Claires book report

 This month Claire did her book report on Lucky Stars - she is getting to be such a good reader  for her project she decided to decorate a pillowcase.   We knew everyone would want to join in on the fun so I bought extra supplies.  The kids had so much fun and Claire rocked her book report!

While they were coloring I told Sophie what a cute dog she drew and she said "what dog?"  when I pointed to it she said "that's me - I'm wearing ponytails and lipstick".  Oops....sorry kiddo!

Sweet Lincoln

We sure do love cuddling this sweet guy.  I love being an aunt so much!!

Roller Derby

For Jill's birthday we went shopping, to dinner and then to watch roller derby.  I really have no idea how the whole game works but man did we have fun.  All the girls came and it was seriously so much fun!!  

A Visit from Kelly

We finally got to see Kelly!!!  He had an extra day off school for President's Day so he flew out to see all of us and go snowboarding.  Every night was a total party and it was so much fun to see him.  I am so grateful for Kelly and his example to my kids.  They absolutely love him and look up to him.  I'm sure it's crazy to him being cousins with the kids when he is closer in age to Mark than the kids but he can just be an "uncle/cousin".  

Sophie wouldn't leave him alone - I came out and saw her sitting on his shoulders while they watched a movie and she was running her fingers through his hair and she said "why is your hair so curly?"  so I said "Soph - why is your hair brown?" Assuming she would say she was born with brown hair....but I should never assume I'll know what she will say.  So she says "cause I like brown!"  So Kelly said he really likes curly.  Ha ha. 

My Valentine

I love this guy so much!  Luke asked me when I had my first Valentine and I'm pretty sure it was the first Valentine I spent with Todd.  Truly I don't remember ever being asked to be someone's valentine in elementary school and I don't remember ever  having a boyfriend over v-day when I got older.  So I believe I can say Todd is my one and only Valentine.  I am so grateful to have Todd as my husband for time and all eternity.  He is so good for me and loves me so much.  Having him home has been so great.  I didn't realize how much we missed his influence in the home and having an extra set of hands doesn't hurt either. 

Valentines Party

Heidi and I love our annual Valentine's party - it's much easier than trying to go out with our men on V-day.  So we decorate, buy heart shape pizza and eat by candle light.  And of course the kids love any reason to get together. After dinner we decorated sugar cookies and cupcakes too. 

Making Valentines

This is my one and only year to have all 4 kids in the same school and all making Valentines for the class.  I can't believe that next year Tayson will be in Jr. High and won't be doing this.  All of the kids had to make boxes and class cards/treats.  Todd jumped right in and helped the kids tape treats to their cards and do their boxes. 

 

Luke made a special Valentine for his teacher.  He is hilarious.

 

Luke came home about a week ago and told us that he asked Amber to be his Valentine.  He said he had his friend Cody ask her at recess and she said yes.  He was "pretty sure that's how you're supposed to do it".  I asked him what they would be doing together - eating lunch together, playing at recess, kissing, etc.  He said "no I just give her an extra treat after school....the only kiss she will get is a hershey's kiss".  Then a few days later Sophie told me she asked Luke Wiederhold to be her Valentine.  She said she was very scared but knew I would want her to be brave so she asked him and he said yes.  I was dying.  She is the silliest girl.  So when we were at Wal-mart buying stuff they both picked out a little something extra for their special valentines.  Then when we were putting them together Tayson was teasing Luke about having a crush on Amber and Sophie said "I have a crush on Luke.....wait what's a crush?"  She always makes us smile!!