No Training Wheels for Sierra

One Saturday out of the blue Sierra got all excited 

and asked me to take her training wheels off so she

could learn to ride her bike with out them.  We had

tried once before a while back but she was to scared

and not quite ready.  I took them off and held her 

bike running behind her only once and she got it!

Of course I jogged or should I say walked since 

her tires are little and she goes so slow, along side 

of her just to give her the confidence she needed.

but after a few tries she was on her own.  She

tried bailing off while she was still moving a few

times and she crashed a few times but not bad and

was up and at it again. 

Her sisters and some neighbor friends were

very invested in her learning and were cheering

her on and coaching her how to start by herself, 

which she picked up an hour later.  

Brandon had just left to priesthood so when he got

back Sierra was very excited to show her dad

what she had learned while he was gone. 

Last Fire Station Field Trip

Sierra had a field trip at a Fire Station

which she has already gone to 

and which I have already gone to 

so many times since all my kids have

gone to the same preschool and they go

on this field trip each year.  I'm so

happy that it was our last.  I guess unless

I put Owen in that same preschool! 

Paige got to tag along since her

Kindergarten is in the afternoon. 

Fortunately the fireman that did the

tour did a good job and was a little 

more interesting then some in the past.

It kept Paige, Sierra and Owen's attention

for a bit.  I love how glued they are to

the fireman talking in this picture. 

They all got a turn to sit in the fire truck.  Sierra

was a bit shy and did not want to smile big. 

But Paige smiled big!

Sierra's preschool class wearing their fire hats.

We tried to get Owen to smile with his hat on but

he would not hold still for the picture. 

Daddy's Birthday

Brandon had his birthday and the girls were

happy and ready to give him his presents!

Brandon picked himself out some new shoes that we

were suppose to wrap and give him for his birthday.

 So I thought I'd play a joke on him and wrap his old

shoes so when he opened it he would be confused

and we'd all get a good laugh. 

He was totally caught off guard and yes we had 

some good laughs!

I love his face when he first sees his old shoes but

he played it off well! 

Owen had to give Daddy one last squeeze on his

birthday before bed.

Spring Soccer

Paige was so excited to start up again

with soccer.  She kept talking about

it all winter and was wishing this day

sooner.  She loves playing soccer and

is quite good at it. 

Grandma and Grandpa Gardner

would come almost to every game they

could.  And Paige loved

playing the entire game.  She never

wanted to take her turn out.

 I guess Sierra can't handle sitting the entire

lousy 30 minutes of a game.  Thank goodness

for wonderful Grandma who would walk around

with her and Owen when they got bored. 

Dining Out

For my Dad's birthday this year my sister Kami

and our Husbands took my Dad and his wife out

for dinner.  My dad wanted to eat at Red Robin.

We had a good time talking and joking around.

I don't get to spend much time with my dad

so I love when the holidays and Birthdays come

around so I can use that as an excuse to see him!

Learning to Sew

Riley has been going to Activity Days since December

and so I thought I'd better help her pass off some

goals for her for Faith in God. 

We read through some of the requirements 

and she passed some off.

One of the things she picked to do was from the 

category of Developing Talents.  She was suppose

to make something from wood, metal, fabric etc. 

and display her work for others to see. 

There was a stake Activity night for the mothers

and daughters so she decided she could display

her project there.  

Riley decided she wanted to learn to sew and

make a bag.  I'm not an expert at sewing so

I'm glad she picked something easy!  

We went to the store together and she picked

out what fabric she wanted and got to work.

She was a natural and it only took her a 

few days and she was done.  Of course

she preferred sewing then doing her homework.

So that is where she wanted to spend her time

after school!

We sat down and I taught her how to

thread the machine.  Which I remember

my mom teaching me.  And I don't remember

much but that has always stuck with me.

Thanks mom! 

I had her thread it a few times so she

would remember.  The bobbin was

a bit tricky but after a couple of times

she got it by herself. 

She cut the fabric, pinned the fabric and

sewed the fabric all herself.  The only

thing I helped with was the ironing.

I'm to much of a worry wart mom and

was not ready for her to iron yet. 

After her efforts her draw sting bag

was done.  I'm so proud of her for wanting to 

learn something new!

Good Job Riley!

Swimming fun!

We met up with Brandon's family at the Bountiful

Rec. center to swim.  Owen was so cold but

loved playing with the water toys Grandma brought.

Riley and Paige got enough courage to go down the

water slide and then they would not stop!

St. Patrick's Day

So I've been liking St. Patrick's Day or should I say 

what they call it at school, "Leprechaun Day" more

and more each year.  It is fun to do everything

in green for the day.  I even got this cute idea to trap a

 Leprechaun off Pinterest and had the kids

make it.  They had so much fun and for sure

we thought we were going to catch one this year! 

We made a sign that read, "DANGER Don't climb

the ladder" so of course the Leprechaun would

want to do the opposite.  We then glued glitter 

all over a cotton ball to make it look like a gold nugget.

What the Leprechaun didn't know is there was a hole

under the gold so he would fall in and be trapped.                         

In the morning to our dismay there was no Leprechaun.

He cut his way out and left clues for the girls to follow.

The girls were bummed they didn't catch a 

Leprechaun but at least he left them something yummy!

Each St. Patrick's Day I take my kids pictures.

I had to add this one of Sierra because she tried

so hard to smile and it's so cute! 

Wow!  So many different colors of green and they

clash bad! 

My cute Owen so very happy!

Spring Piano Recital

Riley had her Spring Piano Recital and did

a great job!  She was just as nervous as the first

one but at least knew what to expect. 

Both Grandparents were able to come

which was neat for Riley.

Riley got to pick her songs that she played for the recital.

She played the song, "Firefly"as a duet with her teacher.

And the song, "The bugle Boys" as a solo.

Diaper Babies

All the family had dinner at Grandma's house.

And after the kids played and had fun.  

The babies danced around in their diapers and loved it!

They are all so cute in their diapers!  Sorry Austin you

could not join the "Diaper Baby" club!  Maybe this

summer! 

"Bailee boo" , "O" boy and "Tater tot"

Bubble Gum Jewelry

So while the kids were off track I tried to be a fun

mom and do actives and go fun places.  

This is one of those things.

"Bubble Gum Jewelry"

I got the idea off Pinterest and it actually took so

much longer then I originally thought. 

It was to hard for the girls to make the holes

in the gum so I ended up doing all of them. 

They also had a hard time tying the knots in the

right place.  So after basically doing them all myself

the girls got to wear them and eat them and it made

them happy.  So I guess it was worth it, once!

And not again! 

Dr. Seuss Day

The girls school was celebrating

Dr. Seuss Day.  They did fun things

such as eat green eggs and ham 

and play Dr. Seuss games.

To add to the fun of the day I made these

chocolate green eggs and ham for 

Paige's class.  They were easy and

fun to make.