Boys

Lately the boys have taken up wrestling with each other ALL THE TIME! In these videos we were in Alaska waiting to go to the airport to fly home. 

summer fun

Madison is trying to teach her brothers how to do a flip while jumping in the pool.

Madison and monkey bars

I was so impressed with Madison. The day before, we took the kids to a park, and Tim worked with Madison on the monkey bars. She wasn't able to do them by herself. When we got to this park she tried and tried until she got it! No one else in the family (Tim didn't try but I did) was able to do the rings. She was determined to do them all by herself and she did! (I couldn't make it past the 2nd one) She has a strong grip and a determined attitude. :) The cutest part was Connor came running up saying "your doing it Madison, your doing it!!" He was so excited for her!

Last day of school

The boys last day of school was bitter sweet. I didn't not expect to get so chocked up!! The boys really loved their teachers and friends! It was sad because they will be starting a different school for kindergarten and they had WONDERFUL teachers!!! But I was excited because summer was starting!! (I think I dislike school more than anyone in the house!)

This is Zander in his classroom. Zander's classroom award was for being creative. He really likes to draw and when he was told to draw an animal he would draw a zoo. :)

Connor and his teacher. The boys had such GREAT teachers! Connor's classroom award was for being a kind friend.

This was Connors best friend! Everyday when I would ask how school was, if he wasn't' there, school was not as fun.

Zander's teacher was SO VERY good with him!! He loved her!!

The boys loved their teacher's assistant!

The little girl sitting on the floor next to the teacher is a girl that Zander had a HUGE crush on! He always talked about her. 

Perseverence

At the boys school, each month they choose a character trait and then choose a child from each class from Pre-K through 2nd grade that exhibits those traits. Zander was chosen to receive the award for the character trait of perseverance. When I saw the letter from his teacher I could not stop laughing. This DEFINITELY describes Zander PERFECTLY! I wish I had a picture of Connor reaction to Zander getting an award. He was so excited for his brother!!

Meet my friend's Jade and Nathan

This is my friend Jade and her husband Nathan. I first met them in 2010, in Uganda. Their son was with Madison at the same babies home. What a blessing they were to me in so many ways!! I had the privilege to return to Uganda with Jade in 2012. What a wonderful family and I couldn't be more excited for them!! They have such a love for Uganda!!

Happy Birthday to my sweety

Happy Birthday to my sweety!!!!

42 balloons with 42 cards attached with 42 reasons we love Tim

Tim's favorite ice cream cake with mint chip ice cream and chocolate cake

The kids wanted to get him legos for his birthday. They all love helping daddy build things. (and he still loves lego's)