block party

Jaydie Lynn King Block Party

afternoon at the library

what will we do without the Fickers?

night out shopping

Girls night out shopping...

I spent way more money that I wanted to and needed to!

jacque's shower

This picture was taken after almost everyone left the shower... but congrats Jacque! WE are so excited for you.

baby bird

Samuel discovered a baby bird in our backyard that we later learned had fallen out of a nest. He chased it around the yard, trying to catch it, and the frightened bird fell into the girls window well. After making several attempts of catching it myself... I called my neighbor Mr. Tom, who loves animals, and immediately came to the rescue.

He called me later telling me how he was taking care of the baby bird and asked if the kids wanted to come over to watch him feed the bird. Of course anytime my kids are invited over to his home... they count down the minutes until they can go over.There are many reasons why my kids love to be with him... he's patient, loving, kind, and teaches them about all sorts of stuff. So when we arrived, I shouldn't have been surprised to see a book about birds opened on the table telling all about the dove that he was helping grow.

We have all learned so much from Mr. Tom and Ms. Barb... they are true treasures and the best neighbors.

After several weeks in Mr. Tom's care... the baby bird eventually learned to fly. I really think we have seen it back in our yard eating the crumbs from under the picnic tables. Too funny...

kaylea's 100 book celebration day

Playing games, eating pizza for lunch, and drinking smoothies from Jamba Juice... Kaylea's class celebrated reading at least 100 books each... some kids read over 1000! what an accomplishment!

One of the rare moments in our house where there is happiness all around.

Daniel... reading a nighttime story to his sisters.

A Story A Story

poetry cafe

Daniel read one of the many poems that he wrote this year in third grade during his class Poetry Cafe.

"Turtles"

Turtles

Slow and hiding

Creeping to their dinner

Peeping out of their tiny shells

Turtles

meeting the sisters...

Our best activity day yet!

The girls were able to interview some of the sisters in our ward and learn more about where they grew up, how many children they have, what are their strengths, and about their greatest accomplishments.

I am so grateful for the sisters in our ward to teach us so much about life and the best way to live it.

enrichment night Zumba

What is more fun than learning how to Zumba?

Watching others learn how to Zumba!

talented violinist

Our very own recital by a talented violinist.

Thank you for that amazing performance!

kaylea's poetry reading

Kaylea had an amazing year in Mrs. Brown class. Not only did she learn the essientials of reading, writing, and math... but also, patience, caring, and thinking of others. Mrs. Brown truely loves her students and teaches them so much of the things that they will need in the world to survive. She is the best!

my last attempt at a preschool picture

i just thought i would be able to take one picture of all the kiddos looking at me. just one... so this is what i got. oh, well... i have taken many thoughout the year but not one of them has every kid looking. even though i could photoshop it... to me, the picture wouldn't be the same!

Well, here they are!

preping for the ironman

Welcome...

Kids have a chance to play in and around the water while Scott goes for a warm up swim.

The kids made signs for all of us to hold.

Getting ready for the 1 miler fun run!

All winners with medals!