School's Out

Today was the last day of school. Right now I am happy. No more having to wake up at 6:30 or making sure all the uniforms are clean. It is a needed break. Caleb and the other first grade classes went to the splash park for the end of the year party. I walked over to see him on my way to go to Lance's class. He was being goofy and running around. I told him to get in the water and he told me it was to cold and it will take an hour for his suit to dry. I can agree and say that the wind would make it cold. He had a lot of fun and got to be there for 2 hrs.

Then off to Lance's class I went. I was the room parent this year. My neighbor is Lance's teacher and he volunteered me to help. It has been a lot of fun and I am glad I got to do it. We had pizza and played some games. The kids were a bit excited for school to be out so the noise level got kinda high. Jenna and Briauna got to come and help and they were great. Jenna was at Lance's side the whole time.

Now that school is out we are ready for swim and dive team to start in June.

It's Summer

As I was down loading my pictures I remembered all the things that we have done lately that I wanted to write about so beware this could be long and boring but I want to remember it.

On Fridays some women from church get together at the park to let the kids play and get some adult conversation in. Now that the splash park is open that is where we go. Jenna is a strange one and doesn't usually get wet. She loves to wear the swimsuit and run around but never wants to get wet. Well this last Friday she made the plunge and got wet. I didn't even have to bribe or make get in. She had a lot of fun. She even played with the other kids. She is a bit shy like me and it takes her a while to warm up but today she did great.

Because it has been so hot the kids have been playing in the water almost everyday. I should have a great water bill next month. It is all worth it when seeing how much fun they have. Even Briauna joined the fun.I am not sure she had a choice but she didn't mind. The hairdo it thanks to Lance. I guess that is what you get when you have brothers

Thanks Bethany for the TAG

Thanks to my friend Bethany I now have to think of 8 random facts about my self. This is kinda hard and will take a while, I am not that interesting.

The Rules:1. Each player starts with 8 random facts/habits about themselves.2. People that are tagged write a blog post about their own 8 random things and post these rules.3. At the end of your post tag 8 people and include their names. Don't forget to leave them a comment on their blog to tell them they've been tagged, and to comment back and read your blog for the whole story.

1. I blog a lot. This is a new habit/hobby that I love. It is a great way for me to keep in touch with friends and family. I know I will be grateful in the future for the things I have written so I can remember how my life was at this time.

2. I hate laundry! The reason is probably because I have so much of it to do and it never goes away. I guess that is what I get for having 5 kids.

3. I don't like anything suspenseful like movies, books, etc. I used to be ok with it but now I can't handle any of it. I am currently reading Twilight and it is at a tense part and I have to make myself keep going.

4. I worry to much over things I cannot control. John cannot understand my thinking or reasoning behind it but it is a fault I have that I am trying to overcome.

5. I stay up to late watching t.v. or reading. I pay for it the next day when I have to get the boys to school but it is my time to veg.

6. I love AZ. I do not enjoy the heat but I love the winters. I love being near my family and hope to be here for a long time.

7. I enjoy being crafty. I love being able to copy neat thing I see and make it into a gift. Thanks Shawna the canisters turned out sooo... cute.

8. I love finding a good deal ie. cloths, food, anything. It is so exciting when you feel you get the most for your money and I just get the itch to go find more deals.

Now I tag Heather, Lindsay, Natalie, Heidi, Shawna, Lorie, Hayley, Toni.

Jenna and her DAD

Jenna loves John. They have always had this special bond. Since she was born he would come home from work, pick her up and walk around with her for his " Jenna Time ". As she grew when he would get home she would fuss and cry until they had there time together. I love that she loves him so much. Her face light up when he is around. Last week John was getting ready for work and Jenna came to me and said "I don't want dad to go to work." I told her that he had to and she then ran off. Next thing I know she is locking all the doors. She then came and told me that she locked the door so dad could not leave. I thought that it was so cute and I always wantd to remember it.

Back Flips

My Lance love being outside. He gets very irritated when no one will go out with him. Lately he has been trying flips on the trampoline. He is very good and doesn't really have to try hard to do it. I love that he is energetic doesn't want to spend his days in front the t.v., computer or playstation. Her a few pictures of him flipping.

Our Future Photographer

Jenna saw me take a picture and wanted to try. I showed her how and she was so excited. She has always loved looking at video cameras and the pictures I have already taken but this was a new thing. I let her take one picture and that was it, she loved it. I bet she took about 25 pictures. She was even wanting me to pose and was telling how to do it. I guess she has been the subject of many pictures she knows how I should pose. Here a few of what she took. She actually did a great job.

Boys

A little while ago I had posted about my new fun experiences with girls. I decided to not leave my boys out so I thought I would post some of the things my boys are doing at this stage in their lives.

The neighborhood friends ready to play.

We were going to grandma's house and Caleb wanted to take something to play with and this is what he came out of the playroom looking like.

Caleb and Broedy being creative with their towels and the water in the street.

Garrett and his friend playing the computer, as always.

Garrett doing chores, yeah!