School's Out for Summer!!

Dakota and Kye completed school today!

Headed to 8th grade!!!

1st Grade...check!

Headed to 2nd grade!

I asked the boys to show me their

school's out smile and this is what I got!

Everyone is excited about our trip

to Colorado in a few days!!!

YAY! SUMMER!!!

Awana Celebration '10

Last night was the Awana Ceremony for Kye and Kru. Dakota's all grown up now and in youth, so it was just Kye and Kru this year. Both of the boys did so well with memorizing a ton of scripture and Kye learned the New Testament books of the Bible as well.

So last night they received their ribbons for completing their books.

This is Kru's last year as a Cubbie! He will be in Sparks next year!

The Cubbies sing their Cubbie song!!!

Wow! So proud of the boys and for them hiding God's word in their hearts!!

Makes a momma proud!!!

Kye's a Wolf Cub Now!!!

Saturday was Kye's Cub Scouts' Awards Ceremony. Still being new to the world of cub scouts and all, we didn't know what to expect.

Kye completed everything he needed for his Tiger Cub patch and now continues onto being a Wolf Cub. He was awarded all of his different belt loops and other patches as well.

And every year they get to pin their moms. So I now have a bobcat pin and a tiger pin.

He was excited, but it was very hot! We were all ready to jump into the pool!!! He has enjoyed cub scouts a lot this year, so looks like he and Darrin will be continuing next year!

Den 2

Pinning their moms

Kye's 8th Birthday!

Kye turned 8 on April 29,

but we had his birthday on the following weekend.

He wanted a Toothless Dragon cake

from How To Train A Dragon movie,

so I did my best!

He liked it and recognized it

(even if others didn't)

And that is what is important!!!

Because of the wind, we had to fake blowing out candles! Again!!!

He invited 4 of his buddies from school

to join him at the pool!

They had a great time as you can see below!

It's hard to imagine that he is 8 already!

He continues to warm my heart with

his tenderness, compassion

and love of animals, singing for Jesus,

his family and friends!

We love you Kye!!!

"Toothless"

Meet Jack

This is Jack!

Isn't he cute?

An early birthday present for Kye.

He is ecstatic!!!

Jack is a mutt, a mix of boarder collie,

pit bull, lab, who knows!

He is 11 weeks and so adorable.

A great outdoor pup!

Haven't heard a peep out of him!

Much different than our other

experiences.

Really weren't planning on this,

it kind of just happened,

but it was perfect in many ways!

Nothing like a boy and his dog!

He has been wanting one of his own

for some time! He is quite proud of

Jack and takes care of him, all on

his own!

The first day we had him, Kye cried on

the way to school because he didn't want

to leave Jack home alone.

But everyone has adjusted well to the

new addition, that is, except for Tag and

especially Shadow! He is growing on Tag,

but not a chance with Shadow.....yet!

Kye's Fall Sing-a-Long - 70s Style

Friday, Kye's school had their Fall Sing-a-Long!

70's Style!!!

Kye was totally groovy and felt it 100%!!!

Between "I Will Survive", "Boogie Fever",

and "YMCA", it was a great show!

He looked super!

And as I said, was feelin' the beat!!!

If you know my Kye at all,

you know he loves to sing and dance!

Needless to say, this was a pretty good day for him!!

Love you, Kye-Kye!

You did a fabulous job!!!

P.S.

Thanks to Ms. Cindy for the groovy vest!

It accented the afro perfectly!! ;o)

2 in 1 Day!!!

Teeth that is!!

Kye lost 2 teeth in 1 day!

This morning while he was brushing his teeth a top one came out!

And then when I picked him up at school this afternoon,

he had lost another one, on the bottom this time!!

Kye, the Fabulous Falcon!!

A week or so ago,

Kye was one of the Fabulous Falcons at school

"for being super good." (quote from Kye)

He is always so proud of his purple ribbon,

pencil and prize from the treasure box!

As a teacher and mom,

it always makes me smile that for the

past 2 years, he has been selected within

the first month of school! :o)

Way to go Kye!!!!

In case you missed it last year,

here's the post from Kindergarten!!!

Kye's First Day of 1st Grade!

Monday, my 7 year old, began 1st Grade!

We took the annual poses!

by the front door and in the car

It was nice being familiar with the school.

He wasn't nervous at all, just really excited!

As we walked into the building,

everyone was all smiles!

Still excited!

Apparently, we weren't going fast enough and Kye took the

lead. We passed his old Kindergarten room and he kept on going!

As he walked into the 1st grade pod, it looked

like we were the only ones there, but we weren't.

Arriving at his room, mom had to take this

scrapbook shot!!!

Kye found his hook, cubby and finally his seat!

Kru had to give him a hug before we left!

Awww! So sweet! (but I missed the pic!)

After waiting in the forever carpool line!

Kru and I picked Kye up!

Again, another yearly tradition!

Kye had a great first day!!! YAY!

(By the second day, he didn't even want me to walk him in!)

My baby is growing up!!!

Summer is Done! :o(

I don't like this time of year!
I would like summer to last a little longer!
But it is that time again for school to begin.

Last night we went to Kye's school, Forest Ridge, and met his 1st grade teacher, Mrs. Livingston.

He was excited to go to his school and he kept acting surprised that he knew the art teacher and his music teacher. He is so funny! I'm so happy that he is going back to the same school where the only change will be where his classroom is and who his teacher is. As we walked by his Kindergarten classroom, he told me that they made the square rug into a circle one. I told him that that room wasn't being used for Kindergarten this year and that the teachers in that room weren't Mrs. B.

We went into his new room and he looked around, found his seat, and was ready to go! Quick as that! :O)

Becoming A Fisherman!!!

Papa bought Kye a fishing pole for his

birthday in April.

Lately, Darrin and Kye have been

venturing off to a swampy pond thingy

in walking distance from the house.

2 weekends ago,

Kye caught a whopper!!! :o)

Definitely the biggest fish that Kye or Darrin have ever caught!!!

I don't know who was more excited,

Darrin or Kye!

They both were pretty stoked!

Even though it is stinky, muddy, and

SUPER HOT!!!!

Kye loves going down to through in the pole

or cast the net that Mr. Ken is letting us borrow!

He has the fisherman spirit, the patience

and the love of it, for sure!!!!

Way to go Kye!!! and Darrin!!! ;o)