Happy Graduation!

Tonight we attended Miley's preschool graduation. She had phenomenal teachers this year and we couldn't have asked for a better place for her to go to preschool. Miley got to introduce the song "skitamarink". Thhe did a great job! They all wore real graduation caps and gowns in miniature sizes. Each child got an award. Miley got the "Helping Hands" award. It was a super special night. Afterwards we all came home and ate a neat cake we bought especially for the occasion.

Miley's end of the year picture.

Posing in her cap and gown.

The very official diploma.

The special graduation "fish" cake. Her class was called the Hummingbirds. But fish was as close as we could find!

Singing one of their songs they learned for the program.

Receiving her diploma.

Dancing

Miley has completed another year of dance lessons.  Her recital was super fun to watch.  She sometimes feels the need to add in her own moves.  They are always slightly saucy!  We love it!

Mother's Day

Mandy had a great Mother's day. She woke up to wonderful flowers and yummy chocolates! Happy mother's day to all you mommies!

McKinley's Blessing

We had a wonderful weekend with lots of family here at our home. Most of both our families were able to come for McKinley's blessing at church. We live so far away from everyone, thaat it makes it extra special when they do come and visit. Grandpa Simons, Cousin Glen, Uncle Karl, Cousin Lance, Grandpa Simons, Uncle Steve, Bishop Talbot, Brother Stetler, and our friends Rick, Jim, and Andy, all stood in the circle. It was big, but we were so grateful to have so many people there to help bless our sweet baby. Afterwards were came back to the house and hade fake Cafe Rio. It was super yummy. McKinley is very content and happy. She is a peaceful and loving presence in our home. We are grateful to have her as part of our family!

Family Pics

We decided since we have a new member of the family, it would be good to get some family pictures done. We think they turned out great!

The whole Simons clan

Our sweet girls

Baby Mac almost 2 months old

Mason's birthday

Today is Mason's birthday! He turnes the big 34! Every friday we feed the missionaries at lunch, so they got to join in on our birthday lunch. We had cake and ice cream, and opened gifts. He got a subscription to a political magazine he wanted and an ipad 2. He can't wait for the ipad to arrive in the mail! We love Mason and are grateful he is the priesthood holder in our family. He is fun and patient and happy.

Miley and Marley helped decorate the wrapping paper.

Blowing out the candles!

The ipad 2's were on back order, so we just had to give him a paper showing his gift.

And her name is...

The name procrastinators have finally acted. We have settled on McKinley Louise Simons. McKinley is a family name on the Simons side, and Louise is Mandy's mother's middle name.