When littlest wakes up from naps I am usually pretty slow to go get her. I am always like, "just one more minute baby...just one more thing done..." Anyone else know what I'm talking about? By the time I make it in there, this is usually what I see. (I did ask them to smile and hold still). They have so much fun and I am so glad they love each other!

Preschool Graduation

Way back in June we had a very special day. Preschool graduation. So proud. Big T completed 2 years of preschool and now he knows all the letters of the alphabet and their sounds, he knows shapes, and he can write his own name! We sure love his teachers! I think what makes this preschool so great, is that those grandmas love them like their own, they learn a lot too, go lots of places, and do lots of crafts. But truly the very best part of preschool is them. Big T's favorite things were helping with snack time, and playing in the playroom. What a fun bunch of kids! He came home singing a new song every week. I think my personal favorite was 5 little pumpkins...although none of us can ever remember what the 2nd pumpkin does...

4th of July

The fourth of July is one of our families favorite holidays. We are slightly patriotic. Very patriotic. WE LOVE AMERICA!!! The night before the 4th was spent as a camp out. Dad camped with the older kids. I stayed out until dark reading the kids Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone (our current bed time read) and eating stove top s'mores. It was great weather, but the fire works kept everyone awake. Tim was the only one who made it through the whole night.

After a sleepless night for Hyrum (Big Bro couldn't sleep because of the fireworks) we went to the Newhall parade. We had fun getting lots of flyers hahaha....no but really, it was wonderful to see the veterans and to give them a cheer! And of course see the boy scouts carrying the flag. I always CRY. Really neat thing happened there...the veterans were walking down as part of the parade and someone starting thanking them, then people caught on and soon everyone was taking turns thanking them. A huge lessons in gratitude for my kids and ME.

The highlight of the day would have to be our annual fireworks with friends at a local park. Started out warm, got FREEZING, but it was a blast. Yea for the 4th of July!

A few things to be grateful for tonight....

Bedtime is great...no its wonderful! After a long day tired kids get their cute little bodies in cute little jammies and giggle themselves to bed where they say their sweet prayers, and then drift off to bedtime stories. Anyone else want to be tucked in? I DO!

Tonight Big T requested butterly kisses for his good night kiss. I gave him a few and a hug and turned out the light. A few minutes later, his little smiling face is here asking me for more butterfly kisses.