Sera for Secretary

I cannot tell you how proud I am of this little girl!! She had only been at her new school for 2 weeks when the information for student council came out. We talked about it and I thought she would say no way. She didn't!! So this "new girl" ran for student body secretary. She had to get signatures on a petition, make posters, and write and give a speech.

After a lot of ideas and brainstorming her dad came up with the idea of dressing like a clown. She sucked helium while giving the speech to add a special touch!

I was so impressed. There were at least 8 other kids running for Secretary that morning. She didn't even act nervous. She had her speech memorized, acted goofy like a clown, sucked the helium like a pro, and did a PERFECT job!

Now you are looking at the new Student Body Secretary!!!! Way to go Sera! You always set a great example for your family (especially me!).

Here is her speech:

Hello! I'm Sera Breinholt...

I want you to vote for me, for secretary. Just Remember:

S-E-R-A

S is for smart

E is for energetic

R is for responsible

A is for accountable

S-E-R-A

SERA!!!!!

Did you know that my name is even spelled in the word "SEcRetAry"...that means I'm the right one for the job.

I may be a clown but I'm not goofin' around when I say, vote for ME for secretary to get the job done!!!

A TEMPLE AND A ROAD TRIP

Last week we drove to the Gila Valley Temple open house. It was a GREAT day. We are so happy that we took the kids to see it. It was a very special day for all of us. The kids all loved it. Beckom even enjoyed all the beautiful lights. We spent the day looking at the temple, showing them President Kimball's homes and having lunch. What a great experience. It was neat to see the girls at the temple dedication today. I think it made it a better experience for all of us. This is a family memory we will all remember.

Mothers Day

I really didn't take any pictures but, my family made it a great day. Flowers, candy, homemade cards, letters, poems, gifts and all my favorites for dinner. I didn't have to do a thing. I felt very loved. My kids and Hubby are the best!!! I love my Family.

Sera did a mothers day program in her class for me. It was so cute. They had a ho-down with invitations, table cloths, flowers, gifts, a program with cute songs and Sera even had a part. They finished it off with Strawberries and cupcakes. It was so fun.

This is Sera with her cousin Noah. They are in the same class and so cute. We have a picture of them in Kindergarten together too.

Alexa's Special Day

May 1st at 2:00 Alexa was Baptized. It was a GREAT day.

Our little Alexa planned the entire thing. She told me who was talking, who was singing (she had a solo), what songs, who was giving the prayers, what was for dessert after (cheesecake)even how I had to do her hair. I'm sure this trait will come in handy when she is all grown up!

Here she is on her special day. She is wearing my baptism outfit. Now both my girls have been baptized in it. Hopefully their daughters will be also.

She was baptized by her daddy and had that huge grin the entire day. We are very proud of her and the decision that she made to get baptized. She has a special spirit and we love her very much!

Our Big Move

A Few weeks ago we moved into a new home. Things have been Crazy! We miss our old neighbors and friends and are now working on making our new house a home.

The kids started at a new school and are adjusting well and really seem to be liking it.

Here they are on the first day.

They couldn't wait to try the new pool. I think it is WAY to cold but they LOVE it.

Boston did a cannonball first thing!!

Alexa got right in

Sera is a little like her mom. She chose to clean the pool instead of getting in. She has been in several times since!

Beckom even loves the new pool

I know this next picture is blurry but the thing ran when I took the picture. We have some new friends at our home and I DO NOT like them....

Frankie and the kids have gone out scorpion hunting in the yard the last few nights and have killed almost 20. Mom is not very happy...

Here they are on the first hunt, I hope they get them all.

8 is GREAT

On April 16th Alexa turned 8. She is growing up WAY to fast for me.

She got to invite a friend for her birthday and she wanted Hailey to come. We picked them up from school and went to see Diary of a Wimpy Kid at the theater. Then she chose crazy sub for dinner followed by an ice cream cake.(couldn't be any easier for me)

She had a great birthday! I love to see her cute grin!

Here are a few cute things we love about our Alexa:

she has a GREAT sense of humor

she loves to laugh and make people laugh

she can quote movies, books, or tv shows better than anyone I know

she is very responsible

she is very organized

she has a beautiful voice and loves to sing

she is an amazing big sister and will step in with the baby without being asked

her favorite color is green

she loves fashion

she loves, dancing, running, reading and being with friends

We are very lucky to have her in our home and love her TONS!!

Easter

Here they are dying eggs. Always a good time.

We got to go to Grandma and Papa Anderson's for an egg hunt with all the cousins.

Beckom didn't care about the eggs at all, he just threw them on the ground and then walked off

Grandma and Grandpa hid a GOLDEN EGG with $25 inside. Grandpa was very tricky in his hiding but lucky Boston found it. He was so excited. What a great idea, it even got the older kids involved!

Alexa on the Hunt

Sera with her eggs

Easter morning the bunny brought them toys and swimsuits for the swimming pool

And to finish off all the easter activities we had another egg hunt with some of the neighbors on our street.

It was great to spend the holiday weekend with friends and family and end it all off with conference.