End of The School Year

I can't believe that another school year is over with. It seems like just yesterday that we arrived in Boise, and here we are finishing the first school year here. I think the kids have done amazing as far as adjusting to new schools.

Graison finished the 7th grade with a GPA of 3.2. He had to work hard the 4th quarter to get this GPA, but I am proud of him for sticking with it and getting it accomplished. Graison played football for the Sawtooth Sabercats. Then he decided he wanted to try his luck at tennis. His record was 6-2, and I was pretty impressed for never playing tennis before.

Baylee finished 5th grade with all A's. She scored perfect on her ISATS (equivalent to MAP tests). With her grades and test scores she earned the President's Education Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence. I was very proud of her as only 5 other kids in the school were awarded this amazing accomplishment. She is also excited because she has math homework over the summer! This will allow her to be in 7th grade math next year.

Baylee had a surprise waiting for her after school yesterday. Her and 11 of her friends were greeted with balloons and then taken around the corner to see this waiting for them.....

The moms had all been in touch and behind this amazing surprise. We wanted the girls to have something special to remember their last day as "elementary students" and on their way to MIDDLE SCHOOL. The look on their faces was priceless! They were all surprised and couldn't wait to get on their way.

They went on a scavenger hunt. The first stop was Target where they had $2 and had to buy the biggest item they could find. The next stop was Edwards movie theatre where they had to find a ticket stub for a certain movie. Then the last stop was b&b photography (scott's work) for a group photo.

I think Baylee will remember her last day of school this year and her first ride in a Limo. They had a great time and it was so worth the planning!

Family Ties....

Memorial weekend gave my family an excuse to get together. This was the first time since Christmas 2007 that all of my siblings and their kids have all been together. I was missing a brother in law because of work, but I am so grateful that Joseph let us steal Jennifer and their 3 boys. This was also the first time that my kids were able to see their newest cousins, Haylee & Peyton. I had not seen them since they were in the ICU and weighed about 5 pounds!

So, all in all, it was a great weekend and I had such a wonderful time being around all of my family. I will get to the fun part....PICTURES!!!

Jennifer & Joseph live in Des Moines. They have 3 beautiful boys, with a little one on the way!

Javien Kassius Tytus

Kasey & Cory just moved to Idaho Falls. They have 2 sets of twins....10 months apart! And no there were no fertility drugs involved!!

Gage Taya Haylee & Peyton

Joy moved Idaho Falls from Seattle a little while ago. I love having her so close!

Baylee, Joy, Graison, & Tate (Joy's son)

All 10 grand kids

Graison is so proud of how tall he is getting!

We were lucky enough to have a hotel that was right on the falls. Scott & Baylee..and Max...walked down and took some pictures. Baylee doesn't know how to pose at all!!

Day Trip....

On Mother's Day, we took one of our famous day trips. This time instead of going into the mountains we went the opposite direction and found a place called Lucky Peak. People were out on boats and enjoying the beautiful weather.

We had a lot of fun, and loved looking at the beautiful water. The kids are more daring than I am, and climbed down to be near the water.

Of course, we brought Max with us. He is getting to where we can't leave him for too long. I was impressed that he could climb on the rocks. He tired out quickly, but it wouldn't have been a family outing without him.