End of school year 2010

May 26, 2010

The First graders did an African drum dance for the dance festival this year. They were accompanied on some real African drums being played by students. It was really cool. They each made their own bandana to wear on their head and had their faces painted.

Chandler in his 'costume'

Getting ready to dance.

Another highlight of the end of school was field day. Chandler has been talking about the big race all year long. They take the top 3 boys and girls in each class and then have a final race with all of the first grade boys.

Chandler got second place in his class race. He was beyond thrilled. He didn't even realize he would have to run again.

He got Fourth place in the final race. We are so proud of our little athlete. :)

That same day was the First grade talent show. Chandler decided to show a picture that he had drawn. He did a great job presenting it. It's a rainbow house.

Preston finished his second year at preschool this year. This is him with his teacher. He is already an excellent reader and still has one more year before Kindergarten.

Both boys with their new fishing poles that they got for successfully completing another year in school.

Memorial day 2010

May 31, 2010

Of course, I'm way behind again, but here it is anyway...

On Memorial Day, we (Jared) wanted to take the boys fishing in Midway. Due to school and other things, we didn't get to stay over, but just drove up early in the morning. Chandler and Preston got new fishing poles for their 'end-of-the-school-year' presents this year and were anxious to try them out.

Chandler fishing

Preston fishing. He actually had a lot more fun playing with the worms that sitting still holding his pole. I know, you're shocked about that, aren't you?

Jared demonstrating his boy scout, knot-tying skills. Judging by the number of 'bobbers' that ended up in the pond, he may need to practice more. :)

After fishing, we went home, let Ashton have a nap, and then went on a bike ride to Bridal Veil Falls with my family. This is a pretty long ride for little ones; especially since we had to start from our house and not from my parents' house where everyone else started.

Preston and Ashton enjoyed a nice nap in the bike trailer on the way.

My Dad at the 'rest stop' we had to take on the way up.

Jared and Chandler cooling off and rehydrating before finishing the ride.

The whole family! We made it! I was so proud of Chandler for making it the whole way. (15 miles round trip!) His bike only has one gear and he must have looked pretty funny on the way down trying to keep up with his pedals. He had the cadence of Lance Armstrong and then some.

After the ride, we had a barbeque at my parents' house.

Three cute cousins chilling out on top of the mail box.

Baseball 2010

Chandler is playing coach pitch baseball this summer. He's having a great time, but we still have a few things to work on.

Notice anything wrong with this picture?

There...that's better!