Possession

The girls computer lab teacher from school had her 1st book published! It was kind of exciting. I bought a copy on Tuesday (when it was released). Then on Saturday I took them to Barnes and Nobles to her signing. It was so much fun. They stood in line, and she signed the book to them and chatted with them for a bit. She was really nice and funny.So if you are interested in checking it out: Possession by Alana Johnson. It is a YA distopian (like Hunger Games, and the Uglies series). I read it last week and was pleasantly surprised. I enjoyed it:)
Oh, and for any of you that care.......Aly Condie (the author of Matched) was there getting her copy of Possession signed too). If I would have had something intelligent to say to her I would have stopped her to say hi. Unfortunately I did not:(

Jack&Brian+camping=GNO!

Fathers and sons was this weekend. Brian and Jacks first, by the way. So the girls and I had ourselves some fun too! It started with Judy Moody not so bummer summer (cute). Then to the mall (of course, Sheridan was with us). We had us some chick fil-a (so good!) And our evening ended with each of us making a movie pick. (which made our night end at 1am!)And just so you know, this beaut of a picture took FOREVER to get! It took about 16 tries to get the centering right. I still didnt even really get it right, but this one was the best. Probably more funny for me than you to look at it because I know what was going on to get the shot.

1st "real" hair cut

She was so excited to go get her hair cut. I had just taken the 2 older girls for haircuts the week before. And then Brian buzzed Jacks head a few days after that. She was feeling left out. She wanted her hair cut. She talked about it for days.Brian finally came to his senses and agreed that really fine hair looks better short (rather than his preferd long). And that I should cut her hair.
It was always in her face. Always ratty and messy. It was holding her back from reaching her true cuteness potential!
So, I made the appointment. She sat so still. Never moved. And never stopped smiling. She was so happy. That was about 2 weeks ago. She still talks about her "beautiful hair cut". She loves it and so do we. Short. Layered. Out of her face!

Easter

Yep, you got it. This is my one awesome easter picture this year. Nice huh? I am such a looser about pictures. I always have great intentions. Then, Kennedy starts screaming because she walked in the wet grass with no shoes on and her feet are freezing! So this one picture is after that melt down. I put shoes on her and changed possing location to this much more LAME one. Snapped my one picture and we were done. I was done!
Notice the girls skirts if you will before you become borred with my blog and move on. Aren't they wonderful?

Tragedy has struck!

Or not:) I picked up Jack from school today and find him bruised and scratched......."April Fools" he yells and laughs. I take a look around and there is a class full of black eyes and scratched faces. They all thought it was pretty cool.

Brave and Beautiful

I am so proud and in awe of these two girls. About 3 weeks ago they had their 3rd 1st day of school this year! They started out the year in Pleasant Grove. But that only lasted for about 2 months. Then they spent about 4 months in Highland. And now they will finish out the school year in Orem. It has been a crazy time for them. But they put on their (semi)happy face and just went with it. I know from experience how difficult it can be to jump from school-to-school. Always starting over. Never sticking around. But these two beautiful girls have been so brave and strong.Obvioulsy you have gathered from this post that we have moved, again. But unfortunately it is not our "forever" house. Another move is inevidable. But, we will be here in this house for a while at least. Not planning on switching schools on the girls for a long time, I hope. Moving sucks!

Baptism

Isn't she gorgeous?Of course I forgot my camera and had to take these snapshots after we got home:(
It was a really nice day. The stake.....(i dont know)baptism lady....gave her a dress to put on(rather than the jumpsuit). She was the cutest thing I have ever seen. It was simple, of course but tied in the back to fit and went all the way down the the floor. So much more flattering! I loved it, and wished a had a picture of her and her dad together. But no, once again I am an idiot!
Anywho, thanks to all those that came to support her. And to those that "did stuff" at the baptism. You know who you are:) We love Madelynn. Thank you for loving her too!