CR's 13th Birthday

June 6, 2012

My son is a teenager.  How did this happen? I always tell him not to grow up but he doesn't listen.  He has always been my little boy that loves me and cares for me but now he is growing up.  He is amazing and my favorite age!

CR and Shayden get to celebrate together every year and this year was no exception.  (I love the two little sisters trying to get in the picture.)  Z came up to spend the day with us.  The boys went to Boondocks and were there for like 5 hours just having fun.  For dinner the boys requested grilled ribs and chicken, Mami Rosario's famous Guatemalan rice, salad (not requested but we needed some greens), and cake and ice cream of course.

 Awesome b-day present from K (in Boston).

 Looking good huh?

Red Velvet Cake was the choice this year!

 HAPPY 13TH BIRTHDAY CR!

 Two great boys!

 I had to add this picture because G always wants to be a part of everything.  She is used to getting lots of attention and when it's someone else's turn she wants to be there also.  But this picture just shows how kind CR is with her.  He lifted her up so that she could be in the picture.

 CR got $$$ towards an IPOD Touch.  He has been saving for a while but was having a hard time getting all of the money.  With all his birthday money he is now ready to get it!

On Thursday we went out to dinner for CR's birthday.  He wanted sushi so we went to this awesome little restaurant called Shin Sei.  You get to sit Japanese style and everything. 

 

C's Graduation

June 1, 2012

I can't believe C is old enough to graduate! Where has the time gone? We are so proud of her for all that she has done in the past 17 years.  We love having her in our family.  She keeps us laughing constantly.  She is responsible, caring, and creative.  She is planning on going to UVU in the fall.  She is going on her own and is going to have to work and go to school at the same time.  We went t a took a tour of the campus a few months ago and it seems like a good school to go to. 

These are pictures of graduation.

She was lucky to have both grandparents at her graduation!

Our cute C! We are lucky to be her parents!

We went to dinner at Texas Roadhouse.

And the servers even came and sang to her!

After dinner she went to the all-night party with the class of 2012.  CONGRATULATIONS!!!

May 2012 Memories

Just some random memories from May that we don't want to forget.

This is CR last orchestra concert. He has decided not to continue with it because of time constraints. Since he is going to be in Student Government he feels he will not have enough time to practice. It's kind of sad for me because I really love the cello but it's his choice after all.

Mother's Day. First of all I love my mother.  She is and always be a great example to me.  She is so beautiful and looks so young!  We forgot to take a picture for Mother's Day before they left but here is a picture from Easter.

I love my children. They bring me so much joy. I worry about them all the time, I worry that I may not be a good mother, I worry that I may not be teaching them the best things, I worry that I may not push them hard enough, I worry that I may be pushing too hard, I worry about their future, I worry about their emotional state, I worry about their sprituality and testimonies, and on and on. But on mother's day we put the worries aside and enjoy being pampered.  Both the children and KC always treat me so kind.  Being a mother is the best job ever!!!  I am blessed to have such priviledge!

We had to get a crazy picture in there.

The three older girls went to Wasatch Elementary when they were young. It is an old school building and the school district is tearing it down so they can build a new, much needed new building to house Wasatch. K wanted to go have one last look and take some pictures. The hand pictures are on the cement at the perimeter of the school. Once there was a service day and we went over to help. I don't remember how or why (maybe we paid a small amout of money) but their hand prints and names are on the cement pads. I think these will stay there. We all have a lot of memories at this school.

Baby Jag son to Cary and Becky was born at the end of April. They came down for a few days and we went over to meet the new addition to the family. Little babies are such a miracle!

C and S going to the end of the year Dance Company Soiree.  S is wearing grandma Judy's dress.

 C is wearing a dress that K just made without a pattern or anything.  C found it hanging in K's closet and it fit perfectly.  K is so talented.

 Two beautiful young ladies!

C ready for the end of the year Cotillion for the Senior class.

 Memorial Day.  It's time to admit it.  Every holiday we want to do something but we never know what to do.  We discuss and discuss and still never come to a conclusion.  this year we decided to go up the mountains on a small hike.  We went up big cottonwood canyon which we thought was little cottonwood canyon and therefore didn't find the trail we were looking for.  Being Memorial Day there was a lot of people out and it was hard to find parking anywhere.  We found a creek and a place to park so we got out for a little while and played in the water.  C didn't come because she was working.

 My amazing parents.

 KC, CR, and Shay decided to hike up to the top of this rocky hill.  It looked scary but they made it to the top.

 In the afternoon we went to Willard Farm and walked on the trails and saw the animals. 

 At the end of the day we were exhausted.  We went to get some smoothies and relax but as you can see my mom and I were a little tired.  Z must just be enjoying the peace and quiet.  The kids were playing in the playland.

It ended up being a fun day.  We didn't do anything amazing but the best part was that we enjoyed the outdoors all together.  Being together makes it a great day!