Recital

Both of these boys are really starting to come along with their piano skills. We enjoyed watching both of them play at their recital. Hope you enjoy the video clips, too! :)

Danny playing his piece: "The Dancing Bears"

Danny's Video

Nathan playing his piece: "Feelin' Good"

Nathan's Video

Project

Danny has been studying Idaho History this year. He was required to have a covered binder to put the year's worth of projects and papers in. So, I dug back in my memory to the days that I was in Young Woman's, and helped him create this beauty. Those skills you learn do come in handy! He thought it was cool how it mixed old fashioned with new and hip. The neon green almost perfectly matched his Vans that he wears to school every day.

Mother's Day

Mike put together a very nice dinner on Mother's Day.

He and the boys set this nice table and prepared salmon, rolls, watermelon and salad. As a special treat Mike got chocolate covered strawberries.

As a tradition, we try to have a Mother's Day photo shoot with the kids and I. We have it outside and in our Sunday clothes. Well, this year it was pouring rain and the kids had mostly changed out of their Sunday clothes before I even had the energy to mention it. So, this year's shoot was not as glamorous or organized.

Later in the evening I got to open a few little gifts from the kids. When we all went in for a group hug, Mike took the opportunity to add this shot to our Photo Shoot. The kids all have strawberry stained faces and you can see how baby #5 was pretty intent on being part of the photo op festivities. It is nice to feel so loved.

Reason #3

Reason #3: Photo Ops

Like I mentioned before, there are oodles of reasons to love Weddings and Blessings, but my last Top Three Reason is the great pictures that you get. Here are a few that I couldn't resist.

Ryan with Great Grandma Smith

Bones! Love it! An older cousin teaching a younger cousin the ways.

My mom with her newest Grandbaby, Lanie

Check out these blue eyed babes.

Story time with Grandpa Swensen

An action shot of all the cousins (I guess minus Lanie) eating and chillin' in the backyard. I wonder what they are chatting about.

Three girlies all ready for bed.

What a great weekend! Thanks for the wonderful visits, the hugs and all of the perfect memories!