I kicked off May with a hair appointment! It was kind of exciting just because I had kept having to reschedule so I hadn't had my hair done since the New Year's cut. It felt good to have fresh hair. I trimmed it up, added bangs back in, and got my color darkened and red chunks put in.
Later that weekend the boys got to got with Ian to a ward Priesthood activity, the "Meat and Greet." They grill tons of different kinds of meats and then play soccer and stuff. This year they had a giant slip n slide set up. Weston was a fan.
Ian headed out of town to North Carolina for a few days for work. While he was gone I took the kids to the Payson Temple Open House. We went pretty early in the morning, which was great. It wasn't crowded and we got amazing parking. The kids loved seeing the temple. Beckett was a pill and wouldn't wear the shoe covers so I had to carry him through the whole thing. Lots of stairs. It was really special though to sit in a sealing room with my children and feel the spirit there, then walk through the celestial room and watch their eyes get wide as they saw the beauty and felt the happiness of being there. Made me look forward to the day they are there with me for their own temple experiences.
The next day was Cinco de Mayo. We went over to our neighbor's circle for their annual party. They had a street taco truck come and set up shop on their lawn. People brought chips and salsa. They had a pinata for the kids. It was lots of fun. I sure love our awesome neighborhood!
Wednesday Davin had track practice. It was really windy so we hung out in the car for part of it. Ian got to meet up with his Dad's cousin, "Tall Mike" and his wife Chris, while he was in North Carolina. So fun for him to get to catch up with them!
Luckily Ian was back on Thursday because that day we had to divide and conquer. Ian took Weston and the little ones to the Pinewood Derby while I took Davin to his track meet at Pleasant Grove HS. It was fun and I ran into a friend to hang out with while we waited for our kids' races. Davin did great. He ran his first longer race, the 400m, which is one lap all the way around the big track. It was his last race of the meet and he was pretty tired already. Poor kid kept stopping to walk during the race. :) He finished strong though. We grabbed dinner at Costa Vida after his races. Love my cute Davin! The Pinewood Derby went ok. Weston's car didn't win first place like last year but he had fun making it and racing his friends.
On Friday Weston's class had a Mother's Day program. It was very sweet. They sang a few songs and read poems. Weston was all dressed up for the occasion in his suit. He wrote me a sweet poem and made me some cute flowers. At the end he served me cookies and grapes. I sure love being a mom and I love my first baby, Weston!
Friday night Ian took the big boys last minute on an overnighter at one of our neighbor's cabins. A bunch of friends from the hood went. They stayed up late playing games and watching movies, then got up the next day and explored a bit before coming home. Weston ate way too much junk and threw up all over the back seat of our friends' car on the way home. So gross. They all had some down time when they got back. While the boys rested up and went out and ran a bunch of errands all by myself. :)
Sunday was Mother's Day. I had a wonderful day with my family. Ian took good care of me and the kids were mostly sweet and helpful. I'm really grateful to be a mom and for my wonderful kids. They teach me so much and help me to be a better person. I'm also beyond thankful for my own mom. She is such a good example to me and she still loves and supports me so much. Without her I would be lost at this mothering thing.
One of the sets of etched wooden spoons the kids and I made for mine and Ian's moms this year.
The next week was much less crazy. We headed towards the end of the school year with lots of themed days and end of the year fun. Ian took the boys to play at Trafalga. And we spent lots of time playing outside and eating Otter Pops. :) Also, Davin lost his front tooth! He looks SO cute.
Talia loves playing ladder ball!
Track ball at the park with Dad
Davin's puppet that looks exactly like him!
Talia had her first Spring dance recital. She looked just adorable and did a great job performing. I think she really loved her teacher Miss Tanya and loved learning the basics of dance. She is going to be taking dance with Miss Tanya again next year. We were so glad Auntie Mel and Wilson could come to her recital too!
