Butterfly... Fly Away!

Every year the in preschool we get some tiny little caterpillars and we get the marvelous miracle of watching them grow, turn into a cocoon and then a butterfly.  They were a little slow turning into butterflies this year and preschool was already over so my kids got to let them go! 

Broc Graduates from Kindergarten

Farr West Elementary had a darling little program for all the kindergarten graduates. They sang songs they had learned and then watched a picture video of their kindergarten year. 

Broc really loved school and had a great year with Mrs. Penman

Kristy and her two boys came to watch, Broc was really adamant that Tyson come to his graduation.  Grandpa and Grandma Vigil also came. After the program Kristy and I took the boys to lunch and then to the park to play.  A great way to celebrate when you are six!

Warm Weather and Friends

 It is always nice when the weather warms up enough that the kids pull out the swim suits and have fun in the sun! 

3rd Grade Talent Show & Mother Daughter Activity

It was so fun to go and watch the 3rd grade talent show.  Adyson played her recital piece in front of her whole grade. She did so good, I am so proud of her!

I am so thankful for this beautiful daughter and her desire to have "Faith in God".  We were able to go to a mother-daughter activity and enjoy dinner together, and have her leaders remind her that she is a Princess of a King. 

Drake finally rides a two wheeler

 We finally got Drake some training wheels for Broc's old bike.

 He did really good and got the hang of it.

Until the back tire went out!!! Darn thing wouldn't keep air, the spokes on the wheel kept popping holes in the tube! Time for a new bike!

Last Day of School

Adyson finished 3rd grade, she loved school and her teacher.  She told me that she cried the last day of school.  She is a hard worker that loves to do what she is asked to do!

Broc successfully finished Kindergarten. He loved the social part of school, recess was his favorite. He learned a bunch too.  The only challenge we had this year was that he couldn't wear basketball shorts to school everyday and in the winter he wanted to wear a really "used" grey sweater everyday.  Love this kid and his sense of style. 

Yeah for Auston he finished 5th grade, his desire for school is not quite like his sisters, he doesn't really get into the social part of school, but he does really well academically.  We were counting down the days left of school in December.  We are hoping that 6th grade will be a little more exciting:)!

I had a little out of school gift for the kids, I love our summers together. The kids all had a water balloon fight.  Good times, way to start the summer!!!

Happy Birthday's

 Happy Birthday Kristy, Gavin and Me!

This year my birthday was the same day as Adyson's piano recital so we didn't celebrate until a week later. I love that I get to share this day with Kristy and now Gavin (his birthday is the day before ours). Bryon took me shopping and we had a great day together. 

Ogden Half Marathon

Michelle and I trained together for this race which was so much fun, I am so glad that we had the chance to chat and run together.  I did so great during my training runs but come race day it was pouring rain, and it didn't stop the entire 2:17 it took me to run it, I have never felt so tired and miserable on any run ever!  It was so great to see my family at the end cheering me on.  I'm so glad I did it and never want to do it again!

Adyson's piano Recital

Adyson waiting for her turn...

The boys taking silly pictures while Ady waits for her turn. 

 Adyson did so good she has the best teacher and improves every year!

Drake & Uncle Scott

 Grandma Vigil made some yummy cake balls with Drake's favorite powdered sugar... he was really good at shoving the entire thing in his mouth. 

Scott kept trying to talk him into eating one with him... He finally agreed! 

Mother's Day

The one and only HULK!! The man that made me a mother!!!

I love all the kids dressed in their best!

Bryon and the kids got me a bike for Mother's day.. now I can go on bike rides with them, crazy that they are all old enough to do this now. 

11 1/2 years ago I would have never thought I would be blessed with four beautiful children that I am lucky enough to be called Mom! I have learned everything from my own Mom who has been a shinning example of faith and hard work.  I hope that I can be the kind of Mom to my kids that she was to me.  I am not perfect for sure and I pray everyday for forgiveness of my short comings but these four beauties and their amazing father are why I get up each day and try again. This life is a test and I hope that one day I will pass we will all be together forever!

Dance and Lacrosse

 I love watching this kid play Lacrosse.  #34 

 Adyson is loving dance. Today was dance picture day, it's always fun to dress up and wear makeup! 

Simpson's Springs--- First Camp Out of the Year

 It's so crazy that my kids think they are old enough to drive the ATV's.

One of my favorite parts of camping is just sitting around hanging with the family!

Simpson's Springs First Camp Out of the Year

 We spent a lot of time of the four wheelers. 

And hanging out around the camp fire.  It was a great weekend!

The kids found a bunch of wood that was left over from a scout camp and hauled it over to our camp.  They started building a little tree hut, Auston jumped down out of the tree and landed right on a nail.  Punctured his foot pretty good!