Spring Break in Mexico!!!

We had an absolutely wonderful time in Mexico...aside from Kennedi getting strep-throat and Jackson having double ear infections. Thank heavens for an on-board infirmary. The pictures of Kelton and Jackson are just after they left the kids club. They LOVED spending time there, on this particular day they had just finished a pirate treasure hunt. Our family picture is on the beach in Mazatlan. The last picture of Kennedi is one of the few we have of her not sucking her thumb, she was pretty sick for most of the trip. I promise to post more info about our trip later but here are a few snap shots. I am still trying to learn how to put a slide show together so you can see more pictures at one time!!!

Life Comes At You Fast

I guess Allstate wasn't kidding when they said life comes at you fast. Kelton will be turning six in about 2 months and has officially "kicked me out". He came downstairs into the kitchen today and asked me how to spell "only" and "boys" and then told me he needed 2 pieces of tape. I played into the little game and got him what he needed and helped him with the spelling of the two words. A few minutes later I went upstairs to find this sign stuck to his door. On one hand I was crushed, on the other hand I was trying so hard not to laugh. He, along with Jackson and another neighbor friend informed me that the sign said "No moms allowed, only boys". If you look closely you can see a picture of what resembles a woman with a big slash over her. I asked if this was me, to which Kelton replied, "It's all moms, not just you." A few minutes later I asked if I could get something out of his room that Kennedi needed. He said "Sure mom, but only if you ask." Then I overheard him say to his friend, "It's okay if MY mom goes in my room". In my head I'm thinking "How many moms are coming in and out of your room?" I am hoping this is not the beginning of my teenage parenting years!

Easter Sunday

I am getting a lot of complaints about not posting our Easter outfits, so here they are. The Easter Bunny came to visit our house and for the most part everyone was happy. Except Jackson, apparently "the Bunny"brought the wrong action figure who just so happened to be a bad-guy and as Kelton informed us "no kid on earth wants to have a bad guy toy". We spent much of Sunday morning and most of Sunday afternoon trying to console Jackson and explain we could switch the toy on Monday. So hopefully the Easter Bunny gets it right next year! Sorry about the light on the photo we weren't dealing with the best photo subjects...to many Jelly Beans and not enough sleep!

Spring Soccer in Oregon

Today was our first day of spring soccer. I know you all wish you could have been a part of it. It was pouring rain and blowing wind. Steve was elected to be the "parent who got fired at", Kelton thought this was a great idea. You can't tell from the picture but Kelton is number 7. On the way to the soccer game the boys were going over strategy. Kelton said the best way to win is to "cuddle up with your teamates and make a plan", Steve and I couldn't help but bust out laughing, we quickly recovered and explained it was called a huddle, not a cuddle. Jackson also wanted Kelton to know that it was okay if he didn't win he would get to try again next Saturday. Kelton's team scored 2 goals, one of which Kelton assisted on and he also was responsible for blocking a goal. They don't actually keep score or even have a goalie. It is just six kids, three on each team, running around in 5 min. increments trying to kick the ball without falling over. We love every minutes of it! Enjoy the "Spring Showers...and hope for May flowers!"