Michael's FIRST Haircut!

A couple Sunday's ago my dad was giving haircuts and Michael REALLY wanted one too. Although his hair is much thicker than what it used to be (which isn't much) it still has not grown in length. But I figured why not?! What would it hurt anyway? So I had him shave the sides and back and trim up the top. He LOVED it! In fact, that night after bath he checked himself out in the mirror to "make sure his hair was still cut!" AND the next morning he got pretty upset that his hair was going to grow back and it wouldn't be cut anymore. So I explained that he would just keep getting hair cuts from now on!

The finished product!

See! I TOLD you he had hair!!! (okay, so that's the 3 other boys hair, but still!) ;o)

Free Concert!

My mom told me about a free concert KUZZ was putting on with American Idol runner up Bo Bice and wondered if we wanted to go. So, we accepted and went on a little date. My mom didn't realize that they opened table registration several weeks prior, so our seats weren't great, but it was still fun and nice to do something together.

Little Miss

Emma has a tendancy of just playing when she's supposed to be sleeping. This is how I found her several nights in a row.

Swim Lessons

I had heard that swim lessons at the same place they went to last year was having their 3rd & 4th sessions for only $5 per child (under 5)!!! So, I signed the kids up for both sessions! They go M-Th from 10:45-11:20 and they are loving it! They're in their 2nd session right now. They have 2 kids per instructor and Michael was able to have Aaron in his class with him. He's doing pretty well. He's not swimming on his own yet, but he sure tries! He keeps jumpin out to start swimming, but the teacher kept grabbing him before he could get too far! He's still got one more week, so maybe he'll figure it out by then!

Emma's doing really well, too. she loves to jump in the water and is not afraid to go under. She even tries to swim on her own as well. She jumps out and tries to swim, but doesn't quite move her arms and legs like she's supposed to. I'm just glad my kids aren't afraid of the water! Her first session she had a kid with her that did nothing but cry the WHOLE time! It wasn't until about the last 2-3 days that he wouldn't cry! She ended up with him again this session, but he's much better!

We also had Sarah there during mommy & Me with Lindsey, so the kids had a blast seeing all of their cousins every day!

And here's Amanda & Abby. This is pretty much how Abby chilled for most of the time! She did go under a few times, but this was the position of the 1/2 hour! She's such a momma's girl!

Just Us Girls!

Emma has been going through a phase recently where she is almost unbearable with her tantrums! It's been so frustrating because it doesn't seem like anything works. We've tried being nice, we've tried being mean, and nothing! So, I thought that I would try some one on one time with her and see if that would help. (I am convinced that she needs to go back to taking naps, but I need her to go down early so that she's not up late, but it hasn't happened yet) I took Michael to my parents for my dad to watch him and then Emma and I went to Mac N Cheeza for lunch. I hadn't been there yet, and thought it was pretty good!

Here she is drawing on the giant chalkboard.

We shared some yummy mac n cheese!

Threw back a few....(okay, so it was strawberry soda, but I thought it was funny!)

Went to Build a Bear, and then saw "Despicable Me". I thought it was really cute! She liked it too, but had to go potty right at the good part at the end. By the time we got back, everything was fine and the movie was just about over. When we got out, I took her to the arcade area for her to play around (not actually play, just pretend.) They had a crane game with stuffed animals from the movie. She wanted to play, but I wouldn't let her. Then, a little boy came in to play (he was about Michael's age) and on the first try he ended up getting 2 of the same toy (a stuffed unicorn) and gave one to Emma! (SCORE!)

Here she is with her animals...(this is why she needs to take naps again!) That night we all went out to watch Ron's softball game.

I hope to make this a regular thing because I just think it's important!

Just Married!

I have known Sonnet through church for several years. I've always found her to be smart, funny, and fun to be with. We went to seminary together, girls camp, and we've been in the same ward for the last few years. So, naturally, when she was spotted around with a new boyfriend, I was really excited for her! I teased her a couple of times just to make sure she knew where I worked! ;o) Christian lives in Tehachapi, so he frequently stayed at my parents house if he couldn't/didn't need to head back home. One evening, my dad called asking for general information about how much an engagement ring would cost. Long story short, he came in, picked out the perfect ring, she said yes, they came back to get his ring & a matching wedding band for her, and they were married a couple of weeks ago! We are so happy for the both of them and wish them the best of luck! Congrats you two!

This is a cake that Amanda made for their last YSA break the fast (on the 4th).

At the reception, Emma & Aaron cutting a rug!

Emma & Uncle Ry Ry dancing!

The happy couple!

Independence Day

Saturday, the 3rd, we bbq'd at my parents house and then headed out to Shafter to see the fireworks. We set up "camp" in the park and had a good time! A couple of Ryan's co-workers and their families came as well, so we had a pretty large group. Emma didn't care for them much. She wasn't really "scared", just not interested.

He looks so big in this outfit & hat!

Best Friends!

Enjoying some Capri Suns.

Sunday, my parents hosted break the fast and bbq'd hot dogs, and when it got dark, we lit off a few fireworks. Monday wasn't filled with too much since it was just any other Monday (Ron has to work and I normally have Monday's off anyway!) We had a fabulous 4th and are so grateful for those who have fought for our freedoms! THANK YOU!!!