Trip to Utah

Meeting Boston...

Andee kept trying to touch Boston...
Whoops... finally got him.

I decided to take a trip up to UT with the kids. One of my cheerleaders, Jessica, was getting married and I wanted to celebrate the kids' birthdays with family. The flight to UT was awesome! Andee fell asleep for the entire flight and Trey was content watching a movie. Thank goodness! We were so excited to see my mom at the airport and Trey proceeded on the way home to say the "Pledge of Allegiance" every time he saw a flag on the road. This was the game of the entire trip! Jayme and Joe came over that night and Andee and Trey got to meet their cousin Boston for the first time!

Playtime!

Oh the imagination that comes with a simple box...

Andee LOVES this chair! She climbs in and out of it, dances in it, and loves to rock back and forth in it!

Pre-K Owls Graduation

My little man graduated from Preschool! I didn't realize how sad I was going to be until I attended the "graduation" program. Their teacher, Mrs. Pacheco shared a few things about the kids and gave them their certificate. Here are the answers Trey gave:

Who is the most important person in the world? Jackson (most kids said mom, God, etc... mine said Jackson!!)

What is the most beautiful thing you have ever seen? blue flowers

When are you really grown up? driving

What makes you feel happy? mommy kissing me

What is your favorite holiday? Christmas

What is your favorite color? blue

What do you like most about yourself? I can play Club Penguin.

What do you like to do most in the world? play video games

What do you want to be when you grow up? fireman

What would you like to learn to do? play adult games (hmmmmmm.... that sounds bad!)

What is your favorite book or story? The Super Hero book

What do teachers do when they are not in school? play games

After they got their certificates, the kids performed a couple of songs for the parents & families. It was very sweet and I couldn't help but get a little teary-eyed thinking of my little boy growing up so fast.

-May 12, 2010

Friends - Molly, Carson & Jackson

Performing their song - Reid, Trey & RJ

Pre-K Owl Class

Best Friends - or as they say - "Brothers" (Jackson & Trey)

Carson, Trey & Roc

Trey's "girlfriend" ZuZu

These two have been great friends and ZuZu even asked her mom if she could marry Trey.

We are so proud of you, Trey!

My Birthday

I had a wonderful birthday! I woke up to Trey next to me saying, "Wake up mom, it's your birthday!" He then proceeded to bring me presents and set them on my stomach while putting a birthday hat on me (as I was still laying in bed). Trey had picked out a pink "birthday princess" sash for me! Brent had bought me a baby/toddler seat for my bike. We now have one on each of our bikes to take family rides! Later that night, the boys and Andee took me to Cheesecake Factory for dinner! I had the BEST birthday cake - CHEESECAKE! :) What a great day!

Mother's Day

THIS...

is what life is all about!

Being a mom has changed my life. Motherhood has given me a new sense of purpose; the happiness of unconditional love; the feelings of pride, complete joy, and closeness to my Heavenly Father. I love seeing my children smile, laugh, learn new skills and best of all I love giving them hugs and kisses. They are what it's all about... they are why I'm here.

Dancing...

Trey woke me up on Mother's Day with a card he made. At church I was overwhelmed with a feeling of love as I directed the primary children in 2 Mother's Day songs. Watching Trey sing caused SEVERAL tears as I was so proud of him and when he sang the words, I knew he loved his mommy. Later that day, Brent and Trey surprised me with a dozen roses and candy. We walked to the park that evening and spent time as a family. I couldn't have asked for a better Mother's Day!

At Trey's school, they had "Muffins with Moms" where they celebrated the kids' moms. These were Trey's responses to some questions about his mom:

What is your Mom's Name? Allison

What does she do? Clean Dishes

How old is she? 10

How does Daddy call Mom? 269-3108

What is her favorite food? Cream of Wheat

What is her favorite TV show? The parade

Where does she like to take you? to the gym

What is her favorite color? pink & purple

My mom likes to.... paint the walls for fun

My mom likes to... read books with me

My mom and Dad like to.... color together

What message do you want to send her? I Love You!

They had made us cute flower pots with a picture of them sticking out of it and a few adorable pictures they colored.

I LOVE BEING A MOM!

Bloomin' Cactus

I have a potted cactus in the back yard and had no idea when it bloomed it did this...

The flower only lasted a day due to the wind so I was glad I shot a few pics of it.

Then a couple days later, the cactus surprised me with these...

Look Where I Fell Asleep...