Father's Day pics

I wanted to do something for Tim this year that was inexpensive, but thoughtful. So, last minute, I was able to find a friend that would take some pics of the boys and I that I could have printed out for Tim to hang in his office. I took some of the pics and my friend Sheri Dee Rallison took some. Here's what we ended up with. We have such cute boys....

Happy Father's Day Tim, I love you!!

Bowling and baptism....

Nic, Kenadi, Ty, Bode, Josh & Lauren

The past week has been an extremely busy one. My Nieces and Nephew from Boise were up the entire week and so we did lots of fun stuff. On Friday we went bowling at the Fun Park- I don't think we've seen them since July 4th of last year so we really tried to do lots of things so the kids could catch up and spend some time with their cousins.

Nic with his Great Grandma & Grandpa Swendsen

Nic with his Great Grandma and Grandpa Denton

On Saturday, June 6th, Nic was baptized. It was a special morning for him. There were 3 other boys that were baptized too. I found out the Spanish Branch was conducting the meeting right before the baptisms took place so I was a little dissappointed that Nic would probably not be able to understand any of the the talks, songs, or prayers given. It turned out that only one of the talks was given in English the rest of the program was in Spanish. However, it was so amazing to me how I didn't know anything they were saying, and yet I could feel the spirit so strong. The meeting was amazing. I can only hope that Nic felt the same spirit because it was his special day. He looked so clean and pure in his white clothes and I was so grateful for a good husband who was willing and able to baptize our little boy. We had lots of family and friends there to support him-my Brother even came down from Boise so that was neat to me. It was a special day. We love you Nic and are proud of the special boy that you've become.

pink...really???

Now that I've had a little time to really let this all register...I had to comment and post a picture of my first little pink gift. My sweet and extremely thoughtful friend Debbie Porter cut this beautiful rose from her garden yesterday and brought it up to me. Isn't it gorgeous? It's so wierd to have something pink in my home. I keep tracing back to Wednesday when the ultrasound tech said it was a girl and still now I'm thinking, "Really? What if she made a mistake, what if it's really a boy and she just missed something?" Truth be told, on my way home from the Dr. I was alone because Tim had taken the boys in the other vehicle and the entire time I cried. I cried because I couldn't believe it, because I was so extremely excited, because I was so thankful that Heavenly Father thought that our family was ready for a little girl. We will have so much fun with her. I can hardly wait for painting toe and fingernails, watching princess movies, polly pockets and dollies and of course princess parties. Can't wait, can't wait, can't wait. Thanks everyone for all the fun comments and well wishes. I have great friends who I think are more excited than I am.

IT'S A GIRL!!!!!!!!!! :)

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Yep, we discovered our exciting news at about 3:15 this afternoon. The little one that we're expecting in October will be wearing pink :) I kept asking the ultrasound tech, "are you sure, are you sure?" I just could hardly believe it. The baby was being "modest" as the tech put it and she just wouldn't spread those little legs. Her face was squished between her arm and the side of my uterus so I didn't even get any very good pics of her little face. There is one good one that is in 3D but they didn't put the 3D ones on the disk so I can't post it. Here's a picture of the ultrasound that allegedly tells us that it's a girl??? Honestly, I don't think anyone will really be able to decifer this thing because it's still impossible for me to see (it just looks like a big blob). But the tech said there are no boy parts, only little girl parts. And my 3 little boys were extremely obvious so I guess I can trust the tech....right?????

I have tried so hard not to get my hopes up so that I wasn't disappointed but I will be honest, it's been hard not to. The boys are estatic! They've been wanting a girl and have been very vocal about it. I would just keep reminding them that we will love it if it's a boy or a girl. Tim will be such a good daddy to a little girl...I can hardly wait. So now the real fun begins. Painting walls, making blankets, bows, headbands, bracelets, tu tu's...oh, the list sounds so fun I want to just jump up and down....Yeah!!!

We can't wait for the arrival of little Alexis Marie Denton. :)

Here's a picture of her little arm and cute fingers...

Just an FYI....

The last day of Preschool was last Thursday. I had a couple cute things happen. I had one little guy named Hayden get here and the first thing he said was "Mrs. Gina, I'm never going to forget you." A couple days prior, I had a cute experience happen with a little guy (well not so little, he's the big guy in our class) his name is Corbin. Corbin was sitting by my side as we were having circle time with the class. He put his hand on my leg and said, "Mrs. Gina, I love you." He has definately been my hardest child this year, but we've made huge strides with him and it has been so rewarding for me to see. I'm sad to lose all of my students but am excited to know that I played a part in preparing them for Kindergarten and those that will be going on are totally ready.

I had to share this, but also wanted to put in a little plug that I have openings for preschool. We will be doing it two days a week for two hours each day. The cost is $45 per month. I've taught for 5 years now and love it!! My goal is to have them prepared to enter Kindergarten, and I really feel like each year I accomplish that. So if you know of anyone who has Preschool aged children, let them know that there is a fun and convenient Preschool available right here in Franklin :)

Our Graduating Preschool Class

Also, as the school year is coming to an end. I will be losing quite a few daycare children due to the fact that a lot of children that I care for have parents who are school teachers. Summer is always so much fun with the daycare kids. We have lots of water parties and playing outside; we make fun holiday crafts; and games, puzzles and playdough are often a part of our day. I'm State Licensed, CPR & First Aid Certified, ICCP Certified and love the kids that I have the opportunity to care for. So if you know of anyone who is in need of child care PLEASE send them my way, I have immediate openings.

Sorry, I figured this is probably a good way to get the word out.

Thanks- Gina 208-646-2015

It's great to be eight!!

Nic's birthday was on Monday and he turned the big eight years old. After school he had baseball pics and then we celebrated. We invited some family over for a laid back hotdog roast and some cake and ice cream. Nic wanted a Ninja cake so I asked a friend of mine to make it. He really liked it. The day went by quickly but I think Nic had a great day. He got lots of cash from all of his Grandparents so he was way excited about that. His favorite gift? A new leapster game called "Animal Genius". He has stayed up the last three nights playing it after I tuck him into bed. I couldn't figure out why he was having such a hard time getting up for school when we got him to bed by 8:30. I guess it's good that he was doing something educational...right??? I can't believe my baby is eight years old. It goes by so quick. Happy Birthday Nic!! We love you :)

Growing up...

Nic's birthday is tomorrow and it has been kind of a hard for me due to the fact that he will be turning the big eight years old!! What is it with those milestone birthdays? First birthdays are always hard, but eight is like I'm turning my little guy over to the world...His baptism is June 6th and that means he soon will be accountable for all the bad choices that he makes...Ahhhh!! That's so scary. No really, I am excited for him, and proud of him that he wants to be baptized. But I can't help but worry about him...
Tim and I were talking to him about baptism today and about how sins are washed away. We asked him if he knew what that meant. He said, "when you go under the water, something goes into your ears-like hands or something and washes all the sins away." Wow!! That totally wasn't what I expected him to say, but he really didn't get it. It was a great opportunity to talk to him about baptism again and make sure that he understood what it all meant and how important it is. Nic is definately my challenge, he's a strong headed, stubborn little goof. Sometimes he makes me crazy, but I still love him. I think that he'll be one of these little guys who if Tim and I somehow can keep him under control, he'll go places. But those days when he's a little pill it really makes me wonder if we're doing anything right. (I'm sure every parent feels that way) I guess we just keep doing what we're doing and hope that someday we'll look back and say that we did something right. Just had to share my little thoughts...