Staying True to His Roots

Ryder's hair has gotten a little long and wispy over the past few months so I asked him if he wanted a hair cut and he said yes. I asked him what kind of hair cut he wanted and he said a mullet, so we started with a mullet, then about half way through he said, "dad, I think I would prefer a sweet rat tail like we saw on all the kids at Canyon Lake." So I crafted a little rat tail, and in the end he settled on a good old fashion buzz. Who knew 2 year olds had such opinions on hair style. Okay, in reality poor Ryder just has a mean dad who wishes he himself could sport a mulli!

T-Ball 09 Plus a Concussion

So this day was an eventful one for our Boston Boy! He started out this morning falling off our counter head first onto the tile floor. After listening to Bos cry for 2 hours straight mixed with watching him on the verge of falling asleep- we decided it would be best to take him to the ER to be safe. He has/had a concussion- poor little buzzard. Of course, once we got to the ER, he fell asleep pretty quickly and then woke up a whole new man. By the time we left 4 hours later, he was running around the room and wresting with Ryder. Sometimes I truly believe the only way for your kid to truly recover from an injury or sickness is to take them to the hospital. If you stay home, they will continue to be injured or in pain until you go to the hospital and pay a copay, then the recovery begins- usually before the doc even arrives. Anywho, I'm just glad he's ok! Tonight, he had his first T-ball practice. Normally we probably would have sat it out due to the events of the morning but Boston has been looking forward to T-ball for weeks and plus, you can't miss the first practice! Here are a few pics from T-ball.

Did Ammon Really Just Go to Church Basketball Dressed Like That???

The answer is: YES! We will be the ward outcasts in no time!!! The thing that makes me slightly nervous is that since Ammon is the new guy at basketball, they will have no idea he is totally kidding. Tyler's reaction- "Dad, why do you look so tall? I think those shorts are a little too small for you." Well said Tyler.

Boston's First Day of Preschool

A Day to Remember!!

Today was Tyler's first day of school. It was a bittersweet day for us. Tyler will do great in school and I know she is ready to start learning and socializing in Kindergarten. BUT, I'm sad I don't get to be with her all day, every day. The house won't seem whole until 2:50pm each day when she comes home. I'm so excited for all the adventures she will have in school but also nervous about all the junk and outside influence that comes with going out into the world. Tyler girl, we are so proud of you. We love you so much!!! Now hurry home to us!

Lunch Time

Home from School!!

Pictures from the Last 2 Months Since I Will Never Get Them All Blogged. A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words Though, Right?

He Just Wants a Backpack So Bad

This last week, Tyler and Boston received backpacks in the mail from their nana in anticipation of the new school year starting this week. I love these new backpacks because they have offered hours of entertainment. Unfortunately, Ryder also loves these new backpacks. He has been following Tyler and Boston around in hopes of getting a turn to sport the new backpack. Tyler and Boston have been really good sports and have shared really well but sometimes, kids just want their own backpacks. Luckily, Ammon is a quick thinker and with his own two hands and with materials from around the house, made Ryder his very own backpack. I'm impressed!
Loo- I think Ryder is still going to take you up on the backpack offer when we are in Utah.