Our Kindergarten GRAD

Jackson is just finishing up his Kidergarten school year and has made some very big improvements this year. We could not be more proud of him. His teacher said that he is a very good reader and that he is definitely ready for 1st grade! Jackson's teacher gave us his Kindergarten Graduation pictures today, and I just could not help but smile and shed a tear at what a cute picture this is. Jackson has been such a blessing in our family and we are so proud of you buddy! Way to go Kindergarten GRAD!!! We love you Jackie!

RACE FOR THE CURE - MAY 9, 2009

Last year my mom and my sisters and I walked the Race for the Cure, just 10 days after my mom had her breast surgery. We raced with hope,faith and uncertainty with the recent news Breast Cancer and chemotherapy. This year we raced to celebrate! There was quite a few of us that walked. My grandparents came from Boise, as well as a few of my mom's siblings as well. My sisters and I and our families aalso walked as well as a few of my mom's friends. In total I think there was 30 of us. It was so neat to celebrate this with my mom this year, and it ironically was also her BIRTHDAY! What a difference one year makes. It was emotional to see all the Survivors walking with their pink hats and pink shirts. Everyone walked the race including our kids. It was a very special day to dedicate solely to my mom and her birthday and her battle the past year with breast cancer.

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Here are more pictures of the race. Sage sat in the stroller most of the time but she decided at one point she wanted to "Win the race". Her shirt was down to her ankles, but she was determined to run. Jackson and Avery walked the whole way with their cousins. It was hard to keep track of them in the crowd of 20,000. My uncle Tracy pushed my grandma the whole way in a wheelchair. Needless to say, we all finished the race and It was so fun to walk with the whole family and for my kids to experience this. We are going to make this an annual tradition.

More Race for the Cure...

I can't believe how many people show up every year for The Race for the Cure. It is astonishing to see how many people are affected by breast cancer. All the "Survivors" are wearing pink hats and a pink shirt, which makes them stand out amongst the rest of the crowd. It is a very emotional and neat experience.

Soccer 2009- THE BLUE SHARKS

It is SPRING! Jackson and his cousin/best friend BJ have been on the same soccer team for a couple years. Josh and my brother-in-law Kevin are the coaches of their team. They named themselves, "BLUE SHARKS". It's the only name we could think of, and thankfully the whole team approved. It is fun to watch their games each Saturday. We joke with Jackson that they get their butt's kicked by girls. (He doesn't like that comment). Their team has a lot of first year soccer players, so needless to say, they aren't very good, but they still have a blast and it is fun watching them hustle. I think the only reason they play is for the drinks and treats at the end of the game :)