Our Four Boys:

Life is moving along. My legs are mostly healed. I do have a lump on my shin. Our HT is an ER doctor, so I'll ask him if it's normal or not. Nothing new has really happened this last week. Cub Scouts, homeschool, introducing solids to Jackson (going very well), nursing, planning my next girls' night (chocolate fondue party), renewed our temple recommends, listening to Rilie and teaching him new words... all in all, it's been a good week. Nick and I are in the phase, where the weeks blur by and pretty soon the month is gone and a new one has started.

Last pack mtg, Alvin received his pinewood derby car. He is very excited about that! He is about one week away from getting his Wolf Badge (plus two pins). I'm trying to let him take the lead... it's been anxious for me! Not that he's behind, he's just so close and decided he wanted to take a break from it.

Last Sunday, Alex and I attended a fireside for those turning 8 this year. He was nervous and excited. The stake had us meet in the chapel. The Stake Primary President spoke briefly, then we heard from three children who were baptized last year. Afterwards, we broke into wards. Our bishop spoke to the children about their baptism day and their interviews with him. Our bishop is great at connecting with children. At first, the kids were anxious, but after he spoke to them they were beaming with pride. The next stop was walking through the locker rooms and baptismal font. Then, they heard a talk on the Holy Ghost. A sister gave each child a piece of felt and talked about how it felt (warm and fuzzy). She told them to keep it in their pocket, as a reminder to keep the Holy Ghost with them and how he would feel in their hearts. When we got home, Alex put the piece of felt in his scriptures.              

Rilie is enjoying dress up. His favorite is the cowboy get-up from Grammie Ivey. 

 

I finally bought sleds! All three boys are enjoying sledding. 

Nick was taking a nap and I was taking care of Jackson... so Rilie could not go sledding.
You can see how he felt about it. 

He got over it quickly, and we found other fun games to do. 

This is his impression of Arnold from Magic School Bus. 

He goes around the house with his hands on his cheeks saying, "Arnold, oh no!" 

Arnold upgraded to being a cowboy! 

Surprise, surprise!

Hilarious Video:

Alvin and Alex taught Jackson how to scream... for fun! 

Nick was not please, but Jackson thinks it's great. 

Rilie discovered his shadow: