May 31 - Jun 6

 

Monday, May 31 - Happy Memorial Day! We were sad to leave but this Bear Lake vacation was one of the best ever! We can't wait to come back next year!

Tuesday, June 1 - Zack had tryouts for the competition soccer team today. We were very nervous about him making a team because they were going to cut a lot of kids but luckily, he made it! Simon is going to be the assistant coach so this will be a really fun upcoming season!

Wednesday, June 2 - This poor kid has been through so much! He fell and hit his knee on the cement outside on his way to soccer tryouts. They thought he was okay and he gave it his all at both nights of tryouts. However, after over a week of being in pain and even waking up in the night with pain, Liz took him to an Orthopedist and they discovered that he had broken his leg just above his knee! Poor guy!! He will be in this cast for four weeks then have another four or so weeks of recovery after the cast comes off. Luckily, he also made a comp soccer team so they were super happy about that. Unfortunately, because of Zack's age/birthday, he had to tryout for an older team so Zack can't play on the same team as his old soccer buddies anymore. We're sad for him but excited for all of these awesome players to see how this next year goes. 

Thursday, June 3 - Since the 7th graders start school a day earlier than everyone else, they get out for summer break a day earlier than everyone else. This was Kendra's last day of 7th grade! I can't believe she's getting so old but we're very excited for summer break!

Friday, June 4 - Today was Zack, Ricki, and Nick's last day of school. Unfortunately, Nick was golfing (and definitely not going to school) so I didn't get a last day picture of him. But it's Ricki's last day of 1st grade, Zack's last day of 3rd, and Nick's last day of 9th. I will have a high schooler this year! I can't believe it!!

Saturday, June 5 - Mom and Dad took me to Texas Roadhouse for my birthday dinner today. Dad always insists that I get the Dallas Fillet and OH. MY. GOSH! It is so delicious! I love it!! Then, we had a Knotted Fern photoshoot tonight at Daybreak. This photoshoot nearly broke me...it was a shoot from hell! All the kids showed up at the same time, which they are not supposed to. All of them brought their whole family, which makes it too many people/craziness in one area. And most of the kids were grouchy since we don't shoot until 7:00 and end around 8:00. Add on top of that a cloudy evening and the light going faster than we thought it would, it was a recipe for disaster! I nearly broke down in tears at one point, it was just a mess! Liz, seeing our (but mostly my) distress, decided to take us out to JCW's for shakes and fries. It was just what I needed to lift my spirits and improve the whole night!

Sunday, June 6 - They've been trying to coordinate for weeks now but the girls finally twinned today at church! How darling are they?!? Tonight, we celebrated Grandma Sharon's birthday with her siblings. It was such a fun night to get together and enjoy everyone's company. I love my family!