7.12.2008

No time!

So I don't know how everyone keeps their blogs updated when they have kids during the summertime.

First off I am fortunate to announce that Van has slept from 10 p.m. until 7 a.m. the last 2 nights. I'm not saying it's going to last forever (I'll keep my fingers crossed), But I finally got an undisturbed nights sleep. I put him down at 9 tonight, so I'll keep you posted on how it goes.



OK so now I'll start from where I left off...

Boston had his year end celebration after completing co-op preschool. This was such a fun group of kids. At the end of the year I surprised the teachers with pictures of each individual kid holding up a letter that spelled thank you and put them in a frame. It turned out cuter than I thought it would. - I grew to love all of these kids and had such a fun time when it was my turn to help in the classroom. All the kids and mothers were so great and we will miss seeing them every week. Just looking at these pictures makes me smile and miss them so much!


This is my favorite picture I took of the kids in co-op during the school year




This is a picture of Avery and a few of her friends at the Kindergarten awards ceremony. She received the award for "Radiant Reader". At the end of the school year Avery was reading at a 3rd grade reading level. She loves to read. She loves Magic Tree House series by Mary Pope Osborne, who is an author I highly recommend. Avery had a great year in her Kindergarten class. I loved helping out every Monday because I was able to get to know all of the cute little kids in her class. Her teacher was excellent. She really knew how to prepare her class for 1st grade. I just hope her first grade teacher is at least half as good as her Kindergarten Teacher



The week school ended she had her ballet performance. Avery had such a great time with her friends in the class.


This isn't the best video but it was the best I could do.


My little girl is growing up! It was so hard for me to let her cut her hair. But this is one thing I wasn't going to say no to. I figure there will be many times I will have to say to things she wants to do in life and cutting her hair isn't going to be one of them. I was sad- only because I think she looks so much older. She cut 11 1/2 inches off! So she donated her hair to Locks of Love, a non-profit organization who uses the hair to make wigs for children who don't have hair or loose it from their battle with cancer. So I'm just happy it went to a good cause.




So for Avery's 6th birthday we took her to Libby Lu's, something she has wanted to do for quite sometime now. They have a Hannah Montana Makeover that she has been dying to get. We let her invite her Aunt Kaelie to come with her. Boston went through the store while we were there and decided to dress up and rock out. It definitely kept him entertained.



Kevin's Mom came to visit during the week of Avery's birthday- She was great! She made me a whole bunch of dinners to put in my freezer so I wouldn't have to cook. It's been great and I still have a few. Thanks Pat for all you do!



I still have so much to catch up on. This is by far the biggest post I have ever done and I'm sure you've had enough of the Morris fam by now. I sure hope I'll be posting sooner- this is like a journal for me and I definitely don't want to get this far behind again. Chao!

18 comments:

cassiecasperson said...

Amy I always love your pictures!!! You are such a good Mommy. I love the hair cut!

Heather said...

Such cute kids! I love Avery's hair, I'm sure it was hard to let her do it but it will always grow back. Looks like you guys are busy.

Brandalyn said...

Hello! I am so glad Van slept through the night for you, that is awesome. Avery's hair is really cute, I agree with you on the hair thing, no sense in fighting her on it. I hope all is well, are you planning a trip to Utah this summer?

Burgess Family said...

Avery looks so grown up! Hey girlfriend call me so we can come out and bring you a meal!]Stacy, Michaela and Flynn

Haskins said...

Oh my goodness I cant believe how much your little girl looks like you with her hair short!! It is so cute!! Looks like you are having a fun summer!! Glad you are finally getting some good sleep hope it sticks!

Jen and Lance said...

I love it! Her hair is adorable. And Van has grown up since last time I saw him. He is extremely sweet! I miss your kids! Thanks for posting!

Holly said...

Avery's hair is so cute! You are right though, she does look a lot older. Good for you guys for donating it.

Your thank-you card idea is amazing! I am going to have to steal that for Max's class next year.

Renee said...

You are such a cute mom! Your kids are darling and I love Avery's haircut...so cute! I also loved the picture you gave to Boston's teachers. I just might have to steal that idea for next year! Glad you are surviving with three!

Lid said...

Hi Amy!! Your family is Darling:) So so cute. I've heard 3 kids is a hard transition, too. We still just have our two. I'm glad to hear it wasn't as bad as you anticipated. It scares me to be outnumbered. Glad to hear you are doing well:)

King Family said...

you have such cute kids...avery looks a lot like taylor baker? has anyone ever told you that? you are such a great mom.

Lisa and Mike Marion said...

beautiful, beautiful kids!

Nikki Moshier said...

Hey Amy! Your little baby boy is a doll! I love all your pictures, your family is so beautiful! I love this blogging thing! I get to see everyone and their cute fam's! Hope you're doing great!
~Nicole Sambrano~

Jen Tornow said...

Looks like you are keeping busy! Isn't it amazing how much more energy you have when the baby sleeps through the night? I hope it continues!

Avery's hair looks fantastic. Good for her for donating it! She does look older, but just as beautiful. I hope it makes her feel great!

Stephanie ReneƩ said...

No Time... yet you still manage to document each child's moments! You are an amazing mom!!! I love Avery's new hair do! I plan to do the same thing with Morgan's hair, so if you don't mind sharing where you went to donate Avery's locks, I would appreciate it. Much love to you and your fam! We miss you guys!!!

Cami said...

Amy
Your kids are so freakin cute, I want to squeeze your little Van he is a little Osorio I love it!!! You are such a good mom Averys hair was pretty long, she does look older and so cute!

Katie Meadows said...

Amy,

It was so great to see Boston today at church...we sure missed him! Kaylie was so excited to see him so they hung out a little at first. He has gotten so big just since Van was born. Call me soon, let's get together before school starts!

Brianne Minster said...

I'm gunna kill you if you don't blog soon!!!!!!j/k but I do check it everyday sometimes twice to see my best friend Amy Jo.

Mark & Michelle said...

Excuse me Missy but summer's OVER! We want more! We want more! Please put more pictures of you guys up or else I'll post the picture I have of you in POLKA DOTS! Ha! Who loves you baby? Happy Birthday Aym. ~m