Walk for the Wach's

In our old ward we had many great families and friends. We have kept in touch through blogs and facebook mostly but it is really nice to have a connection still! We had a unique opportunity to help one such family last Saturday morning. We got to walk a 5K for the Wach family. The dad, Chris had pancreatic cancer over a year ago and now he has been diagnosed with back/neck cancer that will be fatal eventually. He has 5 children and the oldest was one of my Laurels when I taught the Laurels and his youngest is about 4 years old. We miss this great family and wish them the very best! My brother and his family were up for Sydnee's blessing so he came and ran it. My parents also came and pushed my neice Caitlyn in the stroller; while Ryan and I had our 3 kids...2 of them in the stroller and Nathan walked about 3 miles of it! We finished in about 53 minutes...not too bad for having a c-section 7 weeks ago, pushing a double stroller and a 5 year old walking!

Part of the Wach family after the 5K

Preschool Graduation

Last week we were able to go to Nathan's preschool graduation. I can't believe he's moving on to Kindergarten in September! He is such a smart kid and we are so proud of him.

Nate saying his part in the program. "In November, we learned about Christmas around the world." He was supposed to say "December" but he did it all by himself! Good job!

Jumping like frogs in the program.

Getting his diploma.

Miss Becky and Nate...She was the most wonderful teacher and I am excited because Rylee will be going there this year! We love Miss Becky!

The 4 friends from our old house/ward area. Nate, Owen, Miss Becky, Sabrina and Lee.

Trista, Mikaila, Me and Heather (my friends from my old ward) I love these ladies!!!

Three Amigos

Here are some pictures of the kids. Nathan and Rylee have both wanted their pictures taken with Sydnee so we got a few here and there. They really love that sweet baby girl...okay it's hard NOT to love her!! She is quite a mover and a shaker when it comes to sleeping. She screams and cries all the time on her back...she hates being there! So the other day while she was napping I walked into the room and this is what I saw...silly girl! She had made her way to the top of the craddle and had her arm out. She is so precious!

5 fast years!!!

Happy Birthday to our Nate! We can't believe he is already 5 years old! How time flies! We are so happy he is our little boy! He is now done with preschool and moving on to bigger and better things this September...he will be in the big Kindergarten. Wow! We love you Nate and think you are the best boy!!

Forgetfulness

I am pretty proud of myself for blogging before another month has passed but I must say how disappointed I am in the pictures that I have NOT taken! I realized I didn't have any pictures of Nathan in this bunch and the things we have been up to. We went to the zoo with my mom (Nana) and of course I forgot the camera. Good thing we will be at the zoo lots more so I can get those pictures that I am missing. We went to the park last night and the kids had a blast...also forgot the camera! So my new goal is to NOT forget the camera everytime we go some place. Nathan and Rylee look forward to playing with their friends across the street and next door almost everyday! Rylee loves the girls and Nathan just likes to be outside running around playing games with all the kids! There are a couple of pictures of Rylee and the oldest girl across the street playing dress up. What a great sport she is!! My kids love all the friends they have made!
Here are some pictures of Sydnee...she started smiling a day after she turned 5 weeks. She isn't really easy to get to smile but she is the sweetest baby! We have to really work for the smiles we do get! We can't believe she is almost 7 weeks old...this is going too fast but I am still loving every minute I get to hold and cuddle with her.
Last Sunday, Ryan and I had to speak in church...that was fun. haha Then my cousin had his Eagle court of honor. This week we are busy getting ready for Sydnee's blessing this Sunday. My brother and his family are coming in to town so my kids are really excited to play with their cousins they don't get to see very much. They want to take them to the new park we found. It should be a fun Memorial Day weekend...lots planned with family so hopefully I won't forget my camera and I will be blogging again soon!

Already One Month!

I can't believe that Sydnee is already a month old! On Mother's Day she was one month old and I couldn't get over that she is growing up so fast. I know it goes way too fast but I am enjoying every moment of her being little. At her two week visit to the doctors she was already 8lbs. 1oz. and she was only 19 3/4 inches...meaning she shrunk since she was born?? Not really there was just a miss measurement somewhere but oh well. We haven't really got a smile out of her yet but she sure is a sweet baby. She loves her mommy :) and being held really close which I can't get enough of. She is starting to sleep longer at night 5 hour stretches to begin with so that is really nice along with a long 3-4 hr afternoon nap every day! Nathan and Rylee are great with her. When Sydnee is crying they are right there trying to help her with her binky or singing songs to her. Nathan is so funny everytime he sees her he talks in a funny voice and says "hi baby Sydnee! I am your big brother Nathan." Rylee loves to talk to her too and gets mad when Nathan calls her "Syd" because her name is "Sydnee Grace" she tells him. They love to hold her all the time and they have been really great playing with each other while mom is busy feeding or taking care of sweet Syd. Enjoy these latest pictures of our 3 kids! So weird to think we have 3 kids now...

Roxy loves the baby and loves to sit on my lap even if it means sharing it.

Wanting to all see the baby and talk to her!

Silly girl in the toy chest!

Taking a Sunday afternoon nap on Papa...he is great with babies! Sydnee definitely loves her Papa!

Both kids in the toy chest???

Our very own Buzz and Woody!!

Sleeping on the couch...

I think this is the closest we have gotten to a smile from her and I didn't realize it till I looked at the picture...must have been a really quick look!

Doesn't want to have a photo shoot with brother and sister.

She is always sticking her tongue out...

Taking a nap on her daddy Sunday before church. What a hard life they have! :)