Haggling

Today after school Avery was begging for a bowl of cereal. I told her that dinner was cooking and would be done in a while. I then asked her for a hug.

She then proceeded to try and haggle for a bowl of cereal. Ok mom. I will give you a hug if you give me a bowl of cereal...

No way! I said.

 She then said, Ok mom. How about if I give you a kiss AND a hug for a bowl of cereal?

I said No way! I will get a hug from you anyway! (And then chased her around the kitchen until I got me hug! Ahhhhh....nothing better than a hug from my kids.)

2nd Article of Faith

Ryan was playing around and wrestling a bit with Avery this morning when she stops dead in a karate position pose and says, "You are going to die of your own sins and NOT for Adam's transgressions!"  

Sweet Prayers

I showed up at Avery and Madisen's school to help out in their classrooms when I noticed Avery sitting at the nurses office as soon as I arrived. Avery had apparently thrown up on herself so the office was just about to call me to come pick her up. She threw up several more times that day and on into the following two days. It was really sad to see her sick. And she was so sweet at one point after she had thrown up she asked, "Mom can you pray with me that I will get feeling better." Of course Avery! So we said a prayer together and it was just another sweet moment I will never forget.

Our girls

I just wanted to quickly write today a few things about my kids today. Madisen is such a good sister and helper. She looks out for her sisters so much and helps them when they need help. She is a much better big sister than I ever was. I am so proud of her and the choices she is making. She treats her sisters like any friend would treat their best friend. She is so kind and tells us that she tries to find kids at recess that might need help and tries to help them. She is very mild and rarely upset about anything. She likes to be involved with many things, currently TaVaci, and Piano. And she loves playing softball and going to activity days. We love you Madisen!

Avery is so bubbly and fun. She is always wanting to be right in the action of anything we are doing, whether it's cooking, putting on decorations, gardening or whatever she likes to be right there by our side. She likes to check up on us a lot too, always making sure we don't leave her alone for too long. She is learning so much right now and it's great to see her enjoying school and her friends in her class. Avery is sometimes shy but once she gets to know people she breaks out of her shell and then you can't get her to stop laughing, talking and smiling. Avery is a goof ball and say some of the funniest things sometimes. We love you Avery!

Emily is our little cuddle bug. She is so excited to come home and crawl into our laps for some snuggle time. She loves showing off what she made at school. When she gets home she will say, "Hi sisters!" She loves her sisters so much and looks up to them a lot. She sometimes has a temper though and can be pretty grouchy if she doesn't get enough sleep, but when she is rested up she is so fun to be with. (Her mom is the same way!;) Emily is independent and doesn't mine playing by herself. She loves to read books and watch movies any chance she gets. She is quite determined when she wants something and doesn't let you forget it. We love you Emily!