"TWINNERS"...wait... no "QUADDERS"??

These girls seriously make me laugh! I wish you all could have heard them planning their outfits yesterday. These 4 have become quite inseparable. Shelby and her friend Chloe have been in the same class for all 3 years. Morgan and Sasha are on their 2nd year together. I think my ears are still ringing from the squeals when they found out that we would be neighbors. It’s been so great to have friends so close. If your local, Sonda (Chloe and Sasha’s mom) is teaching a parenting skills class so check out her website www.yourstrongfamily.com

Also, (this is mainly for Grandma Charlene) Morgan went back to the eye Dr. today and she is 1/2 as near sighted as she was a year ago!! They are going to recheck her in another year, but for now... NO GLASSES!!! YAY!!!!!

Chloe, Shelby, Morgan and Sasha

Family trip

Since church was cancelled all over Utah on Sunday (well LDS church anyway), we decided to go on a last minute family fishing trip. Ok lets be honest, Chris and Shelby fished, Morgan and Preston dug for snails and I took pictures and worked on my melanoma. I figured out why people drink while they fish. It's cause you have to be drunk to actually think it's fun. Chris says(imagine me mocking him here) "Fishing is a game of patience, Jana. You need to learn to be more patient." No thanks, I'm all about immediate gratification! lol

Anyway, we ended up having a lot of fun. We only caught one trout but threw it back. We also got rid of the frog (insert gag here), but brought back about a dozen snails, and 1 craw fish that Preston INSISTS is a hamster! hahahaha

Mommy and Morgan

Shelby taking a break from begging to reel her hook in to "check it"!

Preston's HAMSTER!

BACK TO SCHOOL

When I got home this morning, I walked in to 3 VERY excited kids. The first day of school is a HUGE deal at our house!!! Last night we had our annual Back To School Fashion Show. Every year, the kids put on a fashion show for Daddy and show off all of their new school clothes. Chris totally plays it up too. This year he put on some techno dance music for them to walk down the runway to. The girls REALLY get into it, but in the past, Preston hasn't. However this year, he rocked the runway. He was dancing and striking poses the whole time. It was hilarious. After our fashion show, we usually go out for ice cream. This year we were really pressed for time so we just had ice cream at home then it was baths and bed!

This morning the kids got to pick their favorite breakfast (french toast) and then we got ready for the big day. Preston's first day was actually on Tuesday, but he still had fun getting ready just like the girls did. Once everyone was ready, we walked up to the new bus stop and then Preston and I drove to the school to meet the bus there. (yes I know I'm a nerd for doing this but I don't care!) The girls had a great time. Morgan had a small mishap in PE, but was able to turn the day around anyway. Preston had a great day at preschool.

I can't believe how big they are getting. My babies aren't babies anymore. On one hand this totally breaks my heart on the other hand, I'm thoroughly enjoying watching them grow and experience new things. (For the record: these were not my first choices for the first day of school outfits. The girls picked these and there was no talking them out of it!)

Preston Striking a Pose

Andra Pandra

Andrea left today to go back to Ohio. She'll be attending school at Ohio Wesylan University and is really excited about it. It was a lot of fun to have her around all summer and we're definitely going to miss her. She's going to try to come back in October for Shelby's baptism though so it won't be so long between visits this time. YAY!!

"EXTREME"

As promised, here are a few pictures of Preston at his first soccer game. His team name is "EXTREME".  It was EXTREME alright...EXTREME CHAOS! It was also extremely adorable! He had a really good time, however Chris and I have decided that American Football is probably better for him. He would run as fast as he could and as soon as the ball came near him, he'd DIVE onto it like he was trying to catch a fumble. He even took a couple of kids out lol. It's a wonder he didn't take a cleat to the face! They didn't even bother having a goalie. It didn't matter though cause the only goal that was scored was in the wrong net hahahahaha oh well they all had fun! And yes, he was the cutest one out there, even though he was drowning in the smallest uniform they make!!!!!!!!!! 

Morgan also had a game tonight.  Once again she played nearly the entire game and was AWESOME! Her natural athletic ability amazes me. The Blue Bunny Crusher's won again 3-2. (I don't think that they keep official score yet, but trust me.. We Mom's Do! heehee) About halfway through the game, I could tell she was getting mad (she's got my temper so it's obvious when she's mad lol) During half time, I asked what was wrong and she said that the other team was trash talking. They're SIX and already talkin smack! hahaha

Big Girls

Morgan and Shelby both lost teeth today. I think this is 7 or 8 for Shelby but it's Morgan's 1st!!! She was so excited!

If they keep this up, the tooth fairy may need a loan!!!

Lucky #7

Morgan had her first soccer game today. I know that I'm a little biased, but I have to say, SHE WAS AWESOME!!! Her team, THE BLUE BUNNY CRUSHERS (how funny is that?) won 4-0. She played nearly the entire game and ran her little heart out.  Here are a few pictures. 

I asked her what her favorite part of soccer was and she said, "I got new soccer shoes" HAHA She's soooooo my daughter! 

Preston's first game is on Wednesday, I'll post pictures then. 

Andrea's New Shirt