Camping....

Let me start off by saying that I am NOT a super adventurous type of person. That being said, you should all be very proud of me for going on a camping adventure with my family....even if it will be the last time I go camping for a very very long time.

Zach had been talking about taking the kids camping for quite some time, so when school was finally out for Logan he couldnt wait. I didnt really want to go...( as much as I hate to admit it, I am a bit of a girly girl...) but I decided that it would be fun to go as a family. We went to a campsite that Zach went to as a child. It was really pretty, with a little river running by it. When we got out of the car, Jocy immediately started crying/whining. That continued until we were able to get the campsite set up and headed out to go fishing. We only had 2 poles, so the girls and I got pretty bored. Well, I guess I got pretty bored unhooking Logans fishing hook from the bush, the branch in the water, my shirt, etc. all while making sure the girls didnt fall into the water. I decided to snatch up the fishing pole, but while walking to the water I tripped, fell backwards, and landed smack on a rock. I bruised my back up....but that just adds to the fun right??

We hiked around, roasted hotdogs, ate smores, and dug around in the dirt. When it was time to go to bed, Railynn started freaking out because of the bats she was sure were going to fly into the tent through a little hole, and becuase of the "snowbears". Jocy wont go to bed unless she is in her crib. Logan didnt want to go to bed...after all, we were on a camping adventure and he thought it was only right that he get to stay up. The kids finally all fell asleep around 10ish. They all had their own sleeping bags, but within 2 hours, they were sleeping with us. Which would be fine, but It was FREEZING cold and I was kicked out of my spot and ended up sleeping on the tarp with hardly any sleeping bag. To make matters worse, I had a big bruise on my back from the fall on the rock, so it was not a comfortable sleep. We finally all woke up about 5:30, packed up and headed away from the cold and into the heat. I think next time I will just let Logan and Zach go camping. I will stay home with the girls. I know...I am a big baby.

Logan's Graduation!!!

Logan had his Kindergarten Graduation today. They had little diplomas and everything!!! It really was a lot of fun. I cant believe that my little boy is growing up so fast. Makes me want to cry a little!!! He is such a good boy, and he is so smart. After they handed out the diplomas, they gave certificate awards to the best reader, best writer,best character, and best at math. Then they gave out two medals, one for the overall best reader and one for the overall best writer in each class. Logan got the overall best writer in his class. One of 6 medals given out to all of the Kinders! I am so proud of him...and he was very excited.

FYI....My camera doesnt take good pictures from far away, which is why this picture is so blurry. Logans class did a skit, and Logan was one of the strawberries. Before the Graduation family picture....I love timers on cameras.

Logan with his diploma, and his "Gold Medal"

Mothers Day!!!

Today was the best day. Charai was nice enought to let me invite all of the family over to HER house for dinner. Bri made the famous Dr Pepper roast, which was delicious. And of course there were mint brownies. What family get together is complete with out them??! I got a fun new bracelet from my parents too. To make a long story short...It was a great day!! I love being a mom.

The girls on our Mothers day.....

My kids cant seem to get enough of their grandpa. They were both laying on his shoulder right before I took this picture...

Silly Grandpa...heehee.

The family singing. We were able to talk toby Snoby into staying for dinner on sunday, and our "sister" Kresta came over with her family.

On our way home....They were soooo tired. They were all holding hands, so I had to take a picture and blog about it because I thought it was cute.

Happy Day...

For a Pre- Mothers day celebration today, we traveled into town to meet up with my parents and my younger brother Toby. We don't get to see him very often, so it was nice to be able to spend a little extra time with him.

Dave and his bent and now broken glasses thanks to my kids. We aren't even sure when my kids ruined them. Good thing Grandpa buys them in bulk knowing eventually one the grand kids will get their hands on them sooner or later!!

On the way home, Logan was having a meltdown. We talked about a few things he needed to work on, and it turned into him saying "I am such a bad kid" " You don't love me" "You want to send me away" etc. I explained that I love him very much and we had a talk. Of course none of these things made him feel any better. This video is Zach's attempt to make him smile. It is pretty funny if I do say so myself!

More of the kids....

Sundays are always are busy busy day as we try to get 3 kids ready for church...but that didn't stop me from finding time this past sunday to take a few great pics! ( I had to post most of the pictures I took because of the funny faces my kids were pulling!)

P.S. Check out the newly fun decorated wall behind the kids! I finally moved out the boxes....


Rai's face is great in this one....

Logan and Rai checking out each others silly faces and Jocy trying to copy...

It is officially summer here in our house! Well, technically school doesnt get out for another three weeks, but we have been making the most of the warmer weather a little bit early! Thanks goodness for early release wednesdays! Apparently, I am not the best picture taker in the world because these were the best ones I could find. someone...(LISSA) was supposed to email me other pictures. :) I will post them later!