Isaac and Scouts

Isaac has a fabulous scout leader. He helped Isaac to advance 3 ranks in the last few months. A couple weeks ago Isaac received his Tenderfoot and Second Class ranks. In just a couple weeks he will earn his First Class rank. I have really appreciated the work his scouts leaders do in training my young man. Since these leaders have come in, Isaac has become excited about scouting and has learned a lot.

End of the year...finally

With the end of the school year comes all the concerts.

Hazel participated in a dance camp over at the high school. They got to perform for the dance team's spring concert. Hazel danced to "Party in the USA". She was so excited and had so much fun! She did a fabulous job.

Aspen and Isaac had their spring band concerts last week. Aspen was in Wind Ensemble, the school's top band. She has really enjoyed playing the flute and they played well.

Isaac has been playing percussion in band. It's a good fit for him. He loves to move around and play different instruments for the band. He played the marimba, the bass drum, snare, and bells. His favorite was playing the vibraphone. At the band festival, the judges noted his skills particularly. He was very pleased. I'm happy he has found something that he enjoys. Their band played some fun numbers: Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, Inspector Gadget, Do-Re-Mi, and a piece that depicted a prehistoric dinosaur battle (it was very fun).

Hopefully, the will be able to participate in band in their new school next year. We'll see.

Happy Mother's Day

I love my Mom. She has taught me so much about how to be a good mother. She is an example of great faith. I am grateful for her in my life. Have a great day Mom.

Mighty Fine

When Toby and Aspen were gone for the weekend at Youth Conference, Isaac, Hazel and I did some fun stuff on our own. We went to dinner at Mighty Fine.

There is a hand washer machine. Like a little car wash for your hands. Stick the in, the sprayers wash them with soap and rinse them. You dry them off. Then you get a sticker (kids will do anything for a sticker.)

Mighty Fine serves hamburgers, hotdogs, fries, shakes, and lemonade. That's it. And they are goooood.

It's one of our favorite places to eat. And we'll miss it.

Going on a Field Trip

Hazel went on a field trip to a local farm/rescue/education zoo. So Toby and I went with her.

We went on a hay ride, learned about milking a cow, saw some native texas animals, and walked through a fairy garden.

I can't believe this is the last time I'll have a kindergartener, and that this is the last time I'll go to this farm (every one of my children have come here on a field trip). It is sad to see this time pass. Sometimes I just want to pause at parts and just enjoy these momennts with my kids. I'm excited for the new adventures that older kids bring. But I will miss and cherish the little kid moments we've had.

Talking to Moses

Hazel loves to Skype Hester so that she can see baby Moses. He is cute. And we loved seeing his little personality.

I hope this is the end

When you start your day in the dentist's chair at 7:00 am to get a 2 1/2 hour root canal that got complicated and resulted in not being able to open your jaw very much, it can only get better.

Right?