Open for Business

One day back in March we decided to "Open Shops".  Every person decided what they were going to specialize in.  They worked on products or services and everyone was given $100 in play money.  You could make money and spend money.

Caleb opened a hair salon.  He put up ideas of how you could get your hair done and he would do it...for a price.

Ashton owned a sports arena outside and organized a football game in which you had to pay to get into.

Devin owned a concession stand and sold snacks at the football game.

We didn't get pictures of everyone's different trades, but here they are...

   Carson was a DJ.  He played music the entire time and you could pay him to run ads for your business.  

Calvin ran a Pet Shop and you could buy stuffed animals and food and cages for them.  He had them all set up in cages.

Lacey and I sewed little satchels for putting all their money into.  It was really fun and such a good learning experience for them.  I was surprised at the creativity of everyone and the different ideas that they had.  They realized that  you had to work hard to make money and help others as well.

It was fun watching the football game as well...

A Day at the Park

Right now I am playing catch up. So this is a post about a day that we spent in the park back in February.  We walked to the park near our house and had a picnic and played.

Daisy enjoying the ride, while Lacey sleeps

Calvin and Ashton

Caleb

Carson

Daisy

Caleb and Lacey

Carson

Caleb

Carson

Devin and Lacey

Happy Halloween

We had a great Halloween!  We went to our Ward's Trunk or Treat party one night and then we went over to Uncle Wade and Aunt Shelly's house for Trick or Treating.  All the kids took home loads of candy and had a fantastic time!

Lacey was a Princess.  She loves to twirl!  I had to take lots of pictures because I made her dress without using a pattern.

Ashton was Spiderman!  He is super strong by the way...

I don't know what Caleb is...they kept changing costumes.

I think Calvin is Napolean Dynamite and Devin is Mr. Incredible.

As you can see, Devin has been working out as well.

I think Carson just got out of the shower and decided not to dress up for Halloween!

Isn't this just the cutest picture? Daisy was a bumblebee.  My friend let me borrow this cute little costume!

School... Again?

Here are my younger boys getting ready to head off for school.  

Calvin is a 4th grader this year and is such a good student.  He already received his first progress report and he had mostly 100%'s.  I think his lowest grade was a 98%.  His teacher called and said that he finishes his work twice as fast as the other kids and then helps her tutor the kids who are struggling.  She wants him to get tested into the GT Program (gifted and talented).  He is nervous.  

Ashton is a 2nd grader and is very kind to everyone.  His teacher has told me over and over again about how respectful and polite he is.  I think that his favorite part of school is walking to and from school with his brothers and cousins: Chase and Colton.  Ashton and Chase love to make up little songs and dances.  They are hilarious to watch!

Devin started Kindergarten this year.  He is in full day (that's all they have here) and he was way beyond ready!  He has a great teacher and loves to show me his sticker for the day.  He is in the same class as his cousin Colton.  He gets his homework for the week done in about 5 minutes!  He's a quick learner and has started piano lessons.  He is following in all of his older brother's footsteps.

 The first week of school, I would get up Lacey and tell her it is time to take the boys to school and she would just reply, "Again?"  We have all adjusted to having school and scouts and everything else.  We are all super busy!

Middle School Days

Caleb and Carson started Middle School this past year.  They actually were in Middle School in Arizona, but this ain't Arizona!  It must be nice to have a best friend where ever you go!  

These boys are good kids and really loving school.  They are both 1st chair in their Orchestra, which is huge!  There are just under 300 kids in the orchestra at their Middle School!  Amazing!  So everyday they take their instruments to and from school.

They are also in the same school as their cousin Alli.  They are  all in 6th Grade and get along great!  How lucky to have family!

These boys love rockin!

Here's another one!

I actually like this one better!

Movie Editing #1

My boys have learned how to edit videos on the computer now.  They are way better at it than I am!  Take a look!

Easter Egg Hunt

The Town of Queen Creek has a giant Easter Egg Hunt every year.  So we decided to attend!  Everyone had so much fun and gathered a TON of eggs!

Everyone waiting for the festivities to begin.  The baseball field was full of eggs!

Lacey munching on candy before the hunt begins.

To this day, Lacey is still scared of the Easter Bunny because he made an appearance here.

Daisy was a trooper, but by this time, she had enough!

Lacey wanted to open every egg before putting it in the basket.

She was finally getting the hang of it.

On your mark, get set, GOOO!

I guess it isn't much of a hunt when there are this many eggs!

Devin loved it!

Is Calvin to cool to pick up the eggs?

Almost, but not quite.  :)

Ashton collected a lot of eggs too!

Caleb and Carson were too old to participate in the egg hunt.  But they enjoyed all the other activities and the other boys shared their eggs with them.  We have loved going the the QC Egg Hunt every year and had to do it one last time before the big move to Texas!