School's Out!

 Hooray for popsicles, sprinklers, pool time, and sleeping in!!

Kensie didn't even come home from the last day of school and instead went to a pool and late night party with her friends- thus, no pictures of her by the sign!

Look Who's Five!

Jackson celebrated his actual birthday by going out to lunch and shopping with Grandma and Grandpa Holbrook. We then spent the evening at the dinosaur museum, and he got a special birthday banana split!

Jackson continues to be the comedian extraordinaire in our family. He always has some witty remark or comment that makes us laugh. Like the other day when Kensie was playing a self composed, Native American sounding song on her recorder and Jackson exclaimed "I can taste the PASSION!" as he was listening! Or the time when I told him he was funny and he said "I think you mean hilarious".

Memorial Day

 The kids and I went with mom and dad to the Lehi Cemetery to visit the graves of the Eddington side of the family. We saw Grandma & Grandpa Eddington's graves, then went on a search for other ancestors and relatives.

That night when Matt got home from work we went to the gardens, where it was superhero night. The kids had fun climbing through Spiderman's web, taking Black Widow's martial arts class, throwing Captain America's shield at comic book villans, and making Hulk's toothpaste.

Hulk's toothpaste.

the celebration continues.....

 On the 25th we celebrated two more birthdays (my dad and Jackson) by going to the zoo. It was a perfect day to go, and the kids had fun with their cousins.

 After the zoo we headed back to my parent's house for a yummy barbecue and presents and cake. Jackson wants this cake every year! At least he makes it easy for me. Can you guess what Jackson loves at the moment?

 He was a little confused when he got a diaper wipe case from Danny and Leah. But he really loved what was inside!

Trafalga

Last year I bought a really good deal on City Deals for Trafalga. We decided to use it in May to celebrate all the birthdays (and because they were about to expire!). Our whole family got unlimited attractions, pizza, soda, ice cream and 100 tokens for $25! It was really fun, but I don't think we would have ever gone without that deal. The favorite ride by far was the bumper boats! The kids loved soaking each other and other people. Lincoln was especially merciless and attacked grown men until they were drenched!

There wasn't much for Landon to do, but he LOVED the airplanes!

Kensie and Lincoln were pro's at the rock wall by the end of the day.

Landon also loved "playing" all the arcade games!

Dance Festival

This is one of my favorite end-of-year festivities at the school! This year there was a torrential downpour all morning that miraculously stopped just before the festival. This year the first grade danced to Hey Mickey. It was so cute! The fifth grade danced to a song from The Lorax. Of course Kensie was on the opposite side of the field in the back, so I didn't get any pictures of her.

The preschool danced to the Monkee's theme song and 5 little monkeys. Super cute! I was rejoicing that they didn't do the Bear Hunt song like they've done in the past. Jackson and David had fun goofing off, but once the music started they were all business.

preschool graduate

 It's official. He passed!

Jackson's preschool graduation was super cute! They sang lots of songs and got their diplomas. His teacher makes these great scrapbooks with tons of pictures and all their work from the year. Jackson loved preschool, but I think he's excited to go to kindergarten where he will hopefully have some more boys in his class (he was one of two!). He was quite the ladies man this year! Whenever I went to his class the girls were always hovering around him, and during graduation 3 of them screamed "I love you Jackson!" when he went up to get his diploma!!

Blue Horse, Blue Horse, what do you see?

Jackson and Mrs. Chris

The Birthday Fun Continues...

Landon's birthday was on Mother's Day this year. What a great day to celebrate! He got to open a present before church, then later we headed to my parents house to celebrate Mother's Day and Landon & Kensie's birthdays.

 Both kids got lots of fun gifts and had fun playing with their cousins. Kensie especially loved the certificate to get a pedicure with Grandma!

Then it was time for CAKE! I had fun with this cake, and it was really easy. I tried something different on the inside and was worried about how it would turn out, but it was fab!

construction tape!  If you want to learn how to make the stripes, go here.

 Landon tried to use his finger to extinguish the first candle so Grandpa helped him blow out the second one! Poor kid. What's up with my kids and candles on their second birthdays??

I'm TWO!

 

The next day was Kensie's birthday. After school Grandma Holbrook picked her up to go shopping! Kensie looks forward to this every year. She came home with lots of cute clothes!

That evening we celebrated Landon and Kensie's birthdays with Grandma and Grandpa Holbrook. We had Cafe Rio and opened presents. Since I live to annoy Kensie (or so she thinks!) I wrapped all her presents in a big present ball. She had to unravel and unravel to reveal each gift. I fit 3 packs of gum, 2 candy bars, earrings, headbands, a cross stitch kit, socks, and a night shirt in there!

 

her face says it all!!!

Time for cake! This was my 3rd birthday cake in so many days. I'm ready for a break (at least for a few weeks anyway!).