We went to church today for the first time in weeks! It is not very often that we go to church and aren't moved to tears but this sermon was especially good (from what I heard of it, ava took some behavior management during church today). I have no idea why we miss (I am going to blame it on the cold!)
Kale had his last basketball game last week. He improved so much from day 1 until now that I was sad it was over so soon, felt like we were just getting in the groove! Here he is taking a shot! Check out that form that we worked on in the garage. Nana and Papa got him a basketball hoop but it is too big for the garage and its way too cold to go outside. We improvised, a diaper box nailed to the wall of the garage!
Kale would go outside no matter what the temp. So there were a few days we couldn't take anymore and bundled him up and sent him out. Poor Ava, she thinks she is missing out on the fun... and Drake...he hates the cold so he would rather watch from indoors!
Can't believe we are planning our sweet baby girl's first birthday party! Pink Polka dot party it is! This year has been the fastest year of my life....where did it go? I think the older you get, the faster time goes. Why is that?
Ava is picking up on some adorable tricks that we can't wait to for her to show off at her party (blowing kisses, saying "puppy", patting her belly and WALKING!)
Kale is reading more and more everyday. I am trying to stay out of "teacher mode" as much as I can. It's kind of a dance. I don't want him to feel like he is "working" but I can tell that he has the skills to take off in reading...BUT...he's a little bit stubborn (shocker, huh?) and doesn't always WANT to do it. So, amongst our "dances" I have found that I can get him to do things when he feels like he is getting to avoid bedtime. So we have been having what I call "power hour" right before bed ;)! Whatever works!
We are looking forward to the warm temps this week (might have to bust out the shorts is going to be above freezing)!
