First Week of Summer

So last week was the first week of summer.  Noah had a basketball camp all week, but we were able to do our jobs and also pick out of the reward jar.  It is funny how my house can get so clean, and then be so dirty all in the same day.  Louie will not let one day go by without picking from the reward jar.   Last week they had 2 craft days, we had a family Nerf gun fight, we went to Provo and hiked the Y and on Friday I filled 250 water balloons for a water balloon fight.  It was a good first week of summer.  I look forward to the adventures we are going to have the rest of the summer!

Summer Adventures

We went to Provo on Wednesday to help my mom celebrate her birthday.  We took her to lunch and then we were off to hike the Y.   

After our hike we went to Nana's house and just hung out for the rest of the day.  It was a good day.

Happy Birthday Mom!

All of us at the start of the hike.

Noah & Isaac

Luke & Nana

How much further??

We made it!  Noah, Isaac, Luke & Nana!

My boys!

10 Years!

Today is my anniversary.  We have been married 10 years today!!  The day didn't start out right, Jason left for work and I was crying.  It is the last day of school, I am exhausted, hurting, overwhelmed, and sadly so is Jason.  Bad morning.  However having said that, I am ALWAYS grateful for Jason even when we have bad days.
I was a single mom when I met Jason and have always felt like he was Heavenly Fathers way of giving me a second chance at love and happiness.  He accepted everything about me, and loved Noah from the beginning.  He is a great husband and father.  Sometimes when I watch those sappy love movies I think, "Jason totally loves me like that,"  and it makes me smile.  He is calm when I am crazy, he totally supports me when I need a moment, he is my biggest supporter when I choose to take on big things, he is a great dad, he does the dishes, and puts kids to bed, and he generally accepts that clean laundry in our house if found on the chair in our room and not in his drawers or closet.  I am a lucky girl! 
Happy Anniversary Jason!  I love you!  Here's to 30 + more years!

Graduation

Louie graduated from preschool on Friday.  All the kids in the class decided they needed to wear best dress to their graduation. Louie looked so cute in his Sunday best.  He cried when he saw us in the crowd and I had to go up and hold his hand through their whole performance.  He learned a ton this year and we are so proud of him!  I can't believe I have sent my last child to preschool.  Next year will be a fun filled year of exciting things.  Louie is going to kindergarten, Isaac is in 3rd grade and Noah will be going to middle school.  I feel like I am morphing into a new phase of my life, and I am not quite sure I am ready for it.  I am glad summer is almost here, we can have a moment before all these changes occur!  It is going to be the best summer ever!

Happy Birthday Jason!

Today is Jason's birthday.  He is 28 today!  Well, according to Louie he is 28 lol.  We continue to let him believe, why not??  It keeps us young.   I am 22, if you were wondering. 

Happy Birthday Jason!!!  We love you tons and hope you have a fabulous day!!

Daily Confession # 4

Cereal works great for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Summer is almost here!

I am trying to come up with some good ideas to keep my kiddies busy this summer.  I was talking to Jen yesterday and she told me about her thoughts.  She had the idea to get popsicle sticks and take one jar for jobs and one for rewards, she thought about doing another jar for ideas when they are bored.  They have to draw out their jobs for the day and when they are done they get to pick a reward.  So I have some ideas and spent some time online yesterday looking for ideas.  I am hoping to get it all organized soon so I am ready for this summer.  I always want a plan and have never had one and I feel like I have wasted many many summers just lounging and doing nothing.  This year is going to be different!  I would love ideas if you have any!