Schools Out For Summer....

Today was Emmet's last day of kindergarten! I never believed it when moms would tell me that time flies once your kids are in school, but it does. Where did the school year go?

Emmet was so excited for today. Emery on the other hand wasn't too happy this morning! Emmet get's to "loop" with his teacher and entire class, so it wasn't really a sad day. I'm so excited to have his teacher for another year, she did wonders for Emmet.

Sweet Emery

What a fun month for Emery. At home she's quite loud, talkative, mothering, she love's to sing in front of the mirror, all the typical four year old stuff. But, when she's around others she tends to clam up! She is beginning to come out of her shell and it's been so fun to watch.

She had her pre-school graduation and she performed her Hula dance with ease!! She loved pre-school. I'm sad it's over, so is she!

Emery also completed another fun year of dance. She has loved going and for the first time she performed for the audience! One of my favorite parts about being a mom is watching your kids accomplish something that you know is hard for them. I loved Emery's determination!!

Cruisin With the Olson's

The kids and I got back from my favorite vacation ever. It was the first time I had been on a cruise and what a FANTASTIC 7 days! We flew into Miami and the kids did so well traveling on a plane all day.

The first night in Miami before we boarded the ship we celebrated my birthday. It's the first time in years that my family has been in one place to sing Happy Birthday to me. That was special.

We sailed on the Royal Carribean's Liberty of the Seas. I don't know what I was thinking but the ship was gigantic. I was so worried I would get sea sick, but because of how large the ship was I really had no problems. I could feel the ship moving at times, but I never got sick!!

We left Miami and headed towards Costa Maya. We had a day out at sea and all we did was swim!! The pools were amazing and there were at lest six hot tubs.

My kids were in heaven playing with their aunts and uncles. It's the first family vacation we've taken since Chance got married. We had non-stop fun.

Costa Maya!

We had fun playing at the beach and eating delicious Mexican food.

The kids with their uncles at Costa Maya!

Our "cabin" was cozy, but very efficient. Every night a bunk bed was pulled down from the ceiling. Emmet loved sleeping up there. We slept so well, it helps there were no windows! We spent very little time in our room. There was too much to explore on the ship.

Our second stop was Belize. My brothers, sisters-in-law and myself went on a snorkeling excursion. I really enjoyed snorkeling near the reef, but when I first got in there were jellyfish everywhere and I was screaming trying to "dodge" them. Once I was told they wouldn't hurt me I enjoyed myself!

We truly didn't see much of Emmet. He LOVED the kids club. He was there until 10pm every night. My brother Chris would pick him up for me because he would be so mad we were taking him out!! They did a lot of fun things. His group put on a circus performance one night on the Promenade. Emmet will tell you he saw Belize, but he stayed on the ship that day!

Emery went into Belize city with my parents. They had fun shopping for purses!

This is how Emmet felt when he was NOT in the kids club!!

My favorite stop, Cozumel Mexico. We had a BLAST playing in the ocean. The blow up toys were great. We played our own version of "Wipe Out"!

Our last stop was the Grand Cayman Island! Gorgeous!! The water and beaches were amazing. The water was so clear the kids just wore their swim goggles and were able to feel like they were snorkeling.

The view from the ship at the Grand Cayman's.

Angela and Emery!

We loved the sunsets! Notice Emmet is missing, he's hanging out in the kids club!

Thank goodness the ice cream machine was broken until the last two days. We had a competition to see who could eat the most. I think I ate 10 in one day.

I had fun with this crazy group. I'd do another cruise in a heartbeat!! One of my top 10 best vacations ever!!!

It's Official

My parents have officially moved back to AZ!! Here's Emmet and Emery messing with some of the moving equipment!! We are so excited to have Grandpa Kenny and Grandma Kathy here. I've already put Grandma to work. She watches my kids every Thursday night so I can attend the East Valley Mormon Choir!! It is so fun to sing again!

Nanny's Easter Party!!

This was the 11th Annual Easter Party and the only moment I was able to get my kids to sit long enough for a family photo!! This is my FAVORITE holiday. I love everything about Easter.

In turn my kids love Easter!! Emery enjoyed playing with the girls and loved making bubbles.

I never saw Emmet almost the entire day. He had so much fun with cousins that he never stopped to eat. I finally had to make him drink some water!

What a beautiful day!

Teensy Tea Party

It's been a fun Hawkins tradition to have a "teensy" tea party around Easter. Emery has been anticipating this tea party for a few weeks. She woke up this morning and new exactly what she wanted to wear and how she wanted me to do her hair!

Emmet has out grown the fun of the tea party so the "big" boys headed to the movies. This was about all I could get out of him! He was excited to see the dragon movie!

Nanny went all out this year and the weather was beautiful. I'm thankful to have a little girl to enjoy this party with!!

Welcome Spring

I'm so proud of my flower garden in my backyard. I've acquired a green thumb and with the beautiful weather it's been fun working in the yard. I don't enjoy the weeds, but Emmet is great at picking them roots and all.