John and Caroline

Hilary had her last day of Pre-school. It is hard to believe, but she is sooooo ready for Kindergarten. She has had wonderful teachers who love her.

Mrs. Warren, Mrs. Lowe, Mrs. Davis, Hilary, Mrs. Skahill, Mrs. Stienke

Hilary, Abby, Keeli

Three good friends!

Singing "B-I-N-G-O"

The kids got to have an early picnic lunch and play!
On the growth chart Hilary grow about an inch and a half this year.
Bye Preschool....Hello Kindergarten!!

Gracie had a fun few days celebrating her birthday. On Saturday (the day before her b-day) we had a Secret Star Hannah Montana party. She chose a few good friends to come over. We had lunch, decorated funky sunglasses, and each girl got a big star necklace. After presents and cake we went to the new Hannah Montana movie. We had a great time and the movie was very cute, fun music.

Gracie opening presents with her cool glasses!

Happy Birthday Gracie!

Gracie had a friend in Shoshone whose mom decorates cakes. She made her American Idol cake last year. We happened to run into her and she remembered Gracie's birthday was coming up. She wanted to do the cake again. Thanks to Melissa Johnston for a fun cake.

Abbey turned 9 on Friday, May 15th. She had a fun day celebrating.

We had a destination birthday party. Her invitations were airline tickets, inviting her friends on a trip to the tropics. As her guests entered the house, she placed Leigh's on them.

Our first activity was playing an Under-Water game.

The girls had to dress in snorkeling gear then carry a cup of water on their heads (hence "under-water). After they walked down the driveway, they changed into a hula outfit and had to hula hoop while everyone else counted to 10. The girls were timed, the fastest time won....Yeah Gabby!

We made hair flowers, decorated flip-flops, and had our toes done by Abbey's aunt Lindsay.

The girls loved drinking their tropical juice out of their coconut cups.

Me and my four kids
Carter and mom

Carter got a new summer haircut! We think he looks handsome and he loves it!

The process of getting the haircut was not so pleasant. We are lucky enough to have John's brother Brandon and his wife, Lindsay living with us for the summer. Lindsay is going to cosmetology school. As she buzzed as fast as she could, John and I tried our best to hold him still.

We were all exhausted when it was over :)