Summer Fun

So maybe I'm a little late...or a lot! Ha! We spent quite a bit of time at the city pool this summer. The girls have learned the art of sunbathing. Ok so maybe it's not exactly an art... but whatever.... they did learn that you have to move around a little bit to avoid burning. So they kept me pretty darn entertained.

They decided to take the time to work out... in case swimming didn't burn enough calories. And Morgan kept everyone around us entertained with her belly rolling.

Where was Preston? Um... the boy took 2 lessons and suddenly thought he was the next Michael Phelps. He didn't stay out of the water long enough to get any pictures. HA!

Chemical/Physical Changes

Shelby has a science project due on Monday. She is TERRIFIED to stand in front of her class to present the project, so we decided to video it. (I'll never understand why she can dance all by herself in front of 1,000 people at a competition, but she can't talk by herself in front of 30 people. Silly girl!)

For those of you that don't have a 5th grader yet... start studying now!!

Better Late Than Never

This is old news, but I was going through my camera and found these pictures. Shelby had an opportunity to go to a dance clinic taught by a few dancers on "So You Think You Can Dance". She had a blast and was so excited to meet "famous people". Twitch is in the "Step Up" movies, so when we saw "Step Up Revolution" she got Soooooo excited!
It was actually a really good clinic. There was only about 50 kids in her age group, so she was able to get a lot of personal instruction.

Kanara Falls

Chris came up with an idea to go hiking for a relaxing day off.... I liked my idea of sitting around doing nothing all day but whatever... I'm all for trying something new hahaha. It's only a couple miles, but we all seriously thought we were going to die! The kids had a lot of fun and it ended up being a great family outing!

First day of school

The kids have been SO excited to start school... Needless to say... So have I! Ha! We started our activities on Sunday with our annual fashion show. I made Preston's fave dinner Wednesday and Shelby's fave breakfast on Thursday. After lots of primping and lots of pictures... They were off!
I can't believe they are in 2nd, 4th and 5th grade!!! This is my baby's last year of elementary school... Time has gone by WAY too fast!! The girls are even starting to worry about fashion trends. Hence the butt pictures to show Grandma and all the Aunts their cool jeans HA!... As a side note.. They're learning that sometimes beauty=pain. They both say that the bejeweled pockets hurt to sit on all day. Is that stopping them from wearing them? NOPE! :-)
Preston couldn't care less about school or how he looks. He's just excited to do math and play at recess... Such a boy! He has the same teacher that the girls had for 2nd grade (LOVE LOVE LOVE HER) She sent a math sheet home with him on the 1st day. I remember the girls somewhat struggling with it. He SMOKED it! He said "I hope 2nd grade math gets harder than this or else I'm gonna get bored fast" HAHA! Don't think that will be a problem.

Flinstones Gone Wild

We had  a group project at school that required us to style a models hair and makeup for a Runway Show. This was, by far, my favorite project!!!! Our theme was "Flinstones Gone Wild" and my friend Amy was kind enough to let her daughter, Maddi, model for us. She was supposed to be Pebbles all grown up. It didn't exactly turn out the way we'd envisioned, but she was still cute.  I did the makeup and Jessica did the hair. 

 Morgan got roped into being a model for another group. She was a "Vintage Pin Up Girl"... fully clothed... I have video of her walking the runway, but she's just a blur because she literally RAN down the runway. HA! She had fun though!!! I'll post some better pics of her when i get them.

Tennis

Preston has been begging me for over a year to let him try tennis. We finally got him into some classes through the city. He's having a blast and he's quite sure that he could take on the pros. HAHA

Summer Games

It's time for the summer games again! We got trampled one year, so I refuse to go to the opening ceremonies ever again! Instead, we watch the fireworks from a church parking lot a block away. The kids are totally satisfied with this and that's all that really matters to me.
(I forgot my camera, so you guys will have to settle for cell phone pics... sorry)

Beach Break

We made our first trip to the "beach" today! Ya,Ya, I know... it's not really a beach, but who cares. They had fun while I worked on my melanoma, so that's all that matters.  

 He was FREEZING, but refused to wrap up in a towel... BOYS!

 I just love her beautiful blue eyes.. even if they do look a little stoned HA!

Morgan couldn't stand the fact that Shelby and I were goofing off with the camera. Heaven for bid! HA!

 We can't get away from dance no matter what we do or where we go.

 He was trying to dig his way to China... That little hole was as far as he got in 10 minutes so he gave up.

Shooting

I've said before that Shelby loves to go shooting with Chris. They went this morning and this is what Shelby did from about 10-15 yards. Not bad for a prissy 10 year old!

End of The Year Festivities

I love the end of the school year! It's crazy busy, but FUN!!!! Preston and Morgan started the week off with a field trip to the aquatic center. Preston came out that morning dressed like this!  No matter how much my inner fashion police cringed, I just couldn't make him change! He was SO excited and proud of himself for being "All Ready" for the pool! 

 Thursday was field day. Each class decorated a t-shirt for the even. They had a lot of fun.

Later that afternoon, Jordan graduated. When we got married, she was in kindergarten. Now she's all grown up! I feel so old!!!!!!!

Friday was the last day of school, which meant the awards assembly. I was so proud of all 3 kiddos! Shelby received awards for Language Arts, Science, Math and Perfect Attendance. They also announced that she got 100% on 2 out of 3 State Core Tests! She constantly amazes me! 

 Morgan received a Math award and Perfect Attendance.

 Preston got an award for Math and a medal for 3rd place in the 100 meter dash at Field Day! My fave part: he's more excited about the math award than the track award!!!!

I couldn't be prouder of my little munchkins! They all got great teachers for next year. Preston will be in Mrs. Fuson's class. The girls had her for 2nd grade as well.  Morgan will be in Mr. Hunt's class. Shelby had him for 3rd and 4th grade. Shelby got Mrs. Mackelprang. I don't know her very well, but she has an excellent reputation and I'm excited to get to know her.