Well we have almost made to the end of school. Tomorrow is going to be Kristianne's last day at elementary. Noah and Jonah have to attend on Friday. Also to all those who need to know. We are officially moving to our own home. Mom and Dad's house will be empty so you all can come and visit. We are moving into a house in Temecula and are really excited. I know that it is really going to be stressful but at the same time we need this.
Tomorrow is Kristianne's promotion from 6th grade. I can hardly believe that just 7 years ago she was in kindergarten in Ms. Sawa's class. There are so many teachers at Madison Elementary that have become friends as incredible role models for my children. Pictures will come from promotion and I will try to also get pics from Kristianne's Living Museum. She was all made up as a Egyptian Queen. I love being able to sew and make such simple things for them to do so well in school.
Here are some school pictures of the kids. I just thought all would like to see how much they have grown.
Such a young lady. I can hardly believe that she is almost 12 years old. Where did the time go and when did she become such a wonderful young lady?
Noah is turning into such an amazing young man. He only wants to be such a good example to his siblings. Just sometimes he also likes to torment is younger brother to the point of fighting. I just love him so much because he has such a desire to do good.
I can hardly believe that this young man is going to be six in just a week. I remember so much the day he was born. I was so excited to have my second son. Kristianne was just a little bit sad because she really wanted a sister but she has become quite the protector of Jonah.
I am so grateful that I have the gospel in our lives. I know that without the Savior I would never be able to raise such amazing kids. I do get frustrated but I also try to remember that they are only mine on loan.
Enjoy these pictures.
This was a very busy day. The kids went to school and then we went right to Kristianne's Band Festival. She has been in an honor band for elementary school 6th graders. This is the first time that a 6th grade band has gone to a band festival for this school district. The director asked for just comments and not a score but they all walked out with medals around their necks.
Kristianne was so coming down from her adreniline high that she broke down and cried. 5 minutes later she was just fine. She just needed to let the nerves go and relax just a bit.
The band had to wear white shirts or blouses and black from the waist down. The sweatshirt that she has on is her brothers. She was cold and Noah gave up his coat to keep her warm. I'm so glad that chivalry isn't dead. At least not in his heart.
Krsitianne went on her first date. It was a daddy daughter dinner dance for Activity days for girls activity.
She is so grown up. What do I do? Is it time to buy a gun to keep the boys away or just a baseball bat?
If I had had any buttons on my shirt they would have all popped right off.
Well it has been far too long since I posted anything. I now have a new computer and can skype with family if they want to. We are starting to look for a place to live. We think that even if we get it before school gets out we will stay here until school gets out so that Kristianne can finish her 6th grade year out with all her friends. We will start moving things in and Tom will live in it until after June 8th.
Tom looks like he is getting a moved to a new department in the same company. It will mean more consistant hours and then he will have weekends off with his family. I know that he likes to be here with us.
Noah is doing really well in both cub scouts and in school. We are half way done with his bear and hopefully we can get it done before we move. It just takes a lot of time from mom to spend with him. He is top in his class for math. I love him and am so proud of him. We had blue and gold dinner and here is a picture of his cake that he made.
Jonah is doing really well in kindergarten. He is reading really well and is starting to do math from 1st grade. Just simple addition and subtraction but he isn't even 6 yet. I don't know why I was chosen to raise such incredible boys. They are always keeping me on my toes.
Kristianne was just invited today at church to attend the Young Women's broadcast next week from salt lake. I will go to the ward building and share this wonderful step in her life. She is growing up way too fast. I remember that little girl that needed me for everything and now she doesn't need me for as much. Wow where has time gone
We are still living with Mom and Dad. I am so grateful that they still like us. We have some exciting things that have been happening for my kids.
Kristianne has been invited to join the Honors Band with her school. It means more rehearsals on our own time but she is really excited. Only 4 kids from her school were chosen. Also, we were told by her orthodontist that she will not need oral surgery to make her canine teeth come down. We are so relieved.
Noah and Kristianne are both doing a science fair project. It is mandatory but at least they want to do one.
Jonah is doing really well in school. He loves doing homework and getting it done before it is required.
Tom and I have come to a decision. We will not be moving all the way to San Diego but most likely we will be moving to Temecula or Murrieta because it is: 1. Cheaper, if we stay in Riverside County and not in North County then rent isn't so high. and 2. I think the weather will be warmer for Kristianne and the boys. They love to be outside and in some places where Tom is at right now is getting snow flurries.
I will post pictures later.
Just my not so little girl at her promotion from 6th grade. What a lady she is looking like right now.
Here she is after just recieving her certificate and academic achievement award. I am so proud of her.
This is after she has sat back in her seat and was realizing that it was over for her at Madison Elementary. I know that as they (the 6th graders) sang the school song she was really emotional. I love her for her realness and the gratitude that she felt toward her teachers.
