It suddenly got very quiet, where's Kyra?

Kyra is 13 months today. This morning she disappeared on me and it got very quiet, when I went to look for her, she was asleep on Mason's bed. I also have pictures of her pushing Valynn and Mason down the hill. They all thought it was great fun. We're busy staining the house (OK, Mark is busy doing that). We had company last night for supper, Chantel and the kids came over after they got home from Tanners, they took Mason with them. We have a busy weekend, tonight is the homecoming football game so we're going to the parade and then to some friends for supper.

Playing in the rain and the gym, and the studio

The kids had fun playing in the rain the other evening. Here are some pictures of Mason at gymnastics (he's walking backwards on the balance beam) and Valynn at dance (tap and ballet).

Busy weekend!!

Mason's birthday party was on Friday night. We had 13 kids and 10 adults here to help him celebrate. The kids had a great time and Mason enjoyed his party.

I headed to South Dakota Saturday morning with a friend for Ty's baptism. Mark and the kids stayed home. The kids had a great time with dad, they played with Mason's new toys, rode the bike into town for ice cream. They watched movies and Mark took all three kids to church by himself. Valynn started CCD this weekend, she had fun and a friend of hers from school was in class with her. We are now back to reality and our to do lists. I am also hoping to spend a weekend at home with no driving.

Mason's First Day of School

Mason had a great first day of school. He walked right in, got his nametag, and started playing. Ms. Angie said he talked up a storm and stood on the birthday chair while they sang Happy Birthday to him. Mason had gymnastics last night and he did great, the instructor was impressed with his arm strength. There are only two in his class so he gets a lot of attention. Mason's stats from yesterday are 38 1/2 inches tall and 33 1/2 pounds.

Valynn had dance last night, she is the only one in the class which she thinks is great because she gets all of the attention. She enjoyed the dance class. Kindergarten is still going great.

Kyra is growing like a weed. Her stats are 19 lbs 4 oz. (21%) and 29 1/2 inches tall (81%). She is still learning new words and things faster than I can keep track. The doctor asked how her talking was going and asked how many words she knew, I said 10 words and I know I forgot some. She also learned how to blow kisses and wave bye bye yesterday and today said bye bye (those two things had eluded her until now).

Happy Birthday Mason

Mason turned 4 yesterday, unfortunately the day was spent traveling, his party is on Friday. We had a great weekend but we spent too many hours on the road (15 ours one way). We had a great time at Christy and Jake's wedding (Christy was my college roommate), we got to visit with friends from college that we haven't seen or talked to in years. The kids had a great time on the farm and were good for Aunt Gwen and mom and dad enjoyed a kid free night. We took the kids over to the mud fest and they were able to see the all of the trucks and 4 wheelers playing in the mud. We have a busy week this week. Mason starts school tomorrow and Kyra and I start MOPS (it's a mom's group). Mason and Kyra have doctors appointments today so I will post their stats later, Mason also starts gymnastics and Valynn starts dance. I have my first PTA meeting tonight (I can't believe I'm that old). Have a great week.

Outside Fun

Yesterday we took advantage of the beautiful weather, mid 70's. We are happy to be rid of the heat for awhile. Mason had his preschool open house on Wednesday, he is ready for school. He gets to bring his birthday treats on the first day. He was excited to see his school and to see his teachers. He learned how to pump this week so he can now swing without help.


Valynn is still loving school. This week and next week they are learning their colors, so they have to wear different colored clothes everyday.
Kyra is learning something new everyday as well. She is talking up a storm and her favorite word this week "uh-oh". She learned how to use a spoon this week to get food out of a bowl. Shoes are still her favorite things to play with.

Party Pictures

Pictures from Kyra's Birthday party and of some of her gifts. Kyra hasn't gotten much of a chance to play with her gifts because Valynn and Mason are playing with them. She had a great time, enjoyed the cake and playing with the kids.