Principal of the Year!

Mr. Hogue can be all humble, but that's what he has me for. I'm shouting the good news from the roof tops...kind of. Luke found out about the award last month but hasn't really said anything to anyone. He didn't even tell his staff. They found out from someone at the DO.
One of his teachers made this sash and I forced him to wear it for me so I could take a picture!

His staff brought pies today to celebrate his award. I met Luke for lunch and then we headed back to his office for pie! Mmmmmm.

My Smart Cookies

Very proud of my boys this year. Tubbs made Honor Roll the first quarter and Principal's List the remainder of the year. His awards ceremony was last week.
Bubba made Honor Roll all four quarters and brought his math grade up each quarter. Very proud of him! It's so nice getting to watch the boys get awards at the end of each quarter. I am hoping they keep this up through the next 8-10 years!!

Memorial Weekend

Memorial weekend...I love you. A great reason to have an extra day off work and school. Can it be Memorial Day EVERY Monday?!
We laid low this weekend and enjoyed being home. It didn't help that I am potty training a certain little "princess mermaid." So, we stuck close to a toilet! Fun, fun, fun.
Saturday we decided to head a few miles from the house and shoot the targets the boys got for Christmas from Grandpa Baer. The boys were pretty motivated and the cool weather made it an enjoyable afternoon.

On Monday we laid around the house some more and the big event of the day was washing Luke's Jeep. What a treat! Of course Wiggy loved being hosed down in the driveway and modeling her swimsuit from LAST summer. It's a good thing she is almost potty trained because she couldn't fit any padding in those bottoms.

My Scouts

Tubbs has turned eight and now he is officially a Cub Scout. He has been looking forward to this day since his brother joined Scouts two years ago.
His first pack meeting was at the park down the street and the weather was great. After the awards were handed out they launched some rockets and the kids got ice cream/popsicles.

Tubbs earned his Bobcat so he got to pin me! :)

Open House 2012

Open House means another school year is about to come to a close.
YES!!
No school means I won't be packing lunches for 11 weeks and Luke is off work for 7 weeks.
I am ready!
Of course. it also means my children have grown another year. I don't know how I feel about that. I do believe I am one of those parents who would be okay if my children stayed 4 or 5 years old forever. It seems like a good age to me! :)
Unfortunately, Open House at Luke's school was on the same night...so I had to take the kids solo.
Our first stop before Open House was Jamba Juice. Tubbs likes to put on a show for everyone while he waits for his beverage. Wiggy is always easily entertained by his antics.

We got a lousy parking space, as usual, and made the trek to Tubbs' classroom first. This picture below is some of my favorite stuff. I like to see their self portraits and how they answer questions. I know it's highly educational stuff. Haha.

Next stop, Bubba's class. So much to see.
This year Bubba's class made missions in class, we just had to send materials. He really liked it...but most of all I am glad it's changed since I was in 4th grade. I remember having to build a mission at home! It was more like a project for my mom and dad. So, I thougjt it was nice they did it in class with a team of kids. Each group had 4-5 kids in it.

I cannot say enough about his teacher this year. I really loved his 3rd grade teacher and this year was equally as fabulous. She was so patient! I think that is what his teachers need most....patience. Bubba has been diagnosed with ADHD and he needs to be redirected. Mrs. Leppke just loved him...and it warmed my heart. Another mom, who helped out in the classroom every week, shared with me conversations she had with her about Bubba. She said always had compliments and positive things to say. She was a great teacher for us this year and we couldn't have asked for anything more. I look forward to Tubbs having her in two years.

Muffins with Mom 2012

Every year they have Muffins with Mom and the kids' school. However, this was the first year that it fell on the Friday before Mother's Day weekend. In usual fashion, the boys quickly ate their muffins and juice so they could play with friends....but I always manage to get a picture before they flee. I love my kids! 

Mother's Day 2012

I love a day that entitles me to be spoiled. I'm not too demanding I don't think, but I'll take the gifts and attention any time! :)
This year was extra special for me because I got to see my mom on Mother's Day. It was just a few hours before they headed home, but it was nice.

When the boys woke up they gave me the gifts they made in Cub Scouts. They were recipe holders made out of painted wood and a clothes pin. Very cute.
They also made me other misc. papers and cards that I really love. Tubbs gave me this card he made in class. It's funny and cute wrapped up into one.
My mom even gave me some books and cards about moms and Luke's mom gave me flowers. I felt very loved! I love Mother's Day....can't we celebrate this every Sunday!?
For breakfast we had cinnamon rolls, turkey sausage bread and muffins. It was good! I wish I could eat this way everyday.

Tubbs' Baptism

A special day for Tubbies and our little family. Its hard to put into words how much a day like this means to a mom. It's a day we have been helping Tubbs prepare for since he was born.
We are very proud of our Tubbs for making the decision to be baptized. It's a significant day I hoped would come, but ultimately it was his decision... and we are thankful.
Tubbies is my special middle child and he tries so hard to make the right choices. He has a special spirit and he likes to ask questions. THat is a great thing, but it can also be difficult when I don't know the right thing to say.
Tubbs received a baptism work book from Grandma Baer a few months ago, so every week at Family Home Evening we would do at least two activities from the book. We really enjoyed doing together as a family and we did the same thing for Bubba.

Our home teacher from church came with these cookies that his wonderful wife made. They were so cute! Great idea Hanson family.

The best part of the day was having so many of our family members there with us. All of Tubbs' cousin on my side of the family came! It was so special because we have never had them all at our house before for a visit much less all at the same time.
Grandma and Grandpa Hogue, Grandma and Grandpa Baer, my brother Bobby and his family, my sister Sarah and her kids, and my youngest brother Bert.

Uncle Bobby baptized Tubbs a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and Grandpa Baer did the confirmation blessing.

One thing Tubbs was not a fan of that day was wearing his suit jacket....or tie. The boy does not like ties! But I talked him into wearing it until we got in the car to head home.

 After the Baptism we took LOTS of pictures before heading home to grub. We had to get a picture of my parents with all 10 grand kids. It's so rare! :)

After we headed home we prepared a big lunch: BBQ chicken, tri-tip, Asian chicken salad and dipped strawberries, roasted red potatoes.
After everyone was stuffed, a few napped while both Grandmas played on Pinterest and the grand kids swam. It was a great afternoon together!