Preschool Graduate

 Our Preschool Graduate! Maxwell will be Kindergarten bound in the fall. Since Max has a late Birthday I feel like he has been by my side for a long time (a plus side to fall birthdays). He always wants a plan for our days. "What we doin' today Mom."  As long as I add enthusiasm to my reply, he is satisfied. I love it. I also love that he can always sense when it's time for Annabelle and Benson to get home. "Mom, isn't it time to pick up the kiddees?" He is going to love Kindergarten and all the socialization that comes along with it. He loves playing with other kids and can make friends with anyone. Thank goodness Kindergarten is a half day because I am not ready to go all day with out seeing this cute face.

Maxwell's teachers. I asked him what their names were, "Um...I dunn know, I think one is Miss Michelle?"

                                                          
                                                               Baby Brig looking cute.

               I wore two different flip flops to Maxwell's Graduation. I am sure everyone noticed.(;

                                                                Way to Go Maxwell!

Race Day

My Sister and I ran the Provo City Half Marathon on May 5.  Let me just boast a bit about my Sister Cassie. She is crazy athletic, she is a cross-fitter and extremely motivated to always stay fit and be healthy. She is a full time Mom, full time student and still manages to work out everyday and even train for a race. No excuses for this Girl! I have always looked up to her and it is because of her that I even started running. She should be a trainer one day because she is very motivating. We had fun running this race but had even more fun going on Saturday runs together, we would run 7-10 miles rain or snow and not even feel like it because we had some awesome talks, great laughs and even some good cries(;  I love her. 

My goal was to finish in 2 hours and we crossed the finish line together at 1:59:57.6! So close but we did it! Cassie pushed me to the end, it was so fun to run the entire race with her.

It was fun to run the race with Danny too, well..... for a little while, he kind of smoked us.

 Beetle was so nice to bring all the kids to the finish line, I know what it takes to get all five dressed and out the door by 9:00 am.

 We drove straight from the race to my Dad's Graduation. He earned his Masters Degree in Business. We are all so proud of him! My Dad is the hardest worker I know, and he really worked hard to earn his bachelors degree and MBA. One night I was helping him with his final project and he was telling me that out of seven years of his schooling, he only missed one night of school. The one night of school that he missed was when he went to Ohio to see Tate's baby blessing. That is dedication! My Dad never gives up, and always gives it his best. I am so grateful for his example.

                                                                     
  After Graduation my Mom and Dad treated us all to Brick Oven, Cassie and I were in Heaven....everything tasted so good! We were lovin' our race shirts ALL day long!

I picked up Maxwell on the way home from B.O., he went to his first friend party. It was a "wolf party" a little girl from his preschool invited him and he was pretty excited about it all week long. This mask received lots of love before he left it at Grandma Phyl-Phyl's house. He has been missing IT.

                                                                      What a Fun Day!

Uncle Rangi and the Salt Flats

A few weekends ago we drove to the Salt Flats to watch Uncle Rangi finish his 100 mile race. 100 miles! That is SO FAR! If you want a very good recap on this race you should go here. Rangi is one tough human being!

 We woke the kids up bright and early to witness Rangi's amazing accomplishment. I know they don't look like it but they were excited. So was I! I couldn't wait to see what people look like after finishing a 100 mile race. Plus this was my first time actually going to the Salt Flats.

                                                               It was Salty(: bright,

                                                           and a really pretty morning.

Probably not such a pretty morning for Uncle Rangi. We arrived just in time to see him at about mile 95.

Simon was cute cheering on the finishers. When I saw this pic I was amazed to see Rangi still standing, cheering on his fellow racers.

 Good Job Rangi! What an Amazing Accomplishment, we are very proud to call you our Brother, Bro in-law, and Uncle!

Brigham's 1st Clipper Cut

I gave baby Brig his first "clipper" hair cut. I only know how to do one hair cut with the clippers, Beetle calls it the military cut. I am learning with the scissors because of this guy,

but since scissors take me forever and I usually mess up, I decided to give Brig his first military with the clippers.

BEFORE

                                                                            AFTER

It turned out pretty cute. I was worried Beetle would be disappointed I cut it, but he loved it.

If Brig is in the backyard this is where you will find him. He loves to pull himself up on this pot and tug on the tips of plants.

 Any baby hair that was left is gone and his hair looks so blonde now, I love the way it looks when the sun is shining on it.

Look Who's Eight!

Benson has been looking forward to his Eighth Birthday for a long time!  His excitement showed the entire day.

Benson had his first friend party. A bunch of boys and Anna ( she better get used to this). These boys were not hard to please, I don't know if it was because they are in second grade or if it was because they are boys but there was SO MUCH EXCITEMENT and ENERGY in the air!

                                                        Cracker Whacker was a hit,

                                                           
                                                              so were the trick candles.

Finally!

 Benson loves spaghetti and pancakes, for his birthday he chose spaghetti. He only likes a few things that I cook, but when I do cook those few things I know for sure I will get a "Thanks Mom" and a hug. No wonder we have spaghetti and pancakes on our menu every week!

Another reason Benson has been looking forward to his eighth birthday is because he gets to start cub scouts! He had his uniform all folded and ready to go for his first cub meeting. He has been looking forward to this day for SO long....like years!

            Doesn't he look so cute in his uniform? I am so glad he shares my love for uniforms.

 He has already earned his bobcat! The other boy scouts did a really cute ceremony for him, he danced through the whole thing.

 The most anticipated of Benson's eighth birthday is his Baptism Day. He is so excited to become a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Benson has a good spirit and has such a desire to do what is right, I am so thankful for that! I am also thankful he is the oldest brother, I know he will lead his little brothers with a great example. We Love You Sweet Benson.