Father and Son Priesthood Campout

At the beginning of May my boys went out together on their first father and son camp out.  Dave was really excited to camp with Owen but I was nervous it was too cold.  The temperature got below freezing that night.  Dave didn't bother with a tent they just blew up an air mattress and slept in the back of the van.

Dinner by Dad = Beans and Hot Dogs

 Ladera Ward Camp Site

 Owen was a bit exhausted and didn't take too long to fall asleep

morning breakfast doughnuts

Staying warm

 Once they packed up camp Dave and Owen went on a personal hike, to check out some of the Jemez mountain trails.

They found a hot spring and got in with the tiny guppies...yuck.  

Dave said that didn't last too long

 Good times with my Dad

School is out, Lets Play

We bundled up and slept out under the stars on our balcony. It was a fun, long and slightly chilly night.  I kept pulling Ava's hood over her head.  In the morning she said "It was a super awesome night"

We took a Krispy Kreme Tour with some friends from church.

Dipping and Sprinkling

 I had to try my hand at the extremely hard doughnut decorating process

 Owen enjoyed his doughnut even without the icing and sprinkles

 Ava and I had a mother daughter night.  We went to a book signing of Fancy Nancy, met the illustrator Robin Preiss Glasser and toured the Fancy Nancy RV.

Ava got her first loose tooth, she is growing up too fast.  I had to get my act together and sew her a Tooth Pillow.  It's a pillow where Ava can put her tooth and the Tooth Fairy can leave her surprise.

and when your tooth is loose enough to do this, your Dad just might pull it out!

 The next morning Ava was so excited to see her dollar bill, chocolate coin and Tooth Fairy receipt

Ava lost a tooth and I lost a nose mole!  Thank goodness because it was starting to really get annoying.  It suddenly showed up after Ava was born and has gradually gotten bigger and more in the way. 

 I was really nervous to see all the equipment, but honestly the most painful part was the needle that numbed my nose.  Then a quick swipe of a razor and it was gone.  I'm loving being able to blow my nose, put on makeup and take pictures with no MOLE!

Work with Pops

Bring your kid to work day was a lot of fun for Ava.  She had to get up early and it was a little chilly but she made sure she was bundled.  I don't think she took her backpack or toque off all day.  They had lots of things set up for the kids to experience and touch, not all of it was specific to Dave's job but then if it was it might have been a long boring day for a 5 year old.

Finally a little sustenance after a long military filled morning.

Pre School Gradutation

Unfortunately on the second last day of school Ava used an awful choice of words when talking to another little girl.  I was so embarrassed and needed to have a serious teaching/learning moment with her.  We cancelled our trip to Explora (Albuquerque Science Center) and went home to write an apology letter. Serious tears were shed but hopefully Ava will never call anyone disgusting ever again.

Thank You gifts for the last day of school

 The teachers at La Petite have been very good to Ava.  Arriving in the middle of a semester can be hard but Ava blended in perfectly due to their help.

Ms Michelle

Ms Pauline

Ms Lorena

 Owen doing what he does best...TROUBLE

I can't believe she will be starting Kindergarten.

Graduation was a cute 50's theme.  I did my PTA part and sewed all the little girl poodle skirts.  I had to do them extremely cheap since it was all donations but I think they turned out great. The program was super fun with the kids singing and reciting what they want to be when they grow up.  Ava wasn't scared at all, most of the kids were nervous but Ava gave it all she had!

 Ava's 2 best friends Kimber and Ava

Thanks for all your support.  Now summer holidays start!