Everybody knows that Kade loves Mac and Cheese--here's a "pie" of his favorite
A few presents he received--he loves them all!
Kade is growing up. We had a fun day playing with his gifts and eating treats. He got a "move" for our PlayStation which we have really enjoyed (I would recommend it to anyone who has a PS3). Not sure why he looks kinda sad in the above picture--he really was happy. He has always been, and still is, a joy to have in our family!
Kade is in the top row, middle
We have officially graduated our last child from preschool. What an accomplishment! Mostly, I am happy that I will never have to pay for preschool again... Kade had a great year and learned a lot. The teacher held a program with singing and diplomas and then even a family barbeque. It was a fun night. Kindergarten here we come!
Because I have 4 kids that are growing up and getting busier I found it very hard this year to juggle teaching piano lessons with getting the kids where they needed to be and homework etc. As a result, I decided to stop teaching piano lessons next year. This was a really hard decision for me and was very bittersweet, but I'm hoping next fall I will really enjoy not having my afternoons tied up. So anyway, I had my recital at the end of May (and it went wonderful) but then I had to say goodbye to all those great kids! No picture, of course. I did get this flower arrangement from one of my students though, which I thought was very nice so we took a picture of it. It has been a good 12 years of piano lessons!
McKena and Adri after performing in Annie, put on by our drama club at school. They were orphans--really cute songs and dancing. Cousin Mia came to watch.
Piano students of Dianne Zaugg at the recital.
Colin and McKena had their piano recital a couple of weeks ago. They both had their songs memorized and performed them well. One by one we are finishing our school year activities. It is crazy to me that there is less than a month of school left. I won't complain though, I am ready for warm weather and more relaxed schedules. I am ready to plant flowers and work in the yard. I am ready to take the kids swimming. Just a few more weeks....yea!
We had a great Easter this year--finally the sun found us here in Cache Valley. I put all of these pictures up, not because they're good, but because it is funny to see the kids trying to keep their eyes open for the picture. John was the photographer and was very frustrated. I sympathize with the kids because I think they got that from me--sensitive eyes. Anyway, that's the best we could get. I also made this bunny cake for our dinner at Grandma's house. By now the Easter candy (and cake) is long gone but we did enjoy it!
Is this kid really old enough to play soccer? Yes, it is true. What's another 1 or 2 or 3 soccer games and practices a week.... so far so good. He has had 2 games and been pretty excited about both of them, regardless of our crappy weather this spring (our yard is still under water). He is the youngest on the team, so that means not a lot of ball handling, but he is good at running up and down the field.
On April 9th McKena was able to get baptized. Attending were Grandma and Grandpa Allen, Grandma and Grandpa Morrison, Dave and Gina and kids, Greg and Jen and kids, and Tisha Chipman with Sarah and Rachel. Colin and I (Mom) were the speakers and John performed the baptism and confirmation. There was an awesome musical number by Kelsie, Abbie, Connor and Jill. Afterwards we came home for lunch and visiting. Overall, a very nice day. I can't believe 3 of my 4 kids have been baptized! The time is just flying by!
