Baby Boy doing well...

Went for a follow up ultrasound today to make sure my placenta had moved out of the way (it was too low in our 20 week ultrasound). The news was good...it moved clear. We also got a cute profile picture of our little boy's face. I think he has our middle son's nose (whose nose that is I don't know...not mine or my husband's). They said he'd be a good sized baby...already measuring to be nearly 4 lbs. At this rate, the smallest they think he'll be is 8 1/2 lbs...just like my first was (and that wasn't an easy delivery on my small body). Let's just hope this time isn't so tough. At least he'll be a strong healthy boy from all estimations. Less than 9 weeks left now...hard to believe.

Turning 9 already!

I can't believe how fast they grow up. Our son wanted a Laser Tag birthday party again this year. So we did the cake, dinner, a game and presents before taking all the little boys to play Laser Tag. On his actual birthday, we gave him a new bike and then went camping as a family. It was very fun!

Music Recital

Our 6 year old daughter has been taking music lessons in the "Let's Play Music" program. This was her second year in the program. They first start out learning the solfeg (do, re, mi, etc.) and rhythms and intervals on a small set of bells and also learn to sing and match pitch. The second year this is expanded and they also start learning piano. I'm amazed at how much she has learned and she loves it. Here are a few shots from the evening.





Pupil and teacher.

His First Art Show

Our 3rd grader participated in his first art show this Spring held at BYU. His teacher selected his Middle Eastern Art to display. There were samples from students in many media and many grades. We were quite impressed. This piece (his is right above his head) started with the student's name in Arabic done in glue and then the students made other designs around it. Covered it once dry with foil and burnished it down then rubbed with stain. He was proud of it. We are glad the art teacher is exposing them to so many styles of art.