Crack-up

Think of the busiest 3 year old you know… multiply it by 100… and now you have Kody!  Yesterday I walked up stairs and could smell something burning.  Instantly I turn to Kody and ask what he’s been doing.  He takes me to the iron, which he so carefully set back on the shelf.  Unfortunately he set in direct contact with a plastic container that was melting!  That it explains the smell, but why is the iron HOT!  He took me to Ryker’s room where proceeds to show me everything he’s ironed.  Ryker’s pants, a pillowcase and a swim diaper.  That would explain the junk all over the bottom of the iron now.  But he’s proud as punch at his accomplishment.  And surprisingly he only had a minor burn on his thumb.

A few of his sayings right now are…

• Me oh tay (when he falls of his bike or does anything that could result in injury)
• Me towboy (We get this all the time.  I’m now trying to turn it back on him with potty training… Cowboy’s don’t pee in their underwear!)
• Me wite it, but…  (he says this for just about anything he doesn’t want to eat)

He’ll be starting speech therapy again in a couple of weeks and hopefully he’ll be able to get the “K” sound again.  I’ve been awful at working with him during the summer.  But it sure makes his speech cute, even if it is wrong!

We’ve been working on potty training for the past couple of weeks.  This is so not my favorite thing!  Luckily he’s poop trained (he did that all himself).  Now if I could just be consistent in potty training.  He was doing really good until he headed up to Honeyville last week.  With Jed and I working on my parents kitchen all the time, I wasn’t very good at reminding him.  We started a sticker chart today so hopefully it’ll be a little bit more incentive.  When he fills the chart up, he gets to spend the night at Tawn’s so he can ride horses!

Kindergartner… in the house!

Lucas had his first day of Kindergarten today.  And from what I can tell, he had a great time.  He was so excited for today and was not happy this morning when he had to wait until the afternoon to go.  He only has one friend from our ward in his class so he’ll have to make some new friends too.  Which won’t be a problem for him!  I’ve been just as excited, if not more excited for this day than he has.  Towards the end of summer I could tell that he was ready for something new.  He loves to learn and I wasn’t the greatest at giving him projects over the summer.  It’ll be a nice break for him during the day and maybe I can work out the crazy nap times right now so that Kody & Ryker will sleep during school time.  But… I’m afraid that might be more wishful thinking than anything else!  We’re so proud of you Lucas and are excited to watch you on this new adventure in life!  Love you!

 

 

It’s only taken me 15 months…

to realize that this little boy has an attached tongue!  (at least I think he does).  The other day I was trying to get him to stick his tongue out cause I could see a sore on the end of it.  Then it dawned on me… I bet he can’t!  I’ve never, in his whole 15 months of life, seen him stick his tongue out of his month.  No wonder he he drools like a mad man!  (refer to picture above)  He doesn’t have another appointment until 18 months.  I guess I need to research a bit on how and when they clip it.  Then find out if I need to get him in sooner.

Accomplished Much

It's been over two months now since Jed lost his job.  And while I'd rather have him working, sometimes it's nice just having an extra set of hands around.

We finally got around to getting the epoxy on the garage floor.  We split it into two and I helped with the one side.  Jed finished the other side while I was up at my parents the first of July.  I love it.  It shouldn't stain and will be a lot easier to clean out.  It also makes it look nice.  Eventually we're going to arrange so that there is room for both cars!

He's been the barber around here.  This particular day he decided he's give Lucas a Mohawk.  I was not a fan, but Lucas thought it was cool.  I made him shave it before church the next day.  Kody also got a nice buzz.  This was by far the shortest buzz Lucas has ever had, and probably Kody too.

If Jed is outside, Kody wants to be right there.  He was helping Jed pick up the cement pieces from the park strip, load them in the wheelbarrow and haul them to the other side of the house.  He is such a good helper when he's focused, but his attention span usually runs out after a few minutes and then it makes it a bit hard to get things done!

Jed also got to spend that week at Scout Camp and from what I hear, they all had a great time!  Especially lighting their hands on fire, jumping off cliffs & playing intense horseshoe games.  They did get some merit badges passed off.

A couple funnies...

Yesterday the bishop taped this footage of Kody during Nursery.  Apparently he gave all the leaders a good laugh.  I guess we need to work on marching!




A couple nights ago Lucas was saying his prayers and blessed that "the grown-ups will listen to their children."  I don't even think he knew he said it, but I thought it was pretty funny!

Cowabunga Bay

Yesterday we spent the majority of the day at Cowabunga Bay.  Most of our family was able to make it for the last of Kody's birthday parties!  We had such a fun time!  There is lots to do for the young and old alike.  And... the water in the pool area is warm!!  The slide water... not so much!

These were taken on our way there.  We had to stop in Provo and the kids were not to thrilled with the delay!

Party Time

Jed left for Scout camp and will be gone until today.  Lucky for me, my mom, Tawnya and the kids came to hang out for a couple of days.  It worked out great to have some people here on Kody’s birthday and also be able to have a little party.  The day before his birthday we pulled out the sprinkler and let the kids go wild.  We grilled some yummy pizza’s and had ate cupcakes. 

 

 

          

This pictures cracks me up… and first glance you might only notice the boys running, but if you look closely, they may be running for a reason.  Yup… Kody’s in the background with a big ol’ rock in his hand!!

 

He finally got to open his presents on his real birthday!  We sang and then he blew out each candle… individually!!  He loved all his presents, the tractor & horses, the books, his new beach towel, the movie Flicka (which he actually watched!), clothes, and candy!  His brothers gave him the book “No David”.  We’ve read it a lot so far.  You could easily substitute Kody’s name for just about every action!  He also got a new bike and is excited to show his dad how good he is tonight!

 

Lucas & his buddy Mason even took a break to watch Kodes open gifts!

 

I don’t have a single picture of Grandma Carole, but I promise she was here!  Thanks for coming to spend a few days with us.  It made for a fun couple of days.