Hayley's UNBIRTHDAY Preschool Party

Because Hayley's birthday is in the Summer, she was able to celebrate her birthday at Preschool today! She was so excited to take treats and share them with her friends. Hayley picked out Twinkie's for her birthday treat and since it was "Uu" day, she also took Hershey's NUGGETS (because they have a U in them) to share! I guess the Nuggets were a big hit! Hayley got a birthday crown, she was the leader of the day, she brought the treats, she received a new book and a stuffed Butterfly from Mrs. Pett! What an awesome day! Here is Hayley standing by the flag with the Birthday Banner on it!!
Happy UN-Birthday HAYLEY!!!

WE LOVE YOU!!

Camping in Knolls

Since Scott had Friday and Saturday off this week, we decided to go camping and 4-wheeling in Knolls (in Tooele County). When we woke up Friday morning, it was raining and I really wasn't very excited to pack the trailer and go camping--camping in the rain isn't very much fun (actually it isn't that bad because of the trailer). Anyway, we left as soon as Mallory got home from Kindergarten.

On the way to Knolls, the sun came out and there were very blue skies! It turned out to be a very nice weekend. When we arrived, we drove around looking for a place to camp (this is our very first time here). We decided to find a place to turn around and Scott pulled off the road onto a little dirt road where he thought we could turn around. (We have a very LONG load with our truck, the 5th wheel trailer and then the 4-wheeler trailer behind that.) Scott pulled off and went over a dirt road to turn around and all of a sudden we were in sand and sinking. The wheels spun and I was thinking "Oh no, we can't get stuck! How would we ever pull everything out of here!!" Scott got out and assessed the situation while I said a silent prayer. He tried several times to get the truck in four wheel drive and finally it clicked in. Amazing, we were able to drive right out of the place we got stuck!!! The prayer totally worked and Heavenly Father was really watching out for us! After we found a place to set up in the parking lot (that's where you are supposed to camp--right in the parking lot), we went for a ride on the four-wheelers and I took a picture of our sinking track marks in the sand.

Our tire tracks ---our little miracle!!

Mallory, Brittney and Hayley--ready to ride!

Brittney


Mallory

A look at Knolls

A little walk to check out the sights

Mallory

Brittney, Scott and Hayley riding the dunes

Brittney (falling asleep), Scott and Hayley

Scott jumping (I have another shot where he is getting a lot more air but it's kind of blurry!!--you'll have to trust me!)

Scott showing off for HIS GIRLS

Hayley

Scott and Mallory hill climbing--this is a close up but this hill was pretty long and pretty steep!!

Brittney and Hayley watching their daddy

Hayley, Mallory and Brittney standing on a sand pillar--can you see how Hayley is totally clinging onto Mallory for dear life?? She was soooo scared to be standing there!!

Mallory and Scott posing with their sand castle they built--Brittney just wanted to be in the picture too!

Oh--I almost forgot, I had another little miracle on this trip. We went for a ride across a very flat area. Mallory was riding with me and I was letting her drive! She did a great job driving! When we got across the flats, I took over driving again with Mallory sitting in front of me. I really don't like the girls sitting in front of me because our helmets are always clanging together! Anyway, I was following Scott and I need to climb this steep sand hill. Well, I didn't gun it enough and I probably should have rolled the 4-wheeler but it didn't roll. I was about 5 feet from the top of this hill and I held the brake, screamed and Scott jumped off his 4-wheeler and made it down the hill, I got off (still holding the brake) and Scott was able to back the 4-wheeler back down the hill and then he got a good run at the hill and made it over. When Scott got to the top, he made me get back on the 4-wheeler, ride down the hill and ride back up the hill. I hadn't used 4-wheel drive on my 4-wheeler all day but this was the time I should have put it in 4-wheel drive before attempting this hill. I know Heavenly Father was watching out for us again. I know the prayers my little girls say to have us be safe are answered!! I am so grateful for a loving Heavenly Father who watches out for us and protects us! I really need to recognize His hand more often in my life! I know there are times daily He has a hand in my life--I just need to stop and recognize them!

We had a great time together as a family! The girls made a little friend Makenzie who was camping near us-- they live only 2 miles away from us here in Clinton and Makenzie goes to the same preschool Hayley goes too! What a small world!!

WHAT A WONDERFUL SHORT TRIP!!!! It was soooo nice to get away for two day!!

"STUDENTS OF THE MONTH"

Wednesday (two days ago), Mallory came running in the house after school so excited because Abigale was chosen as "The Student of the Month" and she had lunch with the principal at school (Mallory was Student of the Month in December). Mallory was so excited because tomorrow they were both going to wear their "My Principal Believes in Me" T-shirts to school and be TWINS! They ended up wearing their shirts today because yesterday was Earth Day and they had to wear brown and green to school! I had to snap a picture of the TWINS! I bet this won't be last time they dress the same!!! It's wonderful that Mallory and Abigale are such great friends!!

Hayley's Decorations

Hayley loves decorations!! Today I came upstairs and I noticed something different about Hayley's bed! She had decorated it again with all her stuffed animals and dolls--this time all of them had a disposable bib on them--they all matched! How funny!!

Family Home Evening at the Ropelato home

Family Home Evening at our house is almost always an adventure!! It's always a fight to see who gets to give the lesson and be in charge! Brittney always wants to pick the songs (we sing "I Am A Child of God" and "I Love to See the Temple" every week) and she wants to lead the songs. Tonight, Mallory and Hayley both wanted to give the lesson. While Scott and I were cleaning up the dinner dishes, Mallory and Hayley were coming up and down the stairs several times "Setting Up" their lesson. I captured a picture of their set-up before we began. They had several pictures and toys arranged in the living room window seat. They had the CD player with Primary Songs plugged in and cued for the song they wanted to use during their lesson. Scott and I had to "Guide" their lesson so we could learn about a gospel principle. We talked about preparing for the temple and we listened to the "Family Night" song! They are so cute! We had special blankets laid out on the floor to sit on and lots of visuals to look out!!

Playing at the Park

Mallory, Hayley and Brittney have been begging for weeks to go play at the park! We finally went to day with our friends, the John's. We had a great time!

Brittney trying to climb up a slick tunnel--this tunnel was sooo frustrating for Brittney!

Mallory

Abigale and Mallory--the best of best friends

Hayley Boo!!!

Hayley and Preslie--Hayley is sooo cute with Preslie--they went down the slide together over and over and over!!

All smiles!!

Brittney B!

Abigale and Mallory hangin' around

Brittney balancing on a little swing

Preslie and Brittney balancing well.....

and not so well!!

Mallory smiling BIG!! What a cutie!!

The "PURPLE BUTTERFLIES" play again

I finally took pictures of Mallory and Hayley playing spring soccer. Mallory is a strong forward and Hayley loves to play goalie!! Tonight, Mallory scored two goals and Hayley got in quite a few kicks herself! The girls are on a team with several girls from their team last fall--Justice, Georgia, Madison, Kallie and Hannah! It has been a lot of fun (I enjoy talking to the other Mom's I got to know in the fall, too!)!!!

Hayley throwing the ball in

Hannah and Hayley (Hayley is talking to her coach--who is Hannah's dad--as she is walking down the field--she is always talking to her coach--I wonder what she is saying??

Mallory bringing the ball down the field

Mallory #11 getting ready to kick a goal!

Mallory on the run

Mallory again!

Mallory and Justice--the stars of the team (Justice is sooo FAST--she comes out of nowhere to get the ball--she scored 8 goals tonight!! Go Justice!!)

Mallory after scoring a GOAL!!! You go girlfriend!!

Mallory, Hayley, Addison, Aubrey, Taylor (our bishop's son who is a referee), a green team girl and Justice

Mallory and Hayley going after the ball

Mallory and Hayley again together by the ball

Hayley playing goalie

What's a goalie to do when the ball is on the other end of the field??? Why not SIT DOWN AND RELAX!!!!

Easter Dresses

The girls wore their cute Easter Dresses the week before Easter and the week after to church (because General Conference was on Easter)! They looked so cute!!! Yes, they all matched one another too! (I used to hate it when I was older and my Mom dressed my two sisters, Aleece, Leslie and I all the same--if I had a scanner, I would add a picture from 25+ years ago).

HAPPY EASTER!!!