Christmas-2010

What an awesome Christmas we had. The boys were so fun this year because they each have a personality and interests. Santa knew just what the boys wanted which made for a fun morning.

Santa only left half a cookie. Trey isn't afraid of germs..he ate it! On Thanksgiving Tyler was introduced to the Rubik's Cube. He fell in love and that's what he wanted. I know he looks bored, but he's just deep in thought learning how to do the puzzle.

Kyle wanted a skateboard...I let him ride in the kitchen on Christmas, but now he's gotta keep it outside.

Kory is really into drawing these days and wanted a drawing book. He's already drawn a few of these cartoons and does an amazing job.

Trey loves to play with action figures. He carries them around everywhere. Now he has ironman and friends.Aunt Cindy made all the boys beanies for Christmas in their favorite colors. Makai sporting his.
After opening Santas gifts we had a wonderful breakfast made by Monty. Then we opened the other gifts. I was so involved I didn't even get out my camera, but the boys loved everything they got from cousins, and grandparents. Thank you!! We spent the afternoon at the park where Tyler played with his new basketball and Kyle got to really use his skateboard. We had a great time. Monty beat Tyler and me in a game of basketball and he even had Makai half the game. Oh well, it was still fun. There is a reason basketball players are tall. My goodness we didn't have a chance. We had Ribs and bak choy for dinner.

It was a day I'd love to relive!

Museum

After dropping my parents off at the airport we decided to go to the Museum of Nature and Science. In our house this could be named the 'Museum of Heaven on Earth'. One of the first exhibits was a gems and crystals exhibit. Kyle was in...well...HEAVEN!!

Tyler found out his birthstone is the state gem. He was pretty excited to learn that.I don't know why, but I think Moose are cool! I had to get a picture of it. Again, not sure why I like this beast...but I do. I HATE snakes but thought this was a cute picture. They had an exhibit about the Amazon.(thought of you Erik.) All I know is if I EVER run across one of these bad boys I sure hope I have ALL these boys with me!!

Makai enjoying his freedom! He loves to walk around, but won't keep socks or shoes on. Thanks Mammy and Grandpop for the birthday gift. Freedom was his at this exhibit without the fear of every known virus on the planet on his feet.
Kyle in another part of heaven. Kory being a deer.Thanks for a fun day boys. So glad you enjoy this earth and all it's wonders.

Mammy--Grandpop's visit

Mammy and Grandpop were brave enough to come stay with us for a few days. We had such a great time with them. They arrived Sunday night and we stayed up and talked for a while. The boys had things they wanted to show them and Makai was eager to show off his new skill. Yes, this is him at the top of the stairs. He showed off how he can come down on his own. He's just one of the guys now! Monday we decided to explore down town. It was fun, but a little cold.

Trying to get warm I suggested we go into one of the stores and we found some super fun stuff. My dad bought a few of them just to be nice. He got the boys an owl ornament which is the new favorite. He bought some Artichoke soup which I wanted to try and was pretty tasty and this was popcorn still on the cob. We were all excited to see the popcorn cob after we cooked it. I'll also say the popcorn was great too...very fresh tasting.Tuesday we spent the morning taking a walk and then headed to the park at the boys school. We decided to come home when Trey and Makai had purple hands(I wish I was kidding)! Poor Grampop had to carry Makai home because at that point he was done with his stroller. He put him to sleep, but I think he might have thrown his back out in the process. For the record however, it was Makai's best nap...maybe ever!! Then we went to see Tangled which we all LOVED. That night they were so kind as to watch the boys so we could do some last minute Christmas shopping. While we were out Mammy decided to test Makai's IQ. From what I hear he passed.Wednesday was their last day here and the boys told us we needed to take them somewhere awesome. We decided to head up to the mountains to find some snow. It was actually warmer in the snow than in the city(not that it was bask in the sun in your flip flops warm or anything, but it wasn't bad).Trey decided he wanted to make a snowman, and as he's never made one before I was a sport about it. Thankfully, he was easily pleased.

Snow FIGHT!!

Watch out...Kory was armed big time!!Even Grandpop got in on the action...thankfully he decided to be nice. Then Tyler and Kyle decided they wanted to build a snowman. My mom ordered me to take her gloves. Once I did, it was a lot more fun. Let that be a lesson to us all...our mothers are wise! Then Kory and I made another snowman...oh wait correction...we made a snow woman!! He gave her a flower and everything.

On the way home I said to Monty, I actually had a lot of fun building snowmen with the boys. He laughed and said, "Yeah, lots of fun." Poor guy...he had Makai the whole time. That wouldn't have been so fun. Keeping that boy off the cold ground was the real work. Thanks honey!

We had a fun evening at home with hot chocolate and french bread and woke up early to take them to the airport. The few days they were here went so fast. We enjoyed them so much. Thanks again for the visit and being so easy to please. We love you.

Makai's 1!

Makai is officially 1! I can't believe it. He had a super fun birthday. Well, I must say the best part of the day was when we had cupcakes. (Our family NEVER finishes a cake, so I didn't even bother. I just made 12 cupcakes.) Makai was VERY excited to get his cupcake. In fact, this picture was taken while we were singing. He couldn't wait...AH...much better!!Ensuring he got every last piece of his cupcake. Happy Birthday Makai!! We love you!!

Makai is a total handful right now. He is walking like a champ and has no trouble getting into anything and everything he wants to. His favorite thing to play with is the Tupperware while I'm cooking, food of any kind, oh...and he loves balls. I got him a ball for his birthday and he was totally excited about it all night. If anyone else tried to play with it he screamed. He's been screaming a lot lately. A sign of his strong will. I was relieved to have the 1st year under our belts, but now I'm remembering what age 1 brings...wish us luck. Oh, and he can say "Dada" in fact he said it all through Sacrament meeting today!:)

Tender Heart!

Sometimes the things our kids do just melt my heart! Today Kyle came home from school very excited. He unzipped his backpack and pulled out a book for Kory, a book for Trey, and a rubber ducky for Makai. I asked him where he got them and he said, "Well, I got to pick out three prizes today as AR rewards and I decided to get things for the brothers." So thoughtful. His middle name "Fatumalosi" means "strong heart", but sometimes I think we should have named him "tender heart". So proud of you Kyle. That was very selfless to think about your brothers. Makai enjoyed his ducky very much tonight in the bath. I was going to get a picture but then saw that his lower lip was doing that quiver thing because he was cold and I had to get him out.

EHD

Monty had a group presentation in his Virology class this week. Their group was given the disease 'EHD' which is spread from Midge(kind of like a Mosquito) to Deer! The group was partially graded on originality, so Monty came up with a rap. He wanted to be a deer and I am happy to report I could finally help him with a school project. Yeah, these antlers are more my level--thanks to Kindergarten! Anyway, it was rapped to "Gangsters Paradise":


"As I walk through the Valley of the Shadow of Death, I take a look at my herd and realize theres nothing left.
Cuz I've been bleeding and Coughin' so long that even the stinkin' Midge that made me sick is gone.
But I ain't never met a deer that did survive it. EHD be punkin' me like Ashton Critcher on TV.
You best watch where you're walking, and where you're drinkin' or you and your herd me be lyin' in chalk.
I really hate to trip, but I gotta look as I grew I see myself in the pistol smoke, fool!
I'm the kind of G that little fawns want to be like. On my knees in the night saying prayers to the headlights.
Chorus:
I've been spending most my life living in the midges paradise. Been spending most my life living in the midges paradise.
Tell me why can't I kill this midge, for soon I will be in Dr. Quackinbushes fridge."

I must say honey...you even make antlers look good!

Trey's year!!

We didn't waist anytime this year getting a tree. The day after Thanksgiving we were driving around and decided to get a tree. Each year the boys take turns putting the topper on the tree. This year was Trey's year!! This year however our tree is a little different! We decided to get a Charlie Brown tree, or what I call a Charlie Brown tree. When we got to the farm I asked the boys if they wanted to get a small tree just for fun. We've gotten big trees in the past why not try a small tree. Everyone was on board with the idea except Tyler. He wanted a big tree(sorry Ty). Tyler was worried it wouldn't take long to decorate, but that was solved when the tree fell over as we were moving it after decorating it and we got to start all over!;) After decorating it a second time Tyler declared that he liked the tree. One of the main reasons I like the tree is it's out of this little mans reach! He want crazy while we were decorating. I think every ornament when into his mouth before it went onto the tree! And I've gotta mention this little "Elk". Kyle, Kory and Trey were playing 'Elf" on Saturday and Trey's been walking around since then being Santa's little "Elk"(someone corrected him so now he says 'elf', but I thought it was cute when he was calling himself an 'elk'.) He has a pillowcase full of toys and is enjoying the holiday season.

How in the World...

So, just wondering how in the world does toothpaste end up ALL over the bathroom. How hard is it to get toothpaste from the tube, onto a toothbrush and into your mouth?! I had to laugh a few days ago when I came into the bathroom to find this mess. Toothpaste on the mirror, sink, cabinet, floor...you get my drift. I brought the boys into the bathroom and showed them. We all got a good laugh and they said they'd be more careful. Boys!!

Geologist?!

While hiking a few weeks ago Kyle just HAD to take a hammer. He was bound and determined to find a fossil. I'm happy to report he remembered his safety glasses. So, does he have the makings of a future geologist?

And The Winner is...

Trey! Maybe you can't tell in the picture, but laundry this week was out of control. Makai and Trey's piles were pretty close, but in the end Trey's pile won. (Of course I still had two loads, one in the washer and one in the dryer, when I took this picture and Makai's pile is leaning.) Turning laundry into a game sometimes makes the task easier.

Do you have any tips that make housework more fun?

Halloween 2010

This year Tyler knew he wanted to be Harry Potter. After all, he already had the glasses. Kyle wanted to be a character from Harry Potter, but a member of the Ravenclaw house. The members of the Ravenclaw house are chosen based on their intelligence and cleverness. Their symbol is also an eagle which Kyle loves. He found this stick one day while on a hike and sanded it down to be his magic wand. It was great. They got to wear their Halloween costumes the last hour of school too and loved that. Trey was suppose to be batman, which he was that morning at Kory's Kindergarten party, but then decided he wanted to be this duck. Tyler picked this duck out when he was 2 . Monty and I love it, but since than we haven't gotten any of our other boys to use it. Kyle was way to cool and so was Kory...so with Trey I didn't even try! It was all his idea and let me tell you he was a lot happier in the duck costume. He was walking around 'quacking'. Go figure. Kory's favorite part of Halloween were these glasses. He wore them all night.

Makai loved himself this Halloween. All 5 boys have now worn this Gorilla. We bought it for Tyler's first Halloween and it worked just as good for Makai. I always love my little Gorilla. Makai fell in love with this Holiday! He had his first lolly pop and went to town!! Oh, and Trey's choice of a new costume won him "Silliest Costume" at the ward Halloween Party! It was so cute to watch him go up and get it. The back end of this costume is one you really have to see to appreciate.

Makai in heaven.

Heleman 5:12

We were so proud of Kory tonight at family night we made him do the scripture over. Enjoy!

6yrs!!

Kory is officially 6 yrs old! Lucky boy his birthday fell on a Saturday this year! We had planned to go to the Butterfly pavilion, but didn't feel like driving to Denver, so we tried to convince him to go to Estes Park and play in the snow. Well, we convinced him, but when we got to Estes Park there was no snow!! Royal bummer. Kory didn't complain one bit and so because of that we decided to just drive down to Denver and go to the Pavilion. It has all kinds of insects. One of the fun things you can do there is hold this tarantula named Rosie. Kory was really scared, but he did it. We were so proud.A beautiful butterfly.Monty's got skills!After the pavilion we were so close to Invesco Field we decided to pay it a visit to surprise Kory. He was one happy boy!Happy Birthday big man!! Can't believe you're really 6!After Denver we drove home for some cake. Kory helped me make it last night. He knew just what he wanted. A vanilla cake with lime jello and key lime frosting. He's full of hot air!

Oh, and I just had to add this picture of Makai because you can see his new top tooth.A fun day was had by all, but I think it's bedtime!! Love you Kory!!