Dear Bosty Bear,
We love you so much buddy! Year 8 was a big year of challenges and growth.
We learned last October that you have Celiac and not only that, but me, and the girls do too! You thought you gave it to me, since we tested you first, but I informed you that it was me that gave it to you. Sorry about that bud.
We discovered this right around the time that you and I were getting really into baking and watching the great british bake off. We had gotten really into making breads together. Talk about bad timing! However we began learning more about gluten free baking, bought a few cookbooks, and began making homemade gluten free bread that we love!
It was still a hard adjustment for you though, so we went to counseling to get a little help, and after a couple months you felt a WHOLE lot better. It's been a year and we still go to drs. appointments in Spokane once a month. It's a big trip, and not the most fun, but we make the best of it. We've had lots of fun Spokane adventures together!
We've gone to the Arboretum, out to fun restaurants, and we even went to a fun museum and tour of mansions in Browne's addition together. We made up a game in the car when we drive, where we pretend that we're running along side the car, over the hills, under the overpasses, and leaping across powerlines. It's a game I made up when I was a kid on road trips and you and I love it.
We discovered an awesome gluten free restaurant all the way in North Spokane called Coles, and it made you feel so good to have an ENTIRELY gluten free menu to pick from. You also started basketball this last year on a REALLY good AAU team. You were so brave being the new boy, and you played so hard, grew so much, and did really well. It was hard for you to feel behind but you picked things up so quickly and I was proud every day that you continued to show up. One night after practice we were right by the Temple and you were feeling discouraged so we took a walk around the Temple and it made for a really sweet night.
You're now in football and KILLING it! Holy Cow. You're an amazing football player. You've never played before but you picked it up so quick! You had one game of 2 or 3 touchdowns, 11 tackles, and 5 forced fumbles. WHAT?! That's crazy. It's been so fun to watch. Dad even cried on one of your amazing touchdowns. ha!
You still have such a tender heart and it's my favorite thing about you. For example you're the only one in the family not willing to bop Winnie on the face because you can't bring yourself to do it, even if she is biting you. You're also a really kind and good friend.
Everyday I'm proud of you. Every day I love you...so much!
I love you boy,
love,
Mama
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Happy 7th Birthday Isaac
Dear Isaac,
Happy 7th Birthday Bubba! We love you so much. This last year has been a joy with you. You've had a lot of learning and growth this year. You started kindergarten right after you turned 6 and you did awesome in kinder! Your teachers were Mrs. Fort and Mrs. Wuennecke and we loved them both!
Your biggest challenge this last year was passing out. I believe you passed out 9 times, and mostly at school! It's been scary for you, but you've been so brave and working through your fears. The school's been awesome to work with.
You recently started counseling for your fear of "B" and it's been working! You're even okay with saying the word blood now. :)
This summer we put you in art classes for 2 hours a day, 5 days a week. You loved it so much! Dad and I loved seeing all of your amazing projects and we marveled at what an amazing artist and painter you are becoming. Nana is so impressed with your talent and she's given you LOTS of sketch books to fill up. You're so cute and you like to take your sketch book to recess with you, so you can draw. :)
At the end of the summer you and your class had an art show and we got to see all of your art pieces on display in a REAL gallery. It was awesome!
We have so much fun with you and your imagination at home. You're still the silliest kid on the block. You always have the whole family laughing.
I love how deeply you love your siblings and your family. If anyone messes with any of us, you've got our backs! Your favorite thing these days is anytime you get time alone with Dad. It's almost a guarantee that the two of you will have a gluten date! Usually consisting of breadsticks. :)
Right after you turned 7 (you've been 7 for a few months now) we bought our puppy Winnie! Dad picked you and Boston up from school, you both walked in the door, and there she was! Sleeping on the floor by the sliding glass door. You were so excited! You've been the best big brother and friend to Winnie. You're the one I can count on to run and play with her when she's needing a little exercise.
Halloween is right around the corner and this year you're going to be a panda. We bought you a GIANT panda mask!
This is our last school year of "hands through the fence" and I know I will forever remember our morning goodbye routine with so much love. :)
Isaac, you'll never know just how deeply Dad and I love you, but I hope you can feel it in our loves, in our hugs, in our conversations with you, and on the rare occasions that you allow it...in our bejios. :)
One favorite thing you said this year: A little while ago you told me that you felt like Winnie was stealing your name, because we sometimes call her, Winnie the Boo. And you said Boo is your name. And you're right. You are and always will be my little boo.
We love you Boo!
Love,
Mama
Happy 7th Birthday Bubba! We love you so much. This last year has been a joy with you. You've had a lot of learning and growth this year. You started kindergarten right after you turned 6 and you did awesome in kinder! Your teachers were Mrs. Fort and Mrs. Wuennecke and we loved them both!
Your biggest challenge this last year was passing out. I believe you passed out 9 times, and mostly at school! It's been scary for you, but you've been so brave and working through your fears. The school's been awesome to work with.
You recently started counseling for your fear of "B" and it's been working! You're even okay with saying the word blood now. :)
This summer we put you in art classes for 2 hours a day, 5 days a week. You loved it so much! Dad and I loved seeing all of your amazing projects and we marveled at what an amazing artist and painter you are becoming. Nana is so impressed with your talent and she's given you LOTS of sketch books to fill up. You're so cute and you like to take your sketch book to recess with you, so you can draw. :)
At the end of the summer you and your class had an art show and we got to see all of your art pieces on display in a REAL gallery. It was awesome!
We have so much fun with you and your imagination at home. You're still the silliest kid on the block. You always have the whole family laughing.
I love how deeply you love your siblings and your family. If anyone messes with any of us, you've got our backs! Your favorite thing these days is anytime you get time alone with Dad. It's almost a guarantee that the two of you will have a gluten date! Usually consisting of breadsticks. :)
Right after you turned 7 (you've been 7 for a few months now) we bought our puppy Winnie! Dad picked you and Boston up from school, you both walked in the door, and there she was! Sleeping on the floor by the sliding glass door. You were so excited! You've been the best big brother and friend to Winnie. You're the one I can count on to run and play with her when she's needing a little exercise.
Halloween is right around the corner and this year you're going to be a panda. We bought you a GIANT panda mask!
This is our last school year of "hands through the fence" and I know I will forever remember our morning goodbye routine with so much love. :)
Isaac, you'll never know just how deeply Dad and I love you, but I hope you can feel it in our loves, in our hugs, in our conversations with you, and on the rare occasions that you allow it...in our bejios. :)
One favorite thing you said this year: A little while ago you told me that you felt like Winnie was stealing your name, because we sometimes call her, Winnie the Boo. And you said Boo is your name. And you're right. You are and always will be my little boo.
We love you Boo!
Love,
Mama
Sunday, March 17, 2019
Happy 4th Birthday Remi
Dear Remington Jane,
Four years babe! How did that happen?! Just the other day you cried to me, "I wish I could still be a baby." You were so distraught. And I get it. Your favorite thing in all the world is to snuggle with me or Rowan, or preferably both of us. And you could do that all day long. You're such a little lover, still! Just like you were as a tiny thing. You love your Mama fiercely and are full of "thank yous", "your welcomes," and "I love you around the world and never come backs." My favorite is when you ask me to wipe your bum and I say, "coming" and you say, "Your welcome." in the most polite little voice. :) As sweet as you are, you're full of an equal portion of spice. SO MUCH SPICE. If you've been crossed, or feel crossed in anyway you get a little ragey. You've got a scream that can pierce an ear drum! This usually stems from your very tender heart. You've gotten better at explaining, "this makes me feel sad when you do this" which is a hard thing to do. I'm proud of you. You love your brothers and they love you. Your Daddy loves when he gets Remi snuggles, and Rowan is still your bestest bestie. If only she'd let you play with her neck more!
Highlights from this year:
Four years babe! How did that happen?! Just the other day you cried to me, "I wish I could still be a baby." You were so distraught. And I get it. Your favorite thing in all the world is to snuggle with me or Rowan, or preferably both of us. And you could do that all day long. You're such a little lover, still! Just like you were as a tiny thing. You love your Mama fiercely and are full of "thank yous", "your welcomes," and "I love you around the world and never come backs." My favorite is when you ask me to wipe your bum and I say, "coming" and you say, "Your welcome." in the most polite little voice. :) As sweet as you are, you're full of an equal portion of spice. SO MUCH SPICE. If you've been crossed, or feel crossed in anyway you get a little ragey. You've got a scream that can pierce an ear drum! This usually stems from your very tender heart. You've gotten better at explaining, "this makes me feel sad when you do this" which is a hard thing to do. I'm proud of you. You love your brothers and they love you. Your Daddy loves when he gets Remi snuggles, and Rowan is still your bestest bestie. If only she'd let you play with her neck more!
Highlights from this year:
- Ashlynn Welly Wisher for Halloween
- Went to New York for your first time
- Went the American Girl store and had tea and brunch with Mom and sissy
- Learned to write your name
- Know all your letters and sounds
- Went to Sunbeams for the first time all by yourself! Even though you still wish some days that you could sneak into Rowan's class.
- First Salon haircut
You love fiercely and infuse our home with overflowing amounts of joy and fun. We love you Remington Jane, and you will ALWAYS, ALWAYS be Mommy's little girl. My baby forever.
Mom and Dad love you.
Love, Mama.
Happy 4th Birthday Rowan
Dear Rowan Adele,
It's been a couple months since you had your birthday but life has been busy so I'm JUST now getting to writing you your birthday letter! Four years of Rowan! I can't believe it. The time has flown girl. We just love you and all that you are!
Highlights from the last year:
It's been a couple months since you had your birthday but life has been busy so I'm JUST now getting to writing you your birthday letter! Four years of Rowan! I can't believe it. The time has flown girl. We just love you and all that you are!
Highlights from the last year:
- Wonder Woman for Halloween
- learned to write your name
- know all your letters and sounds
- Went to New York for the first time
- Went to the American Girl store and had tea and brunch with Mom and sister.
- Went to Sunbeams for your first time, in a class all by yourself!
- First Salon haircut and style.
You're so much fun. The brother's get the biggest kick out of you and think you're so cute. You sure love them. You and Remi are still the best of friends, even if you do still pull each other's hair every other day. You love sports and can't wait to play basketball and soccer some day. You're an emotional little thing and when you're tired or hungry it's hard to get you to do anything but cry. :) . You love your blankie and your thumb and I often find you in all random spots of the house curled up on the floor with blankie to your nose, and sucking your thumb.
You carry with you a sense of peace. Often I watch you bring peace to others or to our home. You lighten the mood, cheer up your loved ones, or problem solve to make others happy. I love this about you. You're strong and beautiful and kind. You love your Mom and Dad and give us lots of huggies and bejios. I can't wait to watch how much you grow this next year. What else will you discover, what else will you do? I can't wait to see it all.
Daddy and I love you so much Rowy girl. You will ALWAYS be our sweet, snuggly, baby.
Love,
Mama
Thursday, October 25, 2018
Happy 8th Birthday Boston
Dear Boston,
Happy 8th Birthday!! I'm writing this letter to you a little over a month after your birthday. Whoops! We've been busy though! You were baptized a few days after your birthday and it was a really special day. Your baptism was at noon, but it ran a little late, because of other wards. :) We started in the Sacrament room and many people came!
Bonkie,
Aunt Jen's entire family
The Stoyans
The Harris'
Sister Fry
Sister Bibe
Tio Brett and his girls
Tio Beau and Tia Brittney
Nana and Papa
Tia Arielle's entire family
Bishop Walker
Sister Rheta Clark
Sister Kleinman and Dallin
Sister Hayes
And probably some others I've forgotten!
Aunt Jen led the music (We sang I am a Child of God), Sister Hayes played the piano, and Isaac said the opening prayer. Bonkie bore her testimony, then we went to the Relief Society room for the baptism.
Dad and I went through the bathroom with you, and Dad went into the font first. You told me before you stepped in the font that you felt the spirit and happy tears when Bonkie bore her testimony. You entered the font and Dad baptized you and I got very teary. It was a very sweet moment and I had a front row view! I wrapped you in a towel and gave you a big hug when you came out. Then Daddy came out and we had a big group hug. The font was freezing after a long morning of baptisms! I left you and Daddy to get changed. Sister Hayes played piano music, while everyone filled out cards for you saying one thing they want you to remember about today, and at your request, your favorite scripture. :) You now have a special catalog of notes from many loved ones. When you got changed, Bishop Walker confirmed you a member of the church with Dad, Brother Harris, Uncle Kelly, and Uncle Cort in the circle. You shook everyone's hands and gave Dad a hug. Then we closed with Isabel singing I will Be What I Believe. It made me cry, and many others. Even Charlie and Lucas were crying. It brought a really sweet spirit. Isabel sang beautifully, and right before she sang, she found out that she was actually missing her play practice. Aunt Jen told her that it was probably good that she didn't know, because this is where the Lord wanted her to be, so when she sang, she was really singing you her testimony. Aunt Jen said the closing prayer.
Bonkie bought you a new suit for your baptism, and Dad and I bought you your own scripture set, with your name engraved on it, and a scripture case that you picked out, complete with compass. :)
For your gifts Isaac bought you 2 survival bracelets (like Liam's), the girls got you $tree presents, Nana and Papa got you a card with a bunch of money and candy, Bonkie got you a magic kit, and Mom and Dad bought you a hoverboard, and soccer ball. For dinner we had your request of bacon, mashed potatoes, and brown sugar carrots. And for dessert I made you a double topping peach cobbler. :)
This year because Mom and Dad bought you a BIG present we didn't do a party. Instead we had a small play date with Brogan, Isaac, and Charlie. They both brought presents for you to school, and I picked you guys up and we headed to the bowling alley. We ate nachos, drank root beer, played arcade games, and bowled a fun game. Charlie came in first, you and Isaac tied for second, and Brogan third. :)
You started 2nd grade this year and are flourishing. You love your teacher Mrs. Marone, and all the science projects you get to do in her class. You have a million friends (as always) and are still loving sports. Right now we're finishing up soccer for the season, just in time to start basketball. You're amazing at Soccer, by far the best on the team, and have major hustle out there! I've been proud to see you learning about being a team player, by passing, and displaying sportsmanship when others get hurt. I enjoy having fun conversations with you, discussing everything from sports, and cooking, to much sillier, stinkier subjects. You love to cook with Mom and you still look forward to the day we can work out together. We love to compete. Seeing who's stronger and faster. You're already faster than me, but I'm still stronger than you. :) You have a such a sweet and tender spirit. You're still the best big brother to all your siblings. At school you and Zekey get to see each other on Wednesdays at lunch, and you always make sure to say hi and play with him for a minute. You wrote a story for all your siblings in your free time at school and I can't wait to read it! You're a math whiz, and complete your math homework in under 5 minutes. Your favorite books are the Dogman series, and Bonkie says I need to get you the Diary of a whimpy kid books because you'll love them! You love your Bonkie, and often ask her to tuck you in, and draw on your back at night. :) We just barely found out you and Remi have Celiac's disease, so that's a big change for you! You're taking it like a champ though, and you and I are learning how to make British Bake Off worthy breads! This year we've been working on our self talk, reminding ourselves when we look in the mirror that we look great! We've also been talking about shame vs. guilt and not using shame talk. I always want you to remember that you're a good boy!
Boss you will never know (until you have an amazing kid of your own) just how much Dad and I love you. Our love for you is endless and boundless. No matter WHAT we will always love you, bigger than the Universe! I'm proud of you every day. I love who you are. I can't wait to watch who you become.
Love,
Mama
PS Your career choice for the last couple years is to be a dentist. :) Pretty cute.
Happy 8th Birthday!! I'm writing this letter to you a little over a month after your birthday. Whoops! We've been busy though! You were baptized a few days after your birthday and it was a really special day. Your baptism was at noon, but it ran a little late, because of other wards. :) We started in the Sacrament room and many people came!
Bonkie,
Aunt Jen's entire family
The Stoyans
The Harris'
Sister Fry
Sister Bibe
Tio Brett and his girls
Tio Beau and Tia Brittney
Nana and Papa
Tia Arielle's entire family
Bishop Walker
Sister Rheta Clark
Sister Kleinman and Dallin
Sister Hayes
And probably some others I've forgotten!
Aunt Jen led the music (We sang I am a Child of God), Sister Hayes played the piano, and Isaac said the opening prayer. Bonkie bore her testimony, then we went to the Relief Society room for the baptism.
Dad and I went through the bathroom with you, and Dad went into the font first. You told me before you stepped in the font that you felt the spirit and happy tears when Bonkie bore her testimony. You entered the font and Dad baptized you and I got very teary. It was a very sweet moment and I had a front row view! I wrapped you in a towel and gave you a big hug when you came out. Then Daddy came out and we had a big group hug. The font was freezing after a long morning of baptisms! I left you and Daddy to get changed. Sister Hayes played piano music, while everyone filled out cards for you saying one thing they want you to remember about today, and at your request, your favorite scripture. :) You now have a special catalog of notes from many loved ones. When you got changed, Bishop Walker confirmed you a member of the church with Dad, Brother Harris, Uncle Kelly, and Uncle Cort in the circle. You shook everyone's hands and gave Dad a hug. Then we closed with Isabel singing I will Be What I Believe. It made me cry, and many others. Even Charlie and Lucas were crying. It brought a really sweet spirit. Isabel sang beautifully, and right before she sang, she found out that she was actually missing her play practice. Aunt Jen told her that it was probably good that she didn't know, because this is where the Lord wanted her to be, so when she sang, she was really singing you her testimony. Aunt Jen said the closing prayer.
Bonkie bought you a new suit for your baptism, and Dad and I bought you your own scripture set, with your name engraved on it, and a scripture case that you picked out, complete with compass. :)
For your gifts Isaac bought you 2 survival bracelets (like Liam's), the girls got you $tree presents, Nana and Papa got you a card with a bunch of money and candy, Bonkie got you a magic kit, and Mom and Dad bought you a hoverboard, and soccer ball. For dinner we had your request of bacon, mashed potatoes, and brown sugar carrots. And for dessert I made you a double topping peach cobbler. :)
This year because Mom and Dad bought you a BIG present we didn't do a party. Instead we had a small play date with Brogan, Isaac, and Charlie. They both brought presents for you to school, and I picked you guys up and we headed to the bowling alley. We ate nachos, drank root beer, played arcade games, and bowled a fun game. Charlie came in first, you and Isaac tied for second, and Brogan third. :)
You started 2nd grade this year and are flourishing. You love your teacher Mrs. Marone, and all the science projects you get to do in her class. You have a million friends (as always) and are still loving sports. Right now we're finishing up soccer for the season, just in time to start basketball. You're amazing at Soccer, by far the best on the team, and have major hustle out there! I've been proud to see you learning about being a team player, by passing, and displaying sportsmanship when others get hurt. I enjoy having fun conversations with you, discussing everything from sports, and cooking, to much sillier, stinkier subjects. You love to cook with Mom and you still look forward to the day we can work out together. We love to compete. Seeing who's stronger and faster. You're already faster than me, but I'm still stronger than you. :) You have a such a sweet and tender spirit. You're still the best big brother to all your siblings. At school you and Zekey get to see each other on Wednesdays at lunch, and you always make sure to say hi and play with him for a minute. You wrote a story for all your siblings in your free time at school and I can't wait to read it! You're a math whiz, and complete your math homework in under 5 minutes. Your favorite books are the Dogman series, and Bonkie says I need to get you the Diary of a whimpy kid books because you'll love them! You love your Bonkie, and often ask her to tuck you in, and draw on your back at night. :) We just barely found out you and Remi have Celiac's disease, so that's a big change for you! You're taking it like a champ though, and you and I are learning how to make British Bake Off worthy breads! This year we've been working on our self talk, reminding ourselves when we look in the mirror that we look great! We've also been talking about shame vs. guilt and not using shame talk. I always want you to remember that you're a good boy!
Boss you will never know (until you have an amazing kid of your own) just how much Dad and I love you. Our love for you is endless and boundless. No matter WHAT we will always love you, bigger than the Universe! I'm proud of you every day. I love who you are. I can't wait to watch who you become.
Love,
Mama
PS Your career choice for the last couple years is to be a dentist. :) Pretty cute.
Monday, September 3, 2018
Happy 6th Birthday Isaac Dane
Dear Isaac,
2017/2018 has been a big year for you. Right after your 5th birthday you started PRE-K at home with Mom! We had 3 other boys join us, Lucas, Zac, and Henry. Zac became your new best friend! Mom turned her craft room into the preschool room, just for you! We had lots of fun learning, 3 days a week in that room all together. At Christmas you received your favorite stuffed animal, Penthea the Panda. She's a Furreal Friend that you LOVED. You still love her, but you have many stuffed animals to spread your love out to, so sometimes she takes a back seat.
We tried Soccer in the Fall for you, but you didn't love it. We're proud of you for sticking in there with it, and when you did try, you were great! We also tried Hip hop this year, but decided we need another year or so, before you will enjoy structured sports and classes. :)
We had a REALLY big summer of travel. I took all of you kids to see Great Grandma Chapman in Utah. We stayed at her house and had a great time drinking chocolate milk every morning, playing with cousins, and spending time with Great Grandma and Bonkie. A couple weeks later we left on an even bigger trip to NEW YORK CITY! It was a fun and crazy trip with our whole family. You got to ride on an airplane for the first time since you were a baby. The Flight Attendants let you and Boston speak over the intercom. You said,
"My name is Isaac, I'm 5 years old, this is my first time on a plane, and I'm going to a Yankees game".
We had the best time with Aunt Kaz's and Uncle Erik's families. We stayed in Connecticut most the time and you had the best time running around with Dean and Macee in the party barn! We did an overnight trip to Boston, where we walked the Freedom trail, stayed in a fun hotel, and went to LEGO Land. With all of our cousins we spent a couple days in New York City. We climbed the statue of Liberty, went to the 911 memorial, played baseball in Central park and climbed boulders. We went to Bryant park, and our favorite was going to the MOMA. We got see Van Gogh's Starry Night and Monet's Water Lillies! It was awesome. After Connecticut, our little family spent 3 days in NYC by ourselves. We stayed in a fancy hotel on the Upper West side, and played in Central Park, met a Dog named Moose that we all fell in love with. We dodged a rain storm, by stepping into a cookie shop and ordering delicious cookies until the rain stopped. We Also got to explore the MET where we saw Mummies and Van Gogh's Self portrait, and the Museum of Natural History, where we saw a HUGE whale, and big Dinosaurs. We played for a while on the museum lawn, and we also found a fun city park to play at. We all agreed we can't wait to go back!
It wasn't long after we got home that you had your birthday! For your party you invited a ton of friends to Garland's gymnastics where you got to do the birthday bungee. You pretended to be Iron man on the bungee and we all laughed. This year you've become a great friend and really care about making more friends. You still love art and drawing, as well as Legos, snap circuits, and stuffed animals. And you're still the funniest kid around. You are constantly cracking us up. We love all the snuggles we get from you as well.
I even tried to convince you this year that we should do snuggle school instead of Kindergarten. I told you we could start with diaper class, then baby toys class, then Snuggle school, and then we would end with shrinking class (which would be the longest class of the day). You did NOT like that idea. :)
Just last week you started Kindergarten! You have Mrs. Fort and Mrs. Wueneeke. Mom loves these teachers so I've been really excited for you. They think you are so smart and a leader! I was happy and a little nervous for your first day of Kinder. I knew I would feel happy if your day went well. Right when I dropped you on the playground you gathered up a big group of boys that you know and got a game of tag going. Everyone wanted to play with you and it was fun to see you be such a leader. I was so happy to see you making lots of friends right away. You even invited a little boy that had no one to play with, to come play with all of you. Mrs. Fort said you did awesome on your first day, and felt so happy! We missed having you at home though, and I gave you LOTS and LOTS of snuggles as soon as you got home.
This year, is my year of Isaac. Because it's the year you start all day Kindergarten, you have an extra tender spot in my heart. I miss you and your sweet, creative energy here at home. Every day Daddy and I are so grateful that Heavenly Father gave us the sweetest, funniest, brightest, funniest, Zekeyboo!
Happy Birthday sweet boy! This year you're going to do great things!
Love,
Mama.
2017/2018 has been a big year for you. Right after your 5th birthday you started PRE-K at home with Mom! We had 3 other boys join us, Lucas, Zac, and Henry. Zac became your new best friend! Mom turned her craft room into the preschool room, just for you! We had lots of fun learning, 3 days a week in that room all together. At Christmas you received your favorite stuffed animal, Penthea the Panda. She's a Furreal Friend that you LOVED. You still love her, but you have many stuffed animals to spread your love out to, so sometimes she takes a back seat.
We tried Soccer in the Fall for you, but you didn't love it. We're proud of you for sticking in there with it, and when you did try, you were great! We also tried Hip hop this year, but decided we need another year or so, before you will enjoy structured sports and classes. :)
We had a REALLY big summer of travel. I took all of you kids to see Great Grandma Chapman in Utah. We stayed at her house and had a great time drinking chocolate milk every morning, playing with cousins, and spending time with Great Grandma and Bonkie. A couple weeks later we left on an even bigger trip to NEW YORK CITY! It was a fun and crazy trip with our whole family. You got to ride on an airplane for the first time since you were a baby. The Flight Attendants let you and Boston speak over the intercom. You said,
"My name is Isaac, I'm 5 years old, this is my first time on a plane, and I'm going to a Yankees game".
We had the best time with Aunt Kaz's and Uncle Erik's families. We stayed in Connecticut most the time and you had the best time running around with Dean and Macee in the party barn! We did an overnight trip to Boston, where we walked the Freedom trail, stayed in a fun hotel, and went to LEGO Land. With all of our cousins we spent a couple days in New York City. We climbed the statue of Liberty, went to the 911 memorial, played baseball in Central park and climbed boulders. We went to Bryant park, and our favorite was going to the MOMA. We got see Van Gogh's Starry Night and Monet's Water Lillies! It was awesome. After Connecticut, our little family spent 3 days in NYC by ourselves. We stayed in a fancy hotel on the Upper West side, and played in Central Park, met a Dog named Moose that we all fell in love with. We dodged a rain storm, by stepping into a cookie shop and ordering delicious cookies until the rain stopped. We Also got to explore the MET where we saw Mummies and Van Gogh's Self portrait, and the Museum of Natural History, where we saw a HUGE whale, and big Dinosaurs. We played for a while on the museum lawn, and we also found a fun city park to play at. We all agreed we can't wait to go back!
It wasn't long after we got home that you had your birthday! For your party you invited a ton of friends to Garland's gymnastics where you got to do the birthday bungee. You pretended to be Iron man on the bungee and we all laughed. This year you've become a great friend and really care about making more friends. You still love art and drawing, as well as Legos, snap circuits, and stuffed animals. And you're still the funniest kid around. You are constantly cracking us up. We love all the snuggles we get from you as well.
I even tried to convince you this year that we should do snuggle school instead of Kindergarten. I told you we could start with diaper class, then baby toys class, then Snuggle school, and then we would end with shrinking class (which would be the longest class of the day). You did NOT like that idea. :)
Just last week you started Kindergarten! You have Mrs. Fort and Mrs. Wueneeke. Mom loves these teachers so I've been really excited for you. They think you are so smart and a leader! I was happy and a little nervous for your first day of Kinder. I knew I would feel happy if your day went well. Right when I dropped you on the playground you gathered up a big group of boys that you know and got a game of tag going. Everyone wanted to play with you and it was fun to see you be such a leader. I was so happy to see you making lots of friends right away. You even invited a little boy that had no one to play with, to come play with all of you. Mrs. Fort said you did awesome on your first day, and felt so happy! We missed having you at home though, and I gave you LOTS and LOTS of snuggles as soon as you got home.
This year, is my year of Isaac. Because it's the year you start all day Kindergarten, you have an extra tender spot in my heart. I miss you and your sweet, creative energy here at home. Every day Daddy and I are so grateful that Heavenly Father gave us the sweetest, funniest, brightest, funniest, Zekeyboo!
Happy Birthday sweet boy! This year you're going to do great things!
Love,
Mama.
Monday, January 22, 2018
Happy 3rd Birthday Rowan Adele
Dear Rowy Bowie,
Happy birthday Darling! Your Mama just loves you so much. I can't believe you're 3! You and sissy have grown up way too fast. I've loved watching you change and grow over the years. You started out my little easy going, tender girl, always mothering over Remi. But for at least the last year you've developed a STRONG sense of independence, and have no time to Mother over anyone. :) If anything, you enjoy playing the roll of baby, and are more than willing to let Remi, mother over you. You're a brave little thing and always ready to make a new friend, or dive head first into new situations. Your favorite shows are Sofia the First and Frozen. You have declared yourself as Amber and Anna. On Halloween you made the most darling Anna. Remi, Isaac, Boss, Stella, Pippa, and Abby are your best friends.
Your brothers love you fiercely, and when you're sad you often ask for Boston to hold and comfort you.
Your favorite comfort items are your blankie, and thumb. Sometimes you like to add in your pink bear. :)
Daddy and I love chatting with you, and we just laugh over your very expressive way of explaining things. Lots of head tilts, hand gestures, and voice inflections. You love a good snuggle, and when I take the time to slow down, you eat up getting to feel like a baby again with Mommy carrying and kissing you. I love watching the sweet, kind sister you are, and I love seeing you be such a good friend. You have the same husky laugh you've had since you were a baby. :)
The other day I wiped your bum and you said, "That was so kind". :) When Daddy wiped your bum you told him, "You're welcome". haha. Always so polite. You have a healthy dose of drama in you, but in the best way. You love to get dramatic and excited about what you're playing. You know all of your zoo phonics and their sounds, you count to at least 10 and you love when I read Heidi to you girls at night. Daddy has to work a little harder to get Rowy loves, but when he can get them from you he eats them up. Mommy gets Rowy loves any time she wants. :) You give me tight squeezes around my neck, lots of Beijos, and you always tell me I'm beautiful.
We love you so much and are LOVING watching you grow!
Love,
Mama
Happy birthday Darling! Your Mama just loves you so much. I can't believe you're 3! You and sissy have grown up way too fast. I've loved watching you change and grow over the years. You started out my little easy going, tender girl, always mothering over Remi. But for at least the last year you've developed a STRONG sense of independence, and have no time to Mother over anyone. :) If anything, you enjoy playing the roll of baby, and are more than willing to let Remi, mother over you. You're a brave little thing and always ready to make a new friend, or dive head first into new situations. Your favorite shows are Sofia the First and Frozen. You have declared yourself as Amber and Anna. On Halloween you made the most darling Anna. Remi, Isaac, Boss, Stella, Pippa, and Abby are your best friends.
Your brothers love you fiercely, and when you're sad you often ask for Boston to hold and comfort you.
Your favorite comfort items are your blankie, and thumb. Sometimes you like to add in your pink bear. :)
Daddy and I love chatting with you, and we just laugh over your very expressive way of explaining things. Lots of head tilts, hand gestures, and voice inflections. You love a good snuggle, and when I take the time to slow down, you eat up getting to feel like a baby again with Mommy carrying and kissing you. I love watching the sweet, kind sister you are, and I love seeing you be such a good friend. You have the same husky laugh you've had since you were a baby. :)
The other day I wiped your bum and you said, "That was so kind". :) When Daddy wiped your bum you told him, "You're welcome". haha. Always so polite. You have a healthy dose of drama in you, but in the best way. You love to get dramatic and excited about what you're playing. You know all of your zoo phonics and their sounds, you count to at least 10 and you love when I read Heidi to you girls at night. Daddy has to work a little harder to get Rowy loves, but when he can get them from you he eats them up. Mommy gets Rowy loves any time she wants. :) You give me tight squeezes around my neck, lots of Beijos, and you always tell me I'm beautiful.
We love you so much and are LOVING watching you grow!
Love,
Mama
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