In September 2011, the Mesa Youth Museum had a Charlie Brown exhibit.  Maxx loves the comic books and even learned "Linus and Lucy" on the piano.  It was a no-brainer to go see it.  The kids loved it.  There was a lot more on display, than I expected.

Maxx playing "Linus and Lucy".

Baseball!

Classic Charlie Brown!

The glow in the dark room.

Dress Up!

Proof Abby was there!

I'm STARVING!!!

This year Sofia has Maxx's Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Noble.  We absolutely love her and were so excited that Sofia was in her class.  My smart little kindergartener realized that some of her friends were eating breakfast at the school.  She decided to inform her teacher that she hadn't had breakfast and was starving.  Being the sweet lady she is, Mrs. Noble would send her to the cafeteria to get some food.  Once her scheme was discovered, I decided I would make sure her teacher knew she was not STARVING.

She was NOT happy with me for this. :)

Back to School 2011

A new year of school

All ready to go!

9th grader this year at a new school - Heritage Academy

Kindergarten doesn't know what's coming

My handsome 5th grader

Happy 10th Maxx!

Maxx wanted to celebrate his 10th birthday, while we were in Utah 2011.  For some reason I do not have pics of him with a cake. 

Utah Sabbatical 2011

In July 2011, we went on our annual sabbatical to Utah - the land of real grass....

and full double rainbows.

Yes, it was two full rainbows!!

We climbed trees...

Went to the Bean Museum...

Made silly faces with tutus on our heads...

Hung out with cousin Sam...

Sporting his cool new do

Visited Grandpa B's grave...

Went to Chad's Farewell Party...

Chad & Alisa - Chad is currently serving in Afghanistan.

LeAnn & Cade

Layci

 Went to the amazing (and super cheap) Children's Tree House Museum in Ogden...

Making paper flowers with Aunt Suzanne

Riding Herschel

Cowgirl in training

Volunteer Firefighter

Teacher

King and Court Jester

Knight puzzle with Tia

Awesome Chess

Astronaut Sam

Map game with Shannon, Sam, & Senia

Kaitlinn

More puzzles

Not sure on this one...

Born to be Court Jester

Playing the drums as always

Lunch time!

Cow Milking

One small step for man...

A Mail-toting Policeman

Recruiting Station

All the kiddos with the painted horse

These are the highlights....Aren't you grateful I forgot to take pictures everywhere we went???

Bear

In July 2011 Maxx received his Bear Award.  They had his parents paint his face.  If I was an awesome supermom, I would remember what the symbols meant.  Good job, Maxx!

Dan & Shelly's Wedding

In July 2011 we went to Dan & Shelly's wedding in California.

The Bride and Groom

The Parents of the Groom

 

Mike and Val's family

 

The Wannabe Bride and Groom

Sofia helping Gavin with his flower

Walking down the aisle

Trip to the beach