2011 - Spring Soccer

Maddy loves soccer!  She played with the St. George City recreation league this spring.  She played with Lindsay and Chloe and had an awesome coach.  Unfortunately, I didn't snap any pictures.  I kept forgetting to bring my camera.  I am hoping this Christmas, Santa will bring me a nice camera.  I better start being on my best behavior!  

Farewell Kindergarten....

Today I attended Bailey's last Kindergarten program.  I can't believe she is growing up so quickly.  Since she is the baby of the family, she seems to be more grown up for her age than I would like most days.  Sometimes, I want her to stay little forever, and be my little buddy.  She is excited to go to school all day this fall and be big like her sisters. Me, well....I have mixed emotions.  However, I know I need to embrace it and be happy for she as well as my other kids.  

2011 - 2nd Annual IronMan Fun Run

St. George hosts a kids IronMan fun run the evening before the IronMan competition. The kids had a great time meeting up with their friends and running for fun. 

Emma and Bailey

Abby and Maddy

2011 - HAPPY EASTER

The Easter Bunny likes to hide our baskets when he comes to our house. Sometimes he is really clever and it takes the kids a while to locate them and sometimes they find them right away.

Abby and her basket. - Location: In mom and dad's bedroom hidden behind a chair.

Bailey and her basket - Location: Hidden in the family room behind a plant.

Kelsee and her basket - Location: hidden inside the dryer

Maddy and her basket - Location: Inside the pantry hidden behind some food.

Easter would not be complete without the annual Easter Egg dying. The kids love it! I on the other hand, could pass on all the mess. But knowing how much they enjoy it, I realize Easter, to them, would not be the same without it. So, the kids dyed eggs Sunday evening.

Bailey loves to color Easter eggs but enjoys peeling and eating them just as much.

I love her smile.

A few of the finished products...

Bailey focusing on the task at hand.

Gretchen and Maddy having fun.

2011 Easter Weekend Fun?

We had beautiful weather over the Easter weekend. Jared was working so we asked some friends if they wanted to join us on a hike. Our friends had hiked this area before and it sounded like a lot of fun. We got started a little late on our journey so after hiking for a little while, we found a shady spot to enjoy our lunch. After lunch, the groups "enthusiasm" had dwindled and most of the kids wanted to head back to the car. My friend and I gave in and decided to head back home. I am hoping to take the kids on this hike again and actually complete it. Sometimes it's just not worth the fight. These are the only two pictures I took of our brief hike. In fact, the only way I got the kids to sit and let me take the picture was to bribe them with the opportunity to go back to the car. They all jumped at the chance. :)

Great memories!

Great picture of a the HAPPY hikers.

Art Exhibit 2011 - Maddy

Mrs. Jensen's Art Exhibit - Maddy's Art

I didn't copy any of Maddy's other artwork.

I need to be better at keeping their "treasures."

She picked the dog because she loves animals. Great job Maddy!

2011 - Track and Field Day

Each year, our school holds a track and field meet which is a qualifier for the Hershey Track meet in Hershey, Pennsylvania. It's an all day event field. Maddy ran the 100 and 200 meter races as well as competed in the softball throw. She had a great time and did her best.

I was there the whole time but didn't see her compete in the softball throw. I don't have a picture but scanned her ribbon. She took fourth place in her age division. Great job Maddy!