My Baby Graduates Preschool

We moved the week of Carson's preschool graduation, so sadly, we had to miss it. Since we were down here in Texas with Leah, we had a little preschool graduation with the two of them together. They sang their 20+ songs that they had learned for the year and at the end had a blast throwing their caps in the air. Afterward we had popsicles and pictures.

This week I registered Carson for Kindergarten, and had another bawl-fest as I learned he will be attending all day Kindergarten, instead of the traditional half day. I guess it's better to find that out now, while I have a few months to get used to it, than in August when I have to let him go. They also do not do early days here, so it is all day, everyday. Laugh it up all you brave parents, who are excited to send your children to school this year! I have been dreading this moment from the day Carson was born.

Life in the Office

Tyson's temporary home for 6 weeks aka "the office." It was not too bad actually, like a hotel suite equipped with a full kitchen, washer & dryer, and all the Pinnacle paraphernalia you could ask for!

Our one eating area consisted of Josie's princess table. Notice the Spiderman air mattress under the other table. This is where Josie liked to sleep.

We had to put the kids to sleep in different rooms so they would fall asleep. Tyson and I were moving our sleeping beauty into the living room so we could go to bed!

Marley had her own ideas where she wanted to sleep. Apparently, her portable crib is not that comfortable; she will take sleeping sitting up instead.

Tyson and Mindy. Notice the bins of clothing behind them, and the lovely air mattress next to Mindy. This is what they call "roughing it."

Mindy getting ready to go to the airport. We had a fun visit while she was here. She took the kids swimming and for walks and we even got a little shopping in. One down, now all the rest of y'all need to come out and see us!

Goodbye Utah, Texas Here We Come!!

Monday morning we picked up the moving van and loaded er up. I can't believe I almost got a smaller one. When all was said and done, we had it packed to the very last foot. It never would have gone as smoothly without all the help from our family, friends, and neighbors. We love you guys!!

Together at last!! After a month apart, Tyson flew home on Sunday, and we said goodbye to everyone by Tuesday. He was busy working hard in Texas and I was at home packing up the house and watching the three kids. Lets just say we never want to do that again!
This is our first stop in Green River.

Josie busy at play making the best of her car seat prison. Between her books on tape, DVDs, puzzles, and toys, she was awesome for the 20 hour, 1000 mile journey.

Somewhere in Colorado. You can totally see the difference in the scenery from state to state.

And she still took naps!!

Welcome to the desert and the rest of our trip!! We drove all the way across New Mexico.

Beautiful New Mexico sunset

Mindy and Carson in the moving van. Mindy put together these little map books for the kids with stickers and pictures. It was a great idea and the kids looked forward to stopping just to put stickers in their books. Carson had so much fun riding in the big truck with dad, that he had a hard time coming into the "boring car" with Mindy and I.

We almost got blown away at the Burger Boy
just outside of Albuquerque.
Tyson always on the phone, never stops working.

Roswell, New Mexico. Couldn't miss it if you tried. Aliens everywhere!! This is by far the most interesting thing in New Mexico. I wish we had time to stop at the Area 51 museum.

YAY!! We made it! We finally rolled into Midland around 11:30pm and got some much needed rest after the long drive.

I just realized that this is the equivalent of making all of our friends and family watch our "slideshow of the cool vacation that we took!!" Ha ha ha.

Birthday Party!!

Ok first things first. I have some catching up to do. In April we celebrated Carson turning 5 and Josie turning 3. Ty was already in Texas so I talked Tia into doing their cakes. (I can bake..... yes. I can decorate..... no). Ti was awesome! She went to town with two days notice and came out with this concoction. All I said was Cinderella and Ninja Turtles and lets just say, that Tyson has to fight for his right to decorate the kids' cakes from now on. When it comes to cake decorating, we could have our own little Food Network "Challenge" between these two. The best part is that they tasted just as good on the inside as they looked on the outside! GO TI!!

"I'll huff and I'll puff and I'll blow all my candles out!"
I never catch the pictures at just the right moment. But after this shot I can't say never anymore.

Josie was such a little princess opening her presents. She very politely thanked everyone and gave them all a hug afterward. I was so proud of her!

Carson and Kevin arguing which Power Ranger is in fact the best Power Ranger. Apparently, you have to be a boy this age to realize the importance of such things.

Carson's First Biff on the Bike

Carson loves riding his bike. Especially his new Spiderman bike that he got for his birthday. While I was packing the house up, he was out front riding in the driveway. Next thing I know he is screaming bloody murder and my sweet neighbor is bringing him up our driveway as I am frantically running down the steps. I assess the damage, worry he needs stitches, am reassured that he does not, and run him into the house to get him cleaned up. Kimber and Michelle were life savers for my nerves and were very helpful in watching my other kids so I could take care of poor Carson who was still screaming his head off. You know it is bad when he refuses even popsicles because they are "too cold." He had a pretty cool war wound for a few days, but now is completely better and back on the horse again.