Levi the thespian

This evening was the kindergarten musical. I thought it was just darling. Levi had the lead role of Freddie the Frog in "once upon a lily pad" (the part was split with his friend Jonah. Levi had the first half with 22 lines!) He even had a solo! He remembered all his lines, said them clearly and loudly. I was impressed. Here are some pictures from the play. Grandparents, it was recorded for you and we'll get that to you asap! Good job Levi!!!

Stroller Derby

I think the pictures of Riley and Dylan racing strollers are on my phone, so when I get those uploaded I'll post them.

We have 3 baby strollers and the boys race them like they are driving bumper cars. At least Riley always puts a doll in his. Cute boys.
The other picture is Riley's new favorite spot. He sits on the beanbag chair in Hannah's room and likes to read.

When they grow up...

I just asked Levi and Dylan what they want to be when they grow up.
Levi said, "A race car driver." Dylan said, "Buzz Lightyear."

Electronics and Stuff

While I was resting on the couch I let Levi play a game on my phone. He was so quiet and just intensely playing, or so I thought. Ha! He changed all my settings and background, set an alarm, and bought and downloaded a new game (virtual tennis). Needless to say he doesn't get to play on my phone anymore. I'm pretty impressed though.

Another time (as I was resting.... see a pattern here??) the kids were way too quiet so I went on a hunt to find them. As pictured, they were all sitting on the bed while Dylan messed around with my ipod, and successfully got music going. Little darlings....

The other picture is them eating fruit on the step. Way to be healthy!

Happy Birthday Dylan!

Sweet little Dylan has been in our lives for 3 wonderful years. He is quite a joy to have in our family (except between the daily hours of 4-7pm when he has a melt down because he's tired).
Since today was the Relief Society birthday celebration, the Stake RS president so kindly let me take a bunch of Happy Birthday mylar balloons, much to Dylan's delight! We had a little party this afternoon with a Mickey Mouse cake (see pictures), and then Dylan got to pick dinner: McDonald's hamburgers.

As for his gifts, he got a Buzz Lightyear plate set with silverware, a bigger stuffed Daisy the Duck doll, and a very pink Daisy Duck sweatshirt, which he loves! (We can't help it if Disney doesn't make blue or green sweatshirts with Daisy on them). Dylan liked his birthday and wanted to listen to birthday music today. We love you Dylan!

I drive my husband nuts

I think it's part of my charming personality.... I'm trying to be less demanding and needing things done NOW, however, Matthew is usually quite accomodating (which I greatly appreciate, darling husband). I write all this as he is working on my current project behind me. He loves having things to do and helping out. I think he's fabulous!

Above is a picture update of us.
Riley has teeth coming in and constantly has his tongue feeling them. I tied balloons up and gave my kids bats and swords to hit them with.

Also, this evening I went to a class on Tubal Ligation. It's required before I tie my tubes. I have to sign this paperwork at least 30 days before my tubes are tied and it only lasts for 6 months. I got to hear about all the possible complications and the odds of getting pregnant regardless of the procedure. Sounds lovely... I guess there are risks with everything though. Since I'm having a c-section though and the doctor's will already have me cut open I shall just have the tubes tied. For sanity sake this is best for us. Oh, and that minor detail about my uterus being too thin and 4 surgeries being too much. So medically it's necessary and I look forward to getting skinny again! Whoo Hoo!!

Levi has the lead in his Kindergarten play. He has 22 parts to memorize. That's a lot for a 5 1/2 year old. He can do it though! He also loves Math. His homework shows pictures that he is supposed to be counting and adding up to start learning how to add. We got a book for 1st-2nd grade math that is actual numbers and he is doing quite well with it. I constantly am asked "Mom, What's 39 + 12"? (or some combination of numbers). He's a smart little boy!

Dylan is trying to see what he can get away with. He ends everything still with "Do you still love me Mom?". He is super cute and OH SO busy. He really likes to color, play games, race cars, climb, and help me clean.

Riley has gone over the edge of the top bunk twice this past week so he has been banned from climbing the ladder, much to his dismay. Riley is talking more and more, loves to sing and chatter things in the car. He also runs outside any chance he gets, loves fruit snacks, and thinks anytime someone puts their shoes on that he gets to go somewhere.

On a completely different tangent, I can't believe gas is $3.75 That's crazy!!!!!! I think I had better start walking places or something. Okay. That's all. Good night.

Riley's new word

This morning as I crawled out of bed to get Riley (Levi had been up since 2am with me), I picked him up and walked back to my room intending to throw him in bed with me. He pointed to the living room and said, "Show!" (Show is what Dylan calls a television show / cartoon). Matt laughed and said that I'm a great Mom. I cringed inside, but then promptly put him in front of the TV with Dylan and Levi (it was 5:45am).
Later, as we were eating breakfast (I didn't get to go back to sleep), thankfully Riley pointed at the scriptures and grunted. Normally we read the scriptures at breakfast, however, I was comatose. Riley's reminder was a great one and I read the scriptures to them and felt that his scripture request balanced out his "show" request.