FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL...

Matt-9th Grade

Zach-9th Grade

Sam-4th Grade

Lizzie-1st Grade

Sam & his walking peeps.

First day of school cake.

It's a tradition.

Looking forward to a great year!!

Busy Summer...

Matt & Zach had a crazy busy Summer!

I can think of nothing better for two 14 year old boys.

They celebrated their 14th B-Day just days after school got out then got to attend Youth Conference that weekend.

These two (only two...sad, I know) pics are from the skits they were in at Youth Conference.

They marched in the parade as two of Helaman's 2000 Stripling Warriors. 

This truly was a sight to behold.

I am so glad they got to be a part of it.

Not pictured is the week they spent at BYU Lacrosse camp, High Adventure in Wyoming, lawn mowing jobs & lots of hanging out with friends.

Bad mom for hardly taking out the camera this Summer.

Flower Girl...

Lizzie got to be a flower girl at Brynn & Trevor's wedding this Summer!

Needless to say...she loved it.

They love her (Brynn) soooooo much. I think Sam's loving gaze is proof of that. He will ALWAYS hold a special place in his heart for Brynn!

Her favorite little dance partner!

Congrats guys!

We wouldn't have missed it for the world!

Kindergarten Graduation...

Lizzie successfully completed her first year of the Chinese Immersion program.

I am so proud of her.

We had a rocky start (she missed her mom!)

but finished strong.

Her Chinese teacher was amazing.

quote...

"She is one of the toppest in my class. She has great honor."

I am a very proud mama.

(I know, I know, bragging is obnoxious...don't really care!)

Is there anything cuter than Kindergarten graduation???

I have no excuse...

Actually I have lots of excuses...they are just the same as everyone else's. We've been busy. There. 

Spring wrap-up

Sam turned 9!!

He had a small party & took his two buddies to see the Avengers. 

Loved it.

He finished up a great soccer season...

...& practiced shooting during the time outs at Matt & Zach's games.

He's now playing Lacrosse, too!

(pray for the windows at my house)

 Little Lizzie finished up a two year run of gymnastics. 

She was the only one in her class that could make it to the top of the rope (to the ceiling)

She cartwheels, flips & does round-offs and head/handstands All.Day.Long.

She got her ears pierced...

 ...& spent a lot of time doing what she does best...just being cute.

Zach at one of his many lacrosse games.

He's the one on the right.

He played goalie most of the season & did an amazing job!!

Matt played defense.

Those giant D-poles scare me.

(again...remember my windows, please)

Bring on Summer!