Some of This and That

Some more bits of life to record. Just the everyday cuteness I wish I could save. 

Colt started a sticker chart for good behavior. The reward of a sticker and the threat of taking one off is working pretty good. He gets to go to chucky cheese when he fills it up so he is very motivated. This is the only thing that motivates him!

Ellie can't help herself. We have learned to stay away from the park the few days after rain. One day of this was enough. Colt and Ellie were soaked from head to toe by the time we left. 

Colt as Leonardo. 

Ellie showing us how she eats an ice cream cone. It is always an adventure with you Ellie!

They are doing those capsule things that expand in water, they would do them everyday, they quite enjoy them! 

Ellie loves to tell me "stop" now, with attitude of course. She loves being part of the gang with the kids and speaks up when we ask what they want for dinner. 

The girls got their turn later and were equally as entertained!

Livy melts my heart sometimes. She saw this commercial for build a bear around Valentine's day where this little girl makes one for her mom and leaves it with a note for her mom in the car when she gets out. She saw it, loved it, and copied it. That is her build a bear and she made me mom note with hearts and left it in the back of the car when she got out for school. She told me on the way out "make sure to check the back seat." You're so sweet Livy!

We had a family home evening on Joseph Smith and we talked about the scripture he read, "if ye lack wisdom, let him ask of God," and what it meant. Afterwards we were going over sight words with Rachel and when she didn't know one she answered "I lack wisdom." She is sharp that Rachel! She gave me a laugh during a time that is usually pretty dull. 

"mom, please video and come to the living room"

My invitation from Livy for the dance recital by her and Rae.

I know I see this gang everyday but sometimes it just comes out of no where and I see them all like this and I think "Wow, that's my family." Also "How did that happen" and "I'm pretty stinking lucky."  

Eric has quite a few one liners that he uses over and over with the kids. Livy is started to use one and it is always a good laugh. "This isn't your first rodeo." 

Celebrating report cards with ice cream! I am so proud of you girls and how hard you are trying to do your best at school, you rock!

You are great examples to Colt and Ellie. I love you guys!

This boy is growing up so quick! Everyday I am shocked and amused at the things that come out of his mouth, sometimes bad shocked (holy crap, knuckle head, shupid-new word he made up b/c he is not allowed to use stupid) but most of the times in awe of how smart he is!

He is fighting the naps now but sometimes we still get one from him, even if it is mid-snack.

Some adorable faces we can't wait to see, or meet! They are growing so fast and they are so adorable! You guys make some cute kids!

If you don't see your face here children, it is your moms fault because she doesn't sent me pictures! I love you all though!