our monkey

We went as a family to the high school this morning to play kick ball on the baseball field.

We turned our back on T for one second and where do we find him?

Look Up!

PECO 2011-2012 Season

In preparation for my 2012 blog book, I wanted to include documentation of the concerts that I was a part of with The Portland Ensign Choir & Orchestra.

2011-2012 was my second season with the choir and I loved it!  With the addition of a photographer and videographer this season, I have beautiful photos and videos to serve as reminders of what I was blessed to be a part of.

December 2011: Let Earth Receive Her King

(Joy to the World video here)

January 23, 2012: Singing the National Anthem at the Portland Trailblazers Game

(video here)

March 2012: The Redeemer by Robert Cundick

(video here, here, here and here)

(we had Robert Cundick, the composer, and his son in attendance)

June 2012: Once Upon a Dream with special guest, Jenny Oaks Baker

(video here, here, here, here and here)

Summer 2012: Week 2

I can't believe that June is gone!

We were in a bit of a better routine this week, although there is still plenty of room for improvement.
The challenge that I have realized is that no matter what I do, it seems that at least one child is unhappy and that is tiring this momma out!  I think I said, "I can't win" more times than I can count this past week.
But we will keep trying...maybe momma needs to work on her attitude a bit too :)

{Monday} Library Day: Cedar Mills Library

{Tuesday} Baking Day: Homemade Twix Bars
(get the recipe here - so, so, so yummy! really!)

{Wednesday} Water Park Day: Snyder Park

{Thursday} Craft Day: Science Experiments
(chemistry cleans pennies)

 (the elephant's toothpaste)

 (mentos & diet coke)

 (invisible ink)

{Friday} Exploration Day: Berry Picking @ Hoffman Farms

ohhh, the sweet reward!

two little fishies

Last week J & T took one week of swim lessons as an introduction to swimming....they LOVED it!

I can't wait until their real swim lessons begin!

Happy Happy Birthday Little One!

Yesterday was my little guys 4th Birthday!

Wow, where did the time go?

All week T was saying that for his birthday he wanted "a car that has a trunk that opens and the back opens".  His special birthday outing was to go downtown to Finnegan's Toy Store and pick his own birthday gift.  Luckily for us they had the perfect die cast cars to choose from and he was able to pick three - doors open, tailgates open, hoods open...he was in heaven!

T is such a joy in our home!  He is truly happy 99% of the time and he has a contagious love and enthusiasm for life.  He is sweet.  He is kind.  He is truly a gem!  We are so lucky to call him ours!

Love you my sweet little one!

Happy Birthday!