Wow!!!! It has been a long time since I have posted anything....

I can't believe how fast May went. We have been running from one thing to the next. I am going to try to update everything we have done, so this post may be long.

To start things off, Tyus got to go to the Heber Creeper on his field trip this year. Peyton and I got to go with him and we all had a great time. The weather turned out to be pretty nice, but was a little chilly while the train was moving. We won't complain, it could have been worse.

Peyton and Tyus enjoying the train ride

Mom and Tyus- Wow look at that hair! (The wind was blowing)

Meeting the Conductor

Tyus and his friends checking out the sights from the train.
(I love this picture! They were all totally loving the camera!)

Tyus and Peyton posing on "Thomas the Train"

Bailey's field trip was to the Hogle Zoo. Chad and Peyton went with her, but I don't have any pictures of her because her Dad didn't take the camera. They had a great time and actually got a little bit of a sunburn, because the weather that day was great.


Peyton's preschool graduation was on Wednesday May 13th. I can't believe my baby is done with preschool and off to Kindergarten. It was such a fun night. The theme was "Let Them Be Little." The kids walked into the song "Let Them Be Little" by Billy Dean. I will admit I got a little teary eyed. They just grow so fast and as much as I am excited for my kids to grow and have new experiences in life, I also wish that they could stay little forever. Peyton and the other kids all did a great job with their parts, songs and poems. I am really going to miss seeing these kids. It was a great year and I would like to thank all the moms that helped make it a success.

All the moms decorated a table for their graduate. This is Peyton's. He told me that he loved sports, so that is what I decorated his table with.

The Graduate walking in to "Let Them Be Little" by Billy Dean

Finally Graduated from Preschool.
Kindergarten Here I Come !!!!!!

Peyton's Class- (Top Left to Right) Payton Richey, Hattie Cornia, Ryann Staple, Dixie Huffaker
(Bottom Left to Right) Jeremy Brown, Peyton, Jayken Downing, Ryan Leifson

Next... Was Peyton's 5th Birthday. He had a great day. He was a little on the crabby side most of the day and I sang.. "It's my Birthday and I will cry if I want to." It must have stuck in his head because he went around the house singing it for the next couple of days. It is hard being the center of attention and I guess he thought that he could act however he wanted to on his special day. None the less he had a great day and got spoiled rotten as usual.

Peyton's Birthday Cake- He asked for a hunting cake. Grandma Tracy had it made for him. Thanks Grandma!!

Peyton opening his presents

Time to make a wish

The day after his birthday he had a friend party. The weather was wonderful so we got to have it outside. Thank goodness, because 14 little kids came. That would have been a house full. We played pin the tail on the donkey, had a pinata, had an awesome water fight, and ended it all with presents and cake and popcycles.

The party crew

Hitting the pinata- Hoping for a lot of candy & prizes!!!!

School is finally out!!! I am probably as excited for school to be out this year as my kids are. I may change my mind but for now I am glad for the break. Chad went to the awards assembly the last day of school. Both Bailey and Tyus received some awards. Bailey got.... Presidential Physical Fitness Award, President's Education Award, and 1st Place for her Soil Conservation Poster Contest. For this award she received a nice trophy and also a $100.00 Savings Bond. This award was a pleasant surprise and we are very proud of you Bailey. Tyus' awards were.... Presidential Physical Fitness, and Reading Achievement Certificate for his AR points. Great Job Kids!!!

Bailey being presented with her award for her Soil Conservation Poster

Tyus getting his Presidential Physical Fitness Award

We started our summer with Memorial weekend. We usually go camping, but didn't this year. We went to the Annual Testicle Festival on Saturday and then Grandpa Allen and Darlene came to stay with us that night. We stayed up visiting way to late that night so we just had a lazy day on Sunday. Monday Grandpa & Grandma Erickson, Jason, Sheila & girls, Ryan, Susie & boys and our family went 4-Wheeling. We had a great time even though we got rained out. The plan was to have a weenie roast in the hills, but we ended up coming to our house and having it in the fire pit in the back yard. Alan, Kerri & their kids stopped by on their way home from the ranch in Pinedale. It was so fun being with all of our family. (Minus Katie and her family- We missed you)

The 4-Wheeler Crew

The kids after we got home.
It rained so hard that they got wet and then the dust added a nice muddy coat to there pretty faces and clothes.

Bailey is finally done with piano lessons for this year. She had her piano recital last Sunday. She played two songs and did a great job. She says that she doesn't like it at all, but she does such a great job. I hope having the summer off will give her enough of a break that she will be ready to go again next year. I hate to see her give up now. She is doing so good.



Katie is up for the week, and we have had a fun time with her and her boys. Caden came and stayed with us one night and he did great. The boys had so much fun having him stay. Bailey has been staying with Katie and Chase at Grandpa and Grandma's house and she wishes that she could go home and stay the rest of the summer with her. To bad she has a mean mom that won't let her go.

Caden, Peyton and Tyus all tucked in for the night and enjoying a movie

We have started all the summer sports.... Teeball, Softball, and Soccer. Pictures and posts on these events will be coming soon.

I will try hard to update a little better so my posts aren't so long next time!!!