I may get in trouble for letting out our family secret, but we are a family of superheros. Okay some of us just dress up and pretend but Zack really is a superhero! 
Snotty nosed superwoman!!
Snotty nosed superwoman!!
Monday, September 27, 2010
Apple Orchard
Last Friday I went with Logan's kindergarten class to the Apple Orchard. It was a very hot day but we had fun!! Unfortunately there weren't any apples on the trees, but the kids got to see what an orchard was. I am so very thankful for teachers and their love and patience for young children. It takes a special person to be a teacher!!!
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Our first Opera Rehearsal in Nashville
Yesterday we headed to the Noah Life Opera Center in Nashville for our first rehearsal. This was the first opportunity for the Director to meet the girls and for the cast to see the girls. It was also an opportunity for the girls to hear the singing so they could become accustomed to how loud it would be. The girls did not rehearse with the cast. The cast was still practicing when we arrived. When Jimmi Lou asked the girls what they thought when they heard the cast singing for the first time they all just said "WOW". As parents, we were all so very impressed. These girls know their piece. They were perfect. A few changes needed to be made due to placement of props on the stage and the girls were easily able to make those changes. All their hard work for the last three months has paid off. I really realized yesterday what an amazing experience this is for Mia. She is dancing in a professional setting. The girls were very intimidated by the Director, but they didn't show it. They were thankful he did not stay to watch them dance. He just met them and then headed to lunch. Mrs. Jimmi Lou has prepared them well enough that I think they can handle anything.
Some of the cast stayed around and others left for lunch, but they all loved the girls. They were all so very sweet to them.
The girls got to go into the costume room. They were mesmerized by the grand costumes and wigs.
Next week we head back to the Opera Center to rehearse with the cast and then to TPAC to rehearse on the stage with costumes. The following week we have two rehearsals and then it is performance time. The next two weeks will be very busy for Mia, but wow what an experience this is!!
Some of the cast stayed around and others left for lunch, but they all loved the girls. They were all so very sweet to them.
The girls got to go into the costume room. They were mesmerized by the grand costumes and wigs.
Next week we head back to the Opera Center to rehearse with the cast and then to TPAC to rehearse on the stage with costumes. The following week we have two rehearsals and then it is performance time. The next two weeks will be very busy for Mia, but wow what an experience this is!!
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Piper and Cy start School
Piper and Cy have been begging to go to school. They started a two day a week preschool program last week. All of the older kids have gone to Sonshine School, so they were excited to finally call it their school. They were so excited about their backpacks and lunch boxes. I knew Piper would be fine but I worried how Cy would do. He is a little attached. They were both so excited that they ran in their classroom without looking back. I think it helps that they have each other. They had a great day!! They loved their new friends, painting, playing on the playground, and their teacher Mrs. Brandi. Adaleigh and I enjoyed having some one on one time together! 
Mia Turns 8
Mia's 8th Birthday was August 22. She has been so excited for her 8th birthday. She could not wait to be baptized. Even though we were in the middle of moving we tried really hard to make it a special day for her. Due to some scheduling conflicts, she was not able to be baptized till September 4th which ended up working out perfectly.
Mia is a beautiful, talented girl. She is a great student, a beautiful dancer, and an awesome soccer player. She loves to read. For her birthday she received piano lessons, and is so excited to start playing the piano. Mia has her own style and fashion. She is the best big sister. Adaleigh knows the route to pick up the kids from school. As we approach the line she starts crying for Mia. She misses her while she is at school. I love her independence and determination in everything she does. Mia has a very sweet testimony and love for the gospel. Happy Birthday sweet girl!! We are so proud of you!!
Mia sporting her new scriptures and scripture tote.
It was a sweet day spent with family and friends for Mia's baptism. She was so excited and looked so beautiful in her white dress.
Mia is a beautiful, talented girl. She is a great student, a beautiful dancer, and an awesome soccer player. She loves to read. For her birthday she received piano lessons, and is so excited to start playing the piano. Mia has her own style and fashion. She is the best big sister. Adaleigh knows the route to pick up the kids from school. As we approach the line she starts crying for Mia. She misses her while she is at school. I love her independence and determination in everything she does. Mia has a very sweet testimony and love for the gospel. Happy Birthday sweet girl!! We are so proud of you!!
Mia sporting her new scriptures and scripture tote.
It was a sweet day spent with family and friends for Mia's baptism. She was so excited and looked so beautiful in her white dress.
We are Moved!!
The moving is all done. We have made all the house swaps and are now trying to adjust and get settled. We are loving the space we have and most of all the huge yard.
Mom and Dad moved out on Saturday the 21st. Every night after that I would fill the van with as much stuff as I could. After the kids went to bed, I would go over to the house and get everything unloaded and put away. I wanted to have everything I possibly could moved before the movers came on Wednesday. I was trying to make the transition as easy as possible for the kids. Our lives are so busy I knew I needed to keep order or we would not survive. All that was left for the movers was the heavy furniture. It was well worth all the sleepless nights.
When we left for school Wednesday morning, the kids knew all of our things would be moved to our new home that afternoon. As we pulled out of our driveway, Mia started bawling. I had to control myself too. I assured Mia we would come back after school to tell everyone good bye. That helped to calm her down enough to get through school. After school we went back to the house and the kids went around giving hugs. They played with their friends that lived next door for a little bit before we had to leave. (The great thing is these two kids got into Campus School this year too so the kids still see them at school.) As we drove by their house, the little girl clung to her dad and cried. It broke my heart. We will miss seeing our friends and neighbors daily, but we will keep in contact with them.
We had the best neighbors!! They all loved my kids so much. Landon spent the summer tending for all their pets and homes while they were on vacation. Our cul-de-sac was very close and watched out for one another. We spent many nights talking out in the cul-de-sac while the kids played. It was a fun place to live!! We have so many great memories from that home. We were only there for five years but went from two to six kids during that time.
Our master bedroom has always been right next to the kids rooms. We are now at the opposite end of the house. Landon has his own room now and with that has come an unexpected responsibility. The first night we were here the kids really had a hard time sleeping. Piper fell out of her bed. Her crying woke Mia up. They both were screaming and crying (our girls are soooo dramatic) and began pacing the hallway. They were too scared to walk to the other end of the house so they decided to just go get in bed with Landon. He was very sweet and let them sleep with him until they went back to their beds. We now leave lots of lights on at night so they can find our bedroom without braving a dark room. Sleep is still a struggle for several of them, but hopefully they will adjust soon.
Adaleigh has definitely had the hardest time. In our house, her bed was a pack-n-play in my closet. She was always the best sleeper. She now is in a crib in her own room. She does not seem to like this very much. She spends most of the night crying. We have had a few good nights so hopefully this will get better soon. I guess she liked the small dark quarters she had.
Now if I can just get my life organized and figure out how I want things to function in this house, it will be good.
We are so very grateful for this opportunity we have and appreciate all our family is doing for us.
Mom and Dad moved out on Saturday the 21st. Every night after that I would fill the van with as much stuff as I could. After the kids went to bed, I would go over to the house and get everything unloaded and put away. I wanted to have everything I possibly could moved before the movers came on Wednesday. I was trying to make the transition as easy as possible for the kids. Our lives are so busy I knew I needed to keep order or we would not survive. All that was left for the movers was the heavy furniture. It was well worth all the sleepless nights.
When we left for school Wednesday morning, the kids knew all of our things would be moved to our new home that afternoon. As we pulled out of our driveway, Mia started bawling. I had to control myself too. I assured Mia we would come back after school to tell everyone good bye. That helped to calm her down enough to get through school. After school we went back to the house and the kids went around giving hugs. They played with their friends that lived next door for a little bit before we had to leave. (The great thing is these two kids got into Campus School this year too so the kids still see them at school.) As we drove by their house, the little girl clung to her dad and cried. It broke my heart. We will miss seeing our friends and neighbors daily, but we will keep in contact with them.
We had the best neighbors!! They all loved my kids so much. Landon spent the summer tending for all their pets and homes while they were on vacation. Our cul-de-sac was very close and watched out for one another. We spent many nights talking out in the cul-de-sac while the kids played. It was a fun place to live!! We have so many great memories from that home. We were only there for five years but went from two to six kids during that time.
Our master bedroom has always been right next to the kids rooms. We are now at the opposite end of the house. Landon has his own room now and with that has come an unexpected responsibility. The first night we were here the kids really had a hard time sleeping. Piper fell out of her bed. Her crying woke Mia up. They both were screaming and crying (our girls are soooo dramatic) and began pacing the hallway. They were too scared to walk to the other end of the house so they decided to just go get in bed with Landon. He was very sweet and let them sleep with him until they went back to their beds. We now leave lots of lights on at night so they can find our bedroom without braving a dark room. Sleep is still a struggle for several of them, but hopefully they will adjust soon.
Adaleigh has definitely had the hardest time. In our house, her bed was a pack-n-play in my closet. She was always the best sleeper. She now is in a crib in her own room. She does not seem to like this very much. She spends most of the night crying. We have had a few good nights so hopefully this will get better soon. I guess she liked the small dark quarters she had.
Now if I can just get my life organized and figure out how I want things to function in this house, it will be good.
We are so very grateful for this opportunity we have and appreciate all our family is doing for us.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
First Day of Campus School
Landon and Mia had their first day on Monday. They wanted to have their picture by this tree leaving a space for Logan in the middle. His first day was on Wednesday.
My 3rd grader!!
My 4th grader!!
Kindergarten here comes Logan!!
I can't believe I have three kids in school. I would much rather have all of them home with me but I am thankful they will be able to watch out for one another this year!
My 3rd grader!! 
My 4th grader!!
Kindergarten here comes Logan!!
I can't believe I have three kids in school. I would much rather have all of them home with me but I am thankful they will be able to watch out for one another this year!
They are all adjusting well to their new school. They have each made friends. We feel very blessed that they have great teachers and are great students. Logan has only been to school for a few days and has already melted his teacher's heart. She said if she had a classroom full of kids like him life would be good!! Hopefully she still thinks that after he warms up.
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