We had a great but busy weekend! Porter kicked off the weekend by turning the BIG 7!!!! Wow what a big kid. He got moon sand and a magic set, he was so gracious about only getting two gifts that it made giving him his big present even more fun. He got his very own pet turtle! It is actually a Russian Tortoise, and after thinking about it for two days he named her snapper. He celebrated his birthday with a few neighborhood friends! They came over Saturday and played games, ate pizza, broke a pinata and had a wrestling tournament, (that Tyson instigated after I gave strict instructions not too, but I left to get pizza and "when the cats away the mice do play")! The boys had a great time!
Friday night Kelsey had a school performance in honor of Presidents Day. What a wonderful program, they sang many national songs and each child had a speaking part. The very last song was "I Am Proud To Be An American." I teared up watching hundreds of 2nd graders singing with enthusiasm that they were proud to be Americans! What a great honor to live in this land, that my children have the opportunity to go to school, that we can worship freely, and that we have the freedom to vote. How grateful I am to the founders of this Country. Kelsey's goal for her performance was to make Grandma Freestone cry, she succeeded!
Tyson was in a stake play this weekend as well. Last year our Stake Presidency asked the members of our stake to submit stories of their pioneer ancestors. This year a stake play was put together sharing those stories that were submitted. It was done very well, with a full choir and orchestra. Tyson was asked to participate in the play and he graciously accepted. They rehearsed for several months and their efforts paid off. Unfortunately I don't have any pictures of his play. (it was a hour and half and I attended with four children and it was work to keep Macey focused.)
I added this picture because I think it is gorgeous and it was taken by Connor my ten year old son! He has been taking pictures since this summer and for the most part they are all awesome! He took my camera outside one morning and told me about the beautiful sunrise that he saw and later I found this picture on my camera!
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That is really cool that your son has a knack for photography...he was up pretty early taking that sunrise. We have a couple of desert tortoises as well and they make great pets because they hibernate half the year!! yay!
it was so much fun finding your blog and catching up! send me an email and I will invite you to mine! your family has grown so much! wow.
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I'm suprised that you got another turtle after superman "ran away". I still can't believe that Porter is 7.
I'm glad that Kelsey made mom cry, it's not hard to do.
And tell Connor to sleep in. That kid is up way to early.
hi angie my favorite babysitter!! your fam is so dang cute! i'm so glad i was able to see you in az and hopefully it won't be 7 more years til i come down again.
Happy BDay Porter! Kelsey - way to go, making your Grandma cry! There's just nothing better! :-) And Connor - that's awesome you like photography! Maybe when you are in Jr High you can take a class and teach me some things.
so glad you have a blog! can't believe how fast your cute family is growing up! sounds like you're busy and happy. :)
Hey this is Brooke I just found you on PAige's blog. Your kiddos are so cute & getting so big!
What fun Ang! Happy Birthday Poto!! We love you buddy!!! And Ang, the two girls in the picture with Kelsey are in my ward...Aubree and Emily! Their Mom and I were in the Primary Pres. together. Small world!
Hey Angie, it's Ally! I can't believe how big your kids are getting...sounds like they are pretty active and keep you busy! You look great!(It's fun to see what you are up to!)
Happy Birthday Porter! I can't believe he is 7! Just this morning I was thinking Porter needs to come play in our snow before it all melts!
Nat
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