Program, awards, and firsts

The kids are getting out of school next week so we had Ryan's preschool program and Samantha's awards assembly. I'm sure it will take some time getting used to being out of school and home all day every day (more for me), but we'll find some fun things to do this summer. Plus, we'll be visiting family in Utah and we are all very excited about that!

Ryan is the one holding his arm out. They were singing a song about flying and being in God's army.
Ryan and his teachers. He refuses to smile with his teeth. So every time he gets his picture taken this is what we get :)

Samantha received four awards at her assembly today. She got two for reading, one for citizenship and the kindergarten art student of the year award. She is such a talented girl.

Carter enjoyed his first experience with rice cereal. Samantha and Ryan loved feeding him. Needless to say, not much cereal actually made it down.

Our first blog entry!

For our first entry, I thought I would just send some recent pictures of the family.
Because we live so far from so many of you, we were hoping this would give you a glimpse into what's going on out here in Tennessee. Enjoy!

Carter loves snuggling with his dad!

Samantha a Ryan hamming it up for the camera!

Carter is almost 5 months. He's growing so fast.

Thanks to my wonderful husband who stayed home with the kids, my mom and I were able to spend a few days in New York. We had a great time shopping and sightseeing. Don't we look very touristy in our sweatshirts! :)