It has been a long time but we are finally back to designating some time for blogging about our life. So much has happened over the last year or so that I couldn't even begin to sum it all up in one post so little by little we will work backwards over the big events and hopefully fill in some of the fun details along the way. I realize that other than my mom, I'm probably the only one who reads this blog anyway but it is such a great way for me to track our family's progress; our highs and lows, our trials and blessings and all of the mini miracles in between.
Shayla was just moved up in gymnastics to level 2 and is really excited to be able to play with the "big girls" now. She can still climb to the top of the rope and is the only one I've seen at the gym that can do it. She just lost her 4th tooth and amazes us all by pulling each one out by herself. She will be turning 6 soon and was excited to have a mini party with grandparents last week and to pick out her gift with her other grandparents yesterday. She is doing great in kindergarten and loves to read and write and do crafts and her favorite subject in school is PE. She's also involved in music class after school and loves to ride her bike and play with barbies, dolls, my little ponies, dress up, jump rope....
And Eris is growing like a weed and turning into a beautiful young lady. She was involved in school choir which just ended in December and is turning into quite a little musician. She has been taking violin for the past 5 months and is soaring with it. Unfortunately she is struggling with reading the notes since she is so good at playing by ear but she's working on it and progressing beautifully. She loves to read and finished the Harry Potter books last summer so has been working on the Fablehaven books recently. She also takes piano lessons and dance lessons and does a great job! She is doing great in school and enjoys math and science the most.
We are all doing great and look forward to all of the fun family time to come. Until next time... :)
Putting ornaments on the tree.
Gavin couldn't leave the fire truck on the tree for long so now it's his new "far kuck" toy.
They even decorated their little playhouse outside. The joy of happy kids during the holidays! :)
And a few seconds after that he makes his run for it!
Eris tried to change his mind by getting in his Buzz Lightyear costume.
So did Shayla. But to no avail!
Shayla changed her mind about her costume too. She didn't want to be Belle anymore, but she was sure a cute little clown. Remind me why I spent money on costumes this year?
Eris sure did turn some heads as the original "Headless Wonder".
Shayla showing off her stuff. She even made it to the top, clown hat and all.
Eris made it to the top too, size 34 pants and all!
Gavin refused to wear a costume to the party but had fun stuffing himself with cotton candy.
My cute little kiddos!
Halloween at the mall
The final product! Gavin finally agreed to wear a Home Depot apron trick or treating and he loved every minute. When we went around the neighborhood, he rode his little blue bike around but when people asked what he was, he'd just say "I'm Gavin." He's the only 2-year-old I know that didn't want to dress up for Halloween but he had fun anyway! :)
Another weekend we went to the Home Depot activity where the kids got free face painting, cotton candy and snowcones. They also received their very own Home Depot aprons and were able to build little wooden helicopters. Dad was even able to come help for a few minutes.
The next day we went to the Heritage Days Parade and to the park afterward to see old pioneer wagons, hear stories, listen to music... The kids helped make a dish towel with a loom and spun wool on a spinning wheel.
