Team Jaydie Block Party

Jaydie on the beach

Taylor, what did you eat??

Jaxson flying an airplane

Braydin on the water slide

Trey on the water slide

Here are a bunch of pictures from the block party 2009. I put Brent in charge and he did a great job at getting a ton of pictures. The above pictures are pictures of Jaydie's siblings. For those of you who do not know, my niece Jaydie died of a brain tumor in 2005. In keeping her memory alive, her wonderful parents, Jeff and Cami, started a foundation in her name. Jaydie was very much a giving person with a tender heart. She had started to notice that some kids were going without things while they recieved their treatment. This is where Team Jaydie began. She donated things like blankets, DVD players, CD players, and toys to the kids in the hospital. Since she has passed, The Jaydie Lynn King Foundation has continued to do just that...and more. They also donate money to Phoenix Children's Hospital and the Make A Wish Foundation. Their annual Block Party is one way that they raise money to do those things.

And, what a party!! They have bounce houses, slides, basketball hoops, a make-you-puke apple spinner ride, bracelet making, sand bucket painting and decorating, games with prizes galore and all the food that you could want to eat. Oh, and did I mention the reptile exhibit?? Always a big hit with the kids! We had so much fun, as always, and it's so nice to be a part of something that is helping other people. Thanks, King family for the great Block party!! We had a blast!

Brock enjoying his sucker

Kennedy

Ryker

Just hangin out with the guys

Courtney and Navy making a bracelet

Preschool Graduation

Paige is all smiles!

Navy, Paige, and Will

Paige and I

Annikka and Paige

Singing songs

So, I can't actually believe that I will have two children in elementary school! I have known it was coming, but it seems crazy. I am extremely excited about Paige going to Kindergarten, because she is a child who needs things to do. She is always asking me what we are going to do next, and the things she wants to do always seem to take the most prep time! Love you, Paige!

Still, it will seem a little lonely next year with only Emma here to keep me company. But, even she will be in preschool for 6 hours a week. Wow, what will I do with myself?? Watch a movie, eat bon bons, get a pedicure??? Actually, I will probably be at the grocery store in peace or folding up some laundry, let's be honest. But still, it's 6 hours that I've never had to myself and I'm excited for myself and for my kids. They are growing up so fast.

Performances

Paige went from white to yellow belt in karate

Zachary sang his heart out in his 1st grade assembly

Ok, so here are some of the things we have been up to. As you all know, the end of the school year brings so many performances!! First, Paige had her karate expose. She actually levelled up a belt, which sort of surprised me. At first she was very chatty in class, and would sit next to other girls she could talk to. She would even turn circles on her bum while the sensai was talking! After a whole semester, she started listening more and even picking a spot away from her friends. She really did well! She initially wanted to do karate because her brother was doing it. Then, when he quit second semester, she kept going. I don't think she will want to do it again, but I think it was good for her. Gave her some discipline. Maybe that will translate to Kindergarten. Or, maybe I will get lots of calls from her teacher!!

Next, Zachary had a 1st grade singing performance at his school. It was so cute. And, for anyone who knows Zachary, you would think he just sort of hid in the back and didn't sing. But you would be wrong! He got so into the performance. It was so cute! It was just a couple of days after Mother's Day, so they made us pots and a flower pen to go inside. It was the best present I could ask for! Thanks for making me a mother, Zachary. I love you!

Beauty Parlor

Wow...look at the precision

Princess Emma

Princess Paige striking a pose, as usual

Strike a pose, girls!

What a fun day!

Ok, so when Zachary is at school, what else are a bunch of girls supposed to do, but beauty parlor? We busted out the foot spas, the polish, the make-up, and even the body glitter. There is nothing off-limits in beauty parlor.

Actually, I would prefer to polish the girls' toes myself, but after coming home from a friend's house one time, Paige wouldn't let me do her's anymore. Thanks, Leslie! So, I cleaned up the bathroom while the girls beautified! It's a win-win situation!