Well, all I can say is that it has been one busy school year. From Chad's crazy schedule, to MMA, to dance, preschool, piano, etc etc. we have definitely been on our toes the past few months. I'm super proud of what we all have accomplished this past year. I've seen the kiddos grow in leaps and bounds and have witnessed our family's bond with one another become even stronger...even if there have been a few tiffs and black eyes along the way. Here's just a few of some of the kid's fantastic accomplishments.
For some reason my camera didn't record Zane at his piano recital, so here he is in his PJs on our awfully out of tune piano. He did a remarkable job at his recital and received a ton of compliments. He also played at the school's talent show this year and did super!!
Lexi has LOVED dance this year! She has really enjoyed jazz and her
teacher tells me that, "She's a a wonderful student who has some real
natural abilities."
Nixon has officially completed his first year of preschool!! I was so nervous sending him this year because, well, Nixon can be a handful to say the least :) His teachers said that he did great and are excited to have him back next year...let's just hope he has a class full of girls again. They really know how to mellow him out.
Aaaand another one bites the dust! One more year to go until residency is FINISHED!! I'm constantly in awe of Chad and his hard work and dedication to his training. I admire him more than he'll ever know and am so abundantly proud of him. Wahhoooo!
One of our most important and biggest goals that we accomplished as a family this year was completing the Book of Mormon. Every night, we would read a section of the Book of Mormon. The kids decided around December time that they would like to finish it before the end of the school year. Chad and I told them that if we met this goal as a family, that we could have a pizza party at Chuck E Cheese. Let's just say, sitting through scripture study, although still a bit of a challenge, went a little easier after that. So, with 7 days to go, we finished it. It was wonderful to see how genuinely excited the kids were and how (at least I'd like to think) they were touched by the words within it's covers. Oh and our pizza party rocked! Tokens and tickets up the wazoooo!
Love everyone and hope life is treating y'all just grand!
Zane and Lexi had a blast participating in Battle of the Belts #4. Lexi and her best buddy Abby were able to showcasing some of their striking and grappling techniques. Zane and his awesome friend and training partner, Jarrett, were able to fire up the crowd with their energetic kickboxing and MMA. We sure love United Training Center and their coaches Lisa and Eddy. They really push them to do their best. Hope you enjoy!!
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Well, things have been busy as always here at the Hills' household. We had a crazy February, filled with birthdays, trips and, don't ya know it...the Pinewood Derby.
Lexi Cutie had a great 6th birthday. French toast for breakfast and a pizza party with all her friends for dinner. I can't believe she is growing up so fast!
Chad and I decided to disappear for a few days and went to Las Vegas. Don't worry, Diane came out to watch the kiddos! It was so nice to just relax and enjoy some time together.
"Heaven...I'm in Heaven..." -at M&M World
Zane and Chad worked really hard the past few weeks getting his Pinewood Derby car all set to go. Zane chose his design based off the Audi le Mans race car.
Nixon was mesmerized by all the cool looking cars.
Looking up to his rad dad.
Of course I get the bunny ears...Lexi actually helped too on Zane's car, so she took a special interest in the races as well.
The finished product...didn't win 1st, but looked pretty darn cool claiming a spot in the top ten.
