Our Family: Kaylin's LAST day of kindergarten...

"Throughout our lives, we must deal with change. Some changes are welcome; some are not. There are changes in our lives which are sudden, such as the unexpected passing of a loved one, an unforeseen illness, the loss of a possession we treasure. But most of the changes take place subtly and slowly. Day by day, minute by minute, second by second we went from where we were to where we are now. The lives of all of us, of course, go through similar alterations and changes. The difference between the changes in my life and the changes in yours is only in the details. Time never stands still; it must steadily march on, and with the marching come the changes. This is our one and only chance at mortal life—here and now. The longer we live, the greater is our realization that it is brief. Opportunities come, and then they are gone. I believe that among the greatest lessons we are to learn in this short sojourn upon the earth are lessons that help us distinguish between what is important and what is not. I plead with you not to let those most important things pass you by as you plan for that illusive and nonexistent future when you will have time to do all that you want to do. Instead, find joy in the journey—now. Let us relish life as we live it, find joy in the journey, and share our love with friends and family. One day each of us will run out of tomorrows. " Thomas S. Monson

July 20, 2012

Kaylin's LAST day of kindergarten...

Kaylin had such a great year in kindergarten. I was so worried about my little baby going off to big kid school, i thought that him being in preschool for 2 years before hand would help more and it did a little but its just something about your first little baby boy starting school that got me all chocked up!
Kaylin learned so much in school, he is reading, writing, spelling, and starting on math! we are so proud of him, he is such a smart kid and will be something really special with all the many talents he has! Kaylins Teacher was MRS. SMITH, she is so amazing with the kids, she loves them are really made kaylin feel so comfortable about coming to school, she is also in our church ward and lives just a few houses away so kaylin gets to see her often and he is always running up to her and saying hi! She (and us) got such a kick out of kaylin this year for one because he calls her "Mrs. sniff" hahaha LOVE IT! we cant help but laugh, he isnt too great at his "m" and "th" sound just yet but we dont mind cause it sounds so cute!!
His last day of school they had field day, and they played lots and lots of fun games. kiptin even got to join in the fun and was so excited that he got to join in!

Kaylin's Funnies!

set up: nick and kaylin are playing video games.

"your not very good dad, you should let me show you how to do it"

"Iam really snart, i know stuff " (snart: meaning smart)

set up: kaylin wants to sleep in our bed.

"kaylin you need to sleep in your own big boy bed"

"but that is my 3 year old bed and I'm 4 so now I can sleep in this bed with you. its a 4 year old bed"

set up: kiptin pulled the filter off the vacume and I couldn't figure out how to put it back on.

"oh mom why did you take this off, let me fix it"

"no kaylin leave it alone, let daddy fix it"

"I can do it...see mom, fixed"

(a very stupid mom moment for sure...its sad when your 4yr old is smarter then you)

“One’s life….cannot be both faith-filled and stress-free….Therefore, how can you and I really expect to guide naively through life, as if to say, ‘Lord, give me experience, but not grief, not sorrow, not pain, not opposition, not betrayal, and certainly not to be forsaken. Keep from me, Lord, all those experiences which made Thee what Thou art! Then let me come and dwell with Thee and fully share Thy joy!’ Real faith….is required to endure this necessary but painful developmental process.” Neal A. Maxwell