Prop 8

A friend of mine sent this to me and I just think it's so awesome!! For those of you living in California this makes complete sense. I have to say I feel kind of like a hypocrite because yesterday I took my sign down for a few hours while my landlord and his 'partner' came to look at the house and the condition it's in. Actually, I thought the sign was still out, and felt just horrible as they were walking through the house, but after they left Monty informed me that he'd taken it down before they came. I was so relieved!! Just a little awkward is all. I just don't want any contention. I knew the sign would hurt their feelings and we still feel the way we feel irregardless of a sign, so I felt it was an okay thing to do. After all, it is his house. Anyway, if you haven't heard this fast Sunday is a National Fast for Prop 8 to pass. Please join if you can!

Kory turns 4!!

Thursday was Kory's 4th birthday!! I still can't believe it!! Where did the time go. He has been asking for months when he was going to turn 4. Finally, at the beginning of the month I made a chain with him to count down to his birthday. This seemed to cut down on the "Is it my birthday yet?" question. As you can see, he dressed himself on his birthday. It was all I could do to let him stay in it, but I bit my tongue and let him. He got to go to Toys R Us and pick out a toy. He picked out this bat cave. Since than it's been loads of fun!

I noticed that this picture shows off his dark tooth and some of you may not know the story, so I thought I'd just document it now! When we were living at Vandenberg Air Force base and Kory was almost 3 he tripped and fell while playing chase with Kyle. (This was about 6months after falling in Cheyenne and busting his lip on the other side.) His front tooth went all the way though his lower lip. He had to be put to sleep while they stitched up his lip and the following day he took a trip to the dentist to ensure his tooth would be okay. The dentist Dr. McCune(he was in our ward) told us it looked okay, but would most likely be darker than all his other teeth. Sure enough--it is! I like to think of it as his signature smile. It's part of what makes Kory, KORY!!

We love you Kory!! You're an awesome son! We are so thankful to have you!

Leap of Faith!!

Yes, it's true. Monty submitted his letter of resignation today from his job at Target. For the past several months he has been feeling it was time for a change and last week he made his final decision. In a few weeks we will be moving back to Southern California and he will be going back to school. His goal is to go to medical school in about a year and a half, or pursue a career in Educational Administration. After much discussion, prayer, fasting, crying(...well, me at least) we believe this is the best decision for our family. I'm excited for Monty to finally get to go after what has always really wanted to do. He loves people and works so well with them. I know once he is in a service oriented atmosphere he will be truly happy. This is a leap of faith, with a lot of unknowns, but often in life we must take a step into the darkness to find the light that awaits us at the end of the tunnel. (Now just pray the boys take the news okay. They don't know yet!)

Sleep!

Trey has been our best sleeper--I must give him that. Now, this isn't anything to brag about, he still didn't sleep through the night till he was a year old(oh except for about three weeks when he was 10months old), however he does take comfort in his thumb and has been our only child who has ever put himself to sleep. Up until now I could put him in his crib, say 'sleep well' and he'd go to sleep...however, things are changing. He's getting a little more clingy! I've found that as long as I stay in the room he will go to sleep. I don't have to pat his back or any of the slave labor the other boys demanded and for that I'm grateful. So, I've adapted well and during his nap I lay down on Kory's bed until he falls to sleep. Sometimes I take the opportunity to nap myself, other times I read, or pretend to be asleep...you all know the drill. Well, the other night I was so tired when I was putting the boys to bed so after putting Trey in his bed I went to lay on Kory's bed...the difference being Kory was also in his bed. Trey was furious and would have nothing to do with that!! He stood in his bed screaming until I took him out and put him in Kory's bed with us. Then he peacefully went to sleep. So the new verdict...Trey is find with me in Kory's bed just so long as Kory is not in the bed too. Again, I can't complain...I find it funny!

Tagged

So, I went to my fourth file and picked the fourth picture. It was a picture of Kyle in a space helmet he made. He was so excited that night. Fun times.

Okay, now I'm suppose to choose 4 friends to do the same!
Marci, Nikki, Lizeth, and Michelle. Tag you gals are it! Fourth file, fourth picture!:)

Trey is talking...well, a little

(Sorry, you've gotta pause the music at the bottom of the page to hear the video) We are totally enjoying Trey and his new ability to talk. The boys had fun with him the other night. Yes...he's on top of Tyler's bed...his hangout place.(actually last night he wouldn't go up the ladder for some reason, but that is besides the point.) Some words Trey says everyday now: Mom, Dad, Tyler, Kyle, Dama(means 'the ball'), thirsty, go, dog, hee-haa(is that a word?), diaper, trash, bubble and AHHHHH!! for everything else he wants and can't say. It's really fun to watch him grow. It's even more fun to watch the boys enjoy him grow.

Kindergarten Picnic

Today was Kyle's Kindergarten Picnic. Kyle is so animated with his expressions that watching him sing just made me laugh. He loved every second of being in the spotlight! The kindergartners sang songs ranging from 'twinkle twinkle little star,' to 'I can copy that', and 'humpty-dumpty' all with motions attached. After the presentation we sat and had lunch. Thanks Kyle for a great afternoon. Kyle thanking Kory for coming!Of course no brotherly contact an exist without a tackling match...All in good fun.Trey really enjoyed the presentation. I wish I could have gotten a picture of him, but again, my short lens isn't working. He loved the hand motions and started making up his own and clapped his little heart out after every song!:)

We are two readers!

Tyler officially finished 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone'. It was a huge undertaking and we are totally impressed that he finished! Monty and I both KNOW we never read a book like that at his age! Great job Tyler. The latest test from his school puts him almost at a 5th grade level(which probably puts him a few grade ahead of me).
Kyle is also amazing us with how he is picking up reading. Kyle has been begging me to let him try to read a level 2 Hooked on Phonics book, but I haven't wanted to sit down and work with him and don't feel the need to push him since he's only a brand new Kindergartner. I know, bad mom. Anyway, the other night I gave in and got out the first book, 'Slam and Dunk and the Big Game'. The next day he said he had read it. Sceptical, I had him bring it to me and sure enough he read the whole thing. GO KYLE!! We are so proud of you!! Keep up the great work boys!