Family Photos

Well, so much for posting on our family blog once a week. We've fallen behind a bit. I scheduled a much needed appointment for our family to get photos taken last week. We just received the proofs. Here is one picture that just cracked me up.

Gracee the Comedian

Gracee has been full of jokes lately. Some are pretty good...while others could be left off the comedy script. One of her favorite jokes went like this...

Gracee: You are in your house and the electricity is out so you are trying to find the way out of your house. There is a pink door, a purple door, and a blue door. Which door would you go through?

Jamison: Blue door.

Gracee: There is a white door and a black door. Which door would you go through?

Jamison: The white door.

Gracee: You go through the white door and there is a gun and an electric chair. Which one would you rather be killed with?

Jamison: I don't understand.

Dad: You get shocked really, really bad with the electric chair. With the gun you die and feel no pain.

Jamison: The electric chair.

Gracee: You live! The electricity was turned off.

BTW Brandon and I died...

Brothers

Jamison does not give a lot of attention to his little brother Sawyer. To our surprise Jamison asked Brandon if he could hold Sawyer the other night. Maybe there is some hope of some type of relationship...

Lots of Pampering this Weekend

This weekend had two significant events. Both, I might add, were focused on me. I am sad to see it all end. However, I think Brandon may feel differently. Gracee and Jamison had all sorts of plans and "lucky" Dad was there to help them out. I had a great weekend!

Friday was my birthday. Although I am another year older, I'm not sure that I can claim to be another year wiser. It is nice to be able to sleep in on your birthday. I know because it actually happened this year. I did not have to teach any classes until 9:00 a.m. and Brandon took the day off. I was surprised with a yummy breakfast in bed. Thankfully this year Brandon was there to help the kids. Don't get me wrong...I love when my kids bring me breakfast in bed on their own, but in the past, breakfasts in bed usually consist of carrot sticks and water, all served in the kid's tea party set (which I might add are not the most sanitary dishes).

Later that day Brandon and I went with some friends to a fitness expo and then our family headed to Red Robin for dinner. We had cake and ice cream and opened presents after that. I was spoiled with some great gifts. Potted plant (from Gracee) Magic Bullet, water bottle, running shorts, and a flirty apron (from Brandon's mom). My favorite present, however, was day with no fighting. If you can believe it, the kids made it through the entire day with no fighting. I never thought it was possible. Thanks kids!!

Today was Mother's Day. Another great day with lots of pampering. Cinnamon rolls for breakfast (although I ate mine for lunch - 9 a.m. church comes early), back rubs, a yummy roast and potato dinner, and of course more presents (square griddle and frying pan). And the best part....I didn't have to do the dishes after dinner.

Twisted Arm

Tuesday morning, after I got home from teaching classes, Gracee informed me that she had twisted her arm. She then asked me if I had any suggestions of how she might care for it. (side note ... this is usually what happens when she wants to wear the ace bandage and her ploy to get attention.) Knowing what she was getting at, I then asked her if wrapping her arm in the ace bandage would help.

We wrapped her arm, after which I asked her if this would affect her school work, considering it was her writing hand and arm we had wrapped. A few minutes later she informed me that we had accidentally wrapped the wrong arm.

She came from her room, arm wrapped, and in a homemade paper sling. She had made a sling from paper and ribbon, (and did quite a good job I might add) the night before while she was supposed to be sleeping. Unfortunately the paper was not holding up so great, so she wanted me to quickly sew her a fabric sling. No time for that... she would have to make due. She also knew exactly how I was to "help her" put on her jacket.

I wonder what her teacher thought!

Unfortunately there is no photo evidence.

Best Buddies

Hudson has been thrilled to have his little brother Sawyer part of our family. He gives a lot of attention to his "best friend" and is always asking for me to put Sawyer down on the ground so he can play with him. There is always a lot of smiles and laughter when the two boys play together.

Spring Storm

Sunset from our backyard

One of those intense spring storms rolled through the valley this week. Rain, hail, wind, and the rainbow at the end. Here is a couple of spectacular images I caught from our house.

Gracee's Bedroom Makeover

Gracee wanted a room makeover for her birthday on April 19th. JaNell and I spent several nights working on her project. This is the result...

A Father's Worst Nightmare

We called the kids to dinner tonight and they came dashing out of Gracee's room dressed like this. The boys and I will be scheduling a trip to the steel factory this week.