Kaleb Frisbey: Second Grader!

I am in denial that I have a 2nd Grader! I can't believe Kaleb is in 2nd Grade this year, where is the time going? I say this every year but I feel like the days are long but the Years go by so Quickly!!!  

Kaleb is growing up to be such a wonderful young man. I am so proud of him and the special person he is becoming. He is truly a Good Boy. Kaleb was so excited for school this year and was incredibly excited that he got his teacher of choice, Mrs. Goodman. We have been fairly lucky with getting good teacher the past two years and are grateful. The year round schedule truly stresses me out because good teachers tend to jump from track to track so I always feel like we have to outguess the system which I hate. No fun!! Especially for a Mom who is a super duper anxious person anyways!

On the first day of school, Kaleb was up and going before me! He was excited! He looked so handsome in his new Clothes and was on his way to face the day. Kaleb asked me to drive him to school that day and I figured I will do that until he asks me not to. I hope he always wants me to take him and be there for him. When we got to school we quickly went to where his new classroom was going to be and were able to catch his teacher really quick for a photo op. 

We then headed out to the play grounds to line up with the rest of his class. It was hard to leave Kaleb this year, because he is such a huge help to me at home and truly helps me with his sister. Karmindy had a hard time saying goodbye too. She loves/idolizes her brother. Needless to say, it was a long day waiting for Kaleb to come home from school. The instant he came through the back door, Karmindy raced over to him and gave him a big hug and told him she missed him. It was precious. Believe me, I wasn't too far behind Karmindy to greet Kaleb. 

I am so thankful that Kaleb's first day was a good one!! Cant wait to see what is in store for him this year!

Father's Blessings

Each year, the night before the new school year begins, we take the kids out to eat as a family. This year the choice was "Training Table." After dinner we headed home for Baths and to get ready for School for Kaleb. After Baths and laying out brand new school clothes and back packs, we have the tradition of Mark giving the kids a Father's Blessing to help them out with the upcoming school year. Mark gave each of the kids a beautiful blessing, which makes me so grateful for the priesthood, and especially for Mark for living his life accordingly to be able to hold the Priesthood. Mark blessed both of the kids to have a good year, to choose good friends and to do well in their studies. I hope all three come to pass. 

I worry probably a little too much that the kids will have positive experiences and to also to choose good friends. I want nothing more for my kids to be successful and to make good decisions. I am truly so proud of both Kaleb and Karmindy. They are each both remarkable little people and I know that they have so much good to accomplish in their lifetimes. They truly are special little Spirits and I am so grateful that Heavenly Father has entrusted them to me and Mark. I hope thatt I can Make my Father in Heaven proud and raise these two right!! One thing that I want my kids to always know is that I LOVED THEM DEEPLY and that I am so PROUD of them. 

Lions, Tigers & Bears

For one last hurrah before school started, a few neighbors/friends decided to head to the Zoo one afternoon. The Hogle Zoo has a new Polar Bear exhibit. We kept hearing wonderful things about it so I was eager to take the kids and check it out. It was really cool to see the Polar Bears Swimming around. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to get any pictures because it was so crowded and busy that day at the Zoo. It was, well a "Zoo!" The three of us had a great time checking out the new exhibits and being with friends. It was a  lot of fun! I took a ton of pictures that afternoon of the kids but apparently none with them and too many animals. Go figure?

 Kaleb with his friends Winston and Jaxon.

 Kaleb and Karmindy enjoyed hanging out in the hallowed out logs! The were really something to see and especially to lay down in.... Guess you have to try it out for yourself! :) Karmindy in the next picture was hot and tired! I think if I would've let her rest for too long, she may have just taken a nap in there.

 Kaleb riding on one of the Polar Bears!

Little Miss Animal Lover herself had to jump on the Baby Polar Bears back for a picture.

Fourth of July- 2012

Our Fourth of July this year was pretty low key, we stayed close to home during the day, but then headed to our neighbors and friends home (Matt and Misty Pidcock) for a neighborhood BBQ and Fireworks show. Matt and Misty, more like Matt, is really into the 4th! :D He heads to Wyoming each year a couple of days in advance to get fireworks and always comes back with quite the awesome Firework finds! This is our 3rd year going to our neighborhood get together and we look forward to it each year. The 4th of July has really become another favorite holiday of mine and it is fun to look forward each year to socializing with friends and being with my little family. Each year, I also try to find the kids some sort of patriotic outfit to wear. Kaleb and Karmindy seem to like having a new outfit and enjoy getting dressed up in the Red, White and Blue colors. 

I am so grateful for the freedoms which we enjoy by living in America. I am also grateful for the men and women who so willingly go to war to protect our freedoms! Thank you! I hope my kids will always know that living in a free country and enjoying the freedoms we do, didn't come free. There were those who paid and are still paying a price for it and for that I am grateful.  

My Sweet Little American Beauty!!

Fireworks!! The kids loved the Sparklers and the Tanks!

The kids truly loved the fireworks this year. Kaleb really got into it and made me quite nervous. He is all-boy and was such a pyro. Karmindy liked the fireworks but enjoyed just sitting by me on the lawn, on a blanket watching everything. She has never liked loud noises so her and fireworks don't quite mix. I sure love my sweet little tender heart!

My Star- Spangled Babes!

One Fish, Two Fish: Swimming Lessons!

The Summer went by quickly for us this year. It makes me a little sad because since we are on Year Round School, it doesn't feel like my kids get much of a Summer, however, we really try to make it count!! This Summer I was able to enroll the kids in Swimming Lessons for two weeks. I felt lucky to even be able to get them in for two session because it was extremely hard to find any available at our nearest Rec Center. I ended up taking the Kids to the Outdoor South County pool and it worked well for us. Kaleb had taken there before and I loved it several years ago but went with the Rec Center last year because it was the closest to our home. 

The kids did awesome during their two weeks of lessons, and It was so fun to see them get more brave and progress as the weeks were over. After seeing how much they improved this year with taking two weeks of lessons, I will for sure being doing this next year and may even put them in off track lessons. I took many a pictures of my little fish swimming this summer but I included my favorites!