Night Before School

The kids got their traditional fathers blessing and I got one too since it helped so much last year.

They have all their stuff ready to go.

I can't believe Bela is starting Jr High!

The twins are excited to have Claire's old teacher and be together.

Claire is nervous and excited to start 4th grade.

Should be a fun year!

Dentrix Job for Bre & Claire

Bre and Claire booked a job for Dentrix. Actually they said whatever twin wanted to come could and Syd said Bre could. But I think she regretted it because she was bored. But it was fun to watch them and we enjoyed the food while they worked.

Spring Sports

Bella has been back at golf lessons and the twins have loved soccer. For some reason I only got pictures of Bre and not Syd. But they both did a great job all season.

Twin Stuff

The twins set up all their stuffed animals outside their door before bed. It was so cute! I love how they think.

Then they wore matching outfits from Alden and Laura Lee to school the next day.

Claire & Bre's Job- Christmas Ad

The girls were all picked to do a spot for Mormon.org for Christmas. But when we got there they realized Syd and Bre were twins and didn't want to use both of them. Syd didn't mind since she got to play the kindle and eat treats!

Birthday Tables for the Twins

Syd and Bre had their first birthday tables at school. They requested In n Out and for grandpa to come. I'd say they were pretty happy! Claire happen to be coming to lunch as we were leaving and she was able to give grandpa a big hug.

Birthday Happenings for the twins

Syd and Bre were so excited for their birthday! They had both talked about it for weeks! They woke up to presents and breakfast in bed (but they decided to eat on breakfast tables on the floor). A few days later there was a party- complete with a bounce house, face painting, popcorn machine, twister and sidewalk chalk. And of course Linda Sumsion brought them a cake that they got to design. They were thrilled!

Grandma and grandpa also came to wish them a happy birthday and bring a few presents!

They had a great time!

Dear Breanna

Dear Breanna,

Hooray! You're turning 7! I can't believe it! You're the youngest of the family, but dad and I always say you're the most mature. Even more mature than us.

I love your love of science and math. Just last year during your movie you did for the church, you bew everyone away because even through you were in kindergarten and couldn't read all the way, you could still memorize all the lines.

It was because you are so diligent and smart. You take your time and are very cautious. You always seem to make good choices because you think everything through.

You're a great helper to everyone in our family! I don't know what we'd do without you!

Have a wonderful birthday!

We love you!

Love,

Mom & Dad

First Day of School 2016

Last week I had a crying breakdown when it hit me that everyone will be gone all day. 

Just realizing all the good times we've had over the years when they were younger and that, that period of my life is gone was sad.

But Seth helped me realize I was so sad because I loved it so much! And at least I had the last 12 years to look back on as a stay at home mom.

What a blessing. Despite all the financial hardship we've had I was always able to stay with my girls and I'm so thankful!

The twins were really excited but also a little nervous for all day school. Claire and Bella were super happy to be going back!

The day ended up going pretty fast because there are so many projects I have to get done.

And I am still able to have all 4 of them at the same school and walk up and back with them.