Halloween Birthday Party

Tyler and Josh were invited to a birthday party that was Halloween themed on Saturday.  So Tyler dressed up in his new Halloween costume as a knight and Josh was a construction worker.  I plan on Josh being a cow boy for Halloween but I need to fix the costume first (guess I better get on that soon).  They both had a fun time and love dressing up.

Tyler the Hero

In Tyler's kindergarten class they have each kid be the "Hero" for the day.  When you are chosen to be the hero your mom and/or dad comes and reads a story to the class.  The hero gets to sit by their parent at the front of the room and all the kids give them a high five.  The hero also gets a medal to keep from the teacher after the class sings the hero song.
Tyler's teacher asked me a couple weeks ago to do this for Tyler.  Lucky for us all Tony had that day off from work so he was able to do the reading.  At first Tyler only wanted Tony to take him to school and do the Hero stuff, but then he "let" the rest of us come.  Josh loved going into Tyler's class room and has asked to do it multiple time since that day.
Tyler felt very special being the Hero and loved being the leader all day.  He loves having the attention on him and being number one.  We love our Tyler and think he is an amazing Hero in our home too.  

Our boring lives...

Nothing too crazy has been going on around here.  We watched General Conference this past weekend.  From what I actually heard, it was very good.  Very uplifting and insightful.  It was kind of nice to just hand out at home for the weekend.  We thought about going up to the cabin but the weather was so cold that we didn't want to go up and freeze.
Tyler and Josh are both still really enjoying school.  I am not really sure what Josh does in his preschool because he can't really tell me and the teacher doesn't give much information.  I guess I could ask, but by the time the class is over I have to run to get Tyler from Kindergarten and that doesn't leave me time to chat.
My friend from the neighborhood, Rachel, came over today with her three kids and we had lunch and let the kids play.  Her kids are about the same age as my kids, so it is fun to get together.  We had a good time hanging out.
I went to the doctors yesterday because I thought that I had a sinus infection.  I did...and I do.  So I am on an antibiotic.  It seems to be helping so that is good.  I am still getting some pretty intense headaches, but that should go soon - I hope.
So all this seems kind of boring, but I am so glad that we are boring.  I will take boring until the next big thing comes up.

Josh's 1st day of Preschool

Josh started preschool on Tuesday.  He is going to a young three preschool at an elementary school that is about 5-7 minutes away from our house.  The elementary school that Tyler goes to and that is right by our house doesn't offer an early three class so that is why Josh has to go to a different elementary.
Lucky for us he gets to go for free because of his speech problems.  A speech therapist will come into the class room and work with Josh.  The class is only an hour and a half two days a week...so perfect for Josh.  
Josh really likes having "Josh school."  He has watched Tyler go to preschool for two years and now kindergarten, so he was so ready to go to his own school.
He did really good with me just taking him to class and leaving.  His teacher said that he did really good as well.  I am glad that he is getting help with his speech and having fun in the class room.  I say it is a win-win for everyone.

Megan 6 Months Old

Megan turned 6 months old on Wednesday.  Time goes by super fast.  I took her to her well-child visit yesterday with Josh (he had his 3 year check-up).  Here are their stats:

Megan

Weight: 14 lbs 3 oz (16%)

Height: 25 1/4 inches (32%)

Head: 41.6 cm (25%)

BMI: 17%

Josh

Weight: 34 lbs (71%)

Height: 38.4 inches (69%)

BMI: 53%

Megan is quiet the go getter these days.  She is very active.  She started rolling from her back to her tummy when she was just weeks old and is a true turning over champ.  She gets on her hands and knees and rocks back and forth.  She also scoots her self forward and backwards while on her hands and knees.  She just needs to figure out how to move her hands and she will have crawling down.  She can even go from the floor to almost a sitting position.   She is sitting better and better each day.  She is so strong.  She is a good talker too.  She has said mama a few times and is a good chatter.  She is super smiley and loves to smile at anyone who looks at her.  She still wakes up at least once a night to get a bottle, but generally sleeps okay.  She has started eating solids.  She isn't a huge fan yet, but seems to like bananas but not peaches.  We all love her so much!

Tyler = No Training Wheels

Okay, so this post is a couple months late.  So earlier this summer Tyler learned to ride his bike without his training wheels.  He picked it up pretty quickly, but it took some time for him to have lots of confidence while riding.  He had a hard time starting him self and making turns.  For some reason he would only turn left, so if he could not turn left then he would just fall over.  It was pretty silly.  But NOW, he is super good.  He likes to ride with "no feet" and sometimes he will stand up and do "no bum."  I am sure it will only be a matter of time before he does "no hands."  I hope he'll wait a while for that one.  So proud of Tyler for passing this mile stone. 

Josh's 3rd Birthday

Josh turned three while we were in California.  We celebrated with the Clark's up at the cabin before we went to on our vacation.  So then we celebrated with the Steenblik's the Sunday after we came back.
Josh was really excited when we told him that he could open presents after dinner at Grandma's.  We got him a puzzle box that had eight different puzzles in it.  Josh is really into doing puzzles these days.

Tony's sister got him a Nerf dart gun.  Josh LOVED this gift.  He wanted it opened right away to start playing with it and has played with it every day since.
Tony's parents got him a bike.  It is just his size and all ready for him to start learning to ride.  He tried a little on Sunday, but had a hard time.  We'll have to work on that with him. 
After presents we had some cake and ice cream and then Josh played with his toys a little before we headed home.  I hope that he enjoyed his birthday.  It was kind of a scattered birthday this year, but you can't complain when you get to spend your actual birthday at Disneyland.  Happy Birthday Josh - we love you!

My Sleepy Heads

Megan has not been feeling very good this past week so she has not been sleeping very well either.  Tony (because he's awesome) generally gets up with Megan during the nights and so both of them took a much needed nap today.  When Megan isn't sick she only wakes up once and a lot of times it is after Tony goes to work - so then I am the one to get up with her.  But she had been waking two or three times each night this week.  I am very glad that they both got a good nap and that Megan seems to be feeling a little bit better.  Now if we can just keep her healthy...(sigh)...the sick season isn't even here yet...I will be doing a lot of praying for a healthy family!

Last Game of the Season

 This morning was Tyler and Josh's last soccer game of the season.  To be honest I am kind of glad that it is over.
Tyler played really well all season.  Didn't really complain about practices or games and played hard when it was his turn to play.  He only scored a couple of goals, but he tried hard and played hard.  It would have helped if more of the kids of his team could play soccer better...or speak English, but he had a good time.

Josh played well, sometimes.  Sometime he would run right out and play and chase the ball and he even scored some goals this season.  But then other times he didn't want to play at all.  He just wanted to sit and do nothing, or play with the grass.  Their were times when I had to be out there with him on the field for him to play.  In hind site we probably should have waited another season for him to play.  Josh just plays so well at home that we thought he would be ready.  Tony thinks that Josh will play better next season if Tony is his couch.  So I guess we'll see what happens in about six months.

Picking Up Koda

Koda got to stay with Yvette while we all went to California.  Her house is like a doggie Disneyland with all the land and other dogs that she has.  The only down side is that she lives in Logan.  So after Tyler's school we all headed up to Logan.

Tony's brother, Derek, lives there and so does my brother, Kevin, with his new wife.  So we stopped at Derek's first to check out his new place.  He only lives around the corner from Yvette so we all just walked there after see his apartment.

Koda was HAPPY to see us.  I don't think happy is a strong enough word.  He barked with excitement and jumped up and down all over the place.  We couldn't believe how excited he was.  It took a good five or so minutes for him to calm down.  After Koda settled down we went in the back yard and saw the puppies.  Six supper cute puppies.  I couldn't get enough of them.  I thought we would stay for maybe a half an hour or so...like two hours later we were still there holding the puppies.  The kids all loved them too.  Tyler liked that he could pick them up himself and hold them.  Josh did better if we helped hold the puppies while he pet them.  Megan didn't know what to think, she was pretty mellow about the whole thing.
After Kevin got off of work he stopped by to see the puppies.  Then we walked backed to Derek's house to get our car and then drove to Kevin and Betsy's home.  He gave us a tour and then Tony helped him move a couch.  The boys really liked playing with their cousins.
Then we decided we had better head home to get the boys to bed on time.  We picked up some dinner and drove home.

Koda was so happy to be home.  He was so antsy to get in the car and go while we were at Keven's.  You could tell that he just wanted to be home. I guess even dogs like to come back from vacations.  It was nice having all the family back together again.  We sure do love our Koda...and we love to hold puppies. 

I love me some puppies!!!