Tagged-again!

My friend Carol tagged me a while ago-and I have a second today, so here goes.

4 places I go over and over
1. Sonic Thank heavens for the 99 cent window sticker!
2. Infinity Dance studio- 3 times a week for my girls
3. To Wal-Mart-Depressing I know!
4. To church

4 people who send me the most e-mail
1. Scott's dad- He loves to forward things along!
2. Mary Kerrison- a friend from my mission who also loves to forward things along
3. My blog letting me know people have commented...(that's one of my favorites!)
4. Facebook letting me know someone has written on my wall...which is more how I keep in touch with people

4 of my favorite foods
1. Diet Coke. I know it's not a food, but it's a my 5th food group.
2. Edamame- a new staple in our house. Even our kids LOVE it.
3. Anything from Bajio's
4. Anything Scott cooks on the grill. I think it tastes better because I'm not cooking!

Places I'd rather be
1. Somewhere warm. Jen, can I some stay with you for a while until summer decides to come?
2. England. My best friend's daughter is getting married in July and I really wish I could be there.
3. On a real date with Scott. Just the two of us.....
4. I LOVE my new house. So, just at home, right where I am.

4 Movies I can watch over and over
1. Shawshank Redemption
2. Forest Gump-random I know, but we never change the channel when it's on!
3. Cars- not by choice but because Landon insists on watching it over and over again....
4. Serendipity.

People I am tagging
1. Amy (there's your post for the day!)
2. Julie (that's 2 you owe me!)
3. Christy
4. All of the Peterson girls! (Jen, Jess, Krystal, Rebekah)

And the winner is....

I just had to do a small post about American Idol. I know, it's over. But, we had such a fun season watching with our kids, (namely Parker) I had to tell this little story! Parker has been a faithful fan of David Archuleta's from the beginning. I think it's a little crush really. Every week she'd get worried he was going to get voted off and would cheer when he was safe! So, Wednesday night after the performances, she brings me a little paper that she had made with all of his numbers to call and wanted to vote for him. How could I say no to that effort? She did think she actually got to talk to him....but anyway. When the results were revealed last night, let's just say there were a few tears and lots of pouting. Poor Parker was just crushed. Ah, well. They were both deserving and we promised to buy her the David Archuleta CD once it's released. Hopefully that will suffice!

It's official!

Well, it's official! Parker is finished with Kindergarten! Today was her last day and I went along to help with "field day"...which never happened because of the rain and wind. So, we played games indoors and then ventured outside to hit a pinata. The kids were wild and had a blast, so I guess that's the important thing. Parker had a wonderful year and loved her teacher, Mrs. Bailey. She is reading chapter books and has a love for learning. We are so proud of her and the progress that she made this year. We love you, Parker and can't believe it's off to first grade you go! You are our sweet pea!

Pacie Graduates From Pre-School

On Monday night, Pacie officially graduated from "Bright Beginnings" Pre-School. Her teacher is Marilyn Anderson and she is FABULOUS. I feel lucky that both of the girls have been able to have her as their teacher. She is so loving and warm and makes every child feel so great about themselves. Pacie had a great year and asked me every single day what the next day was until we got to her pre-school days. I don't think she ever missed even one day! Here are just a few pictures of her special night. Thank you, Marilyn, for making such a difference in so many children's lives!!!

We love you, Little Niss and are so proud of you for the great job you did this year!

Proud sisters!

And a special thanks to Landon who made the night so special for us! This is what he looked like about 2 minutes after the singing ended and the certificates were being presented. You gotta love the look on the girls face behind him too.

Taking a moment to catch up!

Wow, things have been crazy for us the past week or so! I'm taking a moment to catch up and share a few of my favorite pictures from our crazy life. The girls had their major "Neverland" production last Saturday. They both did so well! It was great to see them perform and use all that they've learned this dance year and put it to good use. Pacie was a crocodile and Parker was a fish, a flower, (solo!) an Indian, and pirates treasure. Things were so crazy that day I only took a couple of pictures before the second show.

Here is Pacie as "A Crocodile".

Parker learned how to do leg extensions this year and is quite proud of hers...she does it all of the time! Daddy and Presley before the show.
Up close of Parker with her Indian costume on.
Parker and some of her Indian friends. Oh, and Michael too. (From Peter Pan)
Once we got through with the dance performances it has been field trip time! Parker and Pacie both had field trips to the zoo a day apart. So we got to go twice! On Parker's day we made it a family affair. Dad even took a long lunch and came with us. These are a few of my favorite pictures.

Okay, I know I shouldn't think this is funny-but Landon was so scared of this monkey! I timed the picture just right!! It did leap at him and banged on the glass. You'd think with his Curious George fascination it wouldn't bother him so much....we were wrong!

The girls in front of the scary black monkey's cell mate! Such a great pose!

Parker looking down at the lazy tiger. (Our zoo leaves a little to be desired...)

Day 2: Pacie's friend was feeding bubbles to the Pelicans....probably not the most healthy thing to do, but they were loving fighting over them!

Pacie brushing the goat. This seems so small town to me...I guess because we are! The kids and goats both liked it though so.....

Pacie with the flamingos! I don't know why, but all of our kids have been fascinated by flamingos! Luckily we have some here in Idaho Falls.

Our first lost tooth!

Parker with her tooth fairy pillow(My first sewing project ever....but that's a story for another day!)

Well, after weeks and weeks of wiggling, prodding, wobbling, wishing and praying, Parker lost her first tooth! She has been waiting all school year watching her classmates teeth fall out left and right! So last night during American Idol, I did the nightly check of the loose teeth. She has four that are loose right now-so it was only a matter of time. I felt the one I thought would fall out first and then the one next to it...and let's just say it was ready! It was so loose that when she smiled at me, it stuck out at me at a horizontal angle instead of sitting vertically in her mouth like teeth should. So, me being the wuss that I am got her dad to pull it out. (I realized when I was teaching first grade a few years back that I was NOT cut out to be a tooth puller outer. It gives me the chills.) But, not Scott. He grabs a couple of Kleenexes and viola! The tooth is out! I screamed and then started crying. Just a little. I guess because that was one of the first teeth she grew as a baby. I looked at Presley-just growing those same teeth and it made me sad for a moment realizing that time goes by way too quickly. The tooth fairy brought her $1 during the night. She came running into our room just before 7:00 this morning (which really says something because I'm usually coaxing her out of bed at 10:00) really proud. So, I'm sure there will be more to follow fairly quickly, but for now-a little milestone in the Taft house.

Just after it came out. You can kinda see the hole, but I just loved the really proud grin!

I love the tired face! But I had to capture the moment early-before the excitement wore off!

Tagged!

Here are Scott and I (and Presley in the blanket) at the Preston, England Temple in October, 2007.

I got tagged by Courtney to post a few things about Scott. So, here goes!

A- ATV of choice? Uhh, if you know anything about Scott you know it is a dirbike! Right now he rides a 2008 Honda 450F

B- Born? August 5th, 1971 (His b-day is a day after mine! It's fun to have two days to celebrate)

C- Cookies or Candy? Whatever's around-he's not a huge sweet tooth, unless peanut butter is invoved.

D- Date of Choice when we go out? What's a date? No, we usually do dinner and a movie. (I do know that he's ready to go to dinner alone the next time we go. Our Saturday night mother's day dinner out was somewhat of a disaster!)

E- Essential Item? His dirtbike, his cell phone, and his family.

F- Favorite Foods? Chinese, and he's stuck on edamame right now too.

G- Gas or Diesel vehicle? Gas, although he's ALWAYS telling me about his dream truck, which will be a diesel....that was before gas was $5/gallon though.....

H- Hobbies? Dirtbiking mostly-He'd probably say watching the girls dance as that has taken up a few of his race weekends already...(It's almost over, hon. I promise!)

I- Ice Cream Flavor? Depends on where we are. He loves anything peanut butter. Bubble Gum and Licorice at Reeds too.

J- Job? Dental supply salesman for Bridgerland Dental Supply

K- Kids? 4! Parker (6), Pacie (almost 5), Landon (2 1/2), and Presley (9 months)

L- Last vacation as a couple? England. We did have Presley with us, but she was only 6 weeks old. (And it was AMAZING)

M- Morning person or night owl? In his former life (before me) he was 100% a morning person. Since being married to me? He still has to be a morning person for work, but stays up late with me too!

N- Number of siblings? Four. 2 older sisters (Michele and Debbie) 1 older brother who is deceased (Richard-died about 9 years ago), and 1 younger brother (Robbie)

O- OCD or Sloppy? He's a good line down the middle. He likes things neat, especially in the garage!

P- Pet Peeves? (Mine or his?) He hates my stuff on his side of the bathroom counter, when I don't balance the checkbook, and when he trips over my shoes. (He also wanted me to add anytime he has to "clean up after me"....)

Q- Quiet or Loud? I'd say he's more quiet. He can be loud but is usually more reserved.

R- Restaurant? Hmmm. Carino's, Wingers, Snake Bite (Local little place)

S- Sports? Moto-X , Basketball, Soccer

T- Tight wad or spender? Depends on what we're buying!

U- Unknown fact about him? He knows all of the songs on Radio Disney. (NOT by choice!)

V- Vegetables? Yes, he'll eat anything, which is good!

W- Worst Habit? Is it bad I can't think of anything? Maybe "forgetting" to tell me things he buys for the motorcycles. I just don't ask anymore.....Oh, and dumping the clean laundry on the bed or couch for me to fold. Can't he follow through and just fold it too? :)

X- Xtra curricular activities in high school? (Again) Dirtbikes, Soccer, Basketball, and track-specifically the pole vault. (I'd love to see that!)

Y- Your favorite things about him? His eyes, his laugh, his sense of humor. He is an amazing dad, always helps me around the house without being asked, brings me a drink home from work almost every day, is a super hard worker, is great to my parents and grandparents, and is a spiritual giant. He makes me be a better person.

Z- Zodiac Sign? Leo. Just like me.

I tag Devri, Jules, Amy, and whoever else wants to do it!