I was able to go to Deacon's field day and last day of school party. He is a happy boy and I love being his mom.

Best part of field day!

Taylor H, me, and my best bud Erik

Run!

I love this teacher. She is already missed.  Deacon doesn't talk about missing friends it's Mrs. McGinty.

Called up for his award! Shy Boy. Nothing like Mom and Dad. ( ;

Excellent Manners

He worked hard for this one. I'm very proud of him.

Last day of school Party. If you can hear me, put your hands on your shoulders. ( ;

This makes me HAPPY!

My Sun Flowers are coming out. This is one of my simple pleasures. I sure like to watch and see how things grow! It truly makes me happy!

December

Was all smiles.. We had a good Christmas. It was just our little family this year. I'm very grateful for MY little family.






The end!

November

We got to spend Thanksgiving with the Johnson's! It's so fun having visitors. I didn't take many pictures.. Grandma brought a gingerbread house that they put together.


Yes, It's November and we're outside.. Love Phoenix in the winter.



Finished

October

Award go's to

Deacon got an award this week at school for overall improvement in focus and participation.. I'm a proud mom!!


Surprised Boy! He had no idea.

His Best friend at school Erik got an award the same day.

Mrs. McGinty signing his award.. Love you buddy, keep up the good work!

1st Day of school!

I really never wanted this day to come..





Kindergarten teacher Mrs. McGinty

Friend Taylor from the ward. I think it was good to have a familiar face.

Sitting at his desk. (one of his favorite parts of the day)

So who does Deacon look more like at 5yrs old!?

MOM


or

DAD

I would love to hear what you have to say.. ( : comment!!

Birthday boy

It's true, Deacon had a Birthday, he's 5! I can't believe it...I have a 5 year old. ) : His Birthday was on a Sunday this year so we celebrated all weekend. Friday I let him pick a friend and go do something fun, so he picked his good friend Jackston. These two are so cute together! I just love it.








I think they had a great time. Splash Park for a few hours (as long as I could brave the heat) Cold stone for Ice Cream, and lots of playing at home. I think these boys will be friends for a long time. At least I hope!

Saturday was spent with just us. Deacon got to do pretty much what he wanted.
-opened gifts
-shopping
-pet store
-pick dinner
-back to the splash park (with dad this time)
It was a fun filled day.

He didn't want a cake so we did a doughnut


He has always LOVED Ironman.. This Birthday was no different

I got him a VHS, funny I know. ( : What's even better is, it wasn't the right movie in the case. ) : My bad.

A backpack with water
It was a good day!

I'm so grateful to be called a mom because of this boy. Love you Deacon!

It's been awhile

January

Derek's parents made a visit!! We went to the Zoo and Celebrated a Birthday...








We had a good time! PLEASE come again SOON...

February

We went Camping at Lake Pleasant for my Brother Chris' Birthday.. I didn't take my camera. ) : We had a great time! We are loving the year round camping..

March
Made a trip to Utah with my sister-in-law, Rebecca, and the kids for spring Break!

I got to meet up with some Good Friends for lunch, Thanks guys! Spend the first weekend with Rich and Jamie and finally meet my cute niece Andelin!! I had a great time.. Thanks again guys!

The rest of the trip wasn't quite what I had planned. My Sweet Grandpa Hreinson got sick and passed away.. I'm SO glad that I was able to be there for so many reasons. It's amazing to think the lord has a hand in our life's and has us in the place we need to be, when we need to be there...
The experience I had will be one I will never forget.. I love you Grandpa!!

Picture taken on my wedding day. Dec. 2002

I did get to see lots of family and also meet my new nephew Zeke.. He SO cute!

April

We got a new roof!! This was a HUGE blessing. We where told before we bought the house that it needed a new roof, so we where going to save and save and save and hope that someday we could buy a roof.. Well, back in October we had a bad Hail storm and later learned that insurance's where looking and paying for roofs so we jumped on board and sure enough they approved our roof! We are being SO blessed.

Before..only picture I could find

After! We also worked hard painting the trim.

And EASTER!!





We had a good quiet Easter... It's always times like this where you miss your family the most.

We had some good friends from California come and visit!! SO good to see them! Thanks for taking the time to stop and see us!!
May

I think will continue to look something like this..


Babysitting!! This was last weekend.. 4 boys, People are learning that I'm home all day and I can't say No. (:
It's so good for Deacon to play and share.... As long as I don't go crazy. ( ;

He loves books!! I'm so glad.. I love to catch him looking at books. We are working hard on getting him all ready for Kindergarten next year.. CRaZy! What will I do.

and probably lots of this...It's Getting HOT








Happy Summer!!

I'm also looking forward to heading to St George in a few weeks to be at Zeke's Sealing!! And the Summer trip to Utah!! Camping, Weddings, and more....