Sunday, May 24, 2009

Dance week!!!
















It was a very busy week here as the girl's had their final dance shows. They had rehearsals starting on Tuesday evening and every day after that until the final show Saturday night. They perform in a Friday evening show, Saturday matinee and Saturday evening show. It's very crazy and lots of running around.....but they love it!! I volunteered to help out with Cassidy's class Wednesday and the Saturday matinee. The show is awesome and there is a lot of work put into it. They wear stage make-up and costumes. Chloe was a bumble-bee and did a tap routine. Cassidy wore a red and black polka-dot number and also did a tap routine. Ok, look at Chloe. She is so hilarious! I did not tell her to pose that way, I just took out the camera and took a couple pics while she had her make-up on. She is all over this dance thing. She absolutely loves it!! She didn't seem tired at all. I would go and pick her up and she would be dancing around the room or playing with a friend. I had little bags packed for them with snacks and activities because they were gone all week during dinner. One day I was busy getting Cassidy's make-up on for the dress rehearsal and Chloe started getting all the snacks out and putting them into separate baggies for her and Cass. It's so cute! We let them stay up late to watch the second act last night (they perform in the first act). They were both cheering and bopping to the music and the routines. So fun! We had a great week!

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Hamsters and responsibility




Hunter and Cassidy both have a hamster. They love them so much. I am so proud of how responsible they are both becoming. They are amazing kids! They clean the hamster cages by themselves once a week and make sure they have everything they need. They are both so gentle and loving with animals.

Saturday, May 09, 2009

Family Fun Day!!!











A couple of weeks ago we took the kids to Family Fun Day. Every year Syncrude puts on a great day for the kids. There is a petting zoo, air games, lunch and two presents for each child. It's such a great event and the kids love it. We are so incredibly blessed and have many opportunities here in Fort McMurray.

Wednesday, May 06, 2009

Auntie Melissa!




It's so fun having Melissa here! She is so awesome and helpful to us. Last Sunday Kimball and I were so tired and Melissa took all the kids to the park so we could have a little afternoon nap. She helps me tidy the house and grocery shop and babysit and it's just so fun hanging out with her (not to mention the perks of sharing some clothes and shoes!! he he!!). Love you Mel!

Chloe turns 5!!!











Chloe turned five on April 29th! We had a great party here at the house for her. She invited a few friends (I was informed that it was a boy/girl party!). Mom and Dad were in Edmonton earlier in the week so they came up for the party too. It was fun, she had a great time! I can't believe that Chloe will be starting Kindergarten in the fall. She is very eager and excited to learn. Chloe keeps me on my toes all the time...she is a very head-strong, independent girl! She is so sweet and talented. She has ten of the Articles of Faith memorized and loves singing in primary. She is fearless and Kimball and I always joke and say that she is five going on fifteen!!!

Monday, May 04, 2009

Time out for Women

I was able to go down to Edmonton this weekend for an LDS Women's conference called "Time out for Women". It was so great! I went down with four other awesome ladies from our ward. Sheri Dew was there as well as some other great speakers and musical guests. It was so fun catching up with people I hadn't seen in a while and having a little break just for me. The theme was the "Sweet assurance" that the gospel brings to our lives. As I sat with over 1400 other women striving to live the gospel, raising families and overcoming challenges, I couldn't help but feel strengthened. I know that the gospel is true and it blesses my life every day.