Sophie's big day.

Congratulations, sweet girl, on making it through Kindergarten!

(In case you couldn't hear that, her teacher said Sophie wants to be a nurse and live in Michigan when she grows up. After the presentation, Sophie informed us that her teacher left out the best part - she wants to make the world a better place by recycling! How very green of her.:)

To sleep, per chance to dream...

Call me crazy, but I'm beginning to believe that this little boy isn't getting enough sleep at night. This is him at around 5pm, while eating his dinner. After I took this picture, I carried him up to bed, where he fell right back to sleep. It's now after 8pm, and I wouldn't be surprised if he's out for the night. Maybe I need to rethink his nap frequency.

Birthday celebrations.

Today is Chris' 32ND birthday. It was such a great day! He didn't have to work, or go to school, which was such a nice change. While the three older kids were in school, we took Nicolas and went to lunch, then went to Costco. After the kids came home from school, we celebrated with giant cupcakes, courtesy of Costco:) It's kind of nice that our birthdays are close together (I turned 34 last Friday), because we can always figure out a way to combine them whatever way we need to work around our schedules.
Hmm...I wonder where Noah gets it?

First games.

Last night Sophie and Sammy had their first t-ball/baseball games of the season. They were so excited; this is Sophie's first year to play and she loves it! Sam woke up at 5:30am, ready and waiting for his game, which wasn't until after school - at 6:30pm. Great job, kids!

It's Super-duper Nick, all hopped up!

Grandparent's Day, May 2009!

Near the end of every school year, the elementary hosts a Grandparent's Day, where the kids can show off their teachers, classrooms, artwork and talents to their grandmas and grandpas. I took some photos and video to post on the blog, so that our children's grandparents can enjoy seeing them, despite the long distances between us!

I guess it's been a long day for little Nicolas; he is pretty proud of his cool green cast, though.

It's official ~ we can breathe!

IDAHO STATE

U N I V E R S I T Y

Chris just finished his last final, and thus ends his days as full-time student, full-time trooper, and part-time daddy and husband! We're all so proud of how hard he has worked for the past few years, and now hopefully we can reset our balance of family, fun and adventure. Thanks to all of you that have sent your congratulations and best wishes recently; we both appreciate all the support we have received.