Did I seriously just cry at my 5 year old's preschool graduation?? yes, yes I did.

Today my boy graduated from the VIP preschool in Lovell!  I wasn't expecting to get emotional in the least bit until I walked into the building and saw one of Stetson's sweet teachers handing out programs.  After I got done talking to one of the teachers who is leaving this year, I got really teary and Michael looked at me and said, "are you seriously crying?"  Poor guy, to have such a bawl baby for a wife.  :)  Stetson's teachers at VIP are simply wonderful.  They always make us feel like we are so special, even though Stetson is just one of many that attended VIP this year (there's 3 classes).  The teachers had prepared a scrapbook for each student including pictures throughout the year and funny "surveys" that the kids filled out.  One survey asked the student their favorite senses and they asked what he loves to see and my heart melted when I read "my mom."  One of my favorites though was "My Feelings" survey: I am MAD when: "well..I got mad when daddy said I threw a fit!"--Stetson.  One survey asked his favorite kind of meat, and in true Asay fashion, he answered: "Grandma Asay's"--Stetson  The whole scrapbook was so awesome to look at, including pics of the MANY fun things they did and saw like trips to the red apple, the fire station, a farm, and lots more.  We were glad that gpa Simmons, gma Asay, Charlene, Ian, Michael, Kandace & Janelle could come.  Stetson you are so very special to us.  We love you and happy graduation from VIP!

Kandace goes to prom

Last night was the big night!  The kids drove me crazy all day becasuse I was trying to make a rag quilt and be mom while Michael was gone at work but the day ended great.  Kandace went to get her hair done by aunt Kasi at 8:15, we went to the Hyart (where Kandace asked "mom are we going to the movies?") took lots of pictures and then Jan took Trav & Kandace to backstage while Jill & I got to enjoy the grand march kid free.  Sweet!  It was fun to watch at the Hyart because it was easier to see everyone and the seats were comfy!  After the grand march, last year's royalty brought the crown bearers out and Kandace and Travis looked just dashing in their matching attire (the cutest part I thought).  They let the girl crown bearers wear the crowns that would be given to the royalty and I knew Kandace was in heaven.  When they took her crown off her head to give it to the royalty I'm pretty sure I heard her say "my crown!"  She had a mini melt down afterwards because I think she thought she was actually going to the dance part of prom, which was held at the community center after all the hyart hoopla.   We are glad Kandace has such an awesome uncle Jacob to let her be crown bearer!

10 months today!

Dear Janelle,
You are the light of our lives! Everyone who sees you smiles when they look at you--even the dentist at Stetson's dr. appt wanted to hold you!!  You are the best baby, I couldn't ask for a happier more beautiful baby.

Happy 10 month birthday.
xoxo
ps Thank you to the very clever Charlene Asay for the great idea :)