liam's last day

We just returned from a fantastic vacation that I need to start posting about but before I begin there are a couple events that cannot be forgotten.

One is Liam's graduation from preschool.

It was freaking adorable. My emotions were a bit close to the surface going to the program because this is my baby all grown up. He is so ready though to move on to Kindergarten and I am glad that he passed all his requirements from Early Intervention and did not have to go last year. He would not have been ready socially or academically but I have to admit, this last year he has grown leaps and bounds and is all grown up.

I mean, just look at how excited he is.



These poor kids were the center of attention about halfway through the program. I noticed the little girl first bobbing her head since she was sitting next to Liam and then after I pointed her out to Justin, he said he was laughing at the little boy next to her. The girl would wake up periodically and try to sing and do the actions but the boy was out for the count. I would not be surprised if he has some whiplash injury.


I made it through the program just fine and then they started the darned slideshow. I think they should be banned.

I cried through the entire thing. Just seeing him and all his friends doing their little preschool projects was so endearing and it will be the last time I will have to endure it. The boys would look and me and laugh and I warned Nick that this was nothing...wait a few years when he graduates from high school. I may have to be escorted out by security since my tears will flood the venue.

Still a few more years. Whew.

Then Pomp and Circumstance was played and the students walked out on stage in their itty bitty graduation hats and received their diplomas and a lei.


So happy and such a big boy!


Liam and his cute friend Clara.





His proud brothers.


Liam and Lea.


The proud parents.


Thank you Miss Amber for all your love and patience and for all you taught Liam! He loves school and had so much fun in your class.


Watch out Kindergarten. Liam is ready.

spring sports

Springtime sports innundate our Saturdays like nobody's business. Every year it is so, so crazy and I try not to wish the time away when we can have time to ourselves. This year I think I only thought about the end of the season a couple times so I feel like I was successful in living in the moment.

Andrew has been playing soccer for a while now and his only wish when we signed him up was that his uniform was not bright orange. Four of the years prior to this one his uniform has been a bright, neon, hunters orange and he wanted a change.

Alas. Luck was not on his side and he got a bright orange jersey again this year. Their team name was "The Barricades" which I thought was super clever.

He had a super fun team comprised of a couple kids from his school and many from our ward so the games were fun to go to not only to see Andrew play but to socialize.

They didn't make a goal until late in the season. One morning of the mom's said that the night before her daughter dreamed that they made a goal. When the mom asked if they won the game, her daughter said that she didn't know or care, she just remembered they made a goal. Her dream came true that day because they made a goal and everyone was so excited.








This was Liam's second year playing soccer and this year he got the game. He was so funny to watch because he was a totally different person on the field. He was aggressive and competitive and worked so hard to get to the ball. He usually would score a couple goals a game...although his first one of the game would more often than not find its way into the opponent's goal.

My brother in law was the coach so his cute cousin Jackson was on his team and also a few kiddos from our ward.





Seriously, enlarge this picture and take a look at his face.




Luke played baseball for Herriman city and despite putting up a stink about not wanting to play at the beginning of the season, I think he actually enjoyed himself. He did pretty well and although our team was not the best, the parents were super su;pportive and the boys had a fun time playing.

Luke received the game ball twice...I don't think it was supposed to happen that way but he felt pretty darn cool about it.





Liam just comes along for the entertainment.


Congrats on a successful sports season boys!

This has been sitting in my edit box for a while.

We have been quite busy enjoying summer. Baseball games, being barefoot, eating otter pops, the endless amount of end of school activities, soccer games, swimming, showing off our bronzed skin, smelling like coconuts, building forts, trying to soak in every last bit of sunlight while it lasts.

I have so many things to blog about that I was getting a bit overwhelmed. I had such good intentions of blogging everyday and but I was not very motivated as the pictures and thoughts started piling up. But, I realize that even just weeks from now I will be glad I took the time to sit and record what is going on in our lives.

So...to begin.

My sister and her cute family were here from D.C. while my brother in law was doing part of his internship here in Utah. They will be back at the end of the summer which will be awesome and we will be able to see them for a bit when we are back east in July. We celebrated Caroline's birthday party, a family party for Luke, and Liam was able to show off his beloved planetarium to his cousins.

Luke decided on a Transformer theme for his birthday party. He wanted a cake with an autobot and a decepticon on it. Thank goodness for my mom who helped me put the decorations on. He wanted me to go to the "place that did my Indiana Jones cake" but I didn't want to spend a ton or drive to Salt Lake just to pick up a cake. I think that it turned out pretty cute.



Then there was the present opening, playing outside, and enjoying each other's company. I didn't get everyone there which I need to be better about. There was quite a bit going on that weekend so my family was there along with Lee and Sylvia.

It was a perfect day to go to the planetarium because of the torrential rains that were happening outside. Once we got inside, Liam put his little arm around Caroline and showed her around.


Ummmm, I think these two are related. Look at their faces...exactly the same and totally unprompted.



Olive's picture pose.

We can't wait to see them again in July!