We are not for sure which one of these loves the camera more.
Jefferson and Trick Candles
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Deer Infestation
So, we were outside taking pictures and enjoying the fact that we could be outside without coats on (its gotta be like 55+ out there). Among other things, we decided that we have this deer problem at our house.
Yes, those are what you think they are.
The the boys were climbing trees and having a good time making faces.
Then the deer came back.
Good Fun.
Our Song Choices
We are encouraged by the positive comments regarding our choice of, to coin someone else's phrase, "goovey tunes". As a result we would like to introduce you and your family to what Brian refers to as 'real' music. Its not just that these tunes are great but they are also the type of ones that will make you really good at the TV show Don't Forget the Lyrics. Feel free to film yourself (or children) dancing to the music on this page and then posting it somewhere for us to see.
Who's the tough guy now?
Inspired by his friend Isaac's hair-do at school one day, Lincoln decided to toughen up his look.
Truman and Jefferson give their best looks to the camera to challenge the need for cool hair to look tough:
What do you think??
Snow Bikers
We took the bikes out again the other day for a chilly ride around the church parking lot. Lincoln crashed into a snow bank and Truman pulled out of a pretty tippy turn with some luck. They have no fear on their bikes and ride as fast as possible at all times. Jefferson likes to get off his bike and run around, which is surprisingly faster than riding:) It snowed again today, so it looks like the bikes will be back in the garage for the indefinite future.
Muscles
The boys will randomly decide it is exercise time around here and take their shirts off to workout. They do push-ups, jumping jacks, lunges and try to lift furniture and each other. They come by every five minutes to show me the progress they have made on their muscles. They took a break here to pose with McKinley for pictures.
Another favorite form of exercise that requires shirts off is the karate lessons Dad gives every now and then. They have accumulated some pretty sweet fight moves thanks to Karate Kid, I think:)
Our Sunday Best
Here are the kids in their Christmas sweaters and McKinley's Christmas dress. I had them wear them again cause we never took pictures:)
Truman is now a Sunbeam, but he prefers to be called a CTR 4 because he is turning 4 this year. Jefferson goes into nursery with no complaint, we are guessing it is thanks to the little slide in there. Lincoln's class was split last year because it was so big, and it was him and the girls while the other class was all boys. This year they are all together on two rows during sharing time.
I am teaching the 7 turning 8 year olds and Brian is in the Elder's Quorum Presidency, so we take turns with McKinley. Church is always a workout especially with Sacrament meeting last, but we are happy to have it at 9 this year.