School happenin's

Chantz went with Amanda to Morp and had a great time!

I got to go with Carlee on an all day adventure to Tucson. We rode a bus down and stopped at a couple different places--Desert Sonoran Museum....kind of like a zoo in the desert. We did see some Javelina but that was it for excitement!

Then we went to Old Tucson (which is really old!) They did have these fun cars that the kids got to drive around in--good thing it's a long time before she is sixteen. I had a lot of fun just being with Carlee. It always makes me so thankful for my own kids when you go on a fieldtrip with everyone else.

Next up--Cami's 2nd grade music program. It was a wild west theme so she was suppose to dress up like a pilgrim. Luckily for us one of our friends had picked up this costume on sale and had a little boy in 2nd grade so Cami lucked out! She had a speaking part and did great!

Chloe learned how to blow bubbles--she is one determined little girl. Once she gets it in her head to learn something she will do it over and over until she gets it!

Chloe also had her kindergarten music program. It was all about our country. I am so thankful for their music teachers at the school--they do a great job!

What keeps us busy!

Cami's dance group was in the Lost Dutchman's Parade. I wasn't too excited at first because it was in Apache Junction but it was one of the better parades I have been to--and I've been to a lot!

We didn't make the teenagers get up because it was early Saturday morning so Carlee, Chloe Russ and I had to cheer extra loud!We are always up for a good high-lighting party (I had to do some serious convincing for Clay). Carlee got some fun spa things for her birthday so she convinced her sisters to let her try them out--I'm sure their skin was smooth and wrinkle free afterwards!

Still behind--Valentine's Day

I love the valentines we make for Valentine's Day. Each year we make home-made valentines and then door-bell ditch for each one (which makes a lot of door-bell ringing!) Then we hang them on our doors to remind us all year that we really do love each other!

Carlee, Cami and Chloe had gotten up early (for us that's around 8 since we have 1:00 church) and set these up.

We also had this pathway leading the way to our Valentine breakfast--I'm so glad some of my kids are still small and love to do things like this!

What Happened?

Let me just warn you--it might be long. I haven't updated in a while and a lot has been going on. Since I am using this as my journal--I have to go in order so bear with me. I don't know where February went and now we are half way through March (I'm sure it is a sign of old age but I will never admit it!) Anyways...I'll get this one posted and try to catch the rest up later....(I think that's my problem!) Cami's baptism day was a special day. Russ baptized her and it was perfect. We are so proud of her for choosing to be baptized.

Getting ready to go--trying to get pictures before her hair is wet!

Only one more to go--hard to believe!

Grampy and Grammy

~Faye and Cami~

So thankful for all the support we get from both sides of our families

Afterwards--it is always a tradition to have everyone over for lunch and treats.

Cassie's last game to cheer at was an exciting game against Gilbert. She had a great year on JV and it was fun to watch her and the sports she cheered at. I will miss all the football and basketball games next year!

We think she was the best--(a little biased perhaps!)

Clay finished up his wrestling season and took 4th place at divisionals. He did really good! (according to me) It was tough this year because they had two brand new coaches and it took a while for the team to get it together.

I am always so amazed when I watch their wrestling matches--I finally know a lot of the moves and understand all the scoring and how tough of a sport it really is.
I'm usually very relieved when the rounds are over--luckily in Junior High they are only 1 min long!

Chantz got asked to MORP by Amanda Porter. They are good friends and will have a great time!

Chloe officially became one of the family with her first stitches. She was riding around with Cami on her motor scooter and took a fall. When we went to Urgent Care I kinda got a talkin' to when they started asking if she was wearing a helmet (no) and how old was her sister (8). I promise to be better--well maybe!

It was the official Daddy-Daughter dance at the school. Chloe was so excited she was in half-day kindergarten and still got to go. Russ had his hands full trying to dance with all three and the girls loved every minute of it!

It was our 21st anniversary--I know you're thinking...are they old enough for that? It's hard to believe we have been married that long but I can't even remember what my life was like without Russ. He is everything to me and I am so lucky to be with him forever!

Our anniversary is so close to Christmas that we are still in "we are not spending any more money mode". This year we realized we have been together for a long time and thinking a like. I told Russ I had to run a few errands and went to Sees for his favorite chocolates. Just as I was paying Russ came in the store to pick out my favorite chocolates. The cashier was just laughing but she did give us a great discount! We also went to our favorite restaurant and stuffed ourselves with delicious food! What a perfect anniversary--food and chocolate!