Picture of Keltsy

Jesse wanted to try painting a picture of Keltsy, so he took her outside and took some snapshots to use as a reference. This one is my favorite one.

Memorable Visit

As high school as it sounds, there are a few people in this world I consider my BFF (best friend forever). The kind of friend that has a bond so deep, you can go days, weeks, months, even years without talking - yet when you get together you can pick up right where you left off. One of those deep, dear friends is Melissa. She was one of my mission companions, roomates, bridesmaid, and will be my forever friend.

After a deep and personal loss, Melissa and her family came through our town for a visit. It was bitter sweet to see her, to share in the pain of their loss and to catch up and feel the joy of friendship and family. She has a courageous husband and three beautiful daughters. They have a beautiful eternal family.

Love you and your family Melissa!

Day of Splashing Fun!

These pictures speak for themselves!

Isaac's Last Day of 1st Grade!

And then Isaac had his last day. Another award ceremony for getting all As again - they don't start letter grading until 2nd grade, so his certificate says all Es.

He also got his first perfect attendance!

Keltsy's Preschool - Last Day of School Program!

Last day of school, last day of school! Keltsy, my big girl, had her last day of preschool with a bang. They had a cute little program, with singing and poems and lots of fun.

Thank you Miss Kim and Miss Jesika!

Easter!

Easter egg decorating is one of our favorite Easter activities. We just use water, food coloring, and a tablespoon of vinegar, instead of buying the kits.

The kids got a little fancy this year, layering, mixing, and striping their colors.

Gosh, he sure is getting big!

Oooo - stripey!

Sorry Spencer, you can watch this time, maybe next year you'll be big enough!

She sure looks more grown up with bangs!

Viola! Here's the eggs in all their glory!

Amazing April!

I always love April! Here's another award ceremony for Isaac's school. He's a smarty pants, he got all As again. He's also extremely social, the kid two spaces to the right is one of his best friends, Carson. He lives around the corner from us, so they have a lot of time to spend together.

This is one of the pictures from our back yard. As you can see, it is all dirt. We've done a lot since this picture was taken last April, so keep this in mind when I post pictures later of the "After".

Keltsy has been given the same fine texture of hair that I have. We curled it for church, but knew we had to grab a picture right away - as the curls don't (and didn't) stay.

When going through our pictures for April there were a lot of Spencer. I VT a sister that teaches the baby sign language classes, I was trying to grab pictures with the intention of making a sign language book for him...but never did get it made. Maybe for Christmas???

The above picture he was doing bird. Below was "all done"!

This one he's signing baby...

And here are the kids comparing belly buttons...on top of mom...