Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Amanda Jane Garrett


My friend (and cousin) Shannon had her baby girl on June 3, 2008. Amanda Jane Garrett, 7 lbs 11 oz, 20". My friends Jesica and Krista and I went to visit on our "girls night out". I'm so glad I have friends from high school that keep in touch and we love to go to dinner & movies once a month. Love you girls!

Bailee & Trinidee's dance pictures






These were taken in April 2008. Bailee is 5 yrs, 2 months, and Trinidee is 3 yrs, 8 months.

Bailee loves going to dance every Monday from 4:30-5:10. Trinidee goes on Tuesdays from 4:30-5:00. Both girls love it when they get the treat bucket so they can bring treats for the whole class the following week. They both started dancing this year at L.A. Dance.

Cute pictures of Ryker!!




Here's Ryker asleep on our bed May 14, 2008 (7 months old), and some squishy pictures of him June 26, 2008 (8 months old).

The awning is done!



Kevin installed this awning on the back of our house to protect us from the hot afternoon sun. It was heating up the house way too much in the summer, and the kids burned their feet every time they stepped outside. It makes such a big difference having the shade there! He finished it May 2008.

More California/Disney pictures




Here's our family at Huntington Beach, April 25, 2008, & at Disneyland April 26, 2008.

Disney pictures






Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Family update

Hello everyone! It's June 10, 2008, and here's our family update: Kevin is working hard wiring houses, being the scout leader and primary teacher for the 11 year old boys, and taking his pilots lessons on his computer. He's tried 3 times to go and take his flights, but each time the weather is too bad, so he hasn't been able to fly lately. His next scheduled flight is Monday.
I am busy doing CPS invoices, accounting, payroll, paying bills, and chasing down people who aren't paying us. I'm also doing all the mom stuff, like the never-ending laundry, cleaning the house, and what's for dinner? The girls are now out of school so I'm going to try to do more fun activites with them, like the zoo, swimming, going to the park, etc. I was called as Young Women's President on March 9, and have been busy with that as well. I enjoy it though!
Bailee just graduated from Miss Barbara's Pre-School on May 30, (see pics), and she'll be starting Kindergarten at the end of July. I cannot believe she's growing so fast! She is very smart and creative, and loves to draw, cut things out, tie strings to things, and make new inventions.
Trinidee finished her first year at pre-school, and will start in the 4 year old class in the fall, going 3 days a week, instead of 2. She follows Bailee around and loves to play with her.
Ryker can sit up all by himself, and hardly ever falls over. He'll roll from his back to his belly and prop himself way up, but his belly still isn't getting off the ground. I'm sure he'll be crawling soon though. In 5 days he'll be 8 months old! He still doesn't have any teeth. He is getting SO big and has the chubbiest legs. I can't get enough of him. He's eating a lot of solid foods, like sweet potatoes, oatmeal, peas, carrots, bread, etc. He seems to like everything I give him.
Well, that's our update for now. See you all later!