Hunter's pre-school graduation . . .

On Tuesday my Hunter boy had his end of pre-school program and graduation! I can't believe how time flies. Kindergarten in the Fall, are you kidding me?

For the last two years Hunter has been a main stream student in the Bear River Head Start Program in Corrine. He has learned and grown so much! Among Hunter's friends from school he has a friend who is Autistic and another who is in a wheel chair. I am proud to say that Hunter saw each of them as regualr kids and treated them as such! As a mom it warms my heart to know that my son isn't one that teases or is a afraid of someone because they are different!

Hunter has about as much patience as I do, here he sits waiting for the program to start and then let the singing begin . . .

After the kids stopped singing they got up to get their graduation caps and receive their certificates. Hunter was so cute, he just got up, and was behind Ethan so he could get his cap . . .

By this time I am bawling, it was so sweet to see Hunter push Ethan across the room to get his certificate . . .
then run back in line to get his own certificate!

Ms. Kari has been Hunter's teacher for the last two years. She is amazing and will be missed! If I decide to put TJ in the same program, she is definately the teacher I want for TJ too!
During Hunter's program, TJ was busy playing with the tractors. Of course I couldn't get him to smile . . .
Finally after a few tries and with Dad's help we got a little grin . . .

Once TJ got tired of the tractors he moved onto the McQueen cars! Silly boy!

Dylan and Hunter have been in the same class these last two years. Small world, Dylan's mom Julie and I worked with each other at Flying J. We didn't make the connection until almost the end of last school year. The boys may not go to the same school for kindergarten, but that's what play dates are for!

Hunter was excited to show me how he could transform Bumble Bee to match his shirt and asked that I take a picture . . .
Daddy and his boys . . .
Hunter boy with his proud mommy . . .

Teddy Bear Picnic . . .

I just love the daycare the boys go to! The gals are so cute with the boys and are always planning fun activities. Today the boys were having a teddy bear picnic at the park. TJ wanted to take Pooh Bear and Hunter took his little friend Frank. Gotta love it! LOL!!!!

Happy birthday . . .

I want to wish my sister a very happy birthday on Saturday! The boys and I enjoyed the sunshine so much I didn't even bother to turn the computer on. I called to wish Melissa happy birthday Saturday morning. She was treating herself to a pedicure!

Today would have been my Grandma Whitney's 89th birthday. Grandma passed away July of 1996 and I met Troy August of 1996, I am saddened that she never got to meet my cute hubby, she would have loved him. It comforts me to know that she is up in heaven looking down on us!

Mother's Day Weekend 2009

What a fabulous weekend! It was Troy's weekend off too, which made it even better. On Friday we had Melissa, Jer and the kids, LaRue and Gary over for a BBQ. Hunter and TJ love playing with their cousins. While getting ready for bed, the boys brought me cute little sacks they had decorated at daycare. This is what I found inside . . .

A hand painted pot by Hunter with flowers he planted himself . . .

Here is the flower pot that TJ painted and planted, notice the cute little sack it came in . . .

Hunter is as bad as Troy about keeping secrets, here is the darling magnet he made at pre-school and gave to me on Thursday after school . . .

Before our BBQ Friday night Troy spent the day putting in fence posts for the back yard. Saturday morning after we all slept in a bit, Troy was outside putting up the wood slats to enclose our yard. It looks so nice. Updated pictures will be coming soon I promise!

Saturday night we headed to the Logan Derby. Troy worked in the pit for some friends while the boys and I hung out in the stands. It was the cheapest date I had been on in a long time. Our friend had passes for Troy and I, TJ was free and Hunter was $4 bucks! I couldn't have asked for better kids, they were so good and we had a wonderful time! In heat 3 a muscle car (#28) came out and all of us thought, this car is going to take it . . .

Well looks are not everything, because here is the car upside down after just three hits . . .
The boys loved it, they thought it was so cool! The Sheriff was handing out "junior deputy stickers" to the kids. TJ's stayed on all night long! LOL! While being at home with Troy, Hunter earned $5 helping pick up dog poop. Of course there is always silly gadgets to buy, so Hunter used his money (with a little bit of hlep from mom) and bought a Spider Man light necklace, of course little brother wanted one too! They love them!

The boys were up bright and early Sunday morning, even after being out late Saturday night. LOL! That's okay we all enjoyed the morning, Troy cooked us breakfast, then we headed outside to enjoy the sunshine. Right after lunch the boys took a nap so they were pleasant for Grandma Sue and Grandpa Steve's visit that afternoon.

We needed a cheese grater a few weekends ago but I didn't have one (I always buy shredded cheese), thanks to my cute parents I have one now! I want to take a minute and thank my cute mom! She is wonderful, caring, loving and the best mom/grandma we could ask for! We love you very much!

After dinner on Sunday, Hunter decided that he wanted to try and ride his bike without training wheels, he did so good! He was so excited! Of course he only wants dad's help riding his bike, that's okay with me, whatever he is comfortable with works for me! I couldn't have asked for a better weekend!

Inspiration for the morning . . .

My cute friend Mindy sent this email to me today so I decided to share with everyone.

Mindy, you are amazing, you always know when to say the right thing! I love you! I needed this today, even being gone a week you knew my attitude needed some improvement!

One day I decided to quit....
I quit my job, my relationship, my spirituality.....
I wanted to quit my life.
I went to the woods to have one last talk with God.

"God", I said. "Can you give me one good reason not to quit?"
His answer surprised me...
"Look around", He said. "Do you see the fern and the bamboo?"
"Yes", I replied.

"When I planted the fern and the bamboo seeds, I took very good care of them. I gave them light. I gave them water. The fern quickly grew from the earth. Its brilliant green covered the floor. Yet nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo. In the second year the Fern grew more vibrant and plentiful. And again, nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo". He said. "In the third year, there was still nothing from the bamboo seed. But I would not quit. In the fourth year, again, there was nothing from the bamboo seed. But I would not quit.

He said. "Then in the fifth year a tiny sprout emerged from the earth. Compared to the fern it was seemingly small and insignificant. But just 6 months later the bamboo rose to over 100 feet tall. It had spent the five years growing roots. Those roots made it strong and gave it what it needed to survive. I would not give any of my creations a challenge it could not handle. He said to me. "Did you know, my child, that all this time you have been struggling, you have actually been growing roots. I would not quit on the bamboo. I will never quit on you. Don't compare yourself to others." He said. "The bamboo had a different purpose than the fern, yet, they both make the forest beautiful."

"Your time will come," God said to me. " You will rise high!"
"How high should I rise?" I asked.
"How high will the bamboo rise?" He asked in return.
"As high as it can?" I questioned.
"Yes." He said, "Give me glory by rising as high as you can."

I left the forest and brought back this story. I hope these words can help you see that God will never give up on you........

Never regret a day in your life.
Good days give you Happiness.
Bad days give you Experiences.
Both are essential to life.
Keep going...
Happiness keeps you Sweet,
Trials keep you Strong,
Sorrows keep you Human,
Failures keep you Humble,
Success keeps You Glowing,
But Only God keeps You Going!
Have a great day! The Son is shining!!

Happy Birthday Grandpa Lane . . .

Today is Grandpa Lane's birthday so we all headed to Layton for a BBQ. Poor Troy worked until 6:30 this morning and the boys and I had him up before noon so he could go us.

We didn't stay long since Troy had to be back to work by 5, but it was nice to get together, and let the cousins play. Of course we can't leave Grandma's house without pictures! I love that TJ and Grandpa have the same crinkled forhead! TJ wasn't very happy because in a previous picture with all the cousins, TJ's poor leg got pinched between Grandpa and the arm of the chair. For once Hunter wasn't sticking out his tongue. LOL!
While we were eating Leann brought out her lovely hat that she will be wearing at the camp fire this summer. Ya gotta love it!

It was nice to see Uncle Craig and Aunt Sandi too. With any luck we will see each other again soon up in the hills camping!

A night at the park . . .

It wasn't extremly warm outside tonight, but bearable if we put jackets on. The boys were full of energy after dinner so we decided to head to the park. They were making me laugh so I decided to take some pictures with my camera phone.


TJ has this new face he pulls where he crinkles his nose, it looks like he is saying no but I just took the picture at the right time. It was funny!

Watching Hunter this year makes me realize even more how grown up he is. He would have nothing to do with the monkey bars last year, now he can go across them like they are nothing. It looks like he is going to fall, but each time he whips himself around and just keeps on going.

Last year TJ didn't like the twirly slide, he thought it was too high, now he just runs right up there and loves going down. When I told him I wanted to take a picture he actually said "cheese". LOL!Hunter thinks its pretty cool to do tricks off the fire pool too! Crazy boy!

Once again Hunter has to stick his tongue out just as I take his picture. LOL!

All in all it was a fun night. Glad the boys got out for a few minutes to burn off some energy before bed time.