Sunday, June 16, 2013

We took Cooper and Amelia this afternoon because their mom was not feeling well and we walked around the temple and fed ducks at the nature park.  It was a warm summer day and we had a lot of fun.

Have I mentioned that every Sunday, with ay piece of paper you get, you turn it into a paper airplane?    This has been going on for at least a year and at first, you needed someone to make it for you, but now, you make it for yourself and also make one for Connor.

Did someoe give you a baby?  No sleeping,

Saturday, June 15, 2013

Another busy day!  We went to a huge community garage sale and you worked your magic and got yourself some good deals.  Every time I turned around, you were asking people how much items cost.  You ended up with an army plane, which is your 2nd one in 2 weeks, a car holder that is shaped like a tire and some books.  But, if you had your way, or more money, you would have ended up with a lot more.

We then went to Grandma's and helped her a little bit and you and Connor helped me clean the car and we cleaned it really good!  Then we went to Bear World.  Connor and you really love going there and it is a lot of fun!  You both really love the rides nd you are both thrilled that one of the rides from last year that was broken is now fixed.

Then we went grocery shopping and by then you were both exhausted, but after dinner,  I did get you both to help me clean your bedroom.  You are so funny with your "treasures"!  You are a little bit of a hoarder and everything you find or anything you think is important, your out under you bed.  You even have a box full almost of rocks and another box full of used glow sticks.  When it gets messy and disorganized, you are pretty good at getting it all put back together.  Our deal is you can keep anything you want under the bed as long as you keep it all in boxes and cleaned up.

At the end of the day, you told me thank you for taking you to garage sale.  I love it when you thank for me things like that.  I love doing things with you boys and it makes it so much sweeter when you give me a thank you!  I love you, Triston!

Friday, June 14, 2013

We had a ward dinner tonight at a nearby park.  You had a lot of fun and played with a lot of different friends.  You can make friends wherever we go and play with any kids around.

We also went bowling with Jeni, John and Mckayla.  You bowled a 102!  You take it very seriously.  Sometimes you used the ramp, but when you didn't, you could roll the ball really well!  At Fatcats where we went, there was a lady doing face painting.  You and Triston love getting your face painted.  You got a pirate look, with a bandana and eye patch.  Connor got a dolphin and Mackayla got a butterfly.

Thursday, June 13, 2013

Happy Birthday to Grandma Packer!  You got to stay with Grandma for a while this afternoon and of course helped plant more flowers and play with the new kitty.

We then had a dinner for Grandma at a Mexican restaurant and then had cake for her at home.  You love Grandma and Grandpa so much!  We are so lucky that we get to live so close to them.

Aunt Suzanne was with us tonight and we don't see her very often.  She was very surprised to see your "grown-up" side as she watched you order your food and how you talked to to her.  You asked for tomatoes on the side, which shocked even me.  You really are a little grown up!

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Today as we were driving around Rexburg, you saw a house for sale and said that maybe you would buy that when you grew up.  I told you that when you grew up, you could end up living anywhere you wanted.  Connor said he wanted to live in Mountain Home and you asked him if that was so he could see Quinton everyday and Connor said "yes".

We then started talking about what you both wanted to be when you grew up.  Today, you had found our box of old Halloween costumes and you wore the police costume almost all day.  So, you said that being a policeman would be really cool because they get to have guns and lasers.  But then you said that you really want to be a doctor because you really want to help people.  And then your little mind got to thinking and you decided that policemen also help people, so you might be a policeman!  Connor decided that he wanted to be doctor because they are really important.  I know that whatever you do become, you will be great and amazing and I know that no matter what, you will always help people!

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

On our way home from Idaho Falls today, you and Connor started playing " I Spy".  Your picks were a little abstract.  You once said that you saw something shiny, which ended up being my skin, because you said it was shiny in the sunlight.  We also started saying things that we liked the best about each other.  You said that you loved Connor because he was your little brother and you liked him even when he was mean.  Connor said that he liked you because you always pick nice shirts to wear.  And you said that you loved me because I played with you.

Connor said, hugs from mom and that Triston

Monday, June 10, 2013

We went to the splash park for the first time this summer and I was shocked at how much fun you and Connor had!  You both went down the slides, which has never happened before.  I think you went down the slide once at the end of last summer!  And you didn't let the cold stop you, either!  Last summer, you would get cold and then stand in one place and shiver, or lay on the warm concrete.  But, today you just kept running around and getting wet!

Sunday, June 9, 2013

During sharing time today, Connor got upset because he wasn't chosen to do an activity.  I was told that you tried to comfort him and cheer him up and when you couldn't, you took him out into the hall to find me.  You are such a good big brother!

We spent the afternoon at Grandma's house and had dinner.  I can't think of a better way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

Saturday, June 8, 2013

At the end of today, you said if was great day!  We went to some garage sales with Grandma in the morning and at one place you bought a small army plane and the lady there gave you some free books.  She gave you an amazing dinosaur pop-up book.  It really is a cool book and you have barely put it down since you got it and you love to show everyone!  

We spent the rest of the day hanging out at Grandma's.  We helped her make a new swing for the swing set and a swing made out of a snow board.  We planted flowers and played in the water and you drove the tractor all over the yard!  I am so glad we have Grandma's house to go to for you to have such a great time!

Thursday, June 6, 2013

I had support group tonight, so you and Triston got to spend some time at Grandma & Grandpa's house and you had a great time.  You helped Grandma pick out goldfish for the pond at her house and  then you helped clean out the pond, so you dished out water and scrubbed rocks.  You also helped water flowers and Grandma always keeps you busy with other chores around the yard and you love it!  You are always a big help to Grandma and Grandpa!  You were so upset when I showed up after 9:30 to take home.

Friday, June 7, 2013

We took a short drive to the Teton Dam site with Jeni, John and Mackayla.  There is not much to look at, but it was interesting to go there.  I don't think you and Connor really understood what a flood was, but we are planning on going to Teton Dam museum in Rexburg soon. You and Connor just enjoy playing outside and looking for treasures and bugs.  On the drive there, you said you saw a "period".  I was confused until I saw the potato warehouse that looked like a pyramid.  So, I got a good chuckle out of that.

You and Connor are so funny to talk to sometimes.  We have a lot of long conversations in the car and the topic as of late is about resurrection.  We end up talking a lot about our bodies and spirits and what happens to them.  You are the most concerned about being able to have Ruff Ruff and Hearts with you and you just really hope you can have them in Heaven.  And today, you really wanted to know what will happen to earth and if we will be able to still visit it.  I don't know if I have ever thought of that before.  You really like to think about things and talk about them until you understand it all in a way that makes you happy

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

You did not have a very good day.  Connor and you had a scheduled dentist appointment for your 6 month check-up.  You have been looking forward to this for months!  First of all the dentist is really, really nice and he gives you a token to choose a prize with.m and second, you wanted to ask the dentist if at of your teeth were starting to get loose.  Several of your friends in kindergarten lost teeth, so you have been waiting and waiting for it to happen to you.  We got there at 4:00 and shortly after, the electricity went off.  Apparently, it was off in most of the town, and so we decided to reschedule.  You were SO upset!  And I mean the upset where you were sobbing and wailing and I could not comfort you and you would not stop.  I felt really sad for you and even the dentist tried to help, but you would not stop.  I hope you always stay this excited to see the dentist!

Your day did not get any better when you found out that Connor got invited to Kasen's house tomorrow morning.  You were invited too, but you have drama camp.  So, there was another fit of sobbing and wailing.  This led to you going to bed at 7:15,

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

I have been dragging you boys to Biolife twice a week and you really like going because you really like the lady who is in the day care center.  Her name is Kathy, but you call her "Taffy". I have tried to get you to say Kathy, but you tell me that Kathy has said it's ok if you call her Taffy.  She always gets really great art projects and coloring pages for you to work on and she plays games with you, so you really do have a great time.  But, you and Connor are getting a little tired of driving to Idaho Falls so often and I really don't blame you!

You love to make new friends and no matter where we go, if there are any children there, you will become friends with them.  It amazes me and makes me proud that you want to be friends with everyone.

Monday, June 3, 2013

We went to the sand dunes tonight with Grandma and Grandpa and Jeni, John and Mackayla and you LOVED it and had so much fun running all over the place and getting buried in the sand!

On the way home, you and Connor talked about how great it would be to live right next to the sand dunes.  I tried to convince you that we live about as close as you can get.  I guess we will have to go more often.

Sunday, June 2, 2013

You cleaned your room today for a while and then told me that you worked so hard that you were working up a sweat and that you needed a break!  You are a great worker and you make me very proud!

You have been so thoughtful of others lately and you love making cards and notes for others.  You are getting really good at drawing pictures like rainbows and houses.  But, you do need to work on your handwriting.  It can be pretty sloppy, so we are going to work on that this summer!

Saturday, June 1, 2013

The last four have really flown by.  Ten days ago, you finished Kindergarten and you are already excited to start first grade.  On your last day, your class went to Bear World and you were really exited about that.  The day before that you had a field day and got to play on a jumpy house.  You did excellent in Kindergarten and I am so proud at how much you have learned!  You are reading so well and walk around reading signs and labels everywhere we go.

You turned 6 on March 23 and we had a party at Leo's in Idaho Falls.  Jeni and Heather's family were there and we all had a lot of fun.  Grandma made you a Lego cake and you said that you had the best day ever!  We even had an Easter egg hunt at the Scout Office.

You got a new bike this spring, because your old one was way too small.  Nolan put some pegs in the back, so you are even starting to do some tricks on them.

You had a tumbling recital a couple of weeks ago, which was really fun.  Your class performed to a song from Peter Pan and you were an Indian.  The very most important thing for you regarding the recital was getting a candy lei from Grandma.  You got one from her from your recital 2 years ago and you made sure that Grandma knew you expected another one.  And you also couldn't wait to get another medal.  You also got Connor very excited to receive a lei and a medal.  You did so well with your routine!  You actually knew it so well that you could chant out the moves to lead the other boys.    You are also getting really good with the tricks and you are excited that you are getting close to being able to do a backflip.

This week you joined Rexburg Community Theatre and will be performing Aladdin Jr at the end of June.  You and Mackayla will be going every day from 9:30 to 12:00.  I think you are really enjoying the practices and have enjoyed making new friends.  You are in the chorus and you will also be a guard.

Last Thursday, Connor and you were playing on the new office chair that Grandpa brought for me.  You were taking turns pushing each other around the kitchen floor and you were both having a great time.  Unfortunately, Connor fell off and broke his collar bone.  You have been a great help to him.  You have doe some of hi chores and you make sure he is ok.  I think you are both just excited that you both have now broken a bone and can compare war stories.

We planted a garden and you had to make sure we had carrots, because they are your favorite vegetable!  We also planted pumpkins and watermelon in Grandma's garden, because they have more room.