May 15 - 21

Monday, May 15 - For my birthday, I got to help get all ready for a book report he was doing at school today. He had to dress up then talk about Henry Ford. Doesn't he look handsome?!? We had our bowling banquet so Marisa was watching Ricki and Zack for me. When I came out of my room from getting ready, this sleepy head is what I found! :) The banquet was fun! Jenni had bought me a balloon and cupcakes to celebrate and mom bought my lunch. So sweet!

Tuesday, May 16 - Jessie arranged this breakfast for me at Kneader's for my birthday. I have the greatest friends ever! (Just wait until Saturday's post!!)

Wednesday, May 17 - Seriously, snow after my birthday!?! What is this!! Nick and his poor team had to play a game in the snow! I am a fair weather type of gal so the kids and I sat in the car and watched the game from the parking lot. It wasn't the same but I couldn't expect the kids to sit in the freezing cold for two hours!

Thursday, May 18 - I am so proud of my Kendra girl! She passed off all of her multiplication problems and was knighted by King Giles at school today! Simon had the day off so he was able to watch her knighting too. Afterward, we went home so that he could work on this fun project...digging the hole for the tramp! As you can see, he had a lot of help so it wasn't too bad. Huge shout-out to Ryan for coming two days in a row and being a machine at digging!

Friday, May 19 - Simon took really good days off for the kids' school stuff! Nick had his 5th grade music performance this morning. He had to dress up in 80's clothes so I told him to wear a bright shirt, a hat sideways, and high-top sneakers. I think he looks pretty 80's! After that, we rushed home so Simon could keep going on the tramp. I'm happy to say it is in and the kids are loving it!

Saturday, May 20 - You will have to excuse the picture overload here but we had a busy Saturday. Simon worked so I was on my own for kids sports. Kendra's ankle has been feeling better and she was jumping on the tramp yesterday so she decided to try to play soccer. She did a great job and said that it didn't bother her ankle at all! Yay! An hour after her game, we had Zack's game which, as you can see, my parents came to. :) An hour after his game, the kids had their piano recital for the year. Fortunately, Simon got off work at the same time the recital was so he just quick ran over and made it in time to hear the kids play. Tonight, I thought we were just going out to dinner with the Olson's then maybe having dessert with them and the Price's. Well, you can imagine my surprise when Jessie told us to run down in her basement to see her new pool table...and all of my friends were down there! :) Marisa made me this super awesome Diet Coke cake!!! Seriously!?!?! How awesome is that!?!?! I have the greatest friends in the entire world!!!!!!

Sunday, May 21 - So I mysteriously got sick this morning and ended up lying on the couch all day! I didn't go to church and I wasn't even up to going to dinner! I am sad I missed holding this sweet baby but I'm glad I didn't go contaminate anyone. :) Especially Dave while he is still recovering from surgery this past Tuesday. He looks great though and that baby could not possibly be any cuter! 

May 8 - 14

Monday, May 8 - If you didn't know better, you would think I was nesting! I cleaned a bunch of stuff out of the basement and am in the process of going through the kids' clothes to get rid of them. Anything girl size 2T or smaller and anything boy size 4T or smaller is going! I have kept one or two outfits from each size to give my kids later but otherwise, everything goes! I can't wait to clean these things out and be rid of them...even though it pretty much means we're done. :(

Tuesday, May 9 - I am having so much crafting fun! I made this giant book page wreath out of two pool noodles, some duct tape, an old book, and a bag of hot glue sticks! This is one of two that I am making. Can't wait for the wedding!!

Wednesday, May 10 - Kendra hurt her ankle over a week ago and it is still painful, swollen, and bruised. It was time to finally take her in. Yep, she tore a ligament so she will be in this brace until it starts feeling better. Poor girl!

Thursday, May 11 - Poor Nick is always nervous about being hit by a ball. Well, he came home from baseball practice with a perfect baseball-sized bruise on his chest. The funny thing is that it wasn't a kid-pitcher that hit him...it was his coach! :) He said it hurt but he didn't cry. Brave kid!

Friday, May 12 - Zack's little friend Sky invited him to her birthday party. Her mom, Amy, sent these awesome pictures of Zack having a blast at the party! He loved the super hero theme and came home with all kinds of stories about Spiderman visiting the party!

Saturday, May 13 - Jenni threw Katie an amazing bridal shower! The theme was "He put a ring on it". It's kind of a family inside joke. She bought Kenny and Katie matching shirts that say "I put a ring on it" and "He put a ring on it". She did such a nice job and Katie couldn't have been cuter at her shower!

Sunday, May 14 - Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing mothers in my life! I was truly blessed with wonderful women as role models in my life. As a child, I had both of my grandma's to look up to and learn from. My mom has always been my rock, role model, and example of what I want to be and who I want to become. When I met Simon, I got Viv and I couldn't ask for a more kind, loving, and strong example in my life. As we've grown up together, my sister has become my best friend and the person that I confide everything in. I couldn't be who I am without these wonderful ladies and I am so grateful that I was able to spend this beautiful Mother's Day with each of them!

May 1 - 7

Monday, May 1 - Simon went out to start up his truck and click, click, click...nothing happened! Well, I know nothing about engines and even I knew that the blue battery acid on that battery couldn't be good! We were thankful that it was nothing major and Simon was able to buy a new battery and port and fix it for under $150. Lesson learned: when the battery starts leaking acid, maybe replace it before it won't start! 

Tuesday, May 2 - I know this picture doesn't look like much but if you take a closer look, you'll see that wedding invitations have taken over my front room! The goal is to get them sent out by tomorrow night. It is going well so I think we will make that deadline!

Wednesday, May 3 - I wouldn't normally post such an unflattering picture of myself but it was kind of fun taking this picture with all of the foils in my hair. I told Jess that I wanted to get a little closer to my natural color so this is what we ended up with. I love it!! Jessie is a miracle worker with my hair!

Thursday, May 4 - So I did finish the invitations last night but they didn't get mailed until today. It doesn't seem like much work in this picture but hours upon hours of work went into getting these ready, addressed, and mailed! I am happy to have that part of it behind me. Tonight, we had a Relief Society activity on growing the perfect tomato. Sister and brother Wilcox gave a very nice presentation and then Robin did a fresh salsa demo. It was a fun evening!

Friday, May 5 - Happy graduation day Ryan! He got his bachelor's degree in accounting. It was so nice being there with our family to support him in this awesome accomplishment. 

Saturday, May 6 - My stake had a special women's conference and had the singer/songwriter Hillary Weeks come preform. She was amazing! It was a very spiritual morning and I am so thankful I was able to share it with my mom, sister, and grandma.

Sunday, May 7 - Happy birthday to me! With Mother's Day being next week, my family decided to spoil me rotten this week! We had lots of fun and I got so many nice things. I love birthday month!!

Apr 24 - 30

Monday, April 24 - Marisa and Amie's birthdays are both within the next few days. I got on Amazon and found these mugs that I thought were hilarious! Unfortunately, this one had a chip taken out of the corner so I had to send it back but otherwise, how cute are they?

Tuesday, April 25 - Sorry for the lame picture but we had book club tonight and, of course, I failed to take a picture! However, we discussed this book. I wasn't too thrilled to read it because of the title but I ended up really enjoying it! Plus, Connie Allen was a fabulous host and fed us three different kinds of pie (although, no potato peel pie) for dessert. I love book club! 

Wednesday, April 26 - I was invited to the school to sit with both Nick and Kendra for their birthday lunch table. As you can see in the corner of the top pic, Ricki wasn't as happy to be there as the rest of us. She was terrified of the Chick-Fil-A cow! I got the kids Happy Meals from McD's and kicked back with them while they ate. I love that the school does this. If nothing else, I like to come to the school and see my kids interact with their friends. Lunch and Chick-Fil-A cookies are just an awesome bonus! :) 

Thursday, April 27 - Let me repeat that APRIL 27!!! You have GOT to be kidding me! Someone please remind me why we live in Utah? I hate the snow in December so I'm super not cool with it in April!! Luckily it melted quickly but it was still a really cold day!

Friday, April 28 - Amie asked me a while ago if I would help her make mushroom cupcakes for a baby shower she was throwing. Here is how they turned out. They were fun and easy to make and I felt like they  looked pretty cute!

Saturday, April 29 - Happy birthday to my BFF and to my sweet nephew Henry! For Amie's birthday, we went to dinner at Salsa Leedos, I dragged her around Walmart for a while, and then we went to Kneader's for dessert. It is always a blast hanging out with her! I wish we could do it more!

Sunday, April 30 - We celebrated Henry's birthday at Dave and Viv's tonight. He is 3 years old and so dang sweet! I also got a chance to sit and hold this sweet little baby. I could just do this for hours and hours on end!!