won a gift certificate to a restaurant. 

Joshua a Dallin did awesome with the 50 yard dash! 

 

This is the second time Michael and I have ran a race together.  Last time, the day after Jenny's wedding he beat me.  Today I beat him!  Jenny beat me in our age group for third place and a trophy, leaving me fourth place and no trophy.  ;)  Tony ran too, he made out well with all the free stuff from the booths.  It was a hot and humid day, but we a great time!

Swim Lesson Fun!

Joshua loved his teacher.  I was so proud that Joshua passed up to the next station.  He can now float on his front and back! 

Dallin loved his teacher, Ms. Katie as well!  She was so good for him.  She told me he is a really good swimmer!  I am just so proud of my boys!

 

As a reward for passing thier classes we went to the swim at the lake with friends!

We had a great time!  Leah was having a blast in the water this time.

 

Thank you friends for coming with us!  We had a blast!

Swim Lessons and a Birthday

I had a Birthday on Wednesday.  It was a great one.  I received many wonderful gifts, messages, phone calls, and cards.  I feel so loved!  We even got rain.  It was a good rain too!  Thank yo uto everyone who helped make it special.


The boys started swim lessons!  They are doing great!  It is so fun to watch them learn and grow.

Joshua is saving a man from drowning.  Friday was pool safety day so the whole day they talk about how to stay safe at the pool

Joshua is working on his floating.  I haven't got a picture of it yet, but he is good floating on his belly, but is having trouble relaxing on his back. 

Dallin loves his teacher Ms. Katie.  She is so good for him.  He is doing awesome.  He will be a good little swimmer. 

Memorial Day Weekend and Family Fun!

We had Grandma and Grandpa West, Aunt Jessica, and Thomas come visit us this past week.  We had a great time!  We love when people come visit us!  We took them to the Arboretum and Lake Lavon.  We also did a lot eating and talking.  :)  We are good at those two things.  :)


I love Dallin's expression in this picture. 

Grandma and Grandpa at the Arboretum.  We don't have very many pictures of them, so this one is a gem for us. 

We decided to wait and celebrate Mother's Day when Grandma West came.  We got her this Angry Bird cake.  We all loved it.  The boys loved playing Angry Birds on her Kindle.  They also fell in love with Jessica's Ipad.  My kids are spoiled.  :)

Sitting around chatting after dinner. 

Uncle David and his kids came to hang out with us.  This is all of the kids glued to the tablets. 

We played in the water at Lake Lavon.  Some of us got a little burned, but we did okay.  The weather was perfect!

Leah didn't like the water so much, which was weird because I have seen her walk right into Lake Ray Hubbard and sit down.  I guess she wasn't in the mood. 

We had a wonderful time and it was so fun to see everyone.  It had been way too long, and we hadn't had the pleasure of meeting Thomas.  He sure is a cutie!  We loved every minute of it. 

Pre-K Graduation

Joshua was so happy to receive his perfect attendance trophy.  He is taking after his Uncle Quinn and didn't miss one day of school. The promotion ceremony was so cute.  Joshua loved how he looked in his cap and gown.  I am so proud of him and all of his hard work.  He recieved the Good Citizenship Award three times.   

I love this picture.  I love the other boys looking over admiring his trophy.  So cute!

Joshua was asked to lead the Pledge of Alligence and Texas Pledge of Alligence.  He did a great job.  He was also up there singing the school song. 

Before they receive the little scroll they walk through this little school house.  I loved the decoration and the ceremony it was so cute.  Thank you Angela for helping me with pictures!  I love them!  Dallin and Leah did a great job sitting through the ceremony. 

Happy Mother's Day!

If you know Michael's Mom or my Mom you know that they are awesome!  We are both super lucky and blessed to have such wonderful Mothers.  We have learned so much from them, and are grateful for everything they do for us!  We love you!  We hope you have a Happy Mother's Day!  I have so many good examples of Motherhood around.  I am so blessed, so Happy Mother's Day to all!

Now on to our happenings...

It rained!  We never take rain for granted here in Texas!  We must take advatage and play in it.  The boys have been into Avengers recently.  Thank you Michael.  Dallin is always Iron Man and Joshua is Captain America. 

Leah was a little more shy about playing in the rain, but warmed up really quick. 

Every once in a while we have to sneak a picture of Michael and I on here.  Michael took me to the symphony on Friday.  We went with friends and had a good time. 

For Mother's Day I got this new stroller.  I tested it out on Saturday and went for a 7 mile run.  It worked perfect!  My old stroller was held together with tape, so it was needed.  ;)  I am super spoiled.  Michael is making me dinner tonight, which is a usual Sunday thing.  I am usually spoiled.  :)