Ian's Piano Recital

Ian had his first piano recital this afternoon. He played "Love Theme" from Star Wars the Clone Wars. We are so proud of him and happy that he is learning to read and play music!

BJ B-Day

The twins turned 3 on the 19th. Here are some thoughts I have about 3 year olds:

1. 3 year olds like to sleep in their parents' bed.
2. 3 year olds do not like to clean up.
3. 3 year olds must get potty trained before they are 4 year olds.
4. 3 year olds don't want to take naps any more.
5. 3 year olds are too smart for my own good.

Oh the horror.

We had Jill's family down for the birthday. Jackson was so excited for "my Tyler" to come over for his birthday. Hailey was convinced that it was only Brandon's birthday. We let them open their cards that morning. Marianne sent some that made noises/sang songs. They Played with them for a good half hour. We went to church and the nursery leaders gave them candy bars. Afterward they had a birthday nap. Then we had birthday tacos, birthday presents, and birthday cake. What more could 2 little kids ask for?

I don't know if I've ever seen a kid love a birthday present so much.

The older kids seemed to enjoy the dragon castle even more than the birthday boys, haha.
Let's see....where to begin? Brandon and Jackson have become quite the pair. They are finally playing together a lot, which is usually in a destructive manner. Brandon loves dinosaurs, Jackson loves Power Rangers. Brandon is now a full 2 inches taller than Jackson. And quite a bit heavier. They both love candy. Jackson and Hailey pal around a lot. Sometimes they lay on the couch together under a blanket. Brandon still loves yogurt, and eating in general. Jackson still sleeps with all his "friends" in his bed and has added a couple more since I last wrote about it. They are both funny little guys, and mischievous. I keep finding them hiding under the table eating cookies or candy they aren't supposed to have. I can't help but laugh every time because the fact is, it's kind of hilarious that they steal candy and cookies and hide under the table to eat them. We spend a lot of time at the park these days, trying to burn off all their energy. Brandon likes to ride his tricycle down a big hill at the park, he must take after his mom, lol.

So we survived 3 years of infant/baby/toddler twin boys. They say the worst is over....but I know 3 year olds. I'm sure this next year will be full of fun surprises.

January

January flew by way too fast. Adam had his surgery on the 19th. So far, so good. He hasn't had any episodes since and we are hopeful that he never will again. My mom came to help out with the kids for the surgery and took over 100 pictures. Here are a few.

Brandon wore a bandaid on his forehead for 3 days straight. He did not have a boo-boo.

That Jack is something else...

Ian and his cousins, Chad and Tyler.

Brandon and Jackson doing what they do best: rough-housing. Jackson has recently discovered Power Rangers, so he goes around the house saying "hi-yah!" and kicking the air (sometimes people). Brandon likes to chase everyone around with his "Dinosaur Rex." Here they are doing both to each other.

Hey, if you're going to throw a tantrum you may as well go for the full face plant into the floor style.

Ian got to go to lunch with Grandma. It was, of course, the best day ever.

After my mom left, Adam's mom came. It's been way too long since her last visit, the kids were so excited. Ian played games with her any chance he got.
One day I got a phone call from my sister Jill who said, "Hurry, walk out your front door!" I did, and this is what I saw. WOW.