John's newest "trick"

This is how my son wants to eat his cereal! Please note: Never in a million years would I have given Hannah, Kirk or Ruby SUGARED cereal for breakfast, but THIS CHILD WON'T EAT MUCH!! So when I discovered that he likes Frosted Shredded Wheat, I wept! Not only is it FULL OF FIBER, but it is FORTIFIED!! I ran with it, he eats it everyday. Yesterday, he ate it for BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND DINNER! (and I didn't care because he actually ate it! So what if it was off the counter!!) (Yes I am well aware that this child rules my life! But don't judge me! You have no idea what he is capable of. I am learning the wisdom in the phrase, "Don't sweat the small stuff" or "choose your battles!") This really is the most strong willed child on the planet! Oh yeah and he delights in the fact that he has us all wrapped around his naughty little finger!

Kirkie and "his BRONCO team"

I just had to share some sweet action shots of Kirk during flag football the last few weeks. He has three great coaches that really have put 110% into this team. Kirk has had a ball this season! They will officially start the end of season tournament this weekend and then hopefully advance into the playoffs!! GO BRONCOS!!

Here are a couple of pictures of Kirk's biggest fans!!

And finally, I spotted this gorgeous guy across the field, he was the scorekeeper for the game or something. Lucky me, I got his phone number and we are going to "hook up!!" I can't wait!

More on our Fall activities...

Our lives STILL revolve around football, whether it is "Kirkie's Broncos," The BOISE STATE BRONCOS or the Denver Broncos! This is a literally a BRONCO NATION!! (in reality, it doesn't matter who it is...as long as it is a football game, Kirk and Rich are watching!!)

Now Ruby is getting into football too, TRAITOR!! How could she betray me like that?

I know it won't be long before John follows her lead! OH BOY! I can't wait for the Super Bowl!

(it is the only good thing about football...good commercials that almost make watching the game worthwhile!)

Even though Ruby's front tooth isn't loose enough to come out yet, she makes Rich tug on it EVERY night after dinner! Never has a girl wanted the tooth fairy to visit so badly!! Does anyone have a good caramel apple handy?

Family Update

It has been almost a month since I have posted so I thought I would catch you up on the happenings in our home. We had a lovely visit from my fabulous parents a few weeks ago. We had so much fun that I forgot to break out the camera: SHAME ON ME!! I feel so bad and regret it very much!! Luckily, I learned from this and broke it out this weekend while my darling in-laws and "grand" in-laws were here. We had a marvelous time and enjoyed catching up and being together. We cheered for Kirkie at his football game, laughed at crazy John, had a BSU/pizza party, went swimming, ate out A LOT, went to the fun Boise Zoo, shopped for new books to enjoy and the kids even had a sleepover w/ Grammy and Grandpa at the hotel! It was an action packed weekend!Here are a few pictures from their visit :

Max and Great-Grandpa rekindled their love for one another!

Max was in heaven!!

Ruby and Hannah and I had lots of fun making beautiful bead jewelry with Great-Grandma, in fact, she helped us create our own Christmas presents! She is so talented, her creations could be sold in the amazing Sundance catalog!! THANKS GREAT-GRANDMOTHER!! WE LOVE YOU and GREAT-GRANDPA!!

How many of you have in-laws that can play incredible piano duets together? WELL, I DO!!

We had lots of fun listening to them play and then of course, the kids performed for them as well! THANKS for coming and SPOILING us! WE ALL HAD A MARVELOUS TIME!! XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO

What happened to my blog entries?

Let me just say this: JOHN has entered the TERRIBLE TWOS!! Actually, terrible DOES NOT do it justice! I don't remember the other three kids bringing me to my knees and to tears every hour ON THE HOUR!! I even took a trip to the pediatrician for guidance and inspiration! THIS BOY IS DIFFICULT and OH SO BUSY!! He is the very reason I haven't been posting! I can't keep him out of trouble long enough to play on my blog! I can't keep clothes on the child, even though it is COLD outside! I know that this child was sent to me for a reason and I just hope that I can figure out what the reason was before I am admitted to a psychiatric hospital or before he is hung from his toes. I am asking, NO PLEADING that you pray for me, that I can get through the long dark days that lie ahead! I thank you in advance for your assistance in this matter! BLESS YOU!! (AND PEACE BE WITH YOU!!) Heather