Today, was kindergarten graduation, Devyn and her friends were so excited for this big day. She was up at 6:45 a.m. wanting to get ready.
The program included alot of singing and the kids showing everything they had learned all year.
As track break began just a few 5 weeks ago, Avery walked to the car with a little cage and a small lizard inside and informed us she was taking care of the class pet on track break. I kind of cringed thinking a lizard would be in my house for awhile but it's a little late now to say no. So we take this reptile home and if you know us, WE HAVE NO PETS. And i have no desire for any pets, I have children. The kids loved this crawly thing, they fought over who got to feed it, change its water, they even caught crickets to feed the darn thing. After 3 days of having the Class Pet home, I walked into Avery's room and its not moving. I shake the cage, not moving. I even opened the lid (which is a pretty big deal) this stupid thing is dead. So now we are in a dilema. No Class pet. So track break is almost over and we have to do something about the class pet. So taking no chances of killing another lizard, we ventured to Petsmart and purchased a new Class Pet.
So 1 lizard and 24 baby crickets later, a new class pet is born. Avery came home yesterday and everyone in class couldn't believe how big the lizard had gotten in just 5 short weeks. 
After a month long of not keeping up to date on my blog, I have had a few people notice, my sisters, Jen's little update counter, My mom even blogged so here it goes to get caught up. My sister Annie came into town for the George Michael concert and we kidnapped her for some hair updating. She did not want to be photographed so that's all you get to see of her. Trevor really needed a trim with all-stars coming and it is so hot.
He's like a new boy with a new do, much cooler and he's not whipping his bangs out of his eyes anymore. Much better. The All-Star tournament was a lot of fun. The challenge wasn't the games it was finding shade to keep cool.
These all-stars did great and had fun. They won 2 and lost 2 which is pretty good when the teams probably outweigh and are so much taller than our team. 
Trevor played 2nd base and outfield. He did great, I wish I could have his attitude about everything. Go out and have fun with whatever you do. Of course, the best part to him was trading pins with everyone.
Happy Fourth of July. What's a great firework show without Kentucky Fried Chicken. We all went to the base where it is still the best fireworks show yet. 
Avery thoroughly enjoying corn on the cob, she picked at her braces all night.
The four hoodlums, enjoying the celebration, of course there is one of them that is still ticked off we picked him up at his friends and dragged him for some family time. Can you guess who? Yup, the oldest he was just thrilled with a little family bonding.
The sleeping arrangements, what is it about all the girls lining up in a row to sleep. They had a really good time.
The baptism was great, it's always fun to see someone baptized but especially neat when it's your cousin.
This is T.J. heading to his all star tournament, in Henderson. They played great and won both games.
They won in district 2 and then we moved on to the State tournament.
Off to the State tournament, it was just over in Summerlin. Thank Goodness.
They had a little cub scout troop do the flag ceremony and the national anthem played, we were waiting for the flyby of the Thunderbirds but that did not happen. It was very touching to see this little troop post the colors. All games should start that way.
The kids and I traveled to Utah to celebrate my grandparents 70th wedding anniversary. Yes, that is 70! My grandparents favorite dining place is in Brigham City, Utah and it's called Maddox. It was so fun to see Aunts, uncles, and cousins.
All of my nieces and nephews are above, those not pictured include Zane who is rolling down the hill and T.J. was unable to make this trip.
The four girls, my sisters. We had so much fun being together, which doesn't happen very often.
Picture time, for all the families. This just happens to be mine, minus all of our husbands. Not that they wouldn't get into the picture, none of them were able to attend.
Cheers, Catie and Avery always celebrating. A great time was had by all. If you think about it we accomplished alot in 2 days. Arrived in SLC at 3:00 a.m., Anniversary dinner 1:00 p.m., arrived at Mom's around 4:00 p.m., Annie cut avery and catie's hair, saw "Sex and the City" with girls and Mom, finally went to bed at 12:30 a.m., arrived at church with Brett's parents at 9:00 a.m., Made it to Jer's for late lunch 5:00p.m., left for airport and arrived back in Las Vegas around 10:00 p.m.
Wish we could be there we will be home tonight. Enjoy your relaxing day.
It all started with a broken video camera and having to run to K-mart to buy a video camera so Brett could see Dev's dance recital, due to him being at Trevor's championship baseball game. The culprit that broke the video camera looks really worried. He is on the left in the window, thanks TJ, ka-ching$$$. Although these two big brothers did video tape their sisters very well.
This is our little "Barbie Hollaback Girl" dance routine. We worked so hard on Devyn not pursing her lips together and showing her teeth so that we could see her nice smile. Humm, let's see if that worked...NOT! 
These little Barbie girls just lit up the stage with their fired up moves. Nice teeth Devyn.
Too cute. Show those teeth!!!
Then we move on to the "Cooties" dance from Hairspray. The girls really got into their far out costumes and being able to hula hoop.
These two crack me up. I was surprised they didn't do their signature move of the "Charlie Angels" pose. Notice Dev's pursed lips again.
The game is in the last inning and we are at the bottom of our line up. We are down by one run. The kid at bat has not hit a ball all year, he kind of tries but I think he's afraid he might actually hit it. We have our slowest runner on third, (the tying run). The tension is so high. The main umpire got sick, we got a relief umpire in, it was just a crazy game. We knew that we had to tie the game to go into another inning, so the guy on third leaves the base to run home just as the catcher throws the ball back to the pitcher, the crowd in on their feet and we are yelling for him to slide, run faster, etc. and just as he approached home plate................the lights go out! What in the world! It couldn't have been timed any better. So the umpires decide along with the president over Little league that we will resume tomarrow.
After this long saga over baseball, we show up on Saturday and Andreas, the kid who has not hit ALL year, is at bat. The count is 2 and 2. We all pray for 2 balls and that's what happens. But then it hit me, OH MY HE--, Trevor's up to bat. The whole game is on his shoulders. And after a great at bat he walks the tying run home. Then Jacob comes up and hits a bouncing ball to the short stop that he bobbles. Jake is safe at first and Daniel runs home for the winning run. Congrat's Rangers!!!
