Saturday
This morning we started early with a Pee Wee Track and Field Meet. Ethan participated last year and had such a great time. He was very excited about running again this year. He placed 2nd in both races he ran.
Then he won 1st place in the ball toss for his age group.
He threw it over 36 feet!
He was only able to place in three events so he just did the long jump for fun
Ella is our little runner. Today it paid off. In the first race she ran, she got mad that she couldn't start before the flag went down and so she threw a fit before starting. She placed 3rd on that race.
In the second race, she knew what was going on so she was ready when the flag went down. She ran and ran and ran. She won 1st place. The only problem was she didn't want to stop at the finish line.
They tried to give her the blue ribbon and she just turned and then kept running...
...and running!
Later, Saturday afternoon, we had a Goodbye BBQ for the Whittle and the Wilson's. They are two families in our ward that are moving on to the next phase of their lives. We bought this waterslide so the kids would have something fun to do outside while the parents actually got some time to talk and laugh together.
Brook and Becky I will miss you dearly. You two have welcomed me in wholeheartedly. I will forever be thankful for your friendships. I am sad, for myself, to see you leave but I am genuinely excited and happy for your next step in life. I am looking forward to seeing how you will change and grow. I wish the best for you and your families. I pray that you will have "Brookes and Beckys" in the places you move to that will make you feel right at home. I love you girls! Thank you for everything you do.
After the BBQ, I noticed the sky had the most beautiful rainbow. It was a full rainbow that touched the ground on both ends. It was so close to me that I could not fit the entire rainbow in my lens. In the top left corner picture you can see that there is a double rainbow. The sky was so colorful and amazing. I watched it for a few minutes as it turned from blue to purple to pink. It was truly breathtaking.
As if the day couldn't get any better, Heavenly Father said goodnight to Sunnyside with this beautiful sunset. I am so thankful for the beauties of the earth.
Friday
Tonight Ethan and I went on a special date. We went to dinner with Reagran and Annie and then to a dance recital that some of our friends were performing in. Ethan and I always look forward to the nights we get to leave Daddy and Ella at home and have our own time.
Best little friends. I didn't realize, until I looked at this picture, that Ethan and Ella are matching. haha. 
Of course I had to make cupcakes.
Party goers- Cameron, Ella, Devon, and Ethan (mom and Brooke too!). Ella loved having the boys to play with. They watched out for her and helped her up and down every slide she wanted to go on. What good boys. Happy Birthday little Ella Bella.
Jory and Kathy both have birthday within a couple weeks of each other, so they shared the birthday candles!
Kathy's mom, Lucy, worked so hard making empanadas. They were delicious! 
Don't they look professional? 
Then he won 1st place in the ball toss for his age group.
He threw it over 36 feet!
He was only able to place in three events so he just did the long jump for fun
Ella is our little runner. Today it paid off. In the first race she ran, she got mad that she couldn't start before the flag went down and so she threw a fit before starting. She placed 3rd on that race. 
In the second race, she knew what was going on so she was ready when the flag went down. She ran and ran and ran. She won 1st place. The only problem was she didn't want to stop at the finish line.
They tried to give her the blue ribbon and she just turned and then kept running...
...and running!
Later, Saturday afternoon, we had a Goodbye BBQ for the Whittle and the Wilson's. They are two families in our ward that are moving on to the next phase of their lives. We bought this waterslide so the kids would have something fun to do outside while the parents actually got some time to talk and laugh together.
Brook and Becky I will miss you dearly. You two have welcomed me in wholeheartedly. I will forever be thankful for your friendships. I am sad, for myself, to see you leave but I am genuinely excited and happy for your next step in life. I am looking forward to seeing how you will change and grow. I wish the best for you and your families. I pray that you will have "Brookes and Beckys" in the places you move to that will make you feel right at home. I love you girls! Thank you for everything you do.
After the BBQ, I noticed the sky had the most beautiful rainbow. It was a full rainbow that touched the ground on both ends. It was so close to me that I could not fit the entire rainbow in my lens. In the top left corner picture you can see that there is a double rainbow. The sky was so colorful and amazing. I watched it for a few minutes as it turned from blue to purple to pink. It was truly breathtaking. 
As if the day couldn't get any better, Heavenly Father said goodnight to Sunnyside with this beautiful sunset. I am so thankful for the beauties of the earth. 
Friday 
The dance recital was so much fun. Ethan and I clapped and yelled and danced in our seats.
After the show, Ethan gave Lia and Aline their flowers. They did a wonderful job performing their parts. 
Shannon, you are so strong and amazing. I am thankful for having met you. You taught me so much while our husbands were in dental school. Even now that we are done with school, it is so nice to have someone to talk to about the "real world." I miss you so much. Take care of yourself. I hope these pictures will make you smile!
