Fatty and other Updates

"RJ was a fat army guy and I was a fat superman it was Herr-larios!" Colten

It takes 3 headbands to keep the wild curls out of her face - apparently.

Why we love ice fishing so much.

 

Ashton has proved to be a great archer so far. He hits bullseyes every time.

"Next is coo-kies on the list mama"

They Say...

This is over the last few months.

One day Aaron told RJ that if she didn't clean her room by bed time he was taking all her toys away.  The next morning RJ woke up to the same messy room.  "Where's dad? Phew he didn't take all my toys!"

Colten "Whoa, whoa, whoa!  I really am sick cause I'm pooping out yucky poo!"

We only have a TV in our basement, on purpose.  The kids are only allowed to eat in the kitchen.  One day during snack time  RJ exclaims "Let's put a TV up there (pointing to the mantle), it would be sooo fun!"

RJ: I'm not going to be your best brother again!
Colty: Holy moly, you're a sister! (giggle, giggle)

At the most random time Colten says "Mom, I LOVE going ice fishing!"

Ashton "I'm thank youing you."

Ash: We need a chimney for Christmas.
Me, thinking this was going to be about Santa: Why do we need a chimney?
Ash very matter of factly: To be warm and have light.

Colten was talking to me one day and the conversation ended with "Remember mom you're so smart!"

RJ "Cause I'm a knower and I know."

Ashton told a boy at school that his parents were rich because we're bank robbers.  The boys mom told me that the boy came home very excited to tell her about Ashton's parents.

Colten and Reagan were arguing in the back seat.  Ashton was sitting in the middle of them.  Ever the peace maker he says "ladies, ladies you're both beautiful."

RJ "Harley wants help going outside, but I can't help her cause I'm not a brother."

Colten: Dad, will you check my room for spiders? Cause I' afraid of the dark.
Aaron: You're room is too dirty to check for spiders.
Colten: Then let's clean it all up and check for spiders.

In the back of the car Colten says "Mom, Dad?"  pause... "You're pretty princesses!"  ha ha ah

We had a sleepover with Maxx.  On the way to our house Max says "Sarah, your kids are so cool!"  10 minutes later... "Sarah! Ashton, Colten and Reagan are giving me a headache from talking so much.  But, don't worry I'll take care of it by plugging my ears."

Ashton Speaks Spanish

This is two recordings of Ashton speaking spanish with his teacher. He is in a spanish immersion program and all of the subjects they study in the afternoon are in spanish. Art, music, library and science. Here he is discussing the south pole and things that are living/non-living as well as animals vs. plants.

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Christmas Morning 2012

We had a very early, quiet Christmas morning at home this year.  The kids were overly spoiled, thanks mostly to Aaron.  They were all surprised with gifts they didn't expect.  Ashton recieved a new compound bow, Colten got a new bike (that was overdue since we owed him one for his birthday) and RJ got a box full of Disney Princess dress ups.

School Program

Ashton's annual school Christmas program.  They are singing about peace and liberty in our world.  Yes that is his sister singing ee i ee i o to their song.

He's Home!

My little brother Chris came home from his mission yesterday!  He served 2 years in the philippines.  We're so proud of him and so excited to have him home.

Rudolph Party

My mom threw a darling Rudolph party for the grandkids. They decorated gingerbread houses, had a hot cocoa bar, played musical chairs and best of all a visit from Santa! We had dinner after and cupcakes. The kids had so much fun. Thanks Gram!

 

Pictures

I received a coupon for free pictures at Kiddie Kandids so I decided to take the kids in to get their annual pictures taken.  We are planning on a family session with our friend soon...

The Nutcracker

Reagan has been really into "ballet" lately, so we decided to go to the local ballet school's performance of The Nutcracker at the Egyptian Theater.  She has been talking about it non-stop all week.  My mom and niece CC joined us for a night of fancy fun!

This is the "I hate this cape and I never want to wear it again" face.

 Dancing during intermission - the whole intermission.

Captain America

We're so proud of Aaron!  Ogden Fire Department held their captain testing which included a written test, map test, inbox test (prioritizing 10 different scenarios a captain would deal with in a given day), presentation on a particular problem the fire department needs resolved, and a panel interview with all the chiefs.  They rank the applicants by score and Aaron came out number 1!  There are currently 2 captain positions open so Aaron will be promoted in the new year.  We are so excited for him.