Dance Festival

Mallory and her dance partner.

Brigham dancing to "What time is it?"
from High School Musical.

I was so impressed with Brigham and Mallory at the dance festival this year. Last year Brig was so embarrassed about dancing he didn't even want anyone to come watch. This year he wasn't shy at all. He got his groove on and didn't miss a step (I think wearing a hat helped.) Mallory did the Charleston to perfection. She smiled the whole time and her pose at the end with James Brandt was about the cutest thing I've ever seen. Too bad I didn't get a picture of that. They both have had awesome teachers this year and have learned so much. Now it's time for me to step up to the plate and figure out what to do to keep them learning this summer!

Memorial day camp-over

I guess we're starting a new tradition of sleeping over at Nana and Granddad's house in the camper on Memorial day weekend. This was our second year doing this and the kids were so excited to "camp" at Nana and Granddad's. Todd pulls the camper into their backyard and the 4 oldest kids get to listen to Todd's infamous camping stories as they giggle themselves to sleep. I get to sleep in the house with Haydyn and enjoy some time to myself as I read myself to sleep. Pure bliss. In the morning Todd makes a delicious breakfast for everyone outside on his camp chef. This year we woke up to rain (which Todd LOVES when he is sleeping in a camper.) But the breakfast went on as usual thanks to N and G's covered porch.

In the afternoon we went to see "Horton Hears a Who" which was very cute. Todd and Cole enjoyed the movie with their eyes closed. Nothing like a cool dark room for an afternoon nap.

Jill treated us to a BBQ at her house that evening. The kids were exhausted as we headed home for bed, only to find all of our neighbors in our circle gathered around outside launching homemade rockets made out of 2 liter pop bottles. The kids had a blast counting down; 5, 4, 3, 2, 1....blastoff! Brigham made a sign that said "Go Calls!" that he would hold up whenever they would shoot their rocket.

After a hectic month and Todd being gone over the weekend it was great to have a day together as a family.

Congraduation?

Yeah Quiny Quin! On Thursday night Quin had his preschool graduation program. He has never been one to like singing, but he sang every song and even did most of the choreography too! His favorite part was getting a balloon with a treat attached to the string. My favorite part was watching his right shoulder lift up as his little shy smile spread across his face.

Also on Thursday night was Mallory's violin recital. She played Allegro and did such a great job! She works so hard each day and rarely complains about practicing (no, that is definitely not normal). All of this talk about programs, recitals, concerts, graduation, got Quin a little confused. And always having a word for everything he started calling his program "my congraduation."

Todd, hurrying to make it to Mallory's 5:00 recital, was pulled over and given a ticket. Aaahhhhhh! He never speeds. And wouldn't you know it the one time he does....busted. He made it - just as we were leaving. Ya gotta love the guy, he's always rushing from one place to the next never quite making it on time, but always thinking he will.