Proud parents of a preschool graduate

 The whole gang with Mrs. Andrea Christensen, nicest teacher ever!

 What a handsome Shay boy, and proud of his ABC book which took all year to complete

 2 Grads- Sam graduated w/ his associate's degree from CSI last week

 Grandma and Grandpa Bingham came to show support (Shay reminded them plentifully, and called them special this morning to remind them again.

I guess we're old enough to have a graduate?  Garrett also graduated 3 years ago, how time flies.

Here's sassy girl!  She's crazy, I love her.

Garrett earned his Bobcat

 We have one enthusiastic cub scout on our hands, and that makes his mother very happy.  (Especially since she's his wolf den leader:)

My friend Lauren

 My sister-in-law Lauren went to the prom on Garrett's birthday.  Lauren is someone to look up to, in 2 ways.  She is a good girl and I'm so glad she got to go to prom; she looked beautiful.  She is next year's seminary president at Minico, I am proud to know and even better to be related to Lauren.

Just wanted to get a pic in of the baptism quilt I made for Garrett.  It has wildlife scenes all over it.

Oh it is gr8 to be EIGHT!

 The camping cake

 Braydon & McKenzie got to come for the fun

I would say Garrett had a GREAT bday of the #8.  He is an outdoorsy boy, and his main request was a pup tent, which he received. He also got a few books from us (one was finished w/in less than 24 hours), some lego and building sets.  He is excited to be baptized and really seems to appreciate the quilt I made him for a baptism gift.  We camped at Lake Walcott overnight in the trailer the night before his birthday, and fished the next morning.  The only one who almost caught a fish was Alyza, we didn't even realize what was going on, then sadly the fish got away.  She also saw a snake! Later that night we had hot dogs w/ Gma & Gpa Bingham and the bunch (Katie came from Homedale as Lauren had a prom that night as well).  Garrett is a good boy, and the wheels in his brain are always turning.  We love you Garrett Matthew, you make our family complete.

Soccer Dudes

These soccer dudes had a great season, and both had wonderful coaches.  They both think it may be their favorite sport.



Zip-a-dee doo-dah, my oh my what a wonderful day...

These pictures are all tid-bits of happy moments in our months. 

A visit from Gma Julie in March made everybody very happy.

 Friends over to play is always so fun. Above is Alyza's friend Samantha, below is Lizzie. 

 This handsome boy is getting so much braver about the horses at Gpa Martineau's.

 The kids latest splurge with their hard earned chore money was some swimming equipment.

The only picture I snapped on Garrett's field trip day. We went to the planetarium in Twin Falls, and it wore out these 2 buddies.  (His friend's name is Jacob).

Momentous Occasions

 I turned 29 on the 22nd of April, Matt got me flowers, we ate ice cream in waffle bowls.  I am about half-way finished being pregnant in this picture.

Matt & I rode the Boise greenbelt on May 4th, we did about 13 miles, it is a BEAUTIFUL bike ride.  This ride was in honor of 9 years of marriage (our anniversary is May 21).  We also went to Edwards nursery and bought plants, and rode our bikes to the farmer's market.  It was a very fun & beautiful day.

Genetics are a funny thing.

I like these kids.