End of School Year Blues....My poor kids

Today the kids (Parker, Morgan, McKay) attended their last day at school. I have to tell you the story of this last day.... the story begins with Parker and his last day of being a 6th grader which means next year he will be going to Junior High. Morgan and McKay will also be going to a new elementary school so I thought that the last day of school was going to be a joyful celebratory time for these kids, I thought they would come home and be happy and bouncing off the walls, mostly because of sugar and the parties in the classrooms. I was shocked when Parker and Morgan got off the bus and came to the house crying... I couldnt figure why these two would be so upset so I asked them what was going on. Parker through his tears said to me that he would miss his friends as he is the only kid in the class going to a different Junior High. Morgan was crying because her best friend didnt show up for school and she was afraid she would never see her again as these two have been split by the new school boundaries. McKay was ok though because his best friend lives only a few houses away from us and will go to the new school as well. So this is my afternoon with my kids... explaining that just because they will go to different schools doesnt mean they wont be able to get together with their friends. Boy what an afternoon!!! :(

This is July 4 of last year we were in the hospital with Brielle most of the day but then we made it back to our friends house where we had a bar-b-que and went to Murray park with them to watch the fireworks. I love the 4th and cant wait for this year!! We are having a ward breakfast at the park in our neighborhood, the kids are going to have activities and a parade, I think it will be lot's of fun!!

It's been awhile

Well the reason I havent been on for awhile is because I am kinda lazy right now, mostly due that I am restoring the potassium I lost 2 weeks ago and had to make a trip to the emergency room. I am fine now just a little on the tired side until I get my levels up again. Brielle had her first Birthday on Tuesday the 27th, I cant believe that she is already one, it blows me away. On Saturday evening we are going to have a little party for her with the family, I hope it goes well. Maybe I can get Allen to help me with some pics and I will put some up from the party. This pic is Brielle one year ago she has come a long way. What a precious little spirit.

This is us...

This is us Me Allen and our 6 kids!! WOW! We have a big family, you dont notice it until you actually see everyone together!

In front is McKay, Parker, Morgan in back is Me, Allen, Brielle, Taylor and Aidan is on his shoulders. This was taken on Mother's Day at Allen's parents house.

oh McKay!!

Do I laugh or do I cry? I didn't know what to do when my husband showed me this picture of our 7 year old son's school spring pictures. I do not let my kids go to school looking like this especially on a picture day, but we didnt know it was a picture day!! I believe on the morning of this picture I was laying down with my 11 month old who had an ear infection at the time and we had been up most of the night. My seven year old came into the room and I looked at him and told him to please comb your hair and change your clothes they are filthy, obviously he didnt listen to me.