Jokes!

Here is a joke for you all: Knock Knock, Who's there? Boo. Boo Who? Don't cry it is only a joke. Funny, right? Well the kids have really been into jokes lately and that is one often said. Some others are: Why did the chicken cross the road (to get to the other side), and Why did the dog sit in the sun (he wanted to be a hot dog).

Tonight as we were driving home, the kids were talking and we weren't really listening and then I hear Brennan yelling at me, "Mom, Listen me!" Yes? "Mom, why did the leaf fall off the tree in the dirt?" Me, thinking he wanted a scientific explanation began telling him things, and he kept saying, "no, no". And repeating the question. Finally somehow I realized he was asking me a joke. So I asked, why? "It needed to be a hot dog!" Haa haa! Really funny. "Mom, listen me!" Yes? "Why did the chicken live in the sun?" Why? "It needed to be a hot dog." Oh, my kid is a comedian, where does he come up with these things??? Last joke. "Mom, why did the duck cross the road?" Scott piped up, thinking he knew the answer--it needed to be a hot dog. "No! Cause we need to hit the duck!" Really? Not so funny, yet soooo funny!

Let's Play (More) Music!

I have posted before about Aidan's music class, but here is more! He is loving it and I rave over it! He sings all the time anyway, but now he is learning things--in a simple and fun way--about music that will help him be a great singing/musician. I really feel like he can go far with music--it is already such a part of him. This program is soooo great. We were singing songs the other day, and he could pick out when the song had "mi re do"--then he sat down on the piano and found those notes (e, d, c) and played them! Not only that, then he started playing around and yelled out, "Hey mom! I am playing 'Mary had a little Lamb'!" I love it!

Right now they are having a giveaway --go check it out! (Especially you Cindy and Kerrin!)

Family Visit

My family came into town for my brother Kyle's sealing! All the girls got together and went shopping. MAJOR shopping. We left at 3:00 and didn't get home until 9:00! We hit lots of stores and loved all of it. The ladies at Coldwater Creek have never had such a crowd shopping at their place! Kohl's was victim of our savvy shopping and we got away with many steals. We only wish our legs would have taken us longer and farther. We must get together again! And, oh, congrats Ky and Linzi! It was a wonderful ceremony and we are so happy for them. They are a darling couple and wonderful parents to Evy dear. Plus, congrats on the the anticipation of a new arrival!

Long and skinny

And just for your pleasure, this beautiful baby girl. So skinny. So long. I am sure the long part won't last forever... She is at such a great stage right now--sitting up and playing with lots of toys, rolling over, playing well on her belly, eating everything in sight, babbling, she does this funny thing and grumbles while she eats, she laughs, and we LOVE her!

Beautiful Children

I really am blessed. I have so much to be thankful for, but truly, I am blessed with GOOD and BEAUTIFUL children. I love how much they love each other. They are so gentle with Elise and love her so much. Aidan looks up to Weston and Weston is such a good big brother to all the kids. Brennan wants to be just like his older brothers and Aidan is such a good example to him. Elise love the attention from each brother and Brennan especially loves her. I love my family!

Jog A Thon

The boys had the Jog A Thon fundraiser for their school. They did a marvelous job running--quite athletic despite their genes. And so photogenic!

It was a perfect day for a jog--great weather, so I went down to cheer on and help out. But, you know how sometimes it is hectic trying to get all four kids ready, myself ready and be there on time, etc, etc, etc. So I was a bit frazzled, and not necessarily in the mood to be messed with. The DARE cop was there and pushed the wrong button and I kind of let him have it... oops. Sometimes I should just shut my mouth. Hopefully I never see him again.

Weston's Recital

Weston (so serious!) has been taking piano for a year now and he had a recital this past month. He played "Little Indian Brave" and "My Pony". He did a marvelous job and the best part--he was so brave! He didn't have any problems getting up and performing in front of so many people! I was so proud of him. Grandma and grandpa couldn't make it, so we had them over in the afternoon and had a little family recital--complete with a program all typed up. Aidan and Brennan had parts, too and we had refreshments after!