Jay's Preschool Program

Jay's Preschool Program was so cute. All of the children did nursery rhymes, Jay did Jack and Jill with his friend Anna being Jill. They sang songs and were all so cute, of course Jay was the cutest. Jay learned a lot from Miss Nancy and made some great friends.

Brooke's Graduation/Memorial Day

Every year we go up to Show Low for Memorial Day so Ryan can play softball. This year was different though because Ryan's niece Brookelyn graduated from Show Low High School on May 21, 2009. We went up early to watch and congratulate her. Way to go Brooke!!!

The rest of the weekend was spent outside enjoying the cool weather and watching Ryan's team. They went 2 and 2. I need to give a huge thanks to Randy and Rebecca for letting us stay at their house and to Alexis for giving up her room. You guys are great hosts and it was so fun.

Brookelyn, Randy, and Rebecca

Jack and Jay playing in the rain.

Shelley, Rachelle, Kate, Mo, Jack, Kaden and Tessa enjoying the outdoors on a nice Sunday walk.

New Sound of Summer

SHUT THE DOOR THE AC IS ON!!!

This is said (yelled) numerous times a day. I know I am tired of saying it and I am pretty sure my boys are tired of hearing it.

Sound of Summer

While most people think of summer sounds as birds chirping, kids playing outside, and the cool wind in the trees. I have discovered Mesa has its own summer sound. That would be the sound of the air conditioning. While I am grateful that I have one I don't like the sound of it. I walked outside and what do I hear the hum of the neighbors AC. Then I come into my house and my own AC is on. This leads to louder TV and music because one needs to hear over the AC. It is not a sound of summer that I love but again I am grateful to have one.

Easter (yes we did celebrate)

Just a disclaimer, I only upload, download whichever, my pictures once a month. Great for being organized, horrible for blogging. I also don't know how to fix the pictures so here they are. We had a fun Easter and enjoyed being with all of our family.

Jay, Jack and Rhett coloring Easter Eggs at G&G Ricedorff's house. We had fun hanging with Randy and Rebecca and family.









This is Kate, Keelie, and Annie getting ready for their big race. Joe (notice background) wanted the girls to race. Keelie won be cause Joe had candy, then Kate because I coaxed her, then Annie was last because she didn't want to leave her mom's side since she had been to nursery for the first time that day.

Jack, Ty and Jake. Hannah, Kimball and Jay finding eggs at G&G Goodman's house.

My cute kids on Easter afternoon all ready for church. Which was fantastic.

What I don't like about AZ

I hate these things!!!! I know hate is a strong word, but when one stings yours child hate is not strong enough. Jack was stung on Saturday night and I felt so bad for him. He took it in stride and thankfully he only hurt and didn't have any other problems. This is probably the only thing I don't like about where I live.

kids, I love them

Jack: He is quite the poser. When asked to get a picture I either get this pose or a big fat no.
Funny things he says.
"How time are we going to...?" Instead of "what time?" Ryan tries to correct him but I think it is too cute and let him continue saying it.
When asked who is girlfriend is his response is "Which one?" I am a little concerned about this since he is only six.





Jay: He also loves to take pictures.
Funny things he says
"Can I have real food now." Said after he has had three bites of dinner (that is all we can get him to eat and actually he usually goes to bed hungry because he doesn't eat). Real food to him is cottage cheese, hot dogs, and bread and butter.
"There was a HORRIBLE KID there." This was said after one of Jack's tee ball games. What other three year old calls a kid horrible?
"Maybe there was a bee in the chapstick." This was said after Jack was complaining that the chapstick stung his lips.
"Yea, well you poop your pants." Said to tease Jack.
Kate: She doesn't say much but she is a handful. I love this picture and for the record the Pepsi can is not opened but she sure wishes it was. Today,while swimming, me and two other women watched Kate walk straight into the water. We all thought she would stop at the edge but no she wanted in and she went in. This summer should be interesting.

I am truly blessed to stay home with these three wonderful children. Some days I struggle with feelings of not contributing financially to the family. But today at the temple I was talking with a worker and she reminded me that I am doing the most important job right now. It was a great reminder of how blessed I am to have three wonderful children and a great husband.