Camp Champ

Camp Champ is a special class for preschoolers that teaches them some basics for basketball, tee ball and soccer... Ethan's first week was basketball and he was so excited to get a 'real' basketball!

He really was having fun :)

Practicing dribbling...

June...

There are many reasons to love June... The end of school, the start of summer, the flowers are blooming and everything is green! When I was a teacher I loved the end of school... I was burnt out and the kids were ready to get out and play... So far this spring has been wet and miserable. We only have had a handful of "nice" days! Though, I have managed to have a nice farmer tan going on... This of course due to all the time I have spent outside weeding and getting the yard ready for summer and the MANY walks I have had with my little ones. I love summer... if only the weather will cooperate! Anyways... June is going to be fabulous and this is why...

• Scott is home! Summer and fall time were Scott's busy time for traveling and we didn't do much in the way for getting out. Now he is home and I hope this summer will be different!


• Emma is turning 2... WHAT! My baby isn't a baby anymore. She is growing up so fast!


• New York City! Scott surprised me with a trip to NYC! I never been there and he wanted to take me. We are going to see Wicked and spend time sightseeing... and did I mention the kids are staying home with Aunt Jaime... YEAH!


• Father's Day! A day to honor our dads... LOVE them!


• BBQ! Love BBQ and I'm glad Scott likes to grill. My mouth is already watering!

Bring on the hot, dry weather... I'm ready!

Feeding the Ducks!

I think we are pretty fortunate to live in an area that has 2 parks that we can go and feed the ducks. The ducks weren't very hungry, but that's ok, it was still fun!

Emma is always following close behind, if she could keep up!

Love Emma's sunglasses!

Love my little kidlets!

I just can't get enough of these two kids!

Preschool Graduation

This last year Ethan and I participated in a neighborhood preschool... Some call it, Joy School... This is the second year I did this with Ethan and he loved it! He loved going to school and learning and making cute little projects. Another year is done and we had a fun little graduation for the kids... Ethan excited for the party!

They played games!

Time to graduate!

Love my little guy!

One more year of preschool before Kindergarten.

Mother's Day

My Heros!

What would I do without my mommy??? I really never want to know. I am the person I am because of her. The greatest compliment that I receive as I try to find out who I am is when I am told I am just like my mom. I only wish I can be like my mom. She is truly amazing. I look back at my life and wonder how in the world did she raise 5 kids! Not to mention that all 5 kids are active members of the church and are able to make it in the world on their own. I have to say that is a great compliment to my mom and how she raised us. She is an example to me to how to keep going and never give up. She is pictured above with my 91 year old grandma on Mother's Day. She spends one or 2 weekends of each month caring for her mother. I can't imagine how hard that is for her, but she does it. Love! Devotion! Wow! I love you, Mom!

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This is how we feel most days being parents...

Some days we feel like we are going crazy! Being a mom, as most of you know, has its bad days, good days, and absolutely amazing days! I have to admit, I wonder what my life would be if I wasn't a mother. Truthfully, I can't imagine it... my life is what it is because of my kids. Every thought, every prayer and everything I do is because of my kids. My kidlets make me want to be a better person... A few months ago I was going through a VERY hard time in my life and I really had a hard time functioning... Thank goodness for my kids because they were the ones that got me out of bed and moving. I had to be their mother, I had to take one step after another for them. Because of their unconditional love, I dug myself out of that dark place and into a brighter part of my life. My kids are my world. I love them to pieces!

For Mother's Day Scott got me a new camera... I know, another one... This one is a nicer handheld camera for better portability... We had some fun taking some "test" shots...

I love being a Mom!

Easter

Ok, I'm a little behind... but oh, well... Easter was a blast... As tradition goes in the Riddle family, we did our annual Easter Egg hunt on Saturday. The grandkids had a blast hunting for eggs. I think we found most of them ???

Emma got the hang of this thing... She did her mama proud!

Ethan didn't do too shabby!

This picture cracks me up... Emma is screaming at Ethan, "mine!" as Ethan reaches for an egg...

Carson had another idea for the bucket...

Lydia and Carson...

Bryson and Melina...

Emma taking a break!

Ethan had a good time :)

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Easter Sunday!

We got up early and the kids found their surprises from the Easter bunny....

New chairs, toys and goodies.... Emma got a stroller with a new baby and Ethan got a scooter!

LOVES his scooter!

Ah, Emma!

After church we headed over to the Newmans... Unfortunately, no pictures :( The kids hunted for eggs and their Easter surprises from Grandma followed by a delicious dinner.