Kindergarten assessment

This morning was Kyle's big day-his Kindergarten assessment. He was so excited. As we were walking to the classroom and holding hands part of me couldn't believe my little Kyle is already going to Kindergarten. I don't feel as emotional as I did when Tyler went, but I think that's more because Kyle is so much more confident. He's more of a people person and just ready for the adventure that awaits him. Anyway, he walked in, followed the directions perfectly and they said he's totally on target. I must say my favorite part was when they asked him to draw a picture of himself. He was so sweet while he was drawing and very talkative. He said, "Sure, I can draw myself...I do this all the time at home." He proceeded to quickly draw himself. When drawing his face he said, "I'm drawing myself happy because that is how I feel right now. When we first came in I was nervous because I thought this stuff might be hard, but it's not. It's actually really fun." I loved hearing him say that. Afterward I took him out to the playground and let him play for a while. He was in heaven. I taught him how to play hop scotch and then he amazed me with his ability to do so much on the bars. He said, "I can't believe I'm going to get to play on this playground everyday!!" While walking to the car his final remarks were, "Mom, I just can't stop smiling. I think I'm going to smile all day because I'm just so happy." We are so excited for Kyle! Friday we will go back and see what class he gets placed in. He CAN'T wait!! Good job today Kyle! You're growing up to be an amazing kid. We love you!!

I've ruined my child!

Kory has a little bit of a temper/emotional side. Often when he cries he's totally out of control, but doing it more for show than anything else. You can't talk with him because he's screaming so loud, so a few months ago I had this idea...rather than allow it to continue I would say, "I hate it when 'Grumpy Kory' is here. Okay, I'm going to close my eyes and count the three and when I open them I sure hope 'Happy Kory' is back." It works every time! It gives him an "out" or a reason to stop crying and then we can talk things over rationally. Lately however I've been a little worried because he blames things on "Grumpy Kory". For example, last night he never cleared his part of the table, so this morning his plate was still at the table. When he saw it he said, "Hey, who forgot to clear their plate?" When he realized it was his he then said, "Oh Grumpy Kory must have forgotten." Then I asked him if he could clear it for "grumpy Kory" and he did. Now I'm just a little worried I'm going to give my kid multiple personalities. Think I should be worried?

Tomorrow! Tomorrow! I love you...tomorrow...

Last Thursady Monty had to go down to a grand opening of a Target store in Thousand Oaks. Everytime there is a grand opening all the STL's from the district have to go to the store to show support. Since it's a three hour drive the boys and I decided to go with him to spend at least the drive together. About two and a half hours into the drive my van made a funny sound! It sounded kind of like we were dragging something under our car. Anyway, we pulled of and took it to the nearest "shop"--Carpinteria Motor and Tire. After assessing the situation we realized we wouldn't be driving my van home! So, we had to take a taxi to the closest airport to get a rental car--Santa Barbara Airport. The boys loved it. They were singing made up songs in the taxi like, "We're going in a taxi, we're going in a taxi...for the first time!" Anyway, it was cute. The price however wasn't very cute! It was like $75 bucks to go 15 miles! Anyway, we rented a car and ended up home at about 11:00. (Monty never did make it to the grand opening. I felt bad, but at the same time I think it's ridiculous to expect him to do something like that after putting in a full days work.)

So, tomorrow is the day we are driving down to get my van! I've been without a car for a week...except Friday when I kept the car because of a Primary In-service dinner I had to get ready for and Monty had to take a taxi to get to it because he got off work after it already started, and Sunday when I had to wake the boys up at 3:45 to get Monty to work by 4:00, so I could have the car to get to church. (I must say...they were awesome about it. Not one of them cried. I explained to them the night before what I was going to do and so when I came in to wake them up...they all just cooperated and did it! They are such great boys.) Anyway, I'm happy to get my car back. Also...I must say...it was such a blessing it broke down when it did. I was planning a trip up to see my grandparents next week with my dad. It could have happened then...in the middle of the Nevada dessert!

Photo Time

So...it's been a while since I've taken any pictures of my boys together, so today I thought I'd have some fun. Most of the time it was fun...here are a few of my favorites.I like to take pictures outside, but today it was just too hot! After a short time we had to go inside. I bribed Kory at the beginning that he could have a sucker when we were done if he was good. Well...when we got inside he started eating it and then decided to share with Trey.It then became Trey's. Amazingly Kory was okay with that. He got fruit snacks instead.When Trey finished his sucker he wanted to read. Kory got this book at church yesterday and Tyler read it to the boys. He's such a great reader. We are proud of him.

Like Father, like son

I sent Kyle upstairs today to get dressed and then didn't see him for a while. When I did my initial reaction was to tell him to go take off his church pants, but then I saw this little tag that said, "Target Maniger Kyle". It was so cute I decided to let him bask in the moment. At least till we really go to Target today. I'm glad he admires his dad and wants to be like him.

Silly Snacks

Monty's mom is here for a few days and the boys are totally enjoying it. This morning they went to the store and got all the ingredients to make a fruit dip recipie from their Silly Snacks book.Somehow Kyle came home with this hat too! He was so funny. He walked in the front door and screamed..."Now I don't have to wait till Christmas for the hat I've always wanted!" Monty and I both looked at each other wondering when he ever asked for a hat?! He likes it because he thinks he looks like Indiana Jones.
The Boys and Nana with the finished product! It was really delicious--especially on a hot day!:) Thanks Nana!

Run Mom, Run!

Tonight I had to go up to the church to see if we had some things in our Primary closet. I decided to take the boys and play with them in the cultural hall since today was so hot we couldn't go outside. We had the greatest time!

I had the boys doing some basketball drills. Kory kept crying because Tyler kept beating him. I jokingly said, "Kory, Tyler has longer legs than you. He runs faster than you. Don't worry, I don't even think I can beat him." Tyler heard this and immediately challenged me to a race! Hello!! I am not one to turn down a challenge. So, I put Trey down(he wasn't so excited about the challenge) and got on my mark! GOOD GRIEF!! We raced back and forth several times and I was dying to keep up with him! He beat me twice! I beat him once and we tied most of the time. I was seriously running as fast as I could!! It was so fun. However, I'm afraid it's not going to be as fun tomorrow. I can already feel my quads tightening!

We then played a fun game. We sat on the floor and who ever had the ball had to answer a question.
The first question: What is your favorite food?
Kory: Macaroni and Cheese (funny, half the time I make it he doesn't eat it)
Tyler: Pizza and Hot Dogs
Kyle: "I have a lot actually. Strawberries, strawberry shortcake, hot dogs, pizza, salad, and macaroni and cheese like Kory."
Second Question: What are you afraid of?
Kory: MONSTERS
Tyler: Snakes and dad chasing me down the stairs.
Kyle: "I have a lot actually. Monsters, balls with poky things on them rolling after me,..."he went on.
Third question: "What is your favorite memory?"
Kory: "Going to Hawaii."
Kyle: "I have a lot actually. Going to Hawaii, when Trey was born, when Trey started to walk..." he went on.
Tyler: "When Trey was born. Going to Hawaii." Most of what Kyle had said.
Question 4: What was your worst memory?
Kyle: "I have a lot actually. You know the first...SHOTS for Kindergarten!"
Kory: "Getting shots!"
Tyler: "When President Hinckley died." He then burst into tears. I knew he was sad that day, but didn't expect that reaction. Needless to say we stopped the game. I felt like I learned a lot about the boys tonight. They are great kids.