Mathews Elementary

James and Matthias switched to our local elementary school since the 2 hours a day in the car wasn't working for me and Hyrum. Also we wanted them to make friends that live by us. 

The school here is well rated and we have been impressed. Both the boys teachers have been wonderful. I am  happy with what they are learning and the challenge level. And they boys have had fun with all the extras that weren't offered consistently at the 4 hour school...art, music, computer, recess, lunch. Matthias loves school lunch. Haha. 

Here is an assembly done by 1st grade and James' class on his birthday actually. It was an Asian heritage assembly. 

Last day at Chaparral Star Academy. 

(Matthias' friend Zach in the background)

You've Had A Birthday!

James is 9.

I have been a mom for a long time. We were watching home videos of the kids when they were little the other day. Some from when James was a tiny baby. Seems so long ago and I hardly remember that stage. Seems like I will never forget this one. All the ups and downs, the joy and the frustration of it all. But I'm sure it will fade too. Life is crazy. 

And here are James' birthday pictures. He had a great day. Love that boy of mine. 

Hannah Teaches Kindergarten

They go to school for 29 hours a day. 

My 2nd oldest wears armor to preschool so she doesn't get hurt. 

We don't have any math today because I brought my babies to school. 

I'm milking my babies. 

Little Man

Home Again Home Again

Jiggety jig. 

So coming home from our fabulous trip to Utah was very exciting. We got back to Texas Tuesday night, but we started flying Monday morning only to get to Denver at 11 am and find out our flight to Austin was cancelled so we spent all day Monday in the Denver airport finding out that we couldn't get a flight until Thursday! Then waiting for them to pull our luggage and carseats so we could rent a car and just drive the 15 hours home. So we drove 3.5 hours Monday night and then 12 on Tuesday after spending a horrendous night (we were only stopped for 8 hrs total) in a Motel 6 with Hyrum screaming, Matthias wetting the bed twice (he was on the floor), and James and Hannah arguing over who had the most blanket and who kept touching who. Haha. It was an amazing trip home. 

All made possible by our new iPhones to map us, show us the nearest red box locations, and where to find some what edible food. 

San Diego

Taylor and I went to San Diego for 3 days at the end of our trip and had a great time. The weather was lovely after freezing if Utah. Taylor's friend let us stay at his parents beach house and it was so beautiful there. We relaxed at the beach, watched movies, read books, and ate good food. We also met up with Marcus and Elizabeth for dinner one night at a yummy restaurant Urban Plates. And we saw a light house, Balboa Park, Old Town, and a sweet cemetary. Because I love visiting cemeteries. A very calm and fun few days with my favorite person!

View from out our window while sitting in bed. It was beautiful and great location!

Sisters, Just Dance, and Fun