Christmas

2008 was a wonderful Christmas. The boys had a great time Christmas Eve with pizza and root beer floats at Mammy and Grandpops. We did 'popcorn popping' for our family talent and strug popcorn lei's. We enjoyed everyone elses family talents as well. Then we exchanged gifts. The night couldn't have been more perfect. Thanks everyone.

Christmas morning Tyler got some Parana game I'm glad Santa found. Kyle got Tinker toys, Kory got a helicopter to match his bat cave and Trey got bubbles. Each of the boys would have been totally happy with just their Santa gifts but were still excited to open the other gifts we were able to get them. Later Christmas night TJ and Dora came over and brought by gifts for the boys. They got the three older boys 'Naruto' gear. They loved the outfits. They wore them all night over their brand new PJ's.

Trey however was the happiest camper. Check out this gift and Trey's winner smile! He was so excited. While he was opening it he screamed out, "CANDY!!"

We had a wonderful Christmas!!

Nativity 2008

This year was our first annual Nativity with the grand kids. My mom did an awesome job getting costumes for all the kids. Erik wrote a cute script for the event and Greg and Veronica made an awesome Nativity. Oh, and I provided 4 handsome actors!:)
Kyle played the part of Samuel the Lamenite. He loved his part! He for told of the birth of Jesus Christ in 5 years. The other kids threw rocks at him(made of foil), but the Lord protected him and he was able to escape! Tyler played the part of Joseph. He took his role very seriously. I sensed that he understood the reverence the part of Joseph should be given. Mia played the role of Mary and she took her part just as seriously.

Kory was one of the wise men. He brought the baby Jesus a gift and then knelt beside him.

Trey was a Shepard. I must say he made a mighty cute Shepard!! Surprisingly enough even him, Savannah and Chloe walked over to look at baby Jesus when they were suppose to. Precious.

It was a very fun evening and one that I am thankful took place as I really hope my kids understand and realized the real meaning of Christmas. Thanks mom for all your work to make the night such a hit.

Happy Holidays

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Dress-up

I love little boys and their imaginations!! Yesterday Kory found these goggles and decided to pretend to be Anikan Skywalker as a little boy. All morning he was pretending to fly a podracer. Then Kyle got out his favorite hat, found one for Tordy(he takes this turtle everywhere), and a hat for Kory. They became the three amigos. Off they went on an adventure. And who ever said boys don't play dress-up?!

Trey playing dress-up with his brothers. We love this little man. He's a little difficult right now as he can voice his opinion rather vocally, but he's so cute it's worth it.

Roundup!

Monty's dad has an 'unknown' number of chickens on his property. Yesterday Monty had the idea to round them up and put them in the coop. Boy were they surprised. Monty said the first one he caught was a piece of cake, but after that they knew what was going on and it became quite a chore! My sister in law Cindy and I had a great time watching the gang with the round up. When all was said and done they caught at least 20--the task will have to continue a different day. Great job guys!!

A chicken flying off the coop trying to get away! Tyler--do you think he looks proud? How many people does it take to catch a rooster?Two brothers! (James is in the tree, Monty's on the ground)

Kyle during a proud moment. To finish the evening we had chicken for dinner! Not one of these chickens, but the boys thought it was funny anyway!

Sick!

Three down and one to go!
It all started Sunday night with Kory! Poor guy was so wiped out. He got sick and slept through the whole thing. We woke him up, got him in the shower and put him in pj's and he went right back to sleep. A few hours later...we repeated it all again. Monday he slept almost the entire day and then was fine when he woke up.
Yesterday afternoon Trey got sick. We were on our way home from a park and right after getting sick he fell right to sleep. My sister in Law Veronica was so sweet to give him a bath while I cleaned up my car. He slept for a few hours and then woke up all better.
This morning Tyler woke up saying he didn't feel very good. Sure enough he was next. Now he is taking a nap which trust me is not normal!! The kid hasn't taken a nap since he was 2 days old! Okay...that's a little bit of an exaggeration...but not too big.
So, now we are just waiting for Kyle! I must say the boys have all been really good sports. Thanks boys!

Halloween

Halloween 2008 was a huge success thanks to Mammy. She saved the day. Life had been so busy with a quick move that I never got a chance to get the boys Halloween costumes. (They didn't help any as they kept changing their minds as to what they wanted to be.) However, after arriving late Wednesday night, Friday morning Mammy took the boys shopping and after SEVERAL hours they each had costumes that made them smile. Mammy was VERY patient and loving. Thanks mom!!
Kory was first--Batman! Then Kyle decided on a Ninja--he stayed true to character all night. Tyler was the hardest to please. He knew he wanted to be a clone trooper, but the costume was out in every store. My mom drove out to Redlands and found the costume. Then Tyler didn't like the mask, so she got him a helmet. All I can say is he is lucky he was with grandma!!:) He was so happy. And lets not forget Trey--a WILD MAN!! No costume needed!!

I LOVED this picture because it was Trey's first "CHEESE" picture! I never even tell the boys to say cheese, but Trey must have learned it somewhere and said it for this picture! So fun! I love this age of new words everyday!We went to my parents ward Halloween party and the boys had a wonderful Halloween night. I think they got enough candy to last till next year! Fun times. They continue to enjoy their costumes--it's great to be a kid.