book review

So we've started a new tradition this year of me reading a little to the kids from a chapter book every night after scriptures. I consider it a success since we've had far less children dozing off during scriptures, and I haven't had to read a barbie book to Lena in probably two weeks.
Anyway just finished our second book, Bullies in the Headlights, by Matthew Buckley. We all loved this book! It had us laughing out loud more than a few times. It's written from an eight year old boy's point of view. So funny! So much to relate to if you grew up in a large mormon family. It also has a great message to it that doesn't come across cheesy. My kids were glued every night!

Six Reasons

6 reasons I love this moment:

- eating breakfast outside
- Logan being a goofball
- Powell adoring him
- a beautiful day
- Sunday morning without early church
- frumpy hair

Tiger Power

Jack's 1st football game! Jack was the first and last player to touch the ball during his football game on Saturday. Jack tried out for kicker earlier this week and was exited to start the game kicking off. During the game Jack made some great touchdown saving tackles on defense as he played cornerback. A few of the tackles were made after running all the way across the field to the opposite side. Jack is quick!
On offense Jack is a wide receiver, but on the last play of the game he got a chance to play running back. The quarterback handed Jack the ball and he ran around the end breaking a few tackles and getting some good blocks. Jack emerged from the pack and was off to the races. He ran about 60 yards for the score as time expired.

Birthdays Are the Pits

For Logan's birthday we went to Las Vegas to check out an indoor skate park with a foam pit. Needless to say Logan had a terrible time (wink, wink.)
Here's footage of his second time flying into the foam pit. By the end of our three hour stint he was trying all sorts of things into the foam. Including a back flip without his bike. With some coaxing and bribing with skittles, Darin and Jack both overcame their fears and tried the big ramp into the foam, too. It's fun to watch my boys play!

Happy Birthday Logey

Happy Birthday Logan!!!
I don't know what we'd do without you.
What we love about Logan:
He is fun!
He gets excited about things and makes you excited about them.
He works hard and tries hard.
He's not afraid of gross things. (killing bugs, washing dirty dishes, and not taking a bath ha, ha!)
He is a great bike rider.
He knows how to overcome his fears.
He is kind and worries about others feelings.
He loves his brothers and sister.
He is dedicated and persistent.
He has an amazing memory that always includes details we've forgotten.

First Day Fun

We made it through the first week of school! Logan is officially a fifth grader, or one of the big kids, as Lena calls him. Jack's the middle man in third grade, and Lena brings up the rear in Kindergarten. She doesn't actually start until tomorrow so we'll add pictures of her later. I love seeing my kids happy and growing!

p.s. See that box on the driveway behind the boys. That is a grind box the boys built and painted with Darin this summer. They worked hard to earn it, and I'm so proud of the time they put in. For all you not so bmx savvy people out there. A grind box is used for jumping your bike onto and then sliding down the edge or doing tricks with pegs attached to your wheels. (video footage to come later.)

p.p.s. Powell walked around while we were taking pictures of Lena saying, "cheese." Sadly, he wouldn't hold still long enough to actually get a picture.

Does Bologna Inspire You?

This is what Lena did with her lunch today. I think pink lady is pretty cute if you like the cold cut type.