Ahoy!

Talan had his end of year preschool program this week and we had so much fun spending the afternoon with him. This years theme was Island Girls and Pirates. This year beside a program she had a parents playdate. We got to spend the afternoon playing and doing crafts with Talan. I think he really enjoyed an afternoon with just us.

Talan and I at the fishing pond.We object of the games was to see who can catch the most fish in one minute. Talan won but only by one fish.

One of the cutest fisherman around.

Talan and I working on this pirate hat.

 

We had to make a hat and necklace to wear for the program. 

 

Talan just before the program.

Talan doing the ARG!!!!

Mrs Jackie always puts on the cutest program.

The kids singing some of the Pirate songs they learned this year.

Talan and his best preschool friend Evan. They were lucky to be in the same class for the last 2 years. To bad Evan won't be going to Sage Creek with Talan.

Talan and Mrs Jackie. Talan has learned so much this year and is defiantly ready to move on to Kindergarten. We are so gratefully to Mrs Jackie and all the hard work she puts in to make sure the kids will be successful when they start school. It is kind of a bitter sweet day, my little guys is moving on to "real" school. I am going to miss having him home all day but his is ready to move on so I guess that mean we are doing an okay jobs as parents. We are so proud of  you Talan you are excelling in so many ways. You have such a bright future and I hope you always remember how special you are to me and work hard to achieve all of your dreams.

Mother's Day

 Mother's Day was great this year. As soon as Talan was awake he was in my bed with a card that he made.

 He was so proud that he made the card all by himself. He wrote all the words and drew all the pictures. On the cover he drew a Train.

Some of the many goodies that my boys got me. They sure know me well. Talan picked out the cute new skirt for me to wear to church. Jason said that he had a hard time choosing between the skirt and a Pink Panther shirt he thought I would like. But with a little gentle persuasion from dad he chose the skirt. He also made me a Message Center at preschool.

 Me and my miracle. I am so grateful to be his mom. He keeps me on my toes and there is never a dull moment when Lincoln is around. I love his high spirited personality. He is my loving ball of fire and I wouldn't have it any other way.

e 

 My cute little guys.

 I love that Talan still loves to play with his mom. I know one day he won't think I am so cool but for right now I am still fun to hang out with. Talan is such an amazing boy. Anyone who comes in contact with Talan always tells me what a special kid he is. His primary teacher calls him her angel. I think Talan sometimes teaches me more about life than I teach him. He seems to be an old spirit in a young body. At 5 he already has learned what life is really about.

 I am so thankful for Jason. He helps me so much and I don't think I could do it with out him.

Everyday I am so thankful that I get to be mom to these two special boys. They are the world to me and I try to remember to take in all these special moments while they are young. Some days are trying but I wouldn't trade them in for anything. I am so blessed to have a mom who has taught me how to be patient and to love others unconditionally.

Talan's Preschool Field Trip

Talan's preschool class went on a field trip to Fresh Market to learn about healthy eating. We got to go behind the scenes and see all the workings of the grocery store. In the bakery we saw the large ovens.  In the produce we got to go in the big freezers and we even got to try some food from the deli.

Talan and his class having some milk. They learned which foods are always good foods and which foods are a sometimes food.

We even stopped by the Pharmacy to learn how to stay healthy by washing our hands and how to keep our mouths healthy by brushing our teeth properly.

The next stop was the city park were we learned about getting outside and exercising. Talan and Landon playing on the swings.

Landon has been one of Talan's favorite preschool friends.

After playing at the park we went down to Bobby Lawrence Karate for a lesson.

The kids had such a great time learning some basic karate and they even let the kids try and break a board. Talan had a great time with his friends. He loves his preschool class and is so sad that this year is almost over.

Random

 My cute Talan hanging out watching I-Carly in our bedroom in his favorite chair.

 One Saturday we took the boys to Music and Movement at the library. They had a good time playing with the scarves and learning rhythm.

 Lincoln even had a great time playing with the scarves.

 Talan thinks that his little brother makes a great pillow.

 Lincoln falls asleep in the most random of places. Yes, he is really asleep in that position.

 Lincoln driving the fastest race car around. Go Lighting McQueen.

 One day Mater was visiting a Christmas tree lot so of course we had to stop and see him.

 They boys thought that it was awesome to see Mater, but they were sad when we went by again and he was gone.

 One morning we got up and went in to check on Lincoln and he was missing. We started frantically searching the house for him and after a few minutes we found him sound asleep under the desk.

 Grandpa Christensen made these steps for Lincoln and he just loves to stand on them and wash his hands by himself.

If Lincoln ever goes missing at Grandma Christensen's the first place to look is Jenny's bed. Linx loves to  snuggle in her pillows.

Linx asleep in another crazy place.

 

Lincoln's first big boy bike. It is Thomas the Train of course.

 

Just trying on some glasses at Mom's work.

For some reason Linx has always liked goggles and if he finds a pair he will wear them around the house all day.

Lincoln saw this bike at Sam's and had to give it a try.

Talan's first visit to In-N-Out. He was 5 before his first visit, such a deprived childhood I know.

One of Lincoln's favorite activities is to climb up in the kitchen sink and wash his trains. We have the cleanest trains around.

 

Talan showing off his Dr Pepper 10 that he won by spinning the K-Bull 93 wheel of winning. He was so excited but I was even more excited. I love Dr Pepper 10!

Lincoln and Dakota having a drink break together.

Talan trying on a few of this years latest style of hats.

You would think that we were going on a 5 hour road trip instead of just going to pick up Talan from preschool.

 Lincoln was so sleepy he couldn't even finish his lunch.

 

We had a fun night at the Tavernacle with Joe and Jess. It was a great night with good food and fun piano playing.

Joe and Jess before the show.

Some mornings the boys get up early and do yoga with me.

Andrea, Ashley and I at the State Street Grill where they filmed 20/20 "What would you Do?"

 Jason holding the "What would you do?" mug.

The boys enjoying some sunshine this spring. The boys are not only brothers but great friends too.

Another one of the random places that Lincoln has chosen to fall asleep.

The boys playing at the purple park.

This spring the neighborhood kids had fun digging giant holes in the field. Talan got to share his fort with Mason and Gravy (Brady).

Lincoln didn't want to ride on the train at the mall, instead he wanted to drive the pink bus.

This is how Linx rolls on the way to the park. Oh the life.

Linx asleep again,

Talan is a one man band.

Lincoln gathering up all his trains to take in the car. He always has to take a toy when we go somewhere.

  The neighborhood kids having fun in the sand box at our house.

 

Lincoln's first fat lip. He fell off the chair while playing trains at the kitchen table and split his lip open. Poor baby.