Silly Kids.

Porter thinks his big sisters are the bestest, coolest people around.  They only have to pay a little attention to him, and he's theirs.  But put on matching tshirts and shorts (and wig)??? 

Nothing could beat that!

Maisyn- you got the gold star on your forehead for the day!  Way to go, sister!

We'll miss you, Sebastian!

Don't ask me why I didn't take a family picture with him.  Because I'm kicking myself now.  But we did get one for Payton.  Sebastian was a foreign exchange student living with our friends, the Milburn's, this past year.  He is from Columbia and returned home to his family last week.  He is sorely missed already.  What a kid!  We were impressed with him the whole year through.  He was kind, respectful and full of energy.  He had such a great attitude that seemed to spread to everyone around.  He made fast friends with everyone at church- adults and youth alike.  Porter will always remember him as the "magical guy".  We are grateful to have met him and be even a little part of his "American" experience.  Thank goodness for Facebook!     Good luck in Columbia, Sebastian, and hope to see you again soon!

Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, June 2010

Field trip time rolled around too fast this year.  I think this is visit #6 or 7 to the zoo with my one of my children for a field trip.  But it was wonderful all the same.  After waking up to clouds and chilly breezes, cranky kids and missing shoes, I didn't think I was ready for a day at the zoo.  But little did I know...

The best big sis to share her day with her little bro.

Celebrating a friends bday AT the ZOO, with CUPCAKES- how awesome is that!

Best buds are even patient with the little man.

Finally posing alone!

Best buds' big sister got Porter to ride on her shoulders.  (secret:  he likes pretty girls.)

Maisyn and Summer.

Watching the walrus.

The polar bears are always my favorite- especially at feeding time on a sunny day!

Penguins.  Porter loves the penguins.

Helping the little man see all the cool animals. 

He really liked the big fish tank.

I don't think his teeth match up quite yet.

We could have stayed at the sharks all day. 

And we ended the day like this.  What else could a Mom ask for? 

Can't wait to see where Maisyn goes in 4th grade!  Until next year....

Victor Falls Variety Show 2010

Maisyn, Summer, Sarah, and Annie performed a dance/lip sync in this years' show.  They had a show at 2pm for the school (and Grandma and Grandpa got to come!) and then again at 6pm that night.  They looked adorable!  Annie lip synced during the chorus while the others danced.  Thanks to all the Mom's who helped choreograph, drive and dress these 4 little cowgirls.  Their song of choice was Hannah Montana's "Hoe Down Throw Down".  If I knew how to include songs on posts I would have it playing for you. 

But trust me.  It was cute. 

Mountainview 7th and 8th grade Choir Concert

Riley sang in the Advanced Girls' Choir this year.  Sydney sang in the 7th grade girls' choir.  Ms. Rice- their favorite teacher! - was gracious enough to plan the concert with all choirs combined to make one evening in June that families could see all of their children.  Yeah!  So here they are. 

Riley with the Advanced Girls' Choir in their white tuxedo shirts, sang 3 traditional songs.

Sydney and her choir sang 2 songs accompanied by the piano.

This is Maisyn and me watching- or should I say waiting - during intermission....

Then the Disney Dazzle began!  They had several Disney songs mixed in with a little play acting out Beauty and the Beast.  Sydney got to play some dishes!

The combined choirs also sang a Journey song - Haley T. had a solo for the girls part

along with another boy who sang the boys part.  It was very "Glee-esque".  Impressive!

I don't think Riley will continue with choir in high school.  So this was it for her. 

But she had fun and will always remember Ms. Rice as one of her favorites! 

Sydney made Advanced Girls' Choir for 8th grade next year and is thrilled to have

one more year of singing bliss!