SUMMER IS HERE!!

YEAH! We made it! We have been busy this past month, so we will catch you up FAST!

First... we had Katie's graduation--finally done with her credential--wanting a job-- get together at Kel's house:)

Pat got to hold Owen and Karly


Owie got to blow some bubbles

Second, we had a little birthday get together for Miah ( the middle sister:) at our house.

Owie and Pat were the "cool dudes" in the pool

THIRD-- we went to Kelsey Waters' graduation party on Saturday. I CAN NOT believe she is already graduated and ready to start college at the University of Redlands (Katie and David would be SO proud--it's their Alma Mater)

Nadine (my sister-in-law and Kelsey)

Owen could be found MANY places that evening--relaxing in the lounge chair by the pool was one!

This is our good friend Rick

Pat's twin brother Dave--already wearing the Bulldog t-shirt in support of Kels

Owen found Aunt Nay's delicious BLUE cupcakes:)

Hanging out

Our friends--the Mason's (Scott is the Pastor at the church Dave and Nadine go to, Kavia was in Pat's class this last year, and Rena (mom) is a substitute teacher for our district

Steph, Tracy, and Susan-- long time friends

Pat with the girls

I also finished my 14th year of teaching. I had to include this picture because this little girl (Lexi) and her mom made me this COOL Solar System apron for an end of the year gift. I thought it was TOO COOL! I wore it all day--the kids thought I was CRAZY--nothing unusual:). I am also starting a new adventure. After 12 years at third grade, I will be venturing into fourth grade next year (I know--a big leap:0) I will get a chance to break out of my comfort zone and have 35 in a class instead of 20 :). I CAN'T WAIT!

Summer is ALMOST here!

We are getting excited about our trip up the coast this summer. Aunt Pat--here we come. The pool is already 80 degrees due to the warm weather, and Owen is ready to go! He has already donned his floaties and is prepared to dive in. These are my latest favorite pictures!

Mother's Day 2009

We had Mom, Dad, Rob, Lisa, Ethan, and Hailey over on Saturday to celebrate Mother's Day. We had a great time just relaxing and catching up with one another. Then I got to relax with our little family on Sunday after church. It was SO nice! The kids (Pat) treated me to new running shoes and a Starbucks gift card, since our latest walks have been to Starbucks and back!

The best part of the day was when Jenna decided she wanted to learn how to ride her bike (FINALLY!!!)

She said, "Mom, instead of walking to Starbucks, I am going to ride my bike!"

"What?"

Then she proceeded to take a 5 minute lesson from Dad, and she was off! She rode the entire 5 miles--broken arm and all!

Go FIGURE!!

Here are some pictures from our day with the family.

Owen is getting ready for his Olympic trials!
Mom and Owie

Pat and Rob--relaxing!

The kids had a ball game going

Hailey and Owen were the

supporters

This is Owen's "Secret Service" pose for Uncle Rob--"Shhh"!

My Mom wanted some family shots

Owen wanted to water the flowers. He LOVES being outside!

All in all, a BLESSED day!

ONE TOUGH CHICK!!

Well, we have had an interesting few weeks! Jenna broke her arm while we were on a walk. She was riding on her Razor scooter and lost her balance while doing an ollie with a full reversal flip---no, really she just fell off (grace and balance run in the family:)). It was drama, but I told her:

"Suck it up, you are fine"

"No. Mom, it REALLY hurts. You just don't know"

"Come on Jenna, It is just bruised a little. Lets finish our walk"

'MOM!"

So...we went home to put ice on it and ...well...to make a LONG story short, we went to the urgent care on Sunday after church where we got the news.

"She broke both her radius and ulna" (arm bone)

"I TOLD YOU MOM!"

Off to the Orthopedic doctor on Monday where he had to SET IT straight! That is where the "TOUGH CHICK" came in. The doctor put a piece of gauze in her mouth and said, "Bite down on this". We weren't exactly prepared for this which is probably a good thing.

I felt so bad for her, but she was tough. The doctor told her she could brag about getting her arm set without medication. (she didn't really want to hear him at that point;0).

We are all good now--bright pink cast and all!

Grandpa had to stop by the house to encourage his sweet granddaughter.

Jenna got two awards this last month. One for being an AWESOME student, and one for reading 110 books at an end of fourth grade level ( in second grade) in Read-a-thon. We are so proud of her!

Katie was subbing that day at our school, so she got to come see Jenna get her award.

Six more weeks to go!