Today was Dustin's last day of kindergarten! He is now officially a first grader. His class had a cute program followed by a commencement ceremony. They were all adorable! I just can't believe my baby is now a full time student. Time has sure flown.

    Cameron, Sarah, Jimmy and Dustin

We went down to the Santa Clara River this afternoon had lunch and played in the water. It was so nice and cool. I want to get tubes and float down next weekend :) The kids caught three frogs and several tadpoles. They are pretty cute. Dustin was very proud of  the snail he caught. It was nice to have a cool, relaxing outing with the kids.

Sarah and Dustin

Cameron and Dustin

Jimmy

Sarah had her end of year orchestra concert tonight. She did such a great job! I can't believe how fast this school year has passed. It has been one heck of a ride with lots of ups and downs. I am looking forward to the summer and to being able to have my kids home with me. There is no greater love than that of a mother. Now I must go and sit on my kids so they will stay in bed!

As usually life has been super busy! Troy and I are studying for finals at the end of the month. The kids are getting ancy to get out of school. They only have 6 weeks left! I am totally looking forward to summer! This weekend Troy and I are taking Jimmy and four other Webelos in our ward on their day hike. It should be fun, they will be able to get several things passed off. This weekend is also Troy's birthday :) I don't know what we are going to do for that yet.  The playhouse is looking good and nearly done. I love it!!!! We are also going to do regular foster care since we decided to maintain our license for Alexis. We will have a home study on May 4th and hopefully have a placement this summer. We must enjoy our lives being so busy because it seems like we are always creating more craziness! We are definitely going to have to do some camping this summer to get away and relax. :)

The weather has been so nice here. We have been spending a lot of time outside. Here is out latest project :)

Dustin



Sarah




Jimmy




Cameron



In case you can't tell.....it's a playhouse! I love it! Eventually it will have a swing set coming off one side and a fire poll off the deck area. :) Troy is such a handyman. Who needs plans right!

I have come to realize I have major test anxiety!!! I took a Psychology test last week and almost threw up! I did a little better today when I took my first CIS (computer class) test. I was much better when I saw that I got a 95%!!!! Yeah!!! Now I need to study for my English test that's on Monday. I will NEVER be an English Major!!! I am just hoping I pass that class. Who would have thought that a language I have used my entire life would be such a pain in my butt! I may just protest and learn to speak and write only Spanish!!! Haaa that will show them!!!

Yesterday was Alexis's birthday! She is 4 years old now. I can't believe how fast time has gone by! Yesterday was a day of reflection for me. I spent a lot of time thinking about Alexis and her parents. I am still concerned about how everything will turn out. They are in our family prayers and my personal prayers every day, some days most of the day. It really killed me to take her back to her mom but it does make me happy to know she is safe and warm and being feed currently. I really hope this was a major reality check for Diane and Matt. Alexis will always hold a special place in my heart and in my family. She will always be welcome to stay at my home! Love you Alexis!!!! Happy Birthday!!!!!!