Graduation...again :)

Tanner and Jackson's preschool graduation and end of the year program was so much fun!

I am so glad that I chose to be Tanner's preschool teacher for the last two years.

I wouldn't say that I absolutely loved every minute...

But, I have never regretted it!
It has been immensely better to do it with a friend.

Tanner got the 'biggest helper' award.

He loves to help and he is so smart!

Jackson received the 'most full of life' award.

He didn't really enjoy preschool most of the year, but he is still a little young, and he has tons of personality when he is there.

I have learned a lot.

I am so tempted to home-school because I love having my kids with me, but Tanner is so excited to go to kindergarten...I guess I will have to let go a little.

I will have two more years of preschool fun with Jack!

I have some great memories from my first 5 years with Tanner.

I am actually a little excited for the new memories that will come from him going to school.

Although, I have been recently warned about the difficulty of raising boys in the 14-15 year age range!

We will worry about that later.

Right now, I am enjoying my five year old more than I can say!

I will definitely cry when the times comes that I have to share him with another women, but maybe the 14-15 year age range will prepare me to send him off!

31

A couple late pictures to remember Kenny's 31!

Graduatation!

Nope...not Kenny's!  Did I fool you?

Kenny's Mom graduated a couple weeks ago.   We were excited to attend!

The boys were so excited for her...I kinda wished we had left them home though!

They had trouble sitting through the speakers.

Kenny's cousin, Robert, also graduated.

Kenny is getting so close...I am actually allowing myself to get excited!

Only 9 more weeks!

What should we do to celebrate??

I am open to suggestions?

I sure hope I don't get sick of him when he is actually home more often!

Kenny's parents...we love living near them.

Blessed Day

Kim and Ryan's sweet little girl Oakley Jane was blessed a couple weeks ago.

 It was beautiful.

 So was she!

 Riley also received the priesthood.

 We were so glad that we were able to attend.

 I absolutely adore my nieces and nephews, and though it can be hard to make it to all the parties, we  love being there!

 My three boys...these had the potential to be great pictures, but...

...we couldn't let that happen, now could we?!

Working on my Excitement

Kim came out for a visit and the kids had so much fun.

We know that she is much happier where she is, but...

...we sure miss having oodles of cousins close by!

Six kids in her family...that definitely qualifies as oodles.

The time that the kids spend together is much more cherished this way though!

The only way I can experience life with little girls is to enjoy my sister-in-laws' kids.
They are so much fun!

The lake is quickly becoming a favorite destination for our clan.

 love it

Next week is the end of preschool...sniff, sniff, and sigh of relief at the same time.

I am preparing myself for Tanner's new adventures.
He is so excited!

Me??...I am working on it :)

new toy

We got a new toy.  Kenny was scepticle, but I prevailed.  I usually do!

Personalities

We had fun (well, I did anyway!) taking some pics on Easter Morning

This is my favorite...

 A perfect shot of all their personalities.