The boys had their yearly Pinewood Derby last night. They both entered cars this year. Jaydyn's car was a bit too light so he didn't do as well as last year - he informed us that we need to fix that for next time! He still got a trophy for most colorful car though!
Nik won 3rd place in his class! His weighed a bit more than Jaydyn's so it went a bit faster.
The boys love doing the pinewood derby every year - they get so excited during the races!
I didn't take pictures sadly but I'll get some up of their cars and trophies!
Friday, January 20, 2012
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Christmas 2011!!
We had a great Christmas this year! On the 23rd we went to Salt Lake and had dinner & visited with my Dad, My Grandma & Grandpa, my Aunt & Uncle and their daughters. They have a gorgeous house and it was fun to see it and visit with them!
Christmas Eve we went up to Adam's parents and visited, had dinner and did our annual stories/songs. This year we had some new additions! Chase & Ashley had their little boy, Miles. He is such a doll! He's starting to get more interactive and is so much fun to play with! Steve is also engaged so his fiancee was up there with us! Lindsey is so much fun and always so happy - her and Steve make such a cute couple! I can't wait for them to be married!
We did the traditional 1 present opened and Adam and his brothers exchanged gifts. The boys got their Christmas pj's! We enjoy going to the Raymond's so much. They are such a happy, loving family that you feel welcome and loved the second you get there!
We left cookies and milk for Santa and he left the boys a cute little note! The boys have had so much fun on Christmas break that I had to wake them up this year! I usually TRY to get them to sleep at least till 7 but they are usually up at 6. This year I woke up at 8 and they were still sound asleep. I enjoyed waking them up and seeing their eyes light up as they remembered it was Christmas Day!
The boys have done so good this year in getting along and with school. they have both worked so hard to keep A's in their classes. Santa has been watching and they got a bit spoiled this year! They got some "adult" presents - A new TV for their room, their own XBox 360, clothes, movies, games, candy and some Lego sets! They were so excited to get all their stuff set up and to play with everything.
As I look back over the year and all the memories we made it really makes so grateful and thankful that I was given my family! They bring me so much joy (and some frustrations :) ). I don't know how I would live without them!
Here are some pictures of the fun!
We hope you all had a great holiday! We love you all and hope for nothing but the best for your families in 2012!!
Christmas Eve we went up to Adam's parents and visited, had dinner and did our annual stories/songs. This year we had some new additions! Chase & Ashley had their little boy, Miles. He is such a doll! He's starting to get more interactive and is so much fun to play with! Steve is also engaged so his fiancee was up there with us! Lindsey is so much fun and always so happy - her and Steve make such a cute couple! I can't wait for them to be married!
We did the traditional 1 present opened and Adam and his brothers exchanged gifts. The boys got their Christmas pj's! We enjoy going to the Raymond's so much. They are such a happy, loving family that you feel welcome and loved the second you get there!
We left cookies and milk for Santa and he left the boys a cute little note! The boys have had so much fun on Christmas break that I had to wake them up this year! I usually TRY to get them to sleep at least till 7 but they are usually up at 6. This year I woke up at 8 and they were still sound asleep. I enjoyed waking them up and seeing their eyes light up as they remembered it was Christmas Day!
The boys have done so good this year in getting along and with school. they have both worked so hard to keep A's in their classes. Santa has been watching and they got a bit spoiled this year! They got some "adult" presents - A new TV for their room, their own XBox 360, clothes, movies, games, candy and some Lego sets! They were so excited to get all their stuff set up and to play with everything.
As I look back over the year and all the memories we made it really makes so grateful and thankful that I was given my family! They bring me so much joy (and some frustrations :) ). I don't know how I would live without them!
Here are some pictures of the fun!
We hope you all had a great holiday! We love you all and hope for nothing but the best for your families in 2012!!
Family Pictures!
In October one of my friends, Kamie, took some family pictures for us. She did an amazing job! I loved how they all turned out. We'll definitely be using her from now on for all our professional shots!! Here's just a few of what we had done!
If anyone is interested in using her for pictures here is her information:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Touch-of-Fun-Photography/126190487447978
If anyone is interested in using her for pictures here is her information:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Touch-of-Fun-Photography/126190487447978
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Catch up Time...Again.
Things are pretty slow so I never post anymore.
The boys love their new school. I'm so glad we were able to get them in there. They announced last week that they are adding 9-12 grades so both boys will be able to go through high school there as well. Yay!
Jaydyn turned 9 on November 11th! I can't believe he's 9! Time has flown by. I am so grateful that this little boy was placed in our family. He brings so much joy and happiness to all of us. We love him so much!
Adam & I are still slogging through school. We're both past the halfway mark! The classes are getting tougher each semester but we're enjoying it.
That's about it for us. Just going to school and hanging out as a family - nothing too exciting!
The boys love their new school. I'm so glad we were able to get them in there. They announced last week that they are adding 9-12 grades so both boys will be able to go through high school there as well. Yay!
Jaydyn turned 9 on November 11th! I can't believe he's 9! Time has flown by. I am so grateful that this little boy was placed in our family. He brings so much joy and happiness to all of us. We love him so much!
Adam & I are still slogging through school. We're both past the halfway mark! The classes are getting tougher each semester but we're enjoying it.
That's about it for us. Just going to school and hanging out as a family - nothing too exciting!
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Summertime!
I figured while I had some quiet time I would update our blog. Once school got out we got busy with summer.
Nik had his big scout camp-out for a week and loved it! He also goes camping overnight every month - yes even in the winter months! He loves going and working on all the badges. He has really grown up over the last couple months. He acts more mature and wants to do what the adults do now. He is great with the younger kids still though and enjoys playing cars/video games with them.
Jaydyn has spent most of his summer outside. It's a chore fighting to get him in every night and at meal times. He has a hard time when Nik is gone but Adam and I try to make it fun for him. We've gone out to dinner, watched movies that he picks out, we stay up late. He has a rough time sleeping so we leave the tv on all night for him and it seems to help!
Both kids started school this last week. They were originally supposed to go to the regular Elementary and Middle schools but at the last minute the charter school called and said they were in. We had put them on a waiting list and we figured they wouldn't get a spot. It was quite the scramble to take back clothes - they have a uniform dress policy - and get what they needed. Nik is loving it. His favorite classes so far are Latin - yes Latin! - and information technology. He took apart a computer hard drive in class the other day! Jaydyn on the other hand is having a harder time since he doesn't know as many kids but he's starting to adjust and enjoy himself. The charter school is very focused on Math, Science and Technology. They cover the basics in reading/language arts but don't focus on them like regular public schools. I personally like this as Math is a subject both kids have struggled with.
Adam and I are doing fine. We celebrate our 10 year anniversary next week! I've struggled with some health issues this summer but am doing much better now. We start our classes on the 1st. This will be our last easy semester. From here on out I, and possibly Adam, will be taking 5 classes - 15 credits - every semester. It will allow me to finish my Bachelor's degree within 2 years.
That's about it for us this summer. I'll try to do better at updating but we haven't had a whole lot of excitement - which is kind of nice!
Nik had his big scout camp-out for a week and loved it! He also goes camping overnight every month - yes even in the winter months! He loves going and working on all the badges. He has really grown up over the last couple months. He acts more mature and wants to do what the adults do now. He is great with the younger kids still though and enjoys playing cars/video games with them.
Jaydyn has spent most of his summer outside. It's a chore fighting to get him in every night and at meal times. He has a hard time when Nik is gone but Adam and I try to make it fun for him. We've gone out to dinner, watched movies that he picks out, we stay up late. He has a rough time sleeping so we leave the tv on all night for him and it seems to help!
Both kids started school this last week. They were originally supposed to go to the regular Elementary and Middle schools but at the last minute the charter school called and said they were in. We had put them on a waiting list and we figured they wouldn't get a spot. It was quite the scramble to take back clothes - they have a uniform dress policy - and get what they needed. Nik is loving it. His favorite classes so far are Latin - yes Latin! - and information technology. He took apart a computer hard drive in class the other day! Jaydyn on the other hand is having a harder time since he doesn't know as many kids but he's starting to adjust and enjoy himself. The charter school is very focused on Math, Science and Technology. They cover the basics in reading/language arts but don't focus on them like regular public schools. I personally like this as Math is a subject both kids have struggled with.
Adam and I are doing fine. We celebrate our 10 year anniversary next week! I've struggled with some health issues this summer but am doing much better now. We start our classes on the 1st. This will be our last easy semester. From here on out I, and possibly Adam, will be taking 5 classes - 15 credits - every semester. It will allow me to finish my Bachelor's degree within 2 years.
That's about it for us this summer. I'll try to do better at updating but we haven't had a whole lot of excitement - which is kind of nice!
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Nik's 6th Grade Graduation!!
Nik is officially headed to junior high! I can't believe I have a 12 year old headed to 7th grade! Time has gone by so fast. He really enjoyed his last year in elementary. Now on to bigger things and more friends.
Nik's Family Party
We had a family party a week after Nik's birthday. He had a lot of fun and enjoyed having everyone over. Next up is the big sleep-over him and Jaydyn have planned. I hope my house and my sanity survive! They've invited 10 kids between them. Should be noisy! I'll update with pictures when it happens.
Our good friends Ian and Emily. We've known them for years and are part of our family!
My mom thought it would be a good idea to give the kids confetti things. It took me an hour to find and vacuum it all up.
Our good friends Ian and Emily. We've known them for years and are part of our family!
My mom thought it would be a good idea to give the kids confetti things. It took me an hour to find and vacuum it all up.
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