Brent preformed in his first triathalon today. He had the stomach virus this week, but he was sure happy that he felt well enough to participate.

Brent loved the Bike

He was sure tired

Everyone got a medal.

He had a great time and said he knew exactly what to do because he had watched his family do it many times. ( aunts, uncles, parents, friends)

Transition Area

The swim was quite long so they threw him a kick board to help in the middle of the race, he gave it back after one lap and said it was making it too hard. He finished strong and we were so proud of his efforts.

This was his friend Ben Bird. They enjoyed having each other there for support.

He was proud of his number markings.

I didn't buy school pictures this year because I think they are expensive, so I just took a few snaps of the kids myself. Brent was disappointed, he thinks I need to buy everything that the school sends home and promises me he will be the only kid that doesn't receive the T-Shirt or prize for selling 100 million things that the school wants him to sell. We working on a compromise.

1st Grade

2 1/2 years old

Typical Kaylee being silly when I want a smile. But it is her personality.

Pre-School

This is the tradiational dress worn by the little girls in Chile only in September.

Ben and I had a great Vacation for my birthday and our anniversiary

Brent and Garrett are wearing the tradiational hats that all the chiliean children wear only in September.

This is part of Garretts Halloween Costume. He wears it everyday and loves it. He keeps saying I want to be a football player someday... Will you come watch me?

Aunt Suzie saved us this week by giving the kids some birthday presents. They spent hours playing with each thing.

This is me after 5 days with all three kids having the stomach virus and to add to the fun, also a run of head lice with Kaylee and myself. At one point as I was getting children in the bathtub Kaylee starts throwing up so as I am taking care of her I look down and Garrett is using the restroom on my leg saying " Sorry Mommy, I sorry mommy." This was about day 3 of the week so by this point nothing was surprising to me. I said "Its ok Garrett there have been worse things this week." Then they proceeded to take a very long bath with the bath toys that Suzie gave them. Thank you Suzie. I just have to laugh in those situations.

This picture is taken after one of my daily treatments for the head lice. I can't use my normal products on my hair so it is suffering. Ben and I couldn't stop laughing. It has been a crazy week and hopefully not as eventful next week.

We had such a fun summer this year. It was very hot and great for us who love the pool. The kids were very excited for school to start so I felt like we were able make the best of the summer. Garrett has been begging me to not wear floaties or a life jacket in our pool. He kept saying "I can swim I can swim." One day just to humor him, I took them off and low and behold he was right. He can swim about half way across our circle pool until he needs a breath which is what is is doing in the picture, but he's pretty much got the hang of it. I say to him, "lets rest", he will come up for a breath and then say "No Again". He sleeps really good at nap time....

Brent loves the pool, but not the heat as much as we do.

1st Grade

Brent was nervous but very excited about going to school. His little friend Cole is in his class so he is excited. Kaylee was so ready to go to school and in fact didn't even want me to walk her down the hall way. I did anyways and she fell apart once I tried to leave. I left her in the arms of her nice teacher with tears running down her face. Our little princess was sad, but she will enjoy it over time. Garrett on the other hand, jumped right in and started playing with the kids and was not ready to leave. He wore his back pack to school both times. He is so funny.

Garrett got a bike for his birthday. We picked up the wrong bike so it was too big for him. He still tried all afternoon to ride it.

Kaylee got stamps for her birthday. She loved them as you can tell by her face.

Brent had fun with his cousins

When we started singing to Garrett, He already had his hand eating the cake. It was everywhere, but so cute.

May is always a busy month for us with the kids' birthdays. This year, Brent graduated from kindergarten. He had a great year with a great teacher. We will miss her.

We were able to visit some friends in Texas for a vacation this month. It was alot of fun.

Kaylee had a birthday and loves being 4. She feels very old. She was a bit disapointed when I told her that her pink hot pads would not really work in a real oven. She insisted on trying anyways. Why would mom know what she is talking about? Her specialtiy is cracking eggs. She is quite good at it.

Brent had a fun party with his friends. He loves star wars.

Garrett found this outfit.

Kaylee being helpful

Brent is the only one that lasted dying Easter eggs. He loved being by himself.

In front of my Mom's house

For Easter this Sunday we are going to be with my family at my Sister's house. This picture below captures my kids personalities. Garrett doesn't really care, not much bothers him, Kaylee is usually frazzled by the end of the day and Brent is calm and likes things in place.