Harlee's Christmas Party

Harlee often asks me to come and help in her class. With all the little ones it is really difficult to make this happen. Since Joey often has time off at the end of the year, I signed up to help at her Christmas party. They made stockings for Primary Children's Hospital and then we made healthy snowmen. It was so fun to be in there with her. As I was preparing the fruit for the snowmen, I could hear her telling her friends that her mom was here to help with the treat. It was so sweet. I pray she is always excited and proud to have her mom around. She is seriously a sweet angel and such a blessing in my life. I am so lucky to be her mom and I love these moments I get to spend with her.

Traverse Mountain Christmas Sing

Friday was the annual Christmas Sing at the elementary school. We were so excited that Joey got to stay home and go with us this year. All of the kids did a great job. Harlee's class sang two songs: Frosty the Snowman and Do the Holiday Hop. She was on a riser and I kept worrying she would fall as she hopped around! Luke's class was next and they also sang two songs. The songs were Reindeer on the Roof and Someone on the Chimney. It was fun to watch him try to perform yet still look cool! He totally pulled it off! Nash's class was next. I did not know they were wearing those cute Christmas Trees- so cute! Nash's class sang I am a Dancing Christmas Tree and I'm a Little Christmas Tree. So fun to watch all of them perform! What a great way to start the Christmas break!

Nash's 5 year appointment

On Thursday we went to Nash's 5 year appointment. He was very apprehensive since I warned him that he may need to get shots so that he can go to Kindergarten next year. I was a little worried of what the outcome might be! We started with his stats: Weight: 50.5 lbs- 95% Height: 46.5 inches- off the charts BMI- 16.42 He is a tall boy! The doctor seems to think that he is doing great! He is very bright and reaching all the necessary milestones. When it came time for the shots, Nash sat on my lap and did not shed a tear. He was super brave! I told him that he could join Harlee and Luke in the 5 year old shot club because he was such a brave boy.

Really?

Gray brought me a capri sun and said: "Put this straw in for me?" I said, "What do you say?" I was anticipating "Please" when our little smartie said "Open?". It never surprises me what comes out of this crazy kids mouth!

Tag's Artwork

It has started again and it is now Tag's turn. I no sooner cleaned the kitchen walls today when Tag decided to color again. He always seems to find a writing instrument and he leaves his mark on any and every surface in the house. I have to admit that I will not miss this stage. Thanks for the extra work my cute baby!

Present Time

After a crazy busy day we had a little time as a family to open Nash's presents. He was so excited to get more presents after getting so many great ones from his friends. From all of us he got a Batman shirt, a Smurfs 2 blue ray, and a spiderman that crawls on the wall. He had wanted this for Christmas but we were certain that he would not mind getting it a week early! Cannot believe this sweet boy is 5! Where does the time go? Thanks Nash for bringing so much happiness into our home. You are so loving and such a hard worker. We are so lucky that you chose to come to our family!

Nash's 5th Birthday Party

This year Nash decided that he wanted to have a party at Airborne. He made a list of who he wanted to invite and we set it up on his actual birthday. After school we quickly made our way to Airborne. Nash was nice enough to let Gray, Luke, and Harlee come to his party! Along with his lucky siblings, 7 out of the 9 friends that he invited were able to come. They had so much fun jumping. Nash was so brave to jump off of this big platform into a pit of foam. Guess braveness comes with age! After jumping for a little over an hour, we made our way into Nash's party room. The kids ate pizza and then Nash opened his presents. He got so many nice things- what a lucky boy! Then we had some batman cake which was Nash's choice! What a fun time! So happy that Nash has made so many great friends and I love watching him interact with them.

Nash's Birthday at Preschool

For Nash's birthday he asked me to bring snowman donuts to his class to share with all of his friends. I called his teacher and she said that would be great. She said that I could have Nash help me pass them out. This was just about the cutest thing. Mrs. Cheri is training them well. Nash would ask each student "Would you like a donut?" to which they each would answer "Yes please!". Once everyone was given a treat they all said "Thanks for sharing!" It was so polite and so cute. Nash was given a special birthday crown to wear and was celebrated all day. What a cute experience!

Booger

Several times a day due to cold season, I hear "Mom, here is a booger!" Gray has fished out a treasure from his nose and proceeds to hand it to me. I always tell him to go get a tissue but he refuses. If I have failed to mention it, our Gray is a little on the lazy side. It is so much easier to hand it to me than to go get a tissue. So GROSS! One of the many perks of motherhood. Thanks Gray for all the green presents!

Gray's Preschool Christmas Program

Last night was Gray's Christmas Program. He is going to preschool with Miss Kayley who was Nash's teacher last year. Since Nash refused to even go to his Christmas program last year, we had pretty low expectations for our Gray! He made us so proud. He got up there, sang, danced, and did a great job. My favorite was when they did "I saw mommy kissing Santa Claus". He did all of the actions! We were so pleasantly surprised. Great job Gray! We sure love you! *Love all his expressions!

All talk!

I got a text on Thursday asking me if Luke, Harlee, and Nash would like to speak in Primary. Who does that to a mom? I am guessing that everyone knows that these kids are not writing their own talks! It turned out to be good! They had to talk on I Know that Jesus Christ will come again. They all did such a good job. Luke was super nervous at first but once he practiced several times he was calm. He did a really great job. Harlee read her talk while Nash held up pictures to go along with what they were saying. They practiced a ton and did such a great job. I love to watch them conquer fears that I still have. I remember when I was Harlee's age I was asked to speak in primary. I got up to the microphone and saw my mom sitting in the back. I started to cry and just ran back to be with her. They are all so much braver than I was and I am so proud of them. *Had to post this second picture featuring Gray! He loves to steal the spotlight in all the pictures. Such a funny kid.