Bragging on Ty

Ty is not my oldest, not the youngest, not the only girl. He might not get the best grades or have advanced classes or be the most athletic. And he may not always receive the praise he deserves. Ty is the BEST helper, he is the planner and organizer, he does what is right even if it is not popular. Ty is funny and playful and social.

Ty has not loved middle school this year, but he does love band! He plays the saxophone and practices alot. This year Ty spent time as first chair, got a superior on his solo and tried out for symphonic band. Ty was very suprised to win one of four (two girls, two boys) awards for "Outstanding Band Member". He was also the only 6th grade saxophone player to be selected for Symphonic Band. Hooray for Ty!!!

fyi: Bryce also tried out for symphonic band and did not make it. He is fine with it. He was disappointed, but will enjoy being one of the best in 8th grade band. He likes band, but not the way Ty does and we all agree it is good for Ty to have something he is better at than Bryce! Ty's good friend Tristan was the other boy selected as Outstanding Band Member.

Brett's Field Day

After watching the big kids at field day Brett was excited to finally get to participate himself. His class was excited to win the first obstacle course race. Brett running to his teacher.

Brett and his buddies!

Pass that sponge.

Dripping wet!

Paige's field day

One of the things that assures my kids that school is coming to a close is field day. The classses of each grade compete against each other in fun games and races and in the end...the best part...everyone gets wet! Paige and her friends are excited to get started.

Hop fast Paige!

Sprinkler limbo!

Brett quote of the day

And apparently my 200th post!

"I hate the girls bathroom!"
"Why?"
"Because there is always toilet paper on the floor."

He also read the dispenser and was curious about the "napkins".

Double Digits

Paige is 10! I can't believe how fast she is growing up. She had a few friends spend the night and they had a lot of fun!. They played a prank on her brothers...

They decorated cupcakes, ate lots of pizza, chips and popcorn...

They decorated pillowcases and wooden letters of their first inital...

And they laughed, and giggled and talked and actually slept a little!

"Wild" Band Concert

The boys had their spring concert recently. They have both really enjoyed band this year. Ty says it is the best thing about middle school. Highlights of the concerts included Bryce and the 7th grade band playing "Sponge Bob Squarepants" and Ty's 6th grade band playing "Born to be Wild." They both tried out for Symphonic Band last week and will soon find out if they made it.

Overheard from the backseat

Paige: "Is this a picture of a monkey?"

Brett: "No, it's my self-portrait."

Happy Mother's Day from my loving children!

The kids often bring home Mother's Day notes from school. Here is a sampling including the newest from Brett. (click on each for easier reading.) Glad to see Bryce thinks I am so smart!

Ty must think I am awfully skinny.

When was the last time I did a Cartwheel?

I guess Brett doesn't know too much about me! But at least he won't trade me in!

Brett quote of the day

Brett was watching over my shoulder at the computer and saw a facebook quiz about "Star Wars". He wanted me to take the quiz to find out which character I "am". The result was "YODA" with a sentence that said something like"When 900 years old you are, look so good you will not." Brett said, "Yoda is 900 years old? He is pretty small for that age."

Brett quote of the day

"My tastebuds are changing alot!"

What's that about? I have no idea! But, it made me laugh!

Busy!

We have been busy lately. Here is a sampling of recent activities...Lot of Carmel apples made for our Teacher Appreciation Dinner at church and then the kids helped make these for the boys school teachers.

Brett gave a talk at the teacher appreciation program. He was so cute and I am so glad he is willing to do things like that, but he did read way too fast and noone could understand him:)

Bryce's quiz bowl team won third place in their tournament. Bryce was quite disappointed when he was sitting out during a question about what state the mormon pioneers traveled to and not one other kid on either team knew!

Bryce went on a backpacking scout campout and Ty went camping with his friend Zac, leaving mom and dad to take Paige and Brett to the movies!

Paige and Brett had field trips on the same day. Paige went to a state park for hiking and nature activities. Brett went to the mardi gras museum, a bank, Texas Road House for lunch and a park. Bryce also had a recent field trip to a medical/health museum.

Dave is now elders quorum president and I am now 1st coun. in young women and cub committee chairman.

I got through yet another pinewood derby and we didn't even have to make a car this year.

Dentist, orthodontist and audiology appointments.

Dave went with Bryce and Ty on their band trip to a water park. While Paige, Brett and I went to the ward bbq and talent show. Where Brett read again, not quite so fast, but not very loud. I can't believe he volunteers for things like that, because he is pretty shy and none of the other kids would even consider it!

With school winding down the calendar is only getting fuller! Concerts, awards programs, and field day among the things to come.