Spring Piano Recital

Riley had her Spring Piano Recital.  And did great as always.

You could tell she was still a bit nervous but I think she

is getting better with the past two years of recitals. 

At this recital her teacher handed out their Federation 

certificates and trophies.  Riley has not played piano long

enough to get her gold cup trophy yet but she earned the highest

rating for  her Federation solo which we were all thrilled about! 

I'm just so proud of Riley sticking with it and developing her

talent.  She definitely has gotten so much better over the last year. 

Paige's Soccer GOAL!

This is one of Paige's Goals she made this season. 

She aimed just right with the other team on her tail.

She was pretty pumped. 

FAMILY

This particular Sunday was baby Jase Wickers blessing.

I for some reason forgot to snap a picture of him.

But I did get a picture of Uncle Spencer, Riley and Paige.

It's these kind of moments that I believe Spencer will agree

with after his kind and loving words to the family at the

luncheon at his house that, Family is the most important thing

and how so very blessed we are to have such a wonderful family. 

Who takes time to teach and play with the kids and serve

those who are in need and help out when ever there is something

to get done.  I'm so grateful for my family and that my children 

are growing up with such an amazing support system. 

I love you all Family! 

Paige's BIRTHDAY!

Paige turned 7!

This is how her day went.

She wore her birthday outfit to school.  Which

she picked out at the mall and was very

excited about it.  I must say it's a bit girly for

her normal attire.  I'm happy about that! 

She looked so cute! 

I came to her lunch to be with her.  It happened to be

"break the rules day" and she got to eat outside.

Which was a little chilly. 

 After school her good friends Riley and Sydnee Tidwell

brought her over a present.  That was so nice of them!

 Later her Aunt Katie and her cousins came over

to give her a present because Aunt Katie had plans

that night and did not know if she'd make it to her

party. 

 For dinner Paige picked Shepherds Pie and Broccoli

some of her favorite things to eat. 

 After dinner family and friends came over to

celebrate her birthday and have cake and ice cream.

Paige wanted a soccer party so I hung a few soccer

decorations.  Paige wanted a chocolate cake with

chocolate frosting.  Most of the families favorite.

I also made white cake cup cakes.  Which most of the

kids liked.  Paige did not have a friend birthday this

year so I told her she could invite a few friends over.

Here are all the guests at Paige's party:

Paige and Sierra

Paige and Riley and baby Chase

Paige and Great Grandpa LeCheminant and Brenda 

Paige and Grandma and Grandpa Gardner

Paige and the Gardner Family

Paige really wanted an American Doll but after getting

great advice from my sister in law I saved 75% and bought 

a look a like and yes she calls it her, "American Doll"!  

Score!  Plus the look a likes are so cute! 

Paige said she wanted a red head doll with freckles.

Compliment to Paige's beautiful Aunt Katie!

Paige and her Mom and Dad

Paige and Grandma and Grandpa Avery

Paige and Grandpa Corrigan

Paige and her friend Bri Hamblin

Paige and Aunt Karissa

Paige and our friends the Sandbergs

Paige and her friend Cameron Moffat

Paige and Great Grandpa Gardner and Lois

Paige and the Hale Family

Paige had a hard time blowing out her soccer

candles and needed a few tries! 

Paige and the Wicker family

Paige and Owen

Uncle Michael and Aunt Skyla were
not able to make it for Paige's birthday
but came down from Idaho the next
day to see her. 

Happy Birthday to our sweet Paige.

WE LOVE YOU!!!

Our Brown eyed sweet baby look 

how much you've grown!

2 months

7 Years

My GIRLS

My girls are so cute and I had

to add this to my blog for me.

This day was picture day

at School and you never know 

how they'll turn out and I wanted

them all together.  

I did their hair all the same.  And

they did not seem to mind.  I finally

got Paige to wear her skinny jeans

again.  And Paige let Riley

wear her shirt.  

Bird Feeder

Okay so I must say this just so some moms can relate

or just realize that they are better then me

because this might not be a big deal for them!

  

Brandon had to take off after Paige's soccer

game this Saturday to help his Brother and so

I thought it would be no big deal taking the

kids to the Home Depot activity they do

once a month.  My kids love it and look forward

to it.  So we went.  The HD employes handed

my kids their bird house kit and we headed

to the tables to build them. I think under different

circumstances I could have figured it out but between

the crowded tables, a toddler I did not dare take my 

eyes off for a sec and my other 3 girls wanting my

attention to help them build their bird house right

at the same moment got me a little overwhelmed. 

So after a few minutes of trying to help them all

at once I gave up.  We packed up the kits and 

headed home to build them at home.  Which

for me worked out better.  The kids really could

not have done it on their own because they needed

 me with each step.  The kids still had fun making

and painting them.  And then we bought some

bird feed and hung them in our back yard.

The kids love watching the birds. 

But I'll be the first to admit that a mother of 4 is

tough and I'm not sure how other mothers do

it with any more little ones than I have. 

Soccer

I really enjoy watching Paige play soccer.  She loves

playing which makes it more fun to watch.  

She stays with the ball and is talented enough to use

both feet to kick the ball with.  I don't even think I

can!