Oakley turns 6

See this little? She has been partying it up for a week. She had a friend birthday party a week before Memorial Day because her birthday was on the last week of school and Matt was going to Tonga. Oakley was worried about people getting their feelings hurt, so she invited her WHOLE class!! AHHHH!!! Luckily her party/luau was at a park and not at our house:)

She had a blast and the kids seemed to have fun. We had pin the tail on the donkey, fishing for toys, water balloon towel toss, and lots of playing on the playground.

On Oakley's real birthday, we went to Grandma and Grandpa Pecks. Oakley again was spoiled with presents.

Then last Sunday, we celebrated at Grandma and Grandpa Sovic's. Really? Could we all get to celebrate as long as this little has????

We have such great family and friends that have made her day so special! Here are my favorite 6 things about Oakley.

1. She was my surprise baby,and she still surprises me everyday.
2. She is HILARIOUS! The stuff that comes out of her mouth is priceless!!
3. She loves to give hugs and kisses still.
4. She is willing to share anything and everything with her brother and sister.
5. She has a very tender heart,and just wants to be loved.
6. She is crazy athletic!!

Love you Oakley! Remember, no getting any bigger!!!

My Tay

Isn't she awesome?! Her picture with her softball buddy reminds me of my friend Cher and I. We played together for a few years and then she moved. Even though we didn't live by each other, we still kept playing even through High School:)We LOVE softball! Good times. I love that Tay loves softball! She has a great swing, and loves to play with Cher's daughter Madison. I am so glad they are able to play on the same team each season. Tay just finished up spring ball and I am so proud of her! She is a great teammate who loves to sing the cheer songs with her team. I can often hear her getting the team started on a new song! She cracks me up with some of the cheers! Love ya Tay!!

Zoo Field Trip

The day after I got home from Orlando Oakley had an all day field trip to the Zoo! Yay right? Not so......
It was POURING RAIN all day! The poor littles were freezing! We spent alot of time inside the buildings looking at the monkeys. Man, they are stinky:)
I think we bought out all the hot chocolate at the concession stands!
My best friend's husband is the manager there and Oakley kept asking "Can we please go to Mark's office?"
That's all he wants in there...a crapload of Kindergärtner's:)
We made the most out of the day though, and it was so cute to see how excited the kids were to ride on the bus!!!
I will do anything to hang out with that little munchkin!

Orlando getaway!!

Over Mother's Day weekend I was able to use Matt's miles and fly out to Orlando where he was working. My M-I-L, F-I-L, and B-I-L were so great to take the kids for me!!

Matt had only one day off that week, but we were able to spend that one day at Disneyworld!! We had previously done the "Give a Day, Get a Day" deal for free tickets, so Matt and I used ours. We tried to see all the parks in one day (not the smartest idea:), but we had a great time being together. Ahh the joys of choosing the rides without the little's imput!

One night after work, we drove to Coco beach. It's no Hawaii beach, but it was still beautiful. I love the warm weather and palm trees and still wonder what I am doing back in Utah:)

I am so grateful that I was able to do a little getaway with Matt. I am also so grateful for Matt's awesome family who took in my kids:)!!! Yay for getaways!

Kindergarten Program and Recorder Recital

Oakley had her Kindergarten end of year program and we were so excited that Matt was in town for it. Oakley has really enjoyed Kindergarten. She has made alot of friends in her class. Her favorite things about school are recess, making crafts, and coloring. She is really excited to go to first grade and be able to eat lunch at school:) Let's just hope that she can wake up in time for school. She has been going to afternoon Kindergarten and is a late sleeper:) Good luck Oakley!

Parker had a recorder recital this week. He has passed off all his color belts. He is pretty cheeseriffic don't you think?:) Parker has done really well in 4th grade. He enjoys anything to do with science. He loves playing basketball at recess, and the corn dogs at lunch:)

More to come about Taylor!

A friend of mine sent this to me. What a great reminder of all the beautiful things we have in this world.

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Happiness. It's the little things.

1-Puppies. Who doesn't love a little puppy to hold?
2-House Hunting. Not for me, but I do love going with family to look for their new home.
3-Family. Nothing better than good chitchat and laughing.
4-Kids. I love the innocence of the littles. They are so easy to please. Give them a swing set, food, and a basketball hoop and they are good to go.
5-Hubbies. I love being completely crazy in love with Matt.
6-Road Trips. It might not be a far one, but I love to get out and go on a adventure.
7-Prayer. I don't know what I would do without being able to pray and ask for help, or share my thankfulness.
9-Babies. Just like a puppy, who doesn't love little babies?
10-Friends. I don't know what I would do or who I would be without the wonderful people I call my friends. Late nights out, girls lunches, talks in the hall at church, phone calls just to say "Hi".

Really in life all I need are the little things.