Friend's Birthday Party

Jackson was invited to a birthday party for his friend Chancy. They are in the same class at school. He was so excited to go to his party because they don't get to hang out except at school since Chancy lives 20 minutes away. It was a beach party theme. They played water games and had potato sac races. Ashlynn and Chancy's sister Alyssa are the same age and they were so cute together. Jackson and Ashlynn are sad that they won't be going to school with all their friends next year. They will be going to a new school where our house is being built. We will definitely have to keep in touch and have many play dates with their friends after we move.

Jackson's Field Trip to Zermatt Resort

Today Jackson class went on there second field trip this week. They took a bus to Zermatt Resort. They got to go miniature golfing, ride the carousel a half a dozen times, eat pizza, and got to pick their own flavor of gelato ice cream. It was fun to see him interact with all his classmates...he was a character. He had such a great time!

Ashlynn's Graduation Party

Today was Ashlynn's preschool graduation party and last day of preschool. Last night they graduated and today they were celebrating. They played games, bobbed for apples, collected shells, ate pizza, and had fun.

Ashlynn's Preschool Graduation!

Ashlynn is our graduate. She graduated from Sunshine Circle Preschool. We are so proud of her. We cannot believe that our baby is going to be starting Kindergarten.

She is growing up so fast.

Congratulations Love Bug!

We love you!

Tonight was Ashlynn's preschool graduation. She looked so beautiful sitting up on the stage. She had a huge smile on her face through the entire program. She had two little speaking parts in the program. At the beginning she had to tell the audience to "Please sit down...good job" after the pledge of allegiance. And at the end each child got to say what they want to be when they grow up. Ashlynn said she wants to be a cheerleader.

Singing " Here Comes the Sun".

She was the only girl out of a dozens boys the last few months...just imagine what it was like everyday for her. The video tells it all.

Ashlynn Fairbanks..."When I grow up I want to be a Cheerleader".

Ashlynn's Preschool Graduation Picture

Jackson's First Grade Spring Picture

Jackson's Field Trip to Kamas

Today Jackson went on a field trip. All the first graders took a bus ride into Kamas and went swimming at the Rec Center. We were nervous about letting him go because no parents were invited to go. Grandma even asked if she could go...nope. I was semi OK with the idea only because I have been there, but this was a first for Jackson. He did not hesitate to go on this field trip. He had so much fun and was excited that he could go down the bid slide without a life jacket.

Kids Mile By Mile Marathan

Today Jackson and Ashlynn participated in a 1.2 mile race at the Safe Kids Summer Health Fair. We did not realize that Ashlynn could participate til we got there. So, we registered her at the last minute. There was one little problem...she was wearing flip-flops and she would not be able to go the entire distance with out getting tired. This meant...Daddy to the rescue! Daddy ended up going the mile with Ashlynn even though he too was wearing flip-flops. Jackson ran a good race. He got tired the last little bit, but Mommy met up with him and jogged the last little stretch. Ashlynn arrived at the finish line on Daddy's shoulders. The kids loved their medals and t-shirts that they got. They also had a blast running around the Health Fair for a couple hours with some friends. We came home with new booster seats for Daddy's car and new bicycle helmets...we are ready for a safe summer!

Field Day at Jackson's School

Today was Field Day at Jackson's school for the first graders. They got to compete in different events. He got 1st place in the Basketball Toss, 3rd place in the Frisbee Throw, 3rd place in tug-o-war, and 5th place in the Distance Run. He had so much fun and was so excited that he won. We wish we could have been there to cheer you on. We are so proud of you ...you are our winner!

Famous Jackson Once Again

Today Jackson was in our local newspaper once again. This picture was taken at his school program. They were performing the maypole dance to "Switzerland". He is pictured on the left in front of the flag.

Jackson's Mother's Day Gift!

Jackson wrote a little book about me for Mother's Day while he was at school today. He also planted a flower in a pot that he had painted and decorated. He gets so excited about giving gifts especially when he makes them and I love receiving them because they make the best memories.

(These pages were all bound together with ribbon which I had to take apart in order to scan which he was not to happy about. But, once he saw that I put it back together and he could see it on our blog he was ok.)

Mother's Day

Motherhood...what a blessing! If there is anything that I cherish the most...it is being a mother and wife. Today I have to give a big thank you to two wonderful women that have been examples to me throughout my life. One is my mother. She is truly my best friend(aside from my husband). I don't know what I would do with out her. And the second is my Grandma, who passed away shortly after Jeremy and I got married. The love that they have for their children and grandchildren is endless! I hope that I will be the type of mother and grandmother that they have been to me.

Happy Mother's Day!

I Love You!

This has been one of the best Mother's Days that I have had. Between school and church I ended up with 4 potted flowers and lots of cards from Jackson and Ashlynn. It was an endless day of hugs and kisses from them. And my wonderful husband always knows the way to my heart. He wrote me the sweetest letter. He has written me many letters throughout the years. I have to admit...they are the best gifts.

Thank you Jer, Jackson, and Ashlynn for the wonderful Mother's Day!

I Love You Guys!

Jackson's First Grade Program

Today Jackson performed in a program at his school. Each grade has a program throughout the school year. It is tradition that the first graders perform "Take Me Home...A Tribute to Midway". This program was an amazing program...it brought tears to our eyes and still does when we watch the video clips.

Jackson's class.

(He is center in the back row)

Jackson's class performed the Maypole dance to the song "Switzerland".

Each class performs to one song, but all kids sing every song in the program. The kids sang eight songs...Country Road, Good Old Days, Away to America, Lonely Goatherd, Switzerland, Edelweiss, I've Been Working on the Railroad, and See Us Shine.

Jackson with his teacher Ms. Michalko

Jackson singing "Good Old Days".

( Not the greatest video taping...we just had our little camera with us and a wiggly little girl sitting on our lap.)