It was so great to spend a day with Brody at his Cub day camp! We did all kinds of fun things! The boys launched water rockets, we went on a hike, we listened to a naturalist, we played volleyball, we made catapults and animal track plaster neckerchief slides, and their den got to do the closing flag ceremonies. I loved spending time with Brody and his buddies! It made me feel so good too, because he wanted me to walk by him and be right next to him all day! He'd let me hug him and even hold his hand! It made me feel so good! The scouts had a great day, and Brody made my day by asking if I could come back on the other days. I told him that I couldn't, but that I loved spending the day with him. He said, "Mom, you've got to come...it's no fun without you!" Now I know that he had fun without me, but it was just the best thing to hear!!
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Brody's Cub Day Camp
Our Anniversary
We had quite a unique anniversary this year. We celebrated our 13 years of marriage by going to the the MoTabs in concert. It was awesome! Of course they gave an amazing concert, but my favorite part of the show happened in the beginning. They announced that they had some special guests in the audience. They introduced a couple of Governors and Congressmen. Then, they said that they had a surprise guest. He then introduced President Monson! Everyone shot to their feet and gave Him a standing ovation! It was so awesome. He waved to everyone and was sitting on the front row with a couple of body guards in front of him, so it was really easy to spot him for the rest of the night!! Everyone clapped for the government officials, but the you could just feel every one's love for President Monson as we stood! Another treat was that we got to see Alicia's mom before the concert! She is in the Orchestra at Temple Square, and we were worried we might not catch her, but we literally bumped right into her. So that was also really fun! I can't believe that it's been 13 years. The time has gone so fast! I can hardly remember what my life was like without Travis. Thank you Travis for all you do for me! I love you!
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Fathers & Sons Campout
The boys really look forward to the annual stake Fathers & Sons campout. They had a blast!
Mrs. Winegar's retirement
I went straight from TJ's continuation to pick up Trey. I was already a bit of a mess, and then I had to say goodbye to a teacher I love. Mrs. Winegar has had three of my kids now in kindergarten. She is alsolutely wonderful! She is the one responsible for making this year so successful for Trey. She has started the school experience for the boys on such a positive note, that it has really made them excited for school. She makes everything fun, and does so many "hands on" activities with the kids. They have had rainbow day (for colors), a huge thanksgiving feast and program, made and caught gingerbread men, a magic St. Patty's celebration, 100 days of school celebration, hatched chicks, and gone to the farm (to name only a few). I will really miss her- the whole school will! She has really touched our family's life!.jpg)
TJ's Continuation
For TJ's last day of school, he had a continuation ceremony. Each child got a certificate, got to tell a favorite school memory, and they ended with a slide show of all the students. It was really nice and I got a little teary thinking that TJ is kind of entering a new world next year. The time has flown by. It seems like only days ago that I brought him home from the hospital. I remember looking down at him and wondering how we were going to this. I guess I have some of those same feelings now. I have anxiety about Jr. High, the whole puberty thing, his friends, rebellion, and all those wonderful things that go hand in hand with the teen years. I know that it won't be all bad. But, I wish that I could just make his decisions for him to keep him on the right path. Luckily, we don't have to do this alone. I do have confidence in TJ. He is a good kid. I just hope that he doesn't have to go through too much heartache. Anyway, after the ceremony, they all had a party at the park. I hope next year will be as great as this one!
Brody's last day of school
Brody is Mr. Social! We were all looking forward to spring break, but I hope Brody doesn't go crazy without all of his friends! This was a great school year. He had great teachers and friends! 
