Thursday, May 28, 2009

Congrats, Kaleb!

He's FINALLY done with Pre-school - he has a late birthday, so he's had pre-school for 3 years! (ha ha). We are so proud of him! He loves to learn, so we're hoping that sticks with him straight through to High School (ha ha). He will definitely miss his teacher "Miss Brenda" & she will miss his 'thumbs up with a wink' whenever he does something good.
They had the classroom decorated so cute......can you find Kaleb?
Miss Brenda read a few books which the kids helped read.

I made him an m&m lei and fruit snack lei (ha ha) - he loved it!
Grammy & Papa were able to come and they treated us with McDonalds to celebrate!!
Our little boy is growing so fast.........can't wait for Kindergarten this Fall!!

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Riley's 5th Birthday!

Cool looking 'volcano' cake, huh? My best-friend Nicole made it for her son, Riley.
He had a 'Dinosaur' party!
We've known Riley since he was born & he just LOVES Lana & sometimes Kaleb (ha ha).
Here's Riley hitting the pinata......and Kaleb trying to help. (Yip, I think he did hit Drew in the head - but Drew's tough, it didn't hurt).


Even Lana got a turn......she didn't want to hurt the dino, so she just tapped it lightly (ha ha). She didn't realize that there was candy in it.
The kids enjoyed playing on the playground.
They also played "Pin the sticker on the dinosaur" (right, Nicole?) I didn't listen to the instructions (ha ha).
Lana was so cute being blindfolded & putting the sticker on.
The best part of parties! CAKE!
Kaleb, busted picking at the cake crumbs!
My favorite part of parties - PRESENTS!

We bought Riley some shorts & shoes.
I know, what was I thinking? Kids love TOYS!
Well, it was a great party - now I need to plan for Lana's 3rd birthday that's coming up!

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Field Trip!

I was able to go with Kolby on his school field-trip to Salem Pond for "Kids Fishing Day".
All the special-needs schools in the Utah County attend every year & this was my second time going with Kolby - it was so fun!

All the kids at his school were given a pink fish with their school name on it, so they don't get lost.

Of course Kolbys first stop was the playground. Then we had lunch, provided by Albertsons - hot dog or sloppy joe with potato salad, chips, fruit & drinks - YUMMY!
We stopped to say HI to 'Smokey the Bear'
We caught a fish! (Kolby hated it - he just held onto me the whole time)
We watched the ducks & geese

Most of the time, I was just chasing Kolby - he loves that!

Kolbys class (his teacher, Mrs. Downs is in the blue shirt)

Sunday, May 10, 2009

I LOVE MY MOMS!!

Who are these beautiful ladies in the pictures?
My Mom & my Mother-in-law!
I know the pictures are a little old, but I don't think they'd like me to post the updated ones I have of them (ha ha - My Mom eating & Claudia with a chocolate frosting beard).
I am so grateful to be a Mom & to have such wonderful examples in my life. Because of them, I am the awesome Mom that I am today (ha ha). I love you both!
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!!