What's been happening

There has been a lot going on in our house and I haven't been keeping up the blog. We finally had some nice days so the kids could break out the kites that they got from the Easter bunny. It of course rained and snowed since then. I started a distance learning class so I could actually do the recertification process for my teaching certificate and I took the final this week so unless something incredibly horrible happens in the mail I will be able to send in my paperwork. Britton is officially in nursery, I'm very excited about that, and Caitlyn gave her first talk in Primary and she did a great job. We are down to two weeks for the baby, which is crazy to me and a little scary. Of course we had other things going on and for that we have a ton of pictures so bear with me.

William had some problems at school and at home with having major meltdowns and not being able to make the choice to calm down. So we had a chart for him to fill out, he had to go an entire day without completely melting down, choosing to calm himself down and making those good choices, and he filled out the entire thing. He still has his days, but it isn't almost everyday like it was, but he got to choose an activity for a reward and he chose bowling.
So happy to be bowling. He told me that he wants to go bowling for his birthday.
Caitlyn wasn't so sure about the bowling, she said that she had too many turns.


Brandon took advantage of the bumpers that were up for the kids. He got at least one strike off the bumpers.
Britton thought that it should always be her turn.

Happy family.
William's last day of kindergarten. He had a great year and is very excited about going to first grade. It has been nice that we haven't had to remember to get him to school in the middle of the morning and pick him up. Of course what with my class and not picking him up I haven't been getting as much exercise.
We had a nice day and went to the zoo with my mom and sister Clarice and her kids. The kids were really excited to see their cousins. Britton loved all of the animals, and absolutely loved the little petting zoo with the goats.
Hanging out with the chicken.

In the nest.

Brandon ran a half marathon, I'll do a different post on that, but the kids and I spent a night at my Mom and Dad's so I could meet Brandon at the finish line. William and Caitlyn were just excited to spend the night at Grandma and Grandpa's. My mom was excited because the marathon was running right past their house and she even made hot chocolate for volunteers at the water station outside. Next year she plans on getting doughnuts and apple cider, so if you are going to volunteer for the Teton Dam Marathon, request mile ten. Britton fell in love with my parents' cats and I managed to get some pictures.
Do you like the hat? Yes, this is June in Idaho. My parents seriously have the best cats, I don't know of any other cat that would take this treatment from an 18 month old and actually come back for more. Britton thought it was so great to hold Tabby.
Caitlyn hanging out with the kitty.
Look how content the cat looks, and she came up to the girls.

Because Brandon was running in a race, Caitlyn thought that we needed to go to the track and run a race. I say we, but I didn't actually run. I just took the picture.
Britton enjoyed her time at the track, except for the constant tripping. Her knees are pretty scraped up.
Runners take your mark. Brandon did his best to help them get the best form.
Running......
Running.......
Running..... I think Brandon would have down better in the race if he didn't have to pick up Britton.
Britton is ready. Of course in her world you run the opposite direction when they say go.
It was such a nice day that we had a tea party picnic in the back yard, complete with cupcakes. Britton didn't seem to mind that she didn't get a tea cup, Caitlyn's little set only has two, but they all seemed to enjoy it. I don't know why Caitlyn is wearing a long sleeved shirt, she had a short sleeved one on and then decided to change. The temp actually got up to the 70s this day, but she has long sleeves and tights on. Crazy girl.