MAX IS 5!!

My baby is 5! That is hard to swallow! I told him he could not turn 5, that he had to stay little. He started to cry cuz you have to be 5 to go to Kindergarten. So I let him turn 5, but I regret it!!!! The day after his birthday we were walking into the bank. I went to grab his hand and he pulled it away saying "Mom, I don't need you to hold my hand, I'm 5!" I wanted to cry!

He got a bike for his birthday and now all he wants to do is ride it! Cute boy!

Funny Max story...
One morning he came out groggy from his bed to the kitchen. He asked "Mom is it a T-ball day?" He has a label for each day, school day, church day, T-ball day. Anyway, I told him no it was a church day. He said in all seriousness, "I hate church!" Jack hearing this, called him to come into the family room. He tried to talk to him about all the good things about church, Primary, his teacher, singing time, etc. To all of this he replied the same, "I hate it!" None of my kids have ever come out and said that, so I was a little upset. Then Jack decided to change the subject a little and asked Max, "Who do you love most in all the world?" Max replied, "MOM, I love Mom most!" I'm not sure where he was going with this, but then Jack asked, "What about Dad?" Max thought for a second and said "I love you more than church!!!" I started to laugh so hard I cried!!
Out of the mouths of babes!!!!!!

We all love that little boy! He brings such joy to our family! He's a great dancer too! Ask him to show you his moves sometime! :)

Gracie is 8!

I'm struggling right now because my camera is not connecting to my computer. I can not download pictures. I like to blog by putting pictures on and commenting on them. So for now until I get a new cord, I have to write it out.

Gracie turned 8 on the 25th of April. We had a huge Make-over party for her. She invited 15 friends to come and get their toes, nails and hair done. We took pictures of each DIVA and put them in a frame that they each decorated. Thanks to my big girls and their salon-like talents, it was a huge success!

Then on May 9th, Grace was baptized. It was a great event. She looked beautiful in a white dress that my mom made for her. I wish you could see it...dumb camera!!! Anyway, Jack baptized and confirmed her. Maddie gave a great talk on the Holy Ghost and I did the spotlight.

Funny Grace story...
She is our little artist. One day she was in her studio and came out with invitations for an Art Show being held in 10 minutes. She hanged (that always sounds dumb (hanged) but it is correct grammar) her art all over the walls of the office and invited the family to come and view it. She even made note cards for herself describing her art to us! Love the imagination of this little girl.

We are so proud of her for making the decision to be baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Grace is funny, cute, creative, friendly and an all around great kid! Love you Gracie Girl!!

Blessings!

Before we get into the commercial of the Easter Holiday, I have to say that the best part of this Easter for me was today in church. The closing song of Sacrament meeting was I Know that My Redeemer Lives! It was a very powerful moment for me. I got very emotional. It confirmed again to me the great blessing of that knowledge. I am so thankful to be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. I know that Christ lives and that he suffered so that I could repent and live with my family and Heavenly Father again! What a blessing!

Hoppy Easter

Yeah! Easter basket! Always the last to find hers! Darn Easter bunny hides her well!

I found an egg! Good job Gracie!

I found 2! Great job Jr!

But I am the cutest!

No I am the cutest!
Isn't it obvious who are the cutest!

Yeah they are the cutest! Happy Easter!

The Easter Eggs. We tried a new dye package, a marbling thing.

It is 11:43 at night. Thanks to my big kids the eggs got done! I forgot! opps! they saved the day.

Jack Jr is too old to do the Easter egg hunt for the little kids, so he entertained himself! Cool swing!
Max and Gracie had so much fun at our ward hunt!

April so far...

Spring break! Jack, Gracie and his friend William hand squeezed orange and grapefruit juice from our trees and sold it in front our our house one morning. They made $17 for their efforts.
Fresh squeezed juice and muffins! 1 cup and 2 muffins for a $1! Young entrepreneurs!


Max is playing t-ball! I love this age. They all hit and they all score! He was so excited to put on his Rockies uniform.
I made all of the kids get up last Saturday at 8 to go to his first game! He has supported them, now it is his turn! They did not complain at all! Good kids!
This picture explains it all! Who rules the roost?

A trip down to Aunt Tina and Uncle Steve's! We went to the park and had some lunch! So Fun to have cousins! Thanks for a fun day!
Jack Jr. and Ryan!
Gracie and Josie!
Max and Ethan! Cool boys!
All play and no work? Not in our house! We went on a 4 mile walk that day and then planted flowers! Not really hard work, more like fun work!
Good job! Right after this picture I came back to see how he was doing, to find the plant missing?!?!?! He had buried the whole thing in the earth! HAHA!
Gracie should have been a pioneer! She loves to be outside and loves to work in the dirt!

Maddie has a job! We did not see much of her during her Spring Break (which really wasn't a break) She worked 9-5! She's working at a law firm as the receptionist. Good experience for her!

McKeon Happenings for March!

Emily was inducted into the Junior National Honor Society! You have to carry above a 3.5 for 3 semesters to wear the medal at graduation! Yeah! Em! Congrats!


We had our annual St. Patrick's Day Green dinner!

I have started a new business selling Jewel Kade Jewelry! A good friend of ours in Utah, makes these amazing, fun charms and chains. It has been fun to try this. I do in-home parties and boutiques. This is how it sits all the time...on the pool table ready for sale!!
Jack Jr. is playing baseball and loving it! He plays on the Yankees at the Hart fields.
Jack Jr. also earned his arrow of light in Cub Scouts. He is now an 11 year old Scout! Congrats!

Happy Valentine's

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Jack Jr is 11!

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Jack's Birthday

In the spirit of fun (and cutting back) I sent the kids into the Dollar store and said go find something for your Dad. They were so cute, all giving something they thought their dad would love! We are so blessed and grateful for for this good man who loves and takes care of us! Happy Birthday!

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Jack turns 40 on Feb. 7th

This is slide show I made for Jack's surprise birthday party! It is a little long, but he has been alive for 40 years! That is a lot to condense into 20 min! This was so much fun to make! Plus I loved seeing the faces of my children in the pictures of Jack! Happy Birthday Love!

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