Kellen's 1st Day of Kindergarten

I can't believe this boy is going to kindergarten! He had been counting down the days until school started. The night before Kellen went to school Trevor gave all the boys a Father's blessing, even little Korbin. It was funny, because Trev only planned on giving Kellen and Karson a Father's blessing, but Korbin had a different plan. Korbin climbed up onto the chair and folded his arms and bowed his head as ready as can be for a blessing. It was cute. That night when Trevor was putting the boys in their beds Kellen told Trevor that he felt good inside when Trevor was giving him a blessing. I am grateful for the moments that my boys have a spiritual experience. I know those are experiences they can hold on to and grow from. Kellen is such a special boy we are truly blessed to have him as our oldest. He sets a good example for his brothers. In church Kellen has been getting up every testimony meeting and bearing his testimony. It's all him something he wants to do and I love hearing his testimony. Kellen has also learned to tie his shoes lately. He absolutely hates tying his shoes, but I make him do it. Kellen has really enjoyed kindergarten. He looks forward to going everyday. I hope he will continue to like going to school and hopefully start enjoying learning more then he does now. He is such a smart little boy, but you have to push him to get him to work hard. Good thing he has a Mom who will push him. I don't know that he likes that, but I do it, because I love him and I know he will do great things in life. I love you Kellen. 

Kellen is such a handsome little guy. He looks so much like his Daddy.

Johnson Family Pictures

For a late Mother's Day present we did family pictures for Dianne. 

Hunting with my love

The opening weekend of the bow elk hunt my Mom and Dad took the boys, so that I could go hunting with Trev. I really appreciate my Mom and Dad and the boys love going to their house. My parents always go out of their way to make it extra fun while they are there. My Dad is always wrestling with the boys and taking them of fourwheeler ride adventures. This weekend my Mom and Dad also took them to the pool. They are just awesome Grandparents and I love them more, because of it. We are blessed that the boys have good Grandparents on both sides of the family. 

 I don't even remember the last time Trev and I went on a horse ride without the kids. I love taking the boys horse riding, but I do stress more when we have the kids with us, so this time I was able to relax more during our horse ride. I really enjoyed riding my horse with just me on it. Tiff, Dal, and their kids also came hunting with us. We saw a lot of elk and some deer. Trev had a good shot on some cows and cafes, but he wanted to see if he could get a spike instead. No one ended up getting anything that day, but I just enjoyed being in the mountains and going horse riding with Trev.

This is Karson a few days before we went hunting. He was shooting his gun while Trev was shooting his bow. I think he thinks he is pretty tough with that gun of his. I love this boy.

Korbin's big boy bed

Korbin has been sleeping in his big boy bed for a month now and has absolutely loved it since day one. He has always been such a good sleeper for me. 

For a while there he went through a phase of throwing tantrums all day every day and wanted me to hold him and follow him around all the time. It was very tiring and with being pregnant and having some back problems lately I just couldn't do what he wanted me to do anymore. A little over a month ago he has made a total turn around. I can't believe how good he is now days. He is so good to play by himself or tag along with his brothers, it has been awesome. He is such a funny little guy and is truly a joy in our home. I love my Korbin.

Upstart

Kellen and Karson have been doing the Upstart program for a year now. I love the program and I think it has really helped Kellen and Karson a lot with learning. Kellen had his graduation for doing the Upstart program, but both of the boys will continue to use the program.

Scow Family Reunion

We sure had a fun time at the reunion, even little Korbin adventured out and played with all the kids most of the time we were there. Grandma Scow had the idea of doing a movie outside and concession stand for the kids. If the kids did nice thing or something to help out they were able to earn tickets for treats for the movie that night. It was a cute idea and the kids had fun with it. Those who wanted to did a target shooting competition. The boys had fun shooting their BB guns. Korbin could not get enough of the fourwheeler any chance he could get he was riding on the fourwheeler. We also played a softball game together. I think the kids thought it was pretty fun to play with the adults. Before we headed home we all met together at the Joe's Valley Marina for a late lunch. It was so good to spend time with everyone for a few days. 

No make up, hair a mess, don't care.

FHE

These boys love going to the drive in. Fun, cheap FHE.