Jacob's Swim Meet & Jonathan's Preschool Graduation!

Jacob looking so calm before his first race! On your MARK...

GET SET...

GO BABY GO!!!!

He came in 4th place out of about 28. That is pretty good considering he was one of the youngest in the race

Jonathan with Mrs. Taylor.

Jonathan's Class!

Jonathan had a great day when he graduated from preschool last week. We can not believe he will be in kindergarten in the fall. He is excited to be able to "finally go to the same school as everyone else." We are so excited for him.

Sorry the video is sideways I can't figure out how to flip it.

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Ivan and I listened to this talk today given by Elder Bednar at a CES fireside earlier this month. It's a very interesting talk of things we have already been aware of but from a different angle.
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FREE KITTENS!!!

What is it about the word FREE that makes me want it? My guess is it is the lack of funds in the bank account right now.
So yesterday I had to make a quick run to the bank. In the parking lot this cute family had a sign that read "free kittens". I decided to stop and look with Abby. The next thing I know I am the proud new mommy of 2 baby girls kittens. They will take up residence in the garage and outside. Because we adopted a stray temporarily last year we already have all of the kitty stuff. I definitely have never been a cat person, but I guess I am changing in my older age!!! The kids love them, the dogs tolerate them & Ivan hopes they will help with critter control. Just for the record, if Ivan had brought home 2 kittens without talking to me first he would have been in big trouble. I am lucky he is alot nicer than me and I think he is a bigger animal lover than anyone I know. P.S. We have not officially named them, but we're thinking "Sissy & Sassy".

Happy Birthday Jordan!!

Jordan had his 7th Birthday last Thursday. He invited all of the boys in his first grade class over for a party on Saturday. We were surprised when a cute little girl from his class showed up. She felt very special to be the only girl Jordan had invited. The funny thing is he didn't mean to invite her. He did a pretty good job playing it off. Now the little girl goes out of her way to acknowledge Jordan -LOVE starts YOUNG!!

Having a horse was very convenient for his COWBOY Party. All of the kids went on horse rides around the backyard. However, now there are little wholes all over my yard from "Babe" taking a few snack breaks. They roasted hot dogs over the fire, threw wet footballs at Jessica, tried to throw snakes into cowboy boots, shot out candles with squirt guns and of course what party would be complete without a pinata?

Next year is Jordan's BIG 8!!! He is already talking about how excited he is to get baptized. WAY to go Jordan!