Mother's Day

Kaitlyn's Dance Recital

Well, my camera wasn't working the night of the recital, but Emily did do Kaitlyn's hair and makeup and took a picture. She looked gorgeous. We did get video of her dances, and we tried to fix her hair again on Sunday. We did get pictures that day.

Rachel's Orchestra Assembly Thursday May 8, 2008

Emma and Aspen came to play! Tuesday May 6, 2008

Emma and Aspen

Rachel in the Stake Musical Tuesday May 6, 2008

Trevor Outside where he wants to be - May 2, 2008

Trevor loves to be outside. The very sporadic warm days have teased him enough to make him very upset on the cold days when I don't let him play outside. He loves to play in the sand box. He also loves to ride in the tractor with Garrick. Garrick has been hauling manure on any day that has been dry. Trevor rides with him, but does not usually last for more than one load without falling asleep.

I was just discussing with Garrick last night if he remembers any of our other children being so attached to him. Trevor does not let go of Garrick ever. I know all the kids went through stages when they wanted to go with Garrick to the barn, but no one has been so attached even when Garrick is home. I quite enjoy watching Trevor hang onto Garrick's leg until he picks him up, and then wrap his arms around Garrick's neck and lay his head on his shoulder.

Kaitlyn's Dance Costume May 2, 2008

Kaitlyn Runs in AR Parade

Kaitlyn has been working hard to get to 60 AR points. When Rachel and Kyle ran in the parade a couple of months ago, Kaitlyn became very determined to get to 60. At the time she was at about 30 points. We enlisted the help of Grandma. Kaitlyn would go to CeCille's house after school several days a week to read in the peace and quiet of Grandma's house. She has improved in her reading so much!! In the end we were all working so hard to get her to 60- she was at about 50 on Monday and got to 60 on Friday. Just in the nick of time. Thanks to Emily, Grandma, Rachel, Kyle, and Mrs. Gerber!!

Hayden, Kaitlyn, and Bryce waiting to run in the parade.

Rachel wins at the Dairy Ambassador Contest April 5, 2008

Rachel participated in the Cache County 4-H Dairy Ambassador contest. There were about 20 girls that competed, and Rachel was one of six who were chosen to represent Cache County 4-H and the Dairy Industry. She had an interview where the judges asked her questions about dairy and 4-H. She also had to perform a short jingle. She used Katie's famous MILK cheer "Don't give me no pop, no pop. Don't give me no juice, no juice. Just give me that Milk. Moo, moo, moo, moo." Rachel is sure that is what won it for her. She said the judges just laughed and laughed. Anyway, she was very excited about the tiara and the sash. She was feeling like a real princess and didn't want to take the tiara off for a couple of days.
I will admit I didn't know exactly what I was getting myself into, when I signed her up for this. You see, after the girls get their tiara and sash, the parents get an envelope informing them that they are now the committee that will plan and execute all the activities for the ambassadors throughout the year. Rachel will be riding on a float in 8-10 parades this summer. She will also be handing out ribbons at Black and White days and the county fair. At the Gossner Classic (The USU Basketball Tournament) she will go throw prizes out into the crowd. She will also be doing some educational things throughout the year. She is so excited!