Yankee Meadow Camping Trip Labor Day

Tim and dad went up a day early to reserve us a great spot. Mom, kids and I left Saturday about 5am and got there about 9 or so. So we had all day to relax and go to the lake and fish. We had a great time no fish but, that didnt matter at all. It was so beautiful there weather was perfect during the day and it was pretty chilly at night but we kept warm by the campfire and made smores. Tim ate a SMAKIN (Noah named it) it was a roasted marshmellow wrapped in bacon. We had a great time although sleeping was a nightmare for most of us. Tim and I had a air matress that deflated and we were so uncomfortable all night. Mom and dad were miserable cause dad was apparently breathing weird. And Lisa had felt the rocks all night. It was all good and fun though. Can't complain a bit because it was just noce to be out of vegas and out of the 100 degree heat. Now we are all set for fall bring on the cooler temps, hot cocoa and holidays!

Ella's first day of Preschool

She was very excited to start preschool. The morning before the kids arrived she sat patiently on the stairs with her back pack. She has been a great helper getting the classroom all set up and putting everything in its place. Once her friends arrived she was pretty quiet at first and really cute cause she didnt know what to call me mommy, teacher or Miss Kandi. I love seeing her grow and learn with her classmates. We have a great group of kids and she is really excited every day we have preschool.

Noah's first day of 1st Grade

Didn't I just post his first day of Kindergarten just last week? Geez this is happening way to fast. He loves his teacher Mrs. Gravatt and has already made a few friends his first couple days. He plays with Tanner at recess and sits by Carter and Alyssa. I thought I would be a little sad cause it's all day but, actually it is pretty cool. He really is enjoying school so much and it's great time Ella and I have on our own. He says his favorite was PE (of course) and eating lunch with his friends at school is cool too. He was excited to have science though and they have a lizard and taranchula in his class. Each day he has great stories of what they did. He also told on himself last week and said he was lucky his teacher is starting her behavior card system yet cause she said he was talking to much. Guess that is just him though.

Bridget's visit July 2011

We were so thrilled that Bridget was able to come for a week. We had a great time taking her all over Las Vegas. It sure was nice to spend so much quality time with her. Although the week went by way to fast. We are very blessed though that she was able to come and that she is in our lives. Kids were so excited Gma Bridget was having a sleepover and reading to them every night. It was a good time! We miss her already!

Denver Trip June 10-17

We had a great time visiting Tim's unlce George, Judy, and Grandma Hazel. It was great that Katie and Roger were able to come up as well. We stayed at Grandma's house and it was a great experience. It was my first time so it was neat to see where Hazel lived so many years. The most memerable thing was seeing a height chart in the kitchen with Timmy's name and his height at 3 years old. I had Ella stand next to her daddy's mark since she was very close to his age at the time he stood there. We were able to visit Hazel a few times which was the best part of the trip. She was happy and lit up when she was watching the kids and truly seemed like she knew we were there for her. Kids made her a personalized picture frame while we were there and gave it to her with a picture of them sitting on her back porch. We also took the kids to the botanical gardens and to the Denver Zoo which was a great time for us all. Best trip we have taken with the 4 of us. We hope to make another trip soon to beautiful Colorado.

Noah's 6th

We were surprised he choose mini gold over bowling for his party this year. He had a great party at King Putt indoor mini golf. As for his cake request Legos, with a Lego guy holding a flag with his name on it. That was the best I could do with his requetst. Can't believe how big he is already. We all had a great time. Then for his actual birthday we had a family party at the house with his favorite pasta. So thankful for all the family and friends in this boys life. He is so loved.

Noah graduates Kindergarten

June 6,th 2011
So proud of our boy completing his first year of elementary school. Although we didnt get off to a great start with Ms. Mehlhaff's class at Jacobson Elementary since we moved and he started at Reedom Elementary wit hMrs. Hatcher his experience changed drastically. How wonderful his teacher was. I was able to volunteer a few times and it sure was great. They sang songs and it really was a class filled with learning, love and respect. On graduation day, we made special pancakes and all headed to his school. He was so excited and had a special surprise in store for us. The ceremony was filled with the kids all signing songs they learned throughout the year and several kids spoke on the mic as Mrs Hatcher played the piano. Then Noah got the mic and sang a Daddy song. It really brought us all to tears. Escpecially daddy. He was looking right at us and we were beaming. It was so special and he wasnt nervous at all. His voice was so cute over the mic. Then he got his certificate and we celebrated that night with Pizza at Cici's with all the family. So proud of our Noah bear! Love you son!