Monday, April 26, 2010

One semester down, so many more to go

Well today marked the end of my first semester back in college. I am super excited to be done, but sad to not be learning anything new over the summer. I guess I can look forward to the endocrine system and much more in the fall. For now I am ready to enjoy the warmth that we have had lately. Here is Ethan before his very last basketball game. He has now moved on to baseball and is loving it. Ethan is so full of energy, he loves to be outside and just GOES! He isn't hyper or crazy just HAPPY. He seems to have a special ability to just enjoy himself in whatever he is doing. School, sports, singing, it doesn't matter, to him everything deserves his best effort. I love this little boy. His disposition and intelligence are going to take him so far in life. I am lucky to be a mom.
Oh Preston! He is BUSY! He is so independent, he likes to do everything on his own. If it is his idea then he will do it, if not then you better have some good persuasion skills and be ready for a squeal or two or more. About a month ago he really started talking, I mean TALKING! He hasn't quit since. For instance this morning when I picked him up at my cousin's house after my last final Abby, my cousin's daughter, and Preston were watching Team UmiZoomi and Preston was trying to get her to "go to the party" with him. He just kept telling her what they needed to do and was using the area behind the couch as their vehicle. And anything that was happening in the show he was acting out like it was happening to him. Blossoming, that is what he is doing. He is blossoming into a full fledged big boy. I am not ready for him to grow up but I am sure enjoying his antics. Everyday he makes me laugh! Oh yeah, and he is ALWAYS dirty. I think he has as much laundry as Kendra and Ethan combined! And his face LOVES messes!
My little baby, I can't believe how you've grown. Aubrey has a strong personality, as all of my children do. She loves her siblings, but seems to be taking a beating from them lately. I am always finding new scratches or bruises on her. I know that Preston contributes to those mysterious marks, but she gets plenty on her own as well. She understands incredibly well. Sometimes she puts me in awe with what she can understand. She is always carrying around a doll and usually has them wrapped up in whatever she can find, yesterday it happened to be a pair of Preston's underwear.I had to take a picture of Kendra's new haircut. This has to be one of the best decisions that I have ever made. No more tears, no more fights, and so much easier and cuter too! She is bossy one my little Kendra. Always has to have her nose in everyone else's business. But we know that she does it out of love, she is definitely full of love for her family. She is a born leader and so fun, I love having her as my oldest. The other day we painted our toes and fingernails together SO FUN! I love my kiddos

And I love this man, the man who gave me such beautiful children and such a wonderful life. THANK YOU JOSHUA!

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