Conner is FIVE ~ May 29, 2010

CONNER IS FIVE

And I am a little in shock that I have two that will be in school next year. I think I am more then ready but at the same time I am enjoying the summer and having my boys around me. Conner's birthday was very laid back. Ok I didn't actually have him on his birthday he was at his Dad's but the day before we went to Chucky Cheese with our best friends the Kohlers and then when he got back we spent over 2 hours playing with his R2D2 play dough kit he got. He loves his play dough that is one thing he is really been consistent about. Conner is energetic, loving and very caring. He is great at watching Colby and telling me when Colby is doing something wrong, even if I am in the room. He is like a Mother Hen! He is also my most loving, if he finds you sitting down he is in your lap before you even know what happens. I love you Conner and can't believe you will be starting Kindergarten.

Alex, Conner and Courtney.
Ok I didn't actually get around to taking pictures at Chucky Cheese but I did leave my Camera with Mr. Matt Kolher and this is what I found.

Conner and his play dough.

Yes he is asleep on a bucket. He has always been my sleeper.

Sarah's Birthday ~ May 29, 2010

So my best friend had a birthday. Actually she shares Colby's Birthday. I went with a group of friends to Olive Garden for Sarah's birthday. Actually it was a surprise that her husband put together. Sarah is loved by all, she has such a giving attitude and love for all around her. Even my parents, (my dad) came to share in the fun because he knows what a great friends she has been for me over the last year, almost two.

Dear Sarah,
I just want you to know what your friendship means to me. You were a gift from God when I needed it the most. You have supported me and pushed me when I needed it. We have had some crazy times and dragged 5 kids around everywhere. There have been late night talks and early morning wake up calls. Great workouts! (ok where you dragged me kicking and screaming) Things I would like to mention...WICKED, CATS, Halloween, 4th of July, "Good Games" :), workout music, introducing me to Tammy, Lisa, Erin and Nikki and not to forget Kooza. And most important those moments where we just sit and chat. And not to forget how much I love that big smile of yours. You brighten the room. I luv you!!!
Always your best Friend,
Anjuli

The Group!!!

Lisa (a concert violist) played Happy Birthday to Sarah in Olive Garden.

Lisa and Sarah

The Cake and Sarah

Erin, doing the birthday dance for Sarah!!!
Sarah does so much for everybody!!!!

Colby's 2nd Birthday ~ May 19, 2010

YES he is TWO!! And he lets us know!!
Colby is defiantly an energy filled boy. And he is adored by all those around him. He love being outside and will stay out even in a downpour. He is in the possessive stage. Everything is his including Grandma and Grandpa. He loves trains, Buzz and Woody, and balls. Typical boy if it moves or has wheels he is all over it. Though he does well sharing as long as no one else says "Mine". He has some great older brothers that have taught him to be rough and tough. He keeps up with them in almost everything, if he had it his way he would be riding a bike without training wheels. Yep that is what I get to look forward to a young brother keeping up with his older brothers. I LOVE MY BOYS!

Conner's Preschool Friends

We had a great group of preschool boys this year. Us mother's rotated houses every and it worked great. Conner made some great friends and it is sad that we don't get to see them as much now. Three of them are in another ward so it makes it harder to get together. But it has been a great year, and Conner has grown so much I can't believe he is ready for Kindergarten. But he is and I am proud of all he has learned this year. I wanted to go back and show pictures from through out the year so the most recent are first then it goes backwards.

This is our group in all their personality.
Elijah, holding his new puppy, Doug, Conner, Chase, Noah.

Silly Boys, Doug, Conner, Chase, Noah

Meeting Elijah new puppy, it is tiny at 4 months old.

Conner and Chase spraying each other in the drinking fountain.
We are lucky to be on Chase's Soccer team with his mom coaching this year.
Colin is on Chase's older brother Andrew's Team.

This was a shot from a preschool day at my house.
We got outside and enjoy a bit of spring air.

These Boys sure could run!

Easter Party!

Easter Egg Hunt

Ok not Preschool Kids but who can resist Colby kissing Julia, Chase's little sister.

Building a Volcano
Noah, Doug, Conner, Chase, Noah's Sister, Elijah

Christmas Party
Elijah, Doug, Chase, Noah's Sister, Conner and Noah

Pumpkin Patch.
Chase, Conner, Noah

Karate ~ March 29 - May 19, 2010

I signed the boys up for 8 weeks of Karate through Lacey Parks and Rec. It was a great opportunity for them to try it out for a smaller price. They loved and would have loved to continue if I could afford the monthly fees. But we are into soccer now and they are loving that too. Pictures of Soccer to come soon. The teacher was great and even had them break boards at the end, (the boards were all ready partly cut but the boys thought it was great).

First 4 Pictures of the First Day

The Pictures from the Last day and Breaking Boards

Great High Kicks!

Colin breaks his board on first Try!

Conner took a few tries but he finally did it!!

Conner had a great yell!

The Kohler Kids ~ May 4-7

We got a chance to watch my Best friends kids for a week while she helped her Mom up in Alaska after a major surgery. They stayed at our house and their Dad came in the evenings to help with dinner and get them in bed. (He had to leave at like 6am for work, so it was just easier to have them sleep here) But if was a blast for the kids and not to bad for me either, ok actually have the 2 extra kids to play with my boys was great. The schedule was a little crazy for school sense Colin and Courtney go to different schools but we did ok. It went really well and we are glad to have such great friends. The funny thing is that that we hang out so much that they call my parents, Grandpa and Grandma Sweetheart. Which we love!!!

Courtney as the only girl in the bunch got some extra special treatment.
Grandma Sweetheart did her hair Fancy almost everyday. She loved it.

Balloon Wars!

Popsicle Time!

Grandma Sweetheart set up a pictures session one day while I was studying.

What A great Group!!!

Bare Toes!!

I took Colin, Conner and Alex to the park, one day while waiting for Courtney to get done with school. Colin didn't have school because it was an early release day and he was AM Kindergarten that didn't go.
Colby was with Grandma.

What is better then rolling down the hill on a nice day.