Hailey's 12th Birthday

Hailey has been planning her 12th birthday party for years. But with that aside, she planned a great one. She invited 3 of her closest friends. They participated in the "Parry Relaxation Spa". We started out by doing facials, then pedicures and manicures. They had spa treats and drinks.

When they had finished with the fun, Hailey opened her presents. They moved into "sleep over" mode and got in there p.j.'s. They started watching a movie and then played the Wii.

All in all I think it was pretty successful. I am so proud of her and the choices she has made. She is now 12, she has started Jr. High, is now in Young Womens and is babysitting. What is so crazy to me is that I remember being 12. I am not old enough to have a 12 year old. Where does time go?

Kids Pictures

Over UEA weekend I thought I would take the kids pictures. No one really wanted to participate, but Mom made them. I am to cheap to have the school take the pictures. After this experience I should have just had the school do them.

None of the group shots turned out. This was the best.

Sophie, 2

Jessica, 4

Curtis, 8

Hailey, 12

First Day of School

This was a big year for us. Hailey started Jr. High. She is attending a school out of our district. She decided to go to a different school because of friends, curriculum, and sports. She loves the decision she made (& so does mom & dad). 7th grade is just been amazing and the changes have been good for Hailey.

Curtis started the 3rd grade. He loves to go to school, because he is so social. He enjoys his teacher and trys to be a people pleaser.

Jessica started preschool this year. She is going with her friend Alice. She has made many new friends and love her teacher. She wakes up with such joy to go to school and can't wait for show & tell day.

FOOD FIGHT!

We have a true Wonder Mom on our street.

For the after school celebration Camille threw a Food Fight in her back yard. She had us all bring some (soft) food to throw. The kids all had a great time. Although Curtis stayed on the out skirts of the fight and then ran up right before the end saying he was sick. He kept gagging and said he was going to throw up. Luckily because we got him away from the smell and "the gross" stuff (according to him) he was fine. A shower and some TV time didn't hurt either.

Hailey loved it. And I think she wore the worst of it. She was the oldest girl there. There was two boys just older than her and they ganged up together to attack her. It took squirting her off with the hose, taking a shower (where she washer her hair 4 times) & mom washing it one more time before she was pronounced clean.

It was loads of fun! (Especially because it was not at my house)

The Food

The safety zone (the moms watching)

Last Day of School

June 8, 2010
Wow, where has the time gone. I had a tear in my eye as I watched Hailey leave school for the last time. She said goodbye to teachers, friends, safety patrol and staff. I was so impressed that her teacher thought she was so responsible that she got to take the flag down for the summer. Curtis worked hard this year and became my little young man. He was able to find discipline and will power. He made new friends and experienced many fun times.
Good Work Kids!

Hailey & Andrew taking the flag down for the summer

Our Traditional picture with neighbors & friends

Curtis & Ms. Montano Hailey & Ms. Pili

Congrats Hailey!

Hailey graduated from the 6th grade on Monday June 7th, 2010.
We are so proud of her and the choices she had made. She has become a great student and works hard at learning. We are impressed that she has made some life long friends. She has earned some great respect from her teachers and staff at the school. She was even honored by the Kwanis Club with an award.
Way to go Hailey!

Hailey & Emma
Receiving her certificate

Swimming

Our first swimming trip of the year and it is in July. (And it was still a little cool). We love that we have such great friends that invite us up to their parents pool. We get together as neighbors and have fun in the pool and treat on snow cones at the end. We have had a great time doing this. Thanks for a great time each year.