New York, Days 1-2

 Robbie and I had an 8-day trip to NY/ DC.  We arrived on June 7, checked into our hotel, walked to Times Square and had a yummy dinner at Olive Garden.

The next morning, June 8, we hit the ground running.  We stopped at a Liberty Bagels for a NY bagel breakfast and started walking.  We saw Madison Square Garden.

 Flat Iron building

Grand Central Station

Chrysler Building

 

New York Public Library

Disney Store in Times Square

 

And M&M World in Times Square

 

and the Empire State Building

 

 

After the Empire State Building we stopped for linner at Little Italy Pizza place.  Best pizza ever.

 

Then we headed up to the Rockefeller Plaza

And stopped at the FAO Schwartz toy store.

On our walk home it started to rain.  Luckily I had seen that rain was in the forecast for our trip and we packed rain coats.

Thomas's Birthday

Thomas turned 7 years old today!  He started off with breakfast at Farmer Boys with Brian and Lydia.

Then we went to Soak City!  He loved being in the water again!

Trying out the slides.  He wasn't big enough to go on them 2 years ago when we last went.

 

 

Then we came home, ate Panera Bread for linner and opened presents.

Then he requested to have oreo fudge for his birthday dessert!

Tom has had a great year.  He loves to read Magic Tree House books, play soccer and basketball, and he gives the best hugs!  We love you, Thomas!

Visitors

Gawbie and Grandpa came for a visit on the last day of school.  The next morning we went to the beach with them.  Of course we had to stop at Sweet Jill's for cinnamon rolls too.  We had a family BBQ for the holiday weekend with Bobby's family too.

 

 

Shannon brought her two girls to visit for a few days after Gawbie and Grandpa left.  The kids got along so great and had fun getting to know each other again. 

 

We went on a short walk on the Fullerton Loop.

And ate s'mores by the fire.

 

Our other visitors this past month is this cute mother dove and her 2 babies.  She has watched over them with such great care.  I love having more birds in my backyard.

End of School Year

 It's been quite the school year to say the least.  Starting out in distance learning, going back to campus, being home again for a while, then going back for the end of the year made for many adjustments!  Luckily all the kids went with the flow and still managed to learn a lot!

Robbie and his friend both were awarded the Distinguished Scholar award.

He made the plaque at school for being a Meritorious Scholar and the DeWain Barber Chess Champion.

 Lydia and Thomas continued to thrive at Corey.  We will miss this school next year since we moved.  It's a been a wonderful place with great teachers.  Lydia graduated 4th grade and Thomas graduated 1st.

We will also miss our good friends from the ward who went to school here.  Thomas and Khloe have been in the same Primary and school class for a few years now.

Me and Celina-  Celina and I started a breakfast club, so we still plan to meet and hang out at least once a month:)

I'm so proud of the growth I've seen in my kids this year!  We made it!

Robbie's Birthday

Robbie turned 14 last week!

 

He went to breakfast at Farmer Boys with Brian and Catherine.  He had his 8th grade promotion the same day so he didn't have to go to class in the morning.

At the promotion he was awarded as a Meritorious Scholar for getting 4.0 GPA all year.  He was also honored as a Distinguished Scholar.  Each of his teachers wrote what they appreciate about him and they read it at the promotional ceremony.  Only 5 students received this award and it was quite an honor!  Talk about a great birthday surprise!

We finished off the night at Outback for dinner and fudge at home.  He went for a sports physical a few days later and measured in at 6'2" with his shoes on.  He keeps growing inside and out!  We love you, Robbie!