The life of a busy family

I want to be a better blogger :) but man it's hard!

Payton just wrapped up soccer and softball starts this week! She is reading better every day! She can't wait for 2nd grade!

Parker is almost done with Pre K and has a final school performance in a few weeks, the musical of the 3 Little Pigs, it is hilarious! I can't wait! He fnishes before everyone else and will go back to Pre K this Fall since he misses the cut off for K, I'm okay with that :D

Sofia is anxiously awaiting Kindergarten at the same school as the girls. She had a great time in private K and doesn't mind that Mom wants her to have a solid foundation and wants her to repeat K. She is just TOO excited to go to Camelot with her sisters! She had an orientation and can't wait!

Sydney is getting big! She is 2 going on 8. She loves to pack purses and carry everything around! She likes using new phrases like, Mom let's talk lol. She loves being outside playing with the cat and her siblings.

Halle has conquered reading! She loves reading as much as I do and reads a book a week! We are so proud of her for her hard work! She is already asking questions about 3rd grade. She said she wishes she could go to the last day of school and wake up and be in the 3rd grade.

We are trying to become more self sufficient. We have our garden tilled and a lot of plants started! We can't wait to get the plants in the ground! We have chicks on the way as well. I am not so sure about the chicks, it kind of grosses me out lol, but we shall see. They arrive this week!

I am 32 weeks translation 8 weeks left! This little guy is kicking like crazy! A new experience since Syd never kicked! All of the kids love feeling him and are impatient for his arrival!


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Spring Break

We ventured south for our Spring Break!
Since this baby is coming in June we knew that summer travel plans will be almost impossible.
We traveled to see Grandma Dixie, Rik, Kelley, Amber and Connor in Idaho Falls. They hid eggs for us and entertained us with remote controlled airplanes :D

Easter Sunday we made it to Salt Lake City. We spent a few days exploring the fun things for kids to do! We went to the Planetarium and watched a 3D movie at the IMAX about Butterflies.
We went to the Aquarium, Zoo, Children's Museum and an indoor place called Jungle Jims.

We then went to Twin Falls to visit my family including siblings, mother and grandparents.
The kids always enjoy their visit. We go to Hop 2 It and jump at an indoor play place.

The trip was fun. We had never been away from home that long, the kids really enjoyed our trip.

 

2013 so far!

January:
January was a speedy month for us! We announced our expectant arrival of a new baby in June! We played in the only snow we got that stuck, we tie dyed shirts on a day off of school.

 

 Payton being Payton

Payton being Payton going down the stairs in a box over and over again

Sofia and Payton in their finished shirts, Syd just wanted in the picture

The back of the house finished! Painted and cement poured.
Just what we wanted!

Dad got out the ball pit for Syd for the first time!

Sydney loves Merida from Brave

Parker enjoying ball pit fun

Parker giving me his Mom not another picture face

Payton's art project for art class

We loved a visit from Kristin and Leslie! Halle really enjoyed their visit!

Sofia lost her first tooth, shortly after she lost the one next to it.
Good thing because her two teeth were already in behind the baby teeth.

Sofia playing Basketball

Payton made a basket!

Parker batman!

Halle wanted Valentine hair!

Sydney giving the kitty some love in the snow

Dad was making Syd laugh!

February:

We finished basketball. All 3 girls had a good time.
We are going to celebrate Payton's 7th birthday this week and Valentines Day. Brian spent some time at meetings in Boise and brought back some gifts :D Parker has been asking for Big Hands from Wreck It Ralph since before Christmas.
Here are some pictures from February!

Payton too quick!

Mom and Syd snuggling

We had 6 deer in the yard! We loved getting a close look!

Braids all done!

Mom at 20weeks, half way done!

Last day of basketball!
Payton being a good  guard!

Sofia getting in some practice gaming for her last day!

Parker in his big hands!

Halle being a great defensive player!

Another deer picture!

We are looking forward to planting our garden! In talks already about what and when we should plant!
Payton is going to play soccer this year on her way to fulfilling her deal with Mom. Play basketball, soccer and t-ball and she can do Karate next year! I think she will love it!
Halle is still trying to find her nitch. She said she was done with sports lol, but she does want to swim!
Sofia loves Kindergarten! She is very popular and loves school!
Parker is no longer the only boy in his class! He is adjusting to having a boy as a friend :D
Hopefully I'll blog a little better :)