Friday, August 26, 2011

Ice Blocking

They have a tradition in our ward here in Colorado Springs right before the kids go back to school.  Its kinda like an end of summer kick off.  The tradition is ice blocking.  It is not anything complex.  You get a block of ice from the store, put a towel on it so that you bottom doesn't get too cold and then slide down a grassy hill of fun.  At first Savannah was a little scared... and then daddy kept going down the hill with her and by the time she was done she was a pro.  I love her willingness to keep trying and not getting scared.  









Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Family update...


Life is busy and crazy.  Alex and Emily are back in school.  They have quickly found that summer life is a lot more relaxing.  They are trying hard (for the first week) to stay ahead of the game.  Eric is busy at work with the cadets starting another year.  He is getting ready to go to a class in Alabama for seven weeks.  Savannah will be starting preschool soon as is so excited to go to school like brother and sister.  Brittlynn is growing.  She has mastered going up the stairs and does it every chance she gets.  She doesn't know how to go back down and has fallen down the stairs one too many times.  Pollyanna is busy with a new calling and trying to put order in our new house.  


Emily, a sophomore this year, besides the regular classes; English, Math, History, and Science, she is taking Theater and Musical dance class.  She has elected to take released time seminary, but in order to do that she has to take an online course.  We will see how well she does this time.  Last year it was more difficult than she thought.  We are excited for her...but we aren't sure if we like that she is growing up so fast. 

Alex, a junior, is loving our new house, because we are so much closer to the school which means more soccer time for him. All the hard work has paid off and he made the varsity soccer team playing his favorite position as center mid.  He is trying extra hard to stay on top of his studies and we hope that he continues to be so motivated.  It is great to see your hard work pay off. He is also taking a rocky mountain course where he gets to go rock climbing, mountain biking, zip lining, etc.  
Our family is growing way to fast but we are excited for the adventures that are going to come. We recently took some family pictures.  It was a lot of fun, and we are grateful for our friend April taking them for us.  













Sunday, June 19, 2011

Happy Birthday Brittlynn

A year has come and gone so fast and I can't believe how much you have changed our lives.  You have the sweetest personality that brings a smile to anyone that sees you.  Its hard to be in a bad mood when you are around.  You are very content doing things on you own, which is really nice for  mommy.  You keep your sister occupied and you have brought out the best in Emily.  She really enjoys taking care of you, a lot more than your big sister.  Your hair is finally growing, you won't let me put cute flowers in you hair anymore.  The doctors are a little concerned that you aren't growing fast enough.  You are no longer on any of the charts.  I think you weigh around 15 lbs.  I love you so much.  Life is a little crazy, but we love having you around.   You decided that crawling isn't for you so you decided to scoot across the floor when you need to get some where.  Its the cutest thing to see.  












We got you presents for your special day, but I never got around to making you a cake.  We went to Utah for a baptism so we decided to celebrate your first birthday with some family.  I am so glad that we did.   Grandmere got to be a part of the celebration.  Savannah was so excited for you.  It is clear that you have inherited your mommy's concentration tongue.  I love you and happy birthday.  We hope to have so many more with you.