Happy 40th Birthday Chris!

Well I just wanted to take a few minutes and wish Chris a happy birthday.  He is the big 40 and I just can't believe we're getting old.    We hope you have a wonderful day celebrating 4o years of your life.  I'm grateful to have been a part of that for the last 16 years and can't wait for more.  Happy Birthday Chris, we love you.

Zach the All Star!

I just wanted to congratulate Zach for making the 10U Chandler National All Star Baseball Team.  Just when I thought baseball was over for a while, it starts up again with a vengeance.  We are so excited for him and he truly excels at baseball and LOVES the game.  He will be doing alot of traveling through August 1st and practicing.  Sydney left this morning for girls camp I hope she has a wonderful time, we will miss her.  

Last Day of School and Graduation

Today was the kids last day of school and they had a great time.  They ate McDonalds for lunch and had a water party ( lots of learning...) Sydney graduated from Santan K-8 and she will be attending Hamilton High School next year, well actually it's July when she starts.  We are so proud of all of them for finishing the school year with a bang.  Zach got the Merit award for all A's and B's, Kyle is on grade level in all subjects except for Math he is above grade level.  Sydney ended a great year we haven't gotten her grades yet but we know she did very well and we're proud that she was in the National Junior Honor Society.  Great job my sweet Kiddos, I can't wait to see what next year holds for you.  Here are some pics of Sydney and friends at the graduation and before and after pics of the kids to see how they've grown.

Beginning of School Year
End of School Year
Beginning of School Year
End of School Year
Beginning of School Year
End of School Year

How I love the Rain

We finally got some rain last night and this morning and  I love how it just turns everything so green and beautiful.  I wanted to show some pictures of our grapes that Chris is growing, we are so excited to try them.  This cool cactus flower wasn't open yesterday, it's so pretty!

My little girl is all grown up!

Santan had its semi-formal dance last saturday and Sydney went with a bunch friends and then to a movie afterwards.  She had a great time and looked beautiful.  We are so proud of her and her accomplishments this year, she has excelled and made us very proud.

My Wonderful Mother's Day!

I always look forward to the cute gifts I get each mother's day from the kids.  This year was especially great.  Sydney wrote me a beautiful letter, Zach made me a calendar with poems that he wrote for each month, Kyle made me a great magnet/clip holder for the fridge so I can clip papers and such to it, it was also adorned with his adorable picture.  Chloe got me anything and everything she could find, such as purses, jewelry, sleeping beauty dress and shoes (she tried to get me to wear them to church) and colored pictures.  Chris gave me a beautiful bouquet of flowers.  We sat in our big bed all morning eating Crispy Cream donuts and milk and playing games until it was time to get ready for church.  After church we went to my mom's and enjoyed a yummy dinner and mom gave each of the girls a cute beach bag and a cute platter.  I'm so grateful to be a mom, this is all I've wanted to be.  I truly find no greater joy than to be their mother and know that I can be with them forever.  They teach me so much and are great examples to me.  They make me laugh and cry and yes want to scream sometimes.  I love you Sydney, Zach, Kyle and Chloe and Chris thanks for a wonderful mothers day.

Father/Son Campout

The guys went up camping this past weekend and had a great time.  They ate a yummy stew, played tug of war, told scary stories, ate treats, and enjoyed a great time with friends.  Here are a few pictures.

Sydney The Superstar

Sydney decided to give track a shot this year and has done very well.  She has done events like the long jump, 2oo, and 4x100. She has also been playing soccer and has really enjoyed it, she has become a lean, athletic machine!  We are very proud of her.  You're a superstar Sydney!

Time to Catch Up

Easter was very fun for us this year, here are a few pictures of what the kids got and a picture of them before church.

Easter