Last days of school and such

Hayden kicked some home school butt this year, but we definitely went through some trials. It had a lot to do with building self confidence and independence, so what better task than weeding the garden?! It would have been a hard job for a grown man, and this kid did the whole entire thing by himself. His attitude was one of humility and pride by the end of the third day when he had filled 4 large trash cans. Sometimes tough love can really be the best thing!

I can't believe my baby boy is going to start middle school next year... he is going to do great!

End of the year jam session showing me his skills from guitar lessons all year. This kid ROCKS!!!

Dallin had a great year with a great teacher. Mrs. Koenig is amazing and is the only teacher who will have had all three of the older Henry boys! We sure love her ♥

Dallin was at the top of his class academically and also received awards for citizenship this year. We are so proud of him for pushing himself!

Logan's teacher has also had Dallin, and has become a dear friend. Mrs Hodges is exactly the kind of example I want for my kids and am so grateful that she is in their lives...and mine!

Logan makes us proud every year and it almost seems unfair to other kids how easy things seem to come for him :)I am sure he will have his trials, but so far I have never had to worry about this little man. He is just a well rounded boy growing up just like his dad! He got awards throughout the year as well, but I wasn't able to get pictures of it.Here's Pam hangin' out with Jax. She has been helping me once a week with the kids, so that I can stay on top of things better. What a good friend!

I just love this picture...Jaxin is such a sweet baby

Much to my dismay, (since I am allergic), we have a cat. I don't know why, but he has claimed us and will NOT leave our house! It may have had something to do with the food I set out for him :) I just can't pet him :( He is beautiful and mild mannered and our friend named him Gato!
This is just a picture of our backyard... one of the main reasons we bought this house almost 9 years ago. This is just a small shot of it, but I love this picture of the willow

Mother's Day 2010

THE LUCKIEST MOM IN THE WORLD!!!!!

I got crowned a queen today and was surprised with a nice breakfast along with some items I have been needing around my kitchen. Then Bob and the kids took me on a nice drive and we ended up going to look at puppies just for fun. Of course we fell in love with an adorable little lady, so she became my present!

We named her Gracie May and had to wait about 4 weeks to bring her home, so it meant lots of visits and plenty of time to "puppy proof" the house. She made a lot of friends right away!

HAYDEN

DALLIN
LOGAN
MASON
JAXIN
GRANDMA BALDWIN

Bob made these steps especially for Grandma and she doted on him all day because of it. They have a very special friendship!MICHAEL
MOLLY
OUR SWEET GRACIE MAYShe is kind of a pain, in a puppy sort of way, but as you can tell she is feeling right at home. We love her so much already!

Logan's 8th Celebration

LOGAN TURNS 8!!!!

Abuelita picked Logan up early from school to go pick out his own set of scriptures and highlighters. He felt like a missionary with the case she helped him pick out and got to help put his name on the front. What a fun tradition!

I am pretty sure he liked his presents!

Logan got to choose where we ate for dinner, which was Golden Corral of course.

On the day of his pizza party Logan had to go on a scavenger hunt for his toppings first. First stop: Uncle Robbie's and Aunt KK's where Logan had to find Robbie hiding with the ingredient!

Next stop: Great Grandma Henry ♥

Then off to Grandpa Pat and Grandma Sharla's to find where the mushrooms are hidden :)

At Aunt Cesley's house Logan played a little fear factor to get his prize!

Then it's off to Micheal's where his treasure was buried

Great Grandma Baldwin had Logan eat his way through jello to get to his next topping! What a good sport :)Abuelita had an assortment of poetry leading to different prizes throughout the house... so fun!

Last stop was Uncle Ty's and Aunt Shanny's where it was a game of name that tune... good humming guys!!

The end result: PIZZA PARTY!!! Video games+jump house with swords+make your own pizza=The perfect boy party :)

What else happens when you turn eight?!

Logan had a very special baptism experience with a lot of loved ones to help celebrate

What a sweet little boy. I can't believe it has been eight years since he was in my tummy.. He is a spitting image of his father and loves to cuddle with his mother. I couldn't be more proud! I love you SO much Logan ♥