Miss J and Summer begins

Annabelle loved her teacher this year, Miss J. Sometimes I wish she would talk about me like she talks about Miss J. She has been the best teacher for Annabelle. Annabelle would always come home with funny stories about her and she would always tell me how Miss J loves to hug and kiss her.

She wasn't kidding! When I asked to take a picture of them on the last day of school, this is what I got!

I'm a side hugger and I am pretty sure my daughter is too, I was loving having a front row seat to witness Annabelle's awkwardness. 

Loving Miss J's face and Annabelle's blushed face

Joking aside, I am so thankful for Miss J and the positive influence she had on Annabelle. Annabelle stayed after school twice every week for homework club and I know it was so she could be around Miss J. longer. Annabelle says she always makes learning fun. When Annabelle said good bye to her, she had tears in her eyes. I know she will miss her, thank goodness she is the chorus instructor so Annabelle can still see her often next year.

                                                            Now let the Summer Fun begin!

Last Day of School, Smart kids and Malaki

Baby Kate

Smart boys and George

Summer Begins

 Summer is officially in full swing.  We celebrated on the last day of school by making tinfoils and roasting s'mores, Beetle also set up the tent and the kids had their first sleep out in our backyard. Annabelle's buddy Malaki came over for the celebration and had a late night with us. Aunt Roxanne and Millie also stopped by and had an extra late night with us. It was a lot of fun.

My Parent's went on a trip so we watched their puppies for the weekend. Our kids were in Heaven, and wore these pups out! I love how Dachshunds love to bask in the sun and cuddle. All three of them slept together every night. Ruben was loving life.

The boys (excluding Simon and Brigham) went on a fathers and sons camp out. This was Maxwell's first Fathers and Sons Activity, he and Benson were so excited for it, they kept asking me all day when Dad would be home from work so they could go. They ended up falling asleep on the way up the Canyon.

 Annabelle was feeling a little cheated that she had to stay home with me and the "babies". She cheered up when I took her to dinner and watched Tooth Fairy 2 with her. She also had a great idea to surprise the boys by cutting her hair, so we made a trip to Great Clips too!