Madi's Accomplishment

Madison got an award for scoring in the top 10 percent nationally on the IOWA test this year. We were excited for her. She always tries her best and loves school. (We as her parents have reason to believe that she really just loves the boys at school.) We love her so much. She has such an awesome personality. Madi thought this pictures would show off her intellegence. Way too go Madi!!

Kung Fu Fighting

Matthew and Maxx have been taking a little ninja class. Matthew wants to be a ninja when he grows up so we thought we better get him started. They are loving it . The teacher is fantastic and these little kids are hilarious doing all the kicks and punches. They are learning respect, to listen, follow orders, and so on. None has yet to be witnessed at home, but maybe that comes later. They are also taught to only use the moves to defend themselves only if they are in danger. However, they must constantly be in danger because they like to use thier moves on thier little brother Micah, each other, and anything else that stands in their way. But they did that before the class, so nothing much has changed!! The pictures did not turn out the best but they are the short ones in matching outfits.

Doing a side block

Standing like a Black Belt

Standing with their teachers

Pirates

Grandma LaDonna and Grandpa Dave gave the kids shirts from their trip to Cancun. They are pirate shirts and the kids love them. One day they all wore them and played pirate all day long. I was tied up several times and had to "walk the plank." I love thier imaginations. They seriously make me laugh all day. (In between the time outs, yelling, aspirin taking, and so on. I think you get the point.) Thanks grandma and grandpa!!

Dressed for the day!!

The other morning I asked the kids to get dressed and this is what Micah and Maxx came out in. I quess next time I need to be more specific!! (Or hide the swim bag!!)

The sweet sound of SUCCESS!!

Micah has a mind of his own. The day he turned two he decided that he wanted to go on the potty. He did great for about 6 months and then said in these exact words, " I like to poop on the floor!!" And that he did. For about a month I tried my hardest to not give in because he'd been doing so well. But he loved cleaning up his accidents and anything I tried to do to make it seem better to go on the potty backfired. (He knows how to work the system like a charm.) So I gave in. I put him back in diapers. Well about 2 weeks ago I looked at him and said, "Micah you will go on the potty!!" And he says, "OK!" And just like that he is potty trained. It was no fuss. He is such a turkey! He just likes pushing my buttons. So hopefully in 6 months we will not revert back. (I am crossing my fingers!) GOOD JOB MICAH!

Locks for Love

One day Madison came up to us and said that she wanted to grow out her hair to donate it to cancer patients. So for over a year she has grown it out... (even through the crying of brushing out snarls)


...one last time with curls and a bow... (heart break for mom)


...at the hairstylist getting ready for the big cut. The excitement is building!!...


...the first cut begins...


...look at that cutie!! She loves her hair. In fact I have to pry her away from the mirror. She just can't stop looking at herself.


She was able to donate 12 inches of hair. Way to go Madi!!!

Easter (After Church)

So we made it through church and we were so excited to get home. Everyone found thier Easter Baskets and were so excited!(the Easter Bunny makes us look for our baskets. He is always tricky!!)

Micah with his Easter Basket.



Maxx and Micah looking through their baskets. Seeing who got the best candy. Surely enough they got the exact same everything. That Easter Bunny is so smart. (Competition in everything!!! Even Easter Baskets. Hopefully when they are in school they will compete to see who can get the most A's. Wishful thinking, but it is worth a try.)


Maxx is practicing to be a ninja. Everyone better stay way from his candy!!


Madi and Mom. We found similar dresses and thought it would be fun to match.

Daddy and the Wild Ones.




Matthew started undressing while we were at church. We had to remind him to wait until we got home. Once we got home he was so excited that the clothes remained on. (mostly)


Maxx got pie maker Tyrone. This is what he wants to be when he grows up. A pie maker. Such dreams!!


Madi and her Easter Basket. She loves My Little Pet Shop animals. She never plays with them, she just wants to collect them all. She has them all displayed very nicely in her room. (Her little brothers like to come into her room and destroy her display, so she has made Matthew the guard over her room while she is at school. He does an awesome job. He might make a good security guard, or bouncer!!)