Independence Day

I hope that everyone had an enjoyable day celebrating this great country we live in! Our Father in Heaven preserved this great country until these later days to help pave the way for the gospel. I am so grateful for all the freedoms that I have and that I can live in such a great nation!!! I am thankful for all of my rights! Today we celebrated pretty low key. Brian worked yesterday night so needed to sleep most of the day. We kept it low key so he could get some rest. All the kids got bathed and I was able to paint their faces for this evening. For dinner we had some hamburgers and hotdogs with french fries and corn. Easy dinner! We decided to go to the fireworks show in AJ again this year. This was the third year we have gone. It's pretty low key, they offer bounce houses for the kids and free watermelon. They also have vending as well. There is a live band that plays country. Tonight we got there perfect timing not too earlier but not overly crowded. The kids ran off as soon as we secured our spot. They enjoyed the bounce houses for sure!!! The fireworks came on at 9 and it was a 35 minute show!!! It was great!!! Also it did not take long at all to get to our truck and get home. All in all its been a wonderful night.  Happy 4th of July!!!

4th of July Rosette Wreath

Last night a friend and her SIL came over and we made some crafts! It was fun to be crafting with some friends and the kids (mine) pretty much just played and stayed out of our way. I started two different crafts last night and finished up one today. I made a wreath with some red, white, and blue rosettes. I wrapped my wreath in burlap first and then added the rosettes. Instead of ribbon I used an ivory colored tulle for my bow. Also I added a little pennant banner with a different material and some twine. I can't wait to put the wreath on my front door, but I need a hook first. I really love the colors because they are muted and not bright. More me!!! Can't wait to finish up my other ideas! Another craft night next week!!!

End Of Another Year

The boys and Ashlyn finished the school year strong. Me on the other hand not so much! Homework logs and homework for that matter didn't get checked or at times even looked at. August is a new start...right??? Both boys rounded out with straight A's this school year 2012/2013. For Teagan that is 16 quarters of A's. Rayle is following suit with 8 quarters of straight A's. So proud of our boys!!! Ashlyn loved her preschool and will be attending next year for sure! I just managed not to fly off the handle with a few of my classes. Only joking but some can test you that's for sure! A few pics to share of the end of the year. 

There is a reason we Gibson's are not in the back row. LOL

Loved Rayles teacher Ms. Blatter. I had to rush back to work before Rayles assembly was over. Missed getting more pictures of him and his friends. 

Teagan walking in. Got there early with Ashlyn so we were front row. 

Teagan and his teacher Ms. Silvas

Teagan and his best friend Jacob and friend Cody. 

Next year we are on to conquer 4th and 2nd grade. And mom will have to take a math class so I know what they are learning. LOL

New Friends

Today was a chance to make new friends. I am so grateful for the gospel and knowing no matter where we go my children will most likely have classmates and friends. Teagan has already received a phone call and set up a play date with a boy! Rayle a little more reserved said that a school mate from another class was at church. Hopefully tomorrow he can connect with him at school as well. So excited for this little change!!! Ashlyn didn't want me to leave during Primary but she seemed to have done wonderful during class. Can't wait for Scouts on Wed. Should be a GREAT week!!!

Princess Camp

Yesterday our boys went camping for Fathers and Sons except they went with another dad since Brian had to work and couldn't take time off. I had planned to have Ashlyn and I do a princess camp. It would include watching movies, doing hair and make-up, and painting nails. But I was so worn out from the Field Day at work so we didn't do a lot. We had dinner and watched Tangled and then I crashed. Ashlyn fell asleep with me in bed too. So this morning I had to redeem myself and I did her hair, make-up, and nails. I had her put on the flower girl dress from my sisters wedding from last year and I snapped some pics. She had fun but won't do all the poses I wanted her too. Daddy was not too happy, he said she looked to grown up and he's not ready for his little princess to be all decked out in make-up. We were just having some fun though and man it's tough getting make-up on Ashlyn she does not sit still for ANYTHING!!!

Ashlyn

Lately Ashlyn has been cracking us up with what she says and does. A few days ago she told Brian in the morning that "she went to bed and woke up, and now she is big". Over night she was ready for kindergarten, however we are not...thankfully she has one more year before that! Yesterday while watching T.V. there was a commercial about twin babies, she told me we need two babies and that when they cry we can just put them in cages! I don't know where she is learning these mothering skills?!? Maybe because she is locked in her room for time outs since she does not stay in the corner? Anyways if there is "a" baby (not 2) in our future I will be sure to not lock them up when they cry!
She also has great style when allowed to dress herself! And apparently she gets VERY distracted as seen in these photos!

Ladies Man

Ever since Rayle was little he has been a ladies man, not sure if I should be worried about that yet. He loves to dress up and when I told him to go get ready for his first grade program the other day, he hurried and got dressed. What a stud! I love this kid!!! I also LOVE the fact that he wants to wear glasses, like totally OBSESSED with it. Brian found some old frames and popped out the lenses and Rayle was in glasses heaven!!! So cute! This little guy is rocking 1st grade right now. Already doing multiplication in math, hello I struggled in 3rd grade to learn mine facts. I am so proud of him! Honor Roll as 3 quarters so far and should make the 4th as well.