Field Trip to the Arboretum

Lily's preschool class went on a lot of field trips- at least one per month.

Her last one was to the Dallas Arboretum.

 The flowers were gorgeous as were the little girls! 

 These roses smelled so delicious! 

 Everyone loves to splash in the water! 

Oh the fun in a wind booth. 

I loved my time with Lily this year, seeing her grow and learn and navigate new relationships. 

She is going to do great in kindergarten and I hope she continues to gain confidence in herself and her abilities, while still always working hard and being kind to others. 

I do hope her boy craziness is tamed just a bit! 

Peter the Candidate

Peter ran for the school board. 

When he first said he was going to do it, I thought he was just entertaining the idea of doing it.  But, a few days later he came home and said he had dropped off his candidate application- he was serious. 

We did not do any campaigning and we really should have.  With about 2 weeks to go, I was really wishing we had done something.  

He lost, by quite a bit and the incumbent won.

He really did not want the new $700 million bond to pass and it did too. He spoke out against the bond every chance he had to speak- news articles, debates, meet and greets.  

I really was so very proud of him. 

Maybe we will try again and hope for a different result and make some signs and fliers. 

Fort Worth Water Gardens

The kids had a day off from school back in April and we decided to head to the Fort Worth Water Gardens. It was so beautiful!

It was an overcast day and we had a few light sprinkles towards the end but it was a fun new adventure. 

 I liked this selfie and how we were all in it, even Joseph. He is scowling though because he thought he was being left out. 

This girl and her ability to strike a pose- she is a little model/diva.

Easter 2017

We had a god time decorating Easter Eggs.

At the beginning of April, my work had an Easter event and the kids and I had a good time attending. 

The Easter bunny was very clever this year and lead each child on their own scavenger hunt. 

They all ended up at the same spot and each child had one word in their egg and they had to combine the words to figure out what to do next. 

They had to pull down the attic stairs and that is where they found an Easter pinata! 

Bunny shaped cinnamon twists to go with the Easter Eggs and way too much candy! 

We clean up pretty well! 

I am so thankful for my Savior! I know He lives and that it is only through Him that I will be able to return to live with Heavenly Father and have these wonderful people with me. 

Arabella Field Trip - Fort Worth Zoo

I had a really fun time with this little lady and her classmates at the Fort Worth Zoo. 

 This zoo is the best place to feed birds.  I have always loved it. 

 They loved posing for pictures. 

I hope my kids know how lucky they are to get to go on field trips to really fun places. 

I know I feel lucky that I am able to go on most of their field trips. 

Samantha's Birthday

Samantha is such a joy in our family! 

I can not believe she is 3!

 Look at that girl! She was so excited for her day and yet she spent it at a friend's house because I went on a field trip with Arabella. 

Miss Melissa treated her to Chikfila for lunch and some tsum-tsums. 

 Peter was really sad that he did not get to maker her a birthday cake but we had a few crazy days and so I went with a store bought one and she picked the one with the carrots. 

 She did not really know what to think about the carrot when she ate it. 

 New swimming suit from her cousins. 

 New letter magnet toy from her brothers and sisters.

 New bike from Mom and Dad.

 It is a birthday party year for our family and so Samantha had her first party! 

 It was fun to do an Easter egg hunt since her birthday was just before Easter. 

She was so excited to deliver the invitations to her friends and then to have them come.  

She of course enjoyed the gifts, treats, and cupcakes but I think most of all she loved being the center of attention. 

I am a bit sad that I only have 2 years left with this little chickita! I am looking forward to next school year when she and I will have some free days each week to play and go on adventures.  I pray that I will make the most of this time. She is truly my joy! 

General Conference

I love General Conference. 

I love spending two days with my family. 

I love the snacks and treats and traditions.

I love that my children are learning to listen more and play less.

I love that they are picking up on what the speakers are saying. 

I love that I gain insight, inspiration, and strength. 

I love the gospel!