I am ready for summer

Savannah helped Grant get all slicked up. He called it his "Superstar" look.
Here is a conversation Grant and I had about his new look.

Mom: you look sharp Grant!
Grant: do you want to go on a date?
Mom: what would we do on our date?
Grant: Kiss!

Ok! I am a little nervous about this boy! Watch out girls...10 more years and he'll be out there ready to date~



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Each winter our backyard turns into an absolute mud pit! Which means rowdy boys cooped up inside all day...which equals.....crazy mom, longing for summer to get here! I have never looked forward to warm, sunny days as I do right now! I am someone who loves the grey, rainy days, but for the sanity of my mind, I need some warm, sunny days~ Anyway, this is the best I could do for our young monkeys. and yes, this is right in our family room. It matches nicely though.

A rare moment, Josh and

Troy taking turns. Yeah!

King of the castle!

Josh "sharing" some food with Jake.....can't you just tell what the dog is thinking?

Grant, Troy and Josh have each had a love for the fine taste of dog food. Disgusting!

A newly discovered talent of Jake's.

A weekend at the coast

Last weekend we packed the car and headed to Seaside for a basketball tournament for Savannah. Inbetween games we were able to visit a few sites in Astoria. We were also able to spend a little time down on the beach. The last picture expresses how we all felt at the end of the weekend.

Forrest was hanging out

Josh got a little too close to this wave. Nothing better than a sand in the pants!

We went to see the Astoria column and quickly found out that it was closed~ Oh, darn. we couldn't climb all those wonderful stairs to get to the top. I think Forrest was the only one disappointed about that!

After weaving through the town of Astoria, we finally found the road that leads to the bridge. It was very cool.

At one point all 5 kids were asleep in the car! What a treat. Unfortunately, my camera couldn't fit Savannah in.

Brett was in heaven driving the bumper cars. Grant had a blast as well!!!

Grants Kindergarten Program

Last week Grant and the other kindergarten classes put on a little program for the parents. I loaded up the double stroller, packed a ton of snacks, and off we went! The program was so cute, and Grant was so proud. He loves to sing. It was so much fun to see him perform the songs that I have been listening to him sing around the house. I love the kindergarten programs. The kids are so cute and brave. They aren't shy about singing right out loud! They did great. Thanks Grant, for a great way to start my morning. I am sure that his teacher "encouraged" Grant to keep his busy hands in his pockets.

Singing his little heart out.

Bravo Grant!

This week I was able to attend a special breakfast to recognize Savannah and other students at her school. They were nominated by a member of the staff for showing integrity. I am so proud of Savannah for this accomplishment. To have integrity is something that I feel is so important. Sometimes, as a Mom, I wonder if anything we are trying to teach our kids is getting through, and then there are days like this when you can't help but feel so happy to see that your child is taking what they have been taught, and now applying it in their life. I don't take credit for this, I am just thrilled that she is making this value part of who she is. We never heard who nominated the students, or what they did to receive this recognition, but I have decided that knowing that she is developing and showing this value is good enough. Congratulations Savannah we love you and we are proud of you.

Savannah didn't want me to take her picture, but being the annoying mom I am, I took it anyway!

Madison Hall, on the far right was also recognized.

Way to go Savannah!