2012 Book Character Parade

Each year Ellen Smith Elementary has a book character parade.  The students are encouraged to dress like a character from their favorite book.  Ashlin & Jaxon were so excited.  Jaxon was Buzz from the fly guy books.  Ashlin was Bethany Hamilton from Soul Surfer.  We had so much fun being with them at school.  Jeron is excited for his turn next year.  He was scoping out all of the costumes to give him ideas for next year.

Priceless Moment!

Ashlin & I were sitting side by side reading our church magazines together.  I was reading President Monson's talk, Believe, Obey, Endure.  I was very touched by the beginning and felt like it was very appropriate to share with her since she is 2 months away from her baptism.  Afterwards she wrapped her arms around me and gave me a great big hug and said, "Thanks Mom for sharing this with me I have a better testimony because of it.  Thank you for joining the church I love you."
Tears came to my eyes with love for my precious daughter and I wouldn't trade those few minutes for anything in the world!


Link to the talk:  http://www.lds.org/broadcasts/article/general-young-women-meeting/2012/03/believe-obey-endure?lang=eng

What do you want to be when you grow up?

Jeron's Preschool Graduation

 Waiting patiently in line!

 Waiting for the ceremony to begin

 I pledge allegiance!

 Our sweet family!

 My Baby & Me!

 Amy, Monkey, & Jeron!

Jeron's preschool graduation was last Thursday evening.  It was a bittersweet moment!  He was so excited!  There theme was what do you want to be when you grow up.  Despite the fact, he really wants to be a warrior when he grows up he settled for a veterinarian.  Since he really loves animals it was the next best thing.  He looked absolutely adorable.  I told him that I didn't want him to grow up.  I wanted him to stay my baby forever.  He replied, "Mom that's not going to happen, it's kindergarten or bust."

Spring 2012 Thundering Trio Pix

The trio's spring 2012 pictures turned out absolutely adorable! There was only 1 huge problem with the pictures. They made the trio look so grown up. I have been a little....not sure the word....so we'll go with sad....in regards to how fast the trio is growing up. It' an amazing job being a parent but I didn't realize how fast the time goes. I have been trying really hard recently to take time and smell the roses. In other words make sure that I take time to capture the little moments with them.

Ashlin has had a fantastic year in 2nd grade!  She has excelled at her school work once again this year.  She continues to love to read, write, dance, play piano, and most recently to research.  She has a History book she checked out from the library and she will find a subject that captures her attention and then proceed write a report on this topic.  Our home is filled with her writing, art creations, and her lessons.  She plans our family home evening each week.  She is counting down the days until her baptism on July 3rd.  She is very excited to move forward in following Christ!

After a rocky beginning.........Jaxon had a great year in kindergarten.  His teacher was amazing and we are so grateful that she was so attentive to his needs.  He has made many new friends this year.  He is above average on all of his school work.  He began piano this year and is doing really well.  He loves to play Old MacDonald had a farm for me.  He loves to carry his church bag with his scriptures to church.  He is an amazing reader and is starting to really enjoy chapter books.  He is still as active as ever.  The only time his body is still is when he is sleeping!  ;)

Jeron had a fun year at preschool.  He had a great teacher and learned a ton.  Jeron continues to be laid back and just enjoys life.  His goal is to be the funniest kid in class.  His teacher would always comment that he always had a big smile on his face.  I would tell her that is exactly how he wakes up.  Each morning he greets me with a smile and is ready for the fun to begin.  He is active much like Jaxon.  Jeron & Jax could spend all day wrestling....that is until one of them accidentally gets hurts.  ;)

The trio bring much joy and happiness into our lives.  I am so grateful for the blessing they are to me and the honor it is to be their mother!

SWPA 2012

Every year in April, Shawn abandons us to go to SWPA (a psychology conference). This year we decided to tag along. We enjoyed 2 fun filled days in Oklahoma City. We spent one day at the zoo and another at the science museum. We even dodged a tornado. We had a great time. The only disappointment in the trip was how short it was. We had to rush back and I had hoped to get together with some from friends from college. Next Time!