Flying Kites

The kids were being a little rowdy inside after we finished homework today so I thought of an idea that I used with my preschool kids a couple of weeks ago. (I am not sure why I didn't do it sooner.) It kept them entertained for an hour until it was time to get ready for bed. I highly recommend it. All you do is tie a piece of string or yarn to a plastic shopping bag and let them fly it outside. I tied it to a silly band for the girls (I thought the yarn would continue to tighten around their wrists.). I tied it to Liam's belt loop. I didn't want them to fly away permanently. They had so much fun. Liam ran in circles almost the entire time. He should sleep good tonight. The girls ended up pretending they were dogs on a leash. It was a beautiful evening to be outside.

Check out the video.

Liam's Superman

Liam got his first Superman toy today. It is a McDonalds Happy meal toy. (I didn't want to cook tonight. We chose to go check the progress on our house instead.) You would have thought he won the lottery. He is such a boy. He new right what to do. Superman was flying in the air as soon as I put it in his hand. He must have learned that from the little boy of the friend that watches Liam for me while I work at the preschool because I know we have not seen superman in our house yet. We are still too girly around here.

Tonight was also the first time he has asked to sleep with any type of toy. (He doesn't even like sleeping with a pillow or blanket.) And of course it was his new superman toy. I just couldn't say no.

My beautiful kids!

I just love my kids and the beautiful bluebonnets.

On our way out to my parents' house for General Conference we decided to stop for a photo op. It would have been nice to have a less windy day. I was lucky to get a couple of shots without their faces covered in hair. Plus Nia just couldn't handle the wind in her eyes. She was wiping watery eyes after just a little while. Liam was finished after just two snapshots. He had no interest in the camera or sitting still for that matter. Ella was a good sport.

Maybe we will try again this Sunday.

Sledding!

Last year when it snowed the girls wished we had some sleds. So we bought some sleds for Christmas just in case we would get a chance to use them. Well, we were able to use them today. It rained Monday night and then by Tuesday morning it was freezing. It has been below freezing since then. Even into the teens. The girls missed school on Tuesday and today because of the icy roads. Matt got to stay home as well so we have enjoyed some family time. We decided to bundle up and go outside today. The driveway was a perfect place to use the sleds. Watch the video!