Watch Them Grow....

Where does the time go?  It seems like I blink and weeks have passed.  I can barely keep up with everything, so I thougt I would do an update on the family.

CaRsOn - -

Carson just finished the 5th grade.  He LOVES: Legos, Star Wars, riding bikes, drawing, shooting guns, football, reading and hanging out with his dad.  He is a GREAT big brother.  Yes, he is bossy.  Yes, he loses his temper.  Yes, he can drive me nuts.  But he is soooo helpful.  He takes his role as big brother very seriously and I love him for it.  He gets sippy cups, snacks, reads books, fixes broken feelings and toys.  He is AWESOME!  Carson just turned 11 on June 4th and I can't believe what a remarkable young man he is.  He has a great testimony and keeps us on the straight and narrow.  I LOVE HIM!

NiCk - -

Nick just finished the 3rd grade.  He likes to watch tv, ride his bike, eat, draw, play out side and be his dad's right hand.  If you can tinker with it, Nick is there.  He loves to "fix up" old broken stuff.  Nick is funny, oh that kid makes me laugh!  He turns 10 in November. He still struggles with things that I take for granted.  I don't know what it is like to have eye's that play tricks on my brain.  He struggles, but doesn't give up.  He is a very hard worker and I love that about him.  When he is trying to do his homework and you can see him struggling to read those words that won't hold still, it breaks my heart.  But the look that comes across his face and wheels that start turning in his head when he figures something out, it is a HUGE proud moment for me.  I try to make sure he knows how smart he is, it takes a pretty smart boy to work around a disability like that!  I love Nick's sweet and tender moments, they are few and far between.  But I love them.  He is starting to realize you can be rough and tough and hug your mom :)  So that makes me  happy.  I LOVE HIM!

MiCa - -

Mica just finished Kindergarten.  She loves school.  She is so cute about it.  She also loves to color and draw, dress up, play outside, dance and be with her friends.  She loves to play and laugh.  She loves being a big sister and she is very good with Chrislyn.  That makes me happy.  She is also prone to whining....I still love her!!  I love that she isn't afraid to break into dance or song in the middle of a crowded area.  I love that anytime it is just the two of us in a room she says "we're having a girl day, huh mom?"  OH, I LOVE HER!

ChRiSlYn - -

Chrislyn will be two in July.  She loves to carry her belongings with her around the house.  She is a fan on blankets and babies.  She loves animals and will scream (with joy) when ever she sees one.  I love her smile.  I love that she knows that I love her smile and will freely smile at me when I ask to see it.  I love her little voice, even when that voice annoys me.... :)  She is demanding and silly, strong and snuggley, easy going and confusing.  I have my work cut out for me with her.  She loves her brothers and sister and she is definately a daddy's girl.  Oh my, I LOVE HER.