parker's baptism

We were so happy Parker chose to be baptized!

lunch with parker

school lunch

Parker has been a little homesick this second week of school.  When I told him that I could come to school and eat lunch with him, he was so excited!  It was a double bonus because Payton was chosen to be a lunch worker this week and could not have been happier.

Payton came running in the door from school Monday afternoon and said, "Guess what I got to do today?............I got to be a lunch worker!"  He then went on and on about how awesome it was.  Once he finished glowing about that, he had another huge announcement.  "You're never going to believe what else happened today?.......We got our recorders!"  {That story will have to be an entirely separate post because it's too good not to share.}

Obviously, Payton is L.O.V.I.N.G. 4th grade.  Parker loves school, but it's still just a little long for him.  I've gone to school lunch with him the last 2 days and I think it's more of a treat for me than for my boys.

one year of growth

Can you believe how much this kid has changed in just one year?  (Don't mind the crappy iphone photo.)  We've been doing the Growth Hormone Injections every day for one year now and we're amazed at how well it's been working.  Parker grew 6 inches in just 10 months, which is INCREDIBLE.  Amazing results is about 4 inches a year.  Normal growth is 2 inches a year.  Parker clearly exceeded that.  The most amazing part is that he's not having any side effects.  We are so grateful that Parker's treatment is working so well and pray that it will continue!  

last week of school

The last week of school there were so many activities going on.  Parker had his Kindergarten graduation...

BFF's - Ryker, Parker & Kyle

Kyle, Ryker, Parker, Evelyn & Alex

Mrs. Jackson & Parker

Does it get any cuter than this?

Parker had the most amazing Kindergarten experience.  He absolutely loved school and did so well.  He had the best class of kids, including so many of his best friends, and he had an incredible teacher.  We couldn't have asked for a better year.  And, we are so excited because Parker's teacher is going to be Payton's teacher next year.

Both Payton and Parker were part of the school Dance Festival.  I couldn't get a great picture, but I love that Payton has to dance at least once a year!  Parker loves dancing and would do it all the time so he thought this was great.

Cooper & Allie - These poor kids were dragged to the school every day for a week!

Grandma Patty & Daddy came to check it out!

BFF's - Chase, Payton & Alex with their High Flying Hawk Awards!

Mrs. Moss & Payton

Too cute!

Payton also had the most incredible year!  His class was fabulous and we absolutely adored his teacher (who also happens to live in our neighborhood so we already knew her...that may have helped).   I loved that she was able to push Payton in a way that made him reach his potential.  He excelled and really thrived in her classroom.

This year was such an amazing experience for both boys that I'm so sad to see it end, but I know that these two are ready for more and we just hope that next year is just as amazing!

soccer season 2010-11

Parker had a good soccer season.  Towards the end, he wasn't sure if he wanted to play soccer anymore.  He was lacking a LOT of passion and spent more time skipping on the field than playing soccer.  However, when it came time to sign up he decided he really wanted to do it again.  We'll give it another year and see.  Parker had times where he was awesome and then other times when he was bored.  Either way, he always had fun playing.  Thanks to Coach Shane for a great year!

Payton had a wild start to the soccer season.  After not making a competition team at tryouts, Payton was so discouraged and not sure he even wanted to play soccer anymore.  He lost a lot of confidence and was sad.  We all were!  However, before the season started we got a call and Payton was asked to play with a comp team for a tournament.  He decided this was his chance to show them what he was made of and he was awesome!  They asked him to be on the team and the rest is history.  By the end of this spring season, Payton had improved so much and regained all his passion for soccer back.  He turned into a great little player this past season.  We are proud of him for never giving up and working hard to improve!

play school

This year Cooper did Play School with some of his friends in the neighborhood.  Each of us took turns hosting the kids weekly.  The older boys (Parker & his friends) also got to have a play date during the same time.  Here are some of the kids from Play School and really the only pictures I have (because a friend took them) to document the awesome Play School year.  Cooper had so much fun and it's such a great way to get these kids ready for preschool.  Thanks for a great Play School year!

zoo fieldtrip

I love any opportunity I get to spend with my kids.  Especially, in their domain that I don't get to be a part of every day.  The bus ride with a million kindergartners was a real treat!  After we got to the zoo, it was a lot of fun.  Plus, I had my friends with me, which was an added bonus.  Parker LOVED going on his first field trip.  He was in heaven running around with all of his friends.  He especially loved the matching t-shirts they all got to wear.