Sweet Jaden!!!

It's time to BRAG on JADEN!!!!

Jaden wanted a new dog awhile ago, so he used his money to buy a dog.  (Well, mom and dad paid for a big portion  and said it could be his b-day present...in a few months!!) 

Fast Forward---now it's his birthday!  Most kids (including our other 2 kids) would most likely be disappointed with a present (dog) that they got months ago! 

But, NOT JADEN!!!

He got a few little things from us on his REAL BIRTHDAY---but was thrilled ...

To have his dog...from a few months ago!!!

AND THEN....there's more!!!!

Our kids are big into "re-gifting" to each other on their birthdays!  They find things in their room, wrap it up with tissue and bags, and gift it to each other!  Stinkin funny!!  

Jaden was THRILLED with his "new" shirt, book, animal, and who knows what else Tyler gave him!  He had lots of presents to open and was more than thrilled with his b-day!!!

I am grateful that all of my kids are appreciative of ANYTHING, but especially Jaden.  

They are easy to please and GRATEFUL!!!

For this I am grateful!  

Paige turns 7!!

Paige turns 7!!  

Paige wanted to have "lots of kids" at her party! 

So--a swim party with LOTS OF KIDS!!

We borrowed the "photo booth" from Leah Whelan!

  It was lots of fun to have each girls picture taken with Paige!

Our 3 goof-balls!

The giant turtle floaty was a HUGE hit (pun intended!)

 

Hot dogs, chips, pop, ice-cream sandwiches!!  What more does a 7 year old need?

Happy Happy Birthday Sweet Paige!! 

 We love you SOO much!  You are so fun and loving! 

 You are so spunky and full of love and energy!  You say what's on your mind---good or bad!  We are learning to be a "good friend" at all times!  You are a momma's girl and cannot get enough hugs and cuddles!  You love attention from your daddy as well.  You love to play with your brothers, but you love dance and singing too!  Your room is always a mess--but you will play in your room by yourself for hours...doing your hair, changing clothes, making a mess, and more!  You love your dresses, but you are loving your "sporty" clothes now too! 

Last Day of School 2013

Another school year DONE!!!  Good-bye 1st grade/2nd grade/and 4th grade!!! 

 You've been good to us!

Last day for the back packs for awhile!!

Last day school---May 2013

First Day school --- August 2012
**the main difference is we care A LOT MORE what they look like on the first day, 
versus the last day!  HA!!   Tyler is the only one using the same back-pack!**

Our tradition, for many years, has been to have a SCHOOL's OUT PARTY 
with the Wilkinson's!!  

We like to greet the kids when they get off the bus on their last day!!!

Let the summer begin!!!  88 days of summer this year!!!

Field Day 2013

Field Day is a high-light of the school year!

1--it means school is almost OUT!

2--it means PLAYING all day, no work!

3--for my kids...it means competition...and they love to compete!!!

 

Individual Tug-o-war is a favorite!  Tyler and Caleb!

 

Crab Soccer!

 

50 yard dashes!  And, remember...this is NOT just for FUN!!!  

(especially for Jaden!)

 Paige was pretty INTENSE for her races too!  RUN...Paige....RUN!!!

 Trash can baseball!  (that's my name for it, not the official name!)

It's a blessing that both Steve and I can usually attend Field Day and help.... or PLAY!!!

And Field Day always ends with Tug-o-war between the classes!

  This too is intense and a highlight of the day!

Notice--Jaden and Caleb are about to pop blood vessels in their faces from straining so hard and the other kids are smiling!!!  

I think this picture is so cute---Paige looking at Steve as I'm sure he is telling her to...

PULL HARDER!!!!!  (because she is so strong and so big!!!)  Did I mention competitive!!??

Tyler's 4th Grade"class"-- I think it was much harder to get pictures of the 4th graders this year!  

They are too cool for pictures!!

Paige's 1st Grade class

Jaden's 2nd Grade class!

And Field Day means hanging out with FRIENDS!!  Being able to TALK!!! 

 And laugh, and have FUN, even be LOUD...without getting in trouble!!

 

Another successful Field Day done!  Another school year, almost over!!

1st grade Patriotic program

It's funny to me the things kids remember and enjoy!  When Jaden was in 1st grade his class and one other class did a Patriotic Program.  Paige wanted to make sure she was in one of the classes that got to do that program.

Well, luckily we got Mrs. Rider---as she is one of the teacher's that does this special program!

 

 

 

Paige and Carly!!

Songs, decorations, speaking parts, microphones, "real soldiers" folding the American Flag, cake, grandparents watching....what more could a First Grader want!!!!

Paige plays B-BALL

Basketball was Paige's first "SPORT" to try!  She's done ballet, gymnastics, cheer, and now basketball!  I thought it would be "fun" to coach Paige!  (I also think I thought it would be EASY!  And Steve reminded me 1/2 way through that it wasn't as "easy" as I thought.....)  In my head, the 1st graders (and some Kindergarteners) would stand in line nicely, do the drills, listen, run plays, and we would be un-deafeted!  WELL.... let's see.....we sure TRIED

 (sometimes our best, sometimes not!)

It was FUN!!!  And Paige really did like basketball and did well!!!  (And I'm not just saying that).  And, I think Paige LOVED having me coach!  So, like I always say...that's what's important! 

 We do it for the kids!!!

 Our Team:
Kylee, Paige, Carly, Bethany
Reagan, Ellie, Sydney, Ellie

 

 I really worked with Paige to bring the ball down the court. 

At this age....this is position with the "most action", so EVERY girl wants to do this!

Paige held her own on DEFENSE too!  She was good at moving her feet!

**whenever we would practice on our basketball court out back, she always listens and WANTS to learn and wants to practice what I am teaching her.  She will ask me to teach her things! 

 LOVE THIS about Paige!