"I Got Pool Ear!"

So, I learned that Swimmer's Ear really does hurt. Did you know that it means more than just water in your ears? This native Arizonan didn't! Well, I thought my cute Oaklee was being a big wimp all week complaining about her ear hurting. I asked her if it was inside her ear that hurt and she said it was the outside that hurt. I thought she was exaggerating whenever anyone barely touched her ear... nope, turns out her doctor says that it is VERY painful! Oops! Bad Mom! I only took her to the doctor today because with the most pitiful face she came to Brian and I last night at about 11 p.m. and said, "I just can't take this anymore!!!" At Jaxson's swim lessons today, she told everyone that she had, "Pool Ear" and could not get her head wet for 10 days.We got antibiotic drops for her ears, so hopefully my sweet angel will feel better soon:)

Oaklee and Brinlee chillin' by the pool!

Mother's Day

Yeah, I know that it is past Mother's Day, but I wanted to post these cute pics from the Mother's Day Tea at Jaxson's school. He rubbed my shoulders, painted my nails, made me a necklace, and shaved my legs. The leg thing is the kid's favorite thing every year. It is amazing to think that we have done Preschool with Ms. Lorene for 4 years straight. So fun!! I love being a Mom! I can not imagine my life without these sweet kids. I am so grateful that I have been entrusted with their love and care. Even though they are for sale some days:)

I Love Summer!!

Okay, I will update everyone on our summer so far.

It has been so awesome!

On the last day of school, Charlee got awards at the assembly. She also got 2nd place in the 1st and 2nd grade spelling bee. Way to go Charlee! Since Summer has started, there has been many ups and downs. She loves to learn. She has been working on her cursive handwriting. She has been making breakfast for Jax and O every morning while I sleep in:)

Mom, Dad, and Charlee at the spelling bee.

She spelled 4th grade, 3rd quarter words. She is so smart!!

Oaklee performed in the Kindergarten's end of the year program. It was a tribute to America. I almost cried, it was so fabulous. My favorite part was when Oaklee stuck her cute little head through the hole in Mt. Rushmore and had to stand on her tip toes to reach the microphone. This Summer has been a relaxing time for Oaklee. She eats, sleeps, and swims... what a life. She is reading so well and still cracks me up daily.

She was so cute at the presentation.

Jaxson had Preschool Graduation. I am so glad he has another year in preschool... he needs it:) Mostly because of me, so I am trying to make up for it. He wore a sweet little graduation hat and wants to be a builder of Buzz and Woody toys when he grows up. He went to swim lessons for the second session this past week. He kicks like he is riding a bike, but he is getting better, thanks to Aunt Nancy's stellar teaching skills.

Jaxson with Ms. Loreen and Ms. Carolyn at graduation.

Jaxson and Aunt Nancy swimming around:)... kind of??

I have been so busy this summer. Between Swim lessons, school lessons, and packing to move next week, I have been a little crazy. I have enjoyed it so much. I decided at the beginning of the summer that I was going to improve my kid's brains every day:) Each of them has to read a book, do their letters and phonograms, do one or 3 sheets of math, and handwriting. It take me about 1.5 hours to get it done, but it has been so much fun. We do science experiments and I love to watch them grow and learn. I have the time:) It is summer!

Brian went to Scout Camp this week at Lake Powell. I think he is having fun... He gets reception, but I only get to talk to him once a day. I am so glad he will be coming home tonight. I have missed him so much. He is my BFF, after all.

I will do my best to update... we will see:)

Happy Birthday, Journee

It has been a year since Journee LaBelle Barry was born. In some ways it feels like it has been a long time, but in other ways, it feels like yesterday. I am still sad. Stupid, I know. I should be fine, but it is hard. I keep reminding myself of all of my blessings. I have 2 perfect angels giving me extra strength today. We took the kids to PF Changs to celebrate Journee's Birthday:)

I know... I know

I have been such a blogging slacker, and go figure when I finally get around to blogging, it is about cake! I have lost 10 pounds in the last month and am avoiding cake, but my sister in law, Nancy, made the cutest cake for the ward's auction. Brian bought it for $20. She says it was a pity buy, but she is sooo wrong. I would have paid a lot more if I were there. Why was I not there you may ask??? Oh, because Jaxson blew chunks all over the floor by the food line after I got there. I had to take him home where he ate chicken nuggets and french fries (I know bad mom), but surprise, surprise, he threw up again! What a day at the Barry house!

5 Year old, Oaklee, surprised us with this during church today...

I love her school!

She said, "Ms. Carol said we are so clever that we don't need to wait until 5th grade to learn it."

Disney on Ice and a New Niece

Nancy and Greg had their new baby girl, Emery Iokina (My brother thinks he is Polynesian). I think she looks just like their first daughter, Quinn. Maybe it is the same "Why are you looking at me" face she is making.

So fun.

We went to Disney on Ice today with the kids.

They LOVED it!!! They clapped and cheered whenever a new character came out.

Two of Brian's brothers and their families came with us (We missed you, Brenda!)

Afton and Brinlee and my mom came too. (Check out Cheesy Charlee!)

The Barry side! POSERS!

We had a very good time watching the kids laugh and be so excited.

This was such a good Christmas gift for our family. Thanks Brian for not objecting too much and thank you, Santa!

More Cabin Pics

This is a picture of ALL of the Barry grand kids... at least it will be current for a few more months:) We had an ugly sweater contest. Greg won, but Mindy and Treslee's were pretty bad.
Don't Brian and I look classy?

This is Jaxson's favorite thing to watch over and over again... It is pretty funny.

Turn up your volume. It is a little soft.

The most embarrasing sledding video ever.

DON"T LAUGH!!!!!

My bum still hurts!

Funny kids:

While looking out the car window at the snow, Oaklee and Jaxson had this conversation:

Oaklee: Wow, look at the snow. It is so beautiful!

Jaxson: Yeah, and it is handsome, too!

The kids all took a shower and Jaxson got out first. I told him to hurry and dry off and get his underwear on. He told me that after Charlee and Oaklee got out, they were going to snuggle.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

We had so much fun celebrating the new year with the Barry's at the cabin!

The kids toasted this really nasty tasting white grape juice. CHEESE!!

The kids loved blowing the horns.

Here is to a great 2010!