Fun with Grandma and Papa

Back in May, my parents came out to spend a couple of days with us.

My parents were able to go to Emmy's dance recital, soccer games for our big kids, play games, take Hyrum out to lunch, have a tea party, play on the swing set and many more fun activities.

We love it when my parents come and spend time with us. We are lucky to have grandparents and parents like them!

My Beautiful Ballerina

Back in May, Emmy had her dance recital.  This year, Emmy decided that she would like to try tap and ballet. She danced ballet to the song Prince Ali from the movie Aladdin.

 Emmy tapped to the song Itty Bitty Pretty One.

We were lucky that grandma and papa came out for the occasion.  Emmy performed two shows.
Brandon and my dad went and saw her Friday night. My mom and I went and saw her Saturday afternoon.

Emmy was both excited and nervous for her performances.  Emmy is such a beautiful dancer. I love watching her dance and perform.


Emmy absolutely loved going to dance with one of her best friends.

Of course we made sure to have flowers for her after her performances. 

We also went and got a treat with her to celebrate her hard work.
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Mother's Day 2015

I had a wonderful Mother's Day back in May. I was completely spoiled by my sweet family.

The Saturday before Mother's Day, Brandon gave me a beautiful bouquet of flowers from him and our sweet kids.

Brandon made me a wonderful breakfast and dinner.

The kids were so cute giving me their wonderful birthday creations they made for me.

The kids and Brandon gave me a fun present of a popcorn popper. Brandon even found the healthy popcorn to give to me.

I am so grateful for each of my kids and for the opportunity that I have to be a mother. My children are my greatest treasures and I can't imagine my life without them.

Hershey Track 2015

 Back in May 2015, the kids participated in the annual Hershey Track challenge (I think it has a new name now).  Ben and Emmy were thrilled to finally be old enough to participate.


It was a great day hanging out with friends!

All the kids did the Javelin Throw. Ben did the throw without me knowing, as a result, I don't have a picture of him.

Hyrum tried his luck at the standing long jump too.

Ben ran the mile and took first place in his age group. He rocked it with a time of 6:25.

Ben also ran in the 400m race and did quite well.

Emmy ran in the 800 where she took third! She really rocked it!

Emmy also ran in the 400m and took first in her heat!

Hyrum did the 1500m runwalk.  Hyrum placed 2nd in his age group.

It was a crazy and long day, but I was so proud of my kids! I was proud of them for pushing themselves and being active to help their body become strong. I am grateful that I was there able to watch them. Brandon was even able to come for his lunch and watch the kids! We love our kids!