They Figured It Out

After weeks of making plenty of "jumping forts" Taylor finally asked if he and Jacob could make one that you "go in," AKA a "real fort." The boys had a blast with their flashlights and snacks inside the fort. When they started to get a little tired we made "bed forts" that they could lay in while watching Tom and Jerry. They both love this cartoon (it's a favorite in our household).

On your mark . . .

Get set. Go!
Jonah and Savannah had their "Rock the Laps" school fundraiser yesterday. They did great and had a lot of fun. I only got pictures of Jonah because he reminded me to bring the camera when he ran (so that dad could see him). Dustin couldn't make it to watch Jonah. Jonah got in this stance every time he made a lap, so that he could start the race again. Jonah finished with 9 laps (1 1/2 miles) and Savannah with 8 laps (1 1/3 miles) in 20 minutes. Way to go Savannah and Jonah! And thank you, thank you, thank you to family who sponsored them in this event.

Potty Training. Check.

So it finally happened. After a week of wanting to pull out my hair and give up, Jacob initiated going to the bathroom on his own. He now has his "special" Diego underwear, and "can run and jump and play." These are quotes Jacob tells us from his Potty Book for Boys. Yea! We are so proud of you Jacob.

Can you say broken neck?

So Jacob has a favorite "thing" to do when friends, well Taylor, comes over. They start out in the playroom for a few minute and then decide to make a "fort." Well, fort = throwing all the cushions off the couch into a pile to jump onto. They do this every time they play. I sometimes get worried, but they truly love this and it entertains them for up to an hour. Sorry Andrea, hopefully we won't call to tell you about a broken neck.

Take That!

So this morning Jonah was kind of upset that he couldn't do Step aerobics with me and wanted to do a "boy" exercise. I found the Billy Blanks Basic Training Tae Bo video. He was a little disappointed that there were girls in the video, but he still enjoyed doing it. Watch out world, Jonah is getting in shape!

Happy Birthday Jacob!

Sunday was Jacobs birthday so we decided to take it easy. We opened presents with our family and had dinner. That evening we invited a couple of the families on our street over for cake and ice cream. We had a great time enjoying time together in our backyard.



I told Savannah and Jonah that they could each get Jacob something small. What they decided blew me away. Jonah wanted to give Jacob his favorite car carrier and car. I told him we could buy him one, but he knew that Jacob loved his and he said he thought Jacob would share it with him. Savannah told him to give away one of his not favorite cars, but he wouldn't have it. What a champ! I was so proud of Jonah.

Following Jonah, Savannah decided to give Jacob some new play dough she was given from a neighbor that was throwing it out. They were so cute getting the gifts all wrapped up. Jonah even wrapped a "nothing" present as a joke. We didn't think he should do it, but Jacob actually laughed.


Here is a picture of Jacob, Savannah and Jonah opening the stash of Diego presents Abby and Pappy sent in the mail. Thanks Mom and Dad!

I made a chocolate sheet cake with powdered sugar (for snow) and a snowboarding Diego. Jacob also had requests for ice cream cones. Thanks Maddy and Taylor for the "cool" dump truck and telephone!

Jonah's First Day of Kindergarten

Jonah's first day of school was yesterday. He was so excited to ride the bus. We are in a walk zone because we live so close to the school, but they allow the kindergartners to ride on their way. Savannah was very jealous and Jonah is happy to rub it in. Dustin and I had to also go to the school to make sure he got there, and then were told by Jonah to leave.

He loves his teacher and school, but man he was one tired grouch walking home from school. He tried to lay down on a few random lawns and was upset that I didn't bring his bike. Don't worry after day two he is doing much better, and now I know to have a snack ready for him when I pick him up :)