My Three Amigos and Buttercup

Sunday, June 3, 2012

Lucky Day's Kindergarten Graduation

Lucky is my third child to finish Kindergarten, but my first child to have a graduation. I think it is a little extravagant, but the kids were so adorable in their caps and gowns.

Lucky's best friend, S is in his class at school and church. They have a great time together.

Lucky's teacher was gushing about him. He is an awesome reader and all around smarty!

Dusty's teacher loved him and was impressed with how well he did in math. I overheard his classmate say, "Dusty, you were like the nicest kid in class. You were never mean to anyone, ever!" :)

Ned's teacher said he was the best reader in all of 5th grade. He was on the A/B honor roll for the last semester. He also came in 3rd place in the science bowl and received an iPod shuffle for it!

All of the boys did a great job adapting to their new school this year. We are so proud of our kind, smart boys!

Buttercup's Dance Recital

Buttercup loved her dance class. Every Thursday she was so excited to get dressed to go. The first few times were hard because she would just hang on to my leg and cry. I decided that she just needed to not see me so I went into the hallway. That helped a lot. From what I hear, she got better about being there each week.

We did a rehearsal a few days before the recital and I was afraid that she would hang on my leg again, but she didn't! I was so happy!

I thought for sure she would cry and come running to me at the recital. Again, I was surprised and she stayed with her class. I was so proud.

This is how the recital went:

Warming up.

I'm a Little Tea Pot.

Shake Your Sillies Out.

The Hokey Pokey.

Fly to Your Heart.

Yes, she just stood there. THE WHOLE TIME! Still, I was so proud. It was a huge deal that she didn't come running to me or El Guapo.

Right at the end her shoe came off her heel and she didn't know how to tell anyone, so this happened:

But once I fixed it she went right back to where she was supposed to be.

The only part she cared to take part in was when they did Ring Around the Rosies. She seemed to love that. She actually loved it all, but she liked that enough to actually participate.

I am so grateful for my sweet, talented friend that taught the class. It was a dream come true to have my daughter in dance. The plan is to start up again in the fall. I can't wait!

Monday, May 21, 2012

Yeah, It's Been a While

Wow! Almost 6 months since my last post! Let me get you caught up with us...

We had a fun Christmas:

Buttercup turned 2:

Dusty turned 8, and on his birthday (which also happened to be Easter Sunday) he was baptized:

Doesn't he look so handsome in the vest his Nana made?!

I made Buttercup's Easter dress, and ties for Ned, Dusty, and Lucky:

Ned turned 11 (And he actually requested this photo shoot on Dusty's birthday. Nice!!):

Buttercup had her first dance recital:

The boys get out of school next week. I hope I can keep those energetic boys busy! Buttercup is going to love having her brothers around.

Monday, December 5, 2011

Snow Day in Texas

Well, we have moved. We are not quite settled, but we are here.
The boys like their school (and so do I!), which was my biggest concern when moving here.
The house is smaller and older than our house in Oklahoma, but we are making do. There is actually more storage space, so that is a plus.
We have met a few people at church and we realize that it will take a while to create friendships like we did in Oklahoma. We sure miss our friends. We are so grateful for the friends we met while we lived there for seven years.
Seven years! That is the longest I have ever lived in one place.
The kids have adjusted pretty well. Buttercup has been doing well. I think as long as she has her daddy, brothers, doggy, and blanky around she is happy. :)
I think the hardest thing for the boys (and me) has been the fact that shcool starts an hour and a half earlier than it did in Oklahoma. We are all exhausted!
Today, though, we got a SNOW DAY!!! Woohoo! It was beautiful!
Buttercup thought it was pretty fun at first, but then her hands got too cold. She went inside to snuggle with her blanky and watch some Yo Gabba Gabba. She was much happier doing that.
The boys stayed out to build some snowmen, or in Dusty's case, a snow-alien.
The three youngest warmed up with warm bath. Now Dusty is asleep with his head on my lap while a blog. It's been a pretty great day.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Overwhelmed

Yep, that's pretty much how I am feeling these days. Overwhelmed.

I am overwhelmed with all the junk laying around my house, waiting for a garage sale I am having this weekend.

I am overwhelmed with a house that keeps getting dirtier and dirtier as I try to get ready for said garage sale.

I am overwhelmed that my husband starts a new job in 6 days. In Texas. Leaving me at home to get the (messy, dirty) house ready to rent.

I am overwhelmed with my To Do list.

I am overwhelmed with the task of finding a house to rent (in an oil town that is doing well and there are VERY few options that won't cost us a small fortune each month).

I am overwhelmed with finding said rental in an area where my kids will have a good, safe school to attend.

I am overwhelmed with the thought of leaving all of the great friends we have met here in Oklahoma.

I am overwhelmed with worry that my kids will not handle the move so well.

I am overwhelmed with gratitude that El Guapo was offered a job opportunity that we have been praying for.

I am overwhelmed with awe that El Guapo was able to make an upward career move in this struggling economy.

I am overwhelmed with faith in knowing that our Heavenly Father blessed us with this opportunity because of our (and lots of others') fasting and prayers.

I am overwhelmed with pride and appreciation for a husband that works hard and always does what needs to be done for our family.

I am overwhelmed with love for these sweet kids.