Girl's Day!!

For the last couple months we have been doing a "Date with Mom" and a "Date with Dad."  We switch off between the kids.  It's been really fun and great one on one time with them.  It makes them feel really special!  The Kids love it!  So, this time it was my turn with Ashlyn.  She wanted to first go to Mcdonalds and eat, then get her toes and fingernails painted, and then get icecream.  She new exactly what she wanted...haha.  So, that's what we did!  We had a great time!

The other day Ashlyn said "Mom, I'm really growing up because I can whistle now." =)

I can't believe how fast you are growing Ashlyn, just one more month and you'll be 5 years old.  I can't believe it.  You are such a cute girl and I love you so much!!

Ashlyn's Preschool Graduation

Ashlyn had her big Preschool Graduation Today!  This morning as I was making the kids waffles for breakfast I had like a Flash Forward to her High School Graduation....aaahhh...So Scary how I know

 time will fly! =( They sang us a few different songs of things they had learned in school all year....

and they each had their cute parts...Ashlyn did a great job! She loves to talk in the Microphone...haha...  All the kids were saying what they would be when they grow up and Ashlyn's part was

"I'm going to have a Dancing School, I'm just so full of pep,

with lively music playing, I'll teach the latest step." 

 Then she also had a part of "What is Miss Kim's favorite song?"... and then the kids all sang the song.  Ashlyn stood there and sorta sang it, she was mostly playing with the microphone and we'd get every couple words or so of the song...she was cute to watch.Awwww...and then walking down while her name is called... She also got an award of M & M's for "Most Mannerly" in class.  Then they had the cutest class video!  I couldn't help but tear up!Ashlyn & Miss KimAshlyn & Ammon (Alley missed it...she was in school...she was so excited to watch the video when she got home!)Ashlyn & BrooklinMom & AshlynDad & AshlynKeeping Adler entertained...LOL.Ashlyn got to keep her tassle and she got a cute scrapbook of her fun times in class throughout the year....so cute!  Thanks Miss Kim for the Awesome job you do!

Now I can't believe she is on to KINDERGARTEN!  She was excited to go to Kindergarten roundup a couple weeks ago and they said she did great in everything they asked her.  She is Ready!!  One thing they said was that we need to double check and make sure she gets her eyes tested...uh oh...is she gonna need glasses too?  Stay tuned for that... =) 

We are so proud of you Ashlyn and can't wait to see and hear about all your fun adventures in Elementary School!!

Alley's School Triathlon

The Elementary School does a Triathlon every year for the 1st through 5th grade. 

So, this was Alley's 1st Triathlon.  It was pretty cool!

Here is Mr. Durbin the P.E Teacher reminding them what to do...this is serious stuff...

First, they ran up and down the Soccer field and back.  Alley pretty much stayed in the middle of all the 1st grade girls....The look of exhaustion...haha... so glad the running is over.... =)

Next, it was quickly into the gym area for the scooters.. they scooted all around the gym going backwards....

Then run straight over to the pool and swim across to the finish line. 

 I didn't realize that Alley had her glasses on the whole Triathlon until she tried swimming with them...oops, I got over to her and grabbed them...LOL

You did Great Alley!  We are so proud of you for your hard work!!

Adler's 7 Month Stats

I can't believe he is getting so big already!  He is 7 months this week!

Adler now weighs 16 lbs, 7 oz and is 27 inches.  Head circumference is 43.2

*He loves baby food, he wants it all the time.  So far he likes bananas, apples, pears, sweet potatoes, carrots & green beans.  He still nurses and will only do that. We try to make him suck out of a sippy cup and he sometimes takes one suck and mostly just chews on it. 

* 1 baby tooth on the bottom has broken through but still isn't all the way up yet.  He chews on everthing these days.

*He is still a little wobbly when sitting up but does pretty good.

*He rolls all over the floor and scoots and spins in circles on his tummy.  When on his back he loves to scoot backwards.  He tries to get his knees under him sometimes, but just can't quite do it yet. 

*He still doesn't sleep throught the night....arghh! My girls were pretty good sleepers.  Boys...no such luck!

*He wears size 3 diapers and wear 6-9 month clothes

*Adler is the wildest of all of our kids as a baby.  He is so wiggly, he constantly has to be moving, I can hardly stand to hold him sometimes he turns around and around and around in my lap.  He loves to be held upside down and sometimes pushes himself backwards to keep going upside down.  I know he just wishes he could run with the other kids, and when he can he will be non-stop I'm sure.  He is a wild man! =)

*He laughs a lot, probably more than the other kids ever did as a baby.  He is such a happy Boy!  I love his little smile and laugh!

Time has flown by!  We love you Adler so much!  You bring us so much happiness.  Your brother loves you so much, he mauls you quite often and just wants to be able to play with you like daddy plays with him.  In no time that will happen.  Ashlyn loves to feed you your baby food and does such a good job at it.  She is the little mother of the kids.  Alley loves to hold you and make you laugh and she thinks she can carry you around.  We can tell in your smile that you love your brother and sisters so much and they love you so much too!  We are loving watching you grow and can't wait to see what you do next.  We Love You!

So Tired!

This boy wears me out!  He doesn't wear himself out very often...he goes and goes and goes.  But, he was pretty wiped out and Artie caught him asleep on the couch like this one day!

*MeSqUiTe DaYs*

Walking to the ParadeAshlyn, Javen, Alley & Ammon waiting for the paradeAdler fell asleep on the walk there & missed the parade{The Carnival}

Ammon & Degan

These boys are so funny together

"I'm workin' Mom"

Ammon thinks it's so fun to go work in the garage.  He was playing outside while I was cleaning up in the house and I kept checking on him.  I asked, "what are you doing Buddy?"  He kept saying, "I'm just workin' Mom."  I said, "Okay."  Then he said, "Go in the house."  hahahah...I guess so I could leave him to do his business...haha....it was pretty funny the way he said it too.  This Boy cracks me up every day!  I Love you Ammon!