MJ's 3rd Grade Performance

MJ's 3rd grade performance was pretty cute. They did a mixture of singing and playing the recorders. They had some special parts and MJ said she raised her hand to volunteer but there were too many other students, so not everyone got one. It made me happy though that she at least thought about trying to get one. I know these photos are blurry, but I was in the back and its good enough.

Here is a little clip of them playing the recorders. They actually did a really good job playing them. I was impressed for 3rd grade!

Once again, MJ did a great job and was happy to show off to me her skills in recorder playing.

The Big Boy Train

The Big Boy train came through Ogden. We decided it would be pretty cool to go and see it since Buddy Boy LOVES trains. It was well worth it! We did not expect to stay as long as we did. We just kept walking and looking at all the different trains. Some trains the kids were able to climb on and they liked that a lot. You will notice that Lil was in a mood and is only smiling in a couple of pictures. Oh well. We had a good time!

 

The train then went through my home town. My family there chased the train for a few miles. I have many memories of chasing trains as a little girl. I was a little sad that I couldn't be there with them to chase the train. It would have been a lot of fun. I'm glad we were able to see the train though. Hopefully the kids will remember it for a long time!

Ms M & More

This is one of the best parts of the month of May:

 

RB gets his smoker and grill out of the shed. Yummy cheeseburgers, pulled pork sandwiches, ribs, and briquette. It is all sooooo good!

 One of RB's students gave him this sign. It is very fitting for our family!

Now on to Ms M.  She is sleeping in a bed now. Well most nights she stays in the bed. Some nights I when I try to check on her this is what I find behind the door.

Ms M was so tired one day at dinner she was falling asleep while eating. I remember Lil doing this once or twice. Its pretty funny watching them nod off while chewing. 

 

Ms M is quite the character. She knows what she is not supposed to do and will do it anyways. She loves to tease. Her and Lil will give each other a run for their money, that is for sure. Here she is up on the table, knowing she shouldn't be, and loving it. The little stink.

We are all happy the weather is warming up and the days are getting longer. Summer is almost here and we are super excited. Have a good day!

MJ's School Play

MJ's school did their annual school play. This year they did Alice in Wonderland. It was pretty good! I like how they set up the plays for easy transitions, and maximum student participation. Of course MJ was content being a Iris flower and not having a big part. She still gets nervous and scared. She is getting better though as the years go on. She had fun and that is what is important!

 Us waiting for the show to start.

Here is MJ during her part in the play. Her costume drowned her! She had a tough time keeping it up and out of her face.

Next to a good friend. 

For some reason I can't find the video of her part in the play. I can only find her bowing at the end. If I find it I'll post it.

After with daddy.

                                                   

MJ did a great job singing and being on stage for her part. Maybe next year she will want a speaking part. We will have to wait and see.

Update: I found the video of MJ during her part on stage. It was still on RB's phone. Here is a small piece of it. 

Easter

Easter was spent with my family this year. My brothers kids came to visit and so we came to see them. I'm glad we did. It was a blast. We had a whole family reunion! Finding eggs and coloring eggs is always a must.

Opening the loot!

Easter morning goodness!

 

I learned a new trick, to put the egg in a whisk. This was much easier for Ms M. She loved it!

 We had a great time visiting with family, and enjoying Easter traditions!