busy, fUn MaY!!

Yep, that's right...we are still HERE!! Where did the entire month of May GO? Crazy busy, but filled with FUN!

Early in the month, we joined some friends for an indoor playdate at a kids' center called Little Monkey Bizness. The kids all ran, jumped, swung, and climbed around on the play structures. They also enjoyed circle time dancing and lots of painting, drawing, stenciling, etc... in the art room!!

Teegan was a riot, cracking me up with all of his funny faces! He is getting such a personality and really enjoys his independence, especially climbing and sliding!!

Then, a couple of weeks ago, Jadan's school held their field day...a beautiful, sunny day perfect for a good 'ole three-legged race (Jadan's favorite!), water balloon toss, frisbee throw, and shoe-kick (among a few others) Pictured below left-right: Jadan and his classmate in the three-legged race, Jadan with one of his best friends, Caitlin, Jadan throwing the frisbee (and barely missing ME!), and Jadan with his teacher!

And Cooper's preschool also had field day...with a Hawaiian twist! Very cute and lots of fun!! Pictured below clockwise from top left: Cooper and one of his best friends, Ben (Cooper went to Ben's birthday party a few weeks ago and was so excited to report to Danny and I that "Ben beat all the levels on Super Mario Brothers! His dad is really good at Super Marios and he helped him!); the entire preschool class, Cooper and one of his teachers, and Hawaiian Cooper, right after the dress-up relay!!

And, of course... PRESCHOOL graduation! WooHOO- Way to go, Cooper! We are SO proud of our little graduate :) He had a great year, making lots of new friends and learning new things! During the graduation ceremony, each of the kids had a turn standing on the podium, while their teachers read a quote about what they wanted to do when they grow up. Cooper's response was "to go to kindergarten like Jadan. I will go to kindergarten everyday and I will walk there all by myself." Really?! Pictured below clockwise left to right: Cooper with his proud teachers (they are constantly telling me how impressed they are, especially with his artistic skills...for a thank-you gift, Cooper decorated the mats for framed pictures for them), Cooper holding his "when I grow up" picture, singing songs, with Mom, and walking into graduation!

Another fun event was Jadan's kindergarten performance! It was too cute, seeing all the kids singing and being silly. I know they worked really hard on all of their songs and they did a great job! It was so exciting for Jadan and we were so proud of him!

...and last, but not least...we can't leave the little ones out! Even though they didn't have field days or graduation, Shae and Teegan have been grwoing and having fun, too! Below, Teegan is doing his "SO nice!" pose, hanging out at field day, and throwing a ball (his absolute most favorite thing to do these days!!)

Below, Shae rides her scooter to field day, poses with her new flower hat, and loves on her baby brother! She is really growing up fast and just cuter than ever!

We are SO grateful for these sweet children that Heavenly Father has sent us! It is so exciting to see them learn, grow, have fun, and love one another! Indeed we are so proud of each of them and SO blessed!