Carson Valley Days Parade

We love the Carson Valley Days parade. The kids spent the night at my parents the night before and we met them in Gardnerville for the hot air balloon launch before the parade. Unfortunately, when we got there, the balloon launch had been cancelled because of wind. That parade was still fun though. We've learned to bring big bags to these parades. I think we ended up with 8 beach balls, a Frisbee, a years supply of tooth brushes and writing utensils, 4 free passes to the swim center, necklaces, and as much candy that their bags would hold. It was fun to see people we recognize in the parade that we haven't seen in a long time.

Jayce lost his first tooth

Jayce finally lost his first tooth. He thought it would never happen and neither did we. His adult tooth was already coming in before the baby tooth came out. He's got another one next to the one he lost that must come out since the adult tooth is already growing in behind it too. Can you say braces? This year, Jayce was brave enough to have his teeth cleaned and he realized it wasn't so bad. Last year, there was a lot of crying and he wouldn't open his mouth. So far the kids haven't had any cavities. Thank goodness.

Kindergarten Graduation

Jayce graduated from kindergarten this year. He's excited to move on to 1st grade and attend school all day. At the end of Kindergarten, he is reading quite well and writes beautifully. He now enjoys writing where before he had no interest.

Jayce was able to be in the same class with one of his best friends, Aubrey. They have known each other since birth and have always gotten along very well. It helped his anxiety knowing she was with him at school.

Memorial Day 2010

We spent Memorial Day at Mom's in Garnerville. We were able to go the cemetary to visit Grandma Toni's grave who passed away last year.

The kids enjoy playing with their cousins, Joey who is three and Chance who is 5 months.

Colton Got Smeared

Last spring, Colton had a bad cold that made him have a sore nose because of all the nose wiping. We put Vaseline on it to help it heal. One day, he was complaining that his nose was hurting so I suggested we go put Vaseline on it. He beat me to the bathroom and when I got there a couple minutes after him this is what I found. Colton's face was covered in Vaseline and he had a handful in both hands. What a mess.

Cold Softball Season is Over

It was a cold softball and tee-ball season. Nearly every game was played in long sleeve shirts or sweat shirts under the uniform. One of Megan's games was even played while it snowed. Grandma Georgia and Papa Dave, Katy and kids were able to come watch both Megan and Jayce play their games. We were all freezing so Blake had to run home for more coats and blankets.

Megan had a fun softball season. She can't wait for next year. She learned a lot her first year but still has to master the basics. The chances were pretty high that she would get a walk to first base by just standing there, so many games she never even swung the bat. She loved running and stealing bases. Megan would like to be a pitcher next year.

Megan was able to play softball with two of her friends, Lindsay V. (above) and Megan J. (below)

Teacher Appreciation Dinner

Megan invited her third grade teacher, Mrs. Tanzi, to our ward's annual primary Teacher Appreciation Dinner. The primary children were encouraged to invite their school teachers, piano teachers, coaches, etc. to our church for a dinner to celebrate them. The kids each wrote nice things about their teacher to be put on a certificate to give to them. This was the 2nd year for doing this activity and both years there has been a good turn out. Unfortunately, Jayce's Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Fox was unable to attend.