First Day of Kindergarten

I can't believe Mikayla started kindergarten today. I'm feeling a little blue today. She was so excited to go though, so I can't be too sad.

She got a little nervous when we got there. There were lots of kids and parents and she was a little over-whelmed.

But then, she saw her teacher and she was excited and happy again.

There she goes. Such a big girl!!

Fun Family Outings

After Josh's last test, we had a few days of fun together before school started. We went to the Davis County Fair. It was so much fun.

Mikayla was a little scared of that guy. Gweny wouldn't even let Josh put her down.

She liked the huge cow.

She loved feeding the goats. Gweny screamed so loud when we tried to show her how to feed the baby goats. They got to ride ponies! It was Gweny's first time and she was so brave. She loved it!

Then we went to the Farm at Thanksgiving point and the girls got to ride the little horses again. We had some fun days!

Princess Make-Over Party!

For Mikayla's 5th birthday, we had a princess make-over party. Mikayla invited a few friends and we did their hair and make-up. Then, we went to a salon and had their nails painted. We came back home and they got to meet Princess Rapunzel (Leeann). She gave them cute princess lessons. It was a fun party for Mikayla. I can't believe she's 5.

Mikayla Turned 5!!

We have had a really fun, but dreadfully ordinary summer. Mikayla turned 5 on Monday and I can't believe it. She starts school in about 4 weeks. It will be so much fun for her. She is excited to ride the bus. She is dancing in the Bountiful Parade tonight with her dance company. She auditioned and made the competition dance team, which is exciting. She is loving playing in the sprinklers this summer.

Gweny is getting tall(er). She is also getting sassy. She insists on dressing herself and when we go to Mikayla's dance classes, she brings a pair of Mikayla's old ballet slippers and stands in the doorway and dances along with them. She can't start taking dance until she turns 3, so she still has 6 months of watching and doorway-dancing. She is a good girl and is learning so much.

Mikayla got a kitten from Jay and Leeann for her birthday. We named him Jasper. He's cute.

Josh is teaching summer school for a few more weeks, then will study for his test with only a few days before the regular school year starts. He is working hard. He also got a new job as the girl's basketball coach. That will be lots of fun.

Not much other news. Lame blogger lately. We took the girls to the Museum of Ancient Life at Thanksgiving Point. It was lots of fun. Here are some pictures!

Mikayla's Dance Recital

Mikayla had her big dance recital a few weeks ago. She did great. I have videos that I will post soon. Here are some pictures of her cute Dalmation costume!

Happy Father's Day, Josh!!

We love our Daddy!!! You are the best! We love you so much!

Bad Llama!

So, to be perfectly honest, absolutely nothing blog-worthy has happened to us in the last few months. We've just been busy with the lame, mundane same-ness of everyday living. You know..laundry, cleaning the kitchen floor (again), sick kids, more laundry... Josh is so busy studying for his test. He takes it next week. Leeann and I are planning on driving to Colorado to see my parents in a few weeks. Seriously, life has been BORING around here. So, until something interesting happens...I'm out!

Mikayla's latest words of wisdom "Mom, I'm a little grumpy today, so don't do anything to make me angry."

We're Back!!!

It's been a long time since I've blogged. I had PRK Laser Eye Surgery a few weeks ago and couldn't see very well for a few weeks, but things are better and I'm loving this no-glasses-or-contacts thing. We don't have a ton of news. Nothing new going on here, so here are some pictures of the girls.

Say "'Aye, Aye, Sir!"

I have to explain this video before you watch it. Josh told me to go stand in front of this building and to smile for the camera. I thought he was taking a picture. He was actually taking a video and had arranged this little stunt with the drill instructors before-hand. In hind-sight, I should have known suspected something due to the ugly and unrecognizable building that Josh randomly asked me to stand in front of. Oh well...