Kick Ball for FHE

After all the junk we ate yesterday morning and afternoon we decided that we needed to get a little exercise..... This is what Ellie did for the first half of our family Kick Ball Extravaganza. She was all upset that we were using her Scooby Doo ball to play kick ball.
Carter got Court out on this one.

Swing and a miss...suprisingly no one stuck out:)

Court getting Carter out...just repaying the favor.

Carter was an awesome pitcher.

Hailey out-sprinting her dad. Safe.

Carter just missed Court by inches.

This is what Ellie did for the 2nd half of the Kick Ball Extravaganza...much happier.

Finally a picture with Mom in it and what does Dad do????

What a tease.

We didn't keep score, but we ended up playing boys against girls and I'm pretty sure Hailey and I beat them!!!!!

It is such a disappointment when...

...you have great family moments and no pictures to show for it.

The boys had soccer games on Saturday. Carter scored 1 1/2 goals. I'm pretty sure he had two, but he and another boy kicked it at the same time. Court got clocked in the head by the ball in his game. He still played like a champ.

Court had his bishops interview yesterday. I thought Valentine's Day was a perfect day to have his interview:) He passed with flying colors. His baptism is on the 27th. I can't believe he is 8.

Today we took the kids to a movie. So far today we have eaten doughnuts & milk, popcorn, rootbeer, milk duds, junior mints & sour patch kids. Yeah, we all are about to crash! However, I am planning on making a dinner with some nutritional value;)

Today on the way to the movie Court was listening to my ipod and had it up quite loud, so he couldn't tell how loud he was talking. He saw the restaraunt Hooters. Then he yelled, much louder than was necessary, "YEAH, LET'S EAT AT HOOTERS!!!". Luckily none of the other kids caught on and wanted to eat there too. Jared and I just cracked up together. Needless to say, we did not eat at Hooters. Nor will we. Ever. Then on the way home he asked a question, again much louder than was necessary. Hilarious. I love my kids.

4 is four.

zero.

one. two.three.

and now 4.

Dear Ellie,

Happy Birthday! You are smart and brave and bossy and sassy. You make life fun and exciting, and your laugh is absolutely contagious. You are learning your letters and numbers and love to color and draw. You are learning in Sunday school. 2 Sunday's ago you told us about Jesus (Daniel) and the lions den and how he prayed to the lions (Heavenly Father) and they didn't eat him. You've got a heart of gold. When you see someone crying you get a concerned look on your face like you feel their pain and wish it could go away and you won't feel better until it does. You want justice. If someone has wronged you watch out, there will be some loud screaming cries and everyone will be sorry.

Your sister and brothers adore you. They did as soon as they saw you the first time in the hospital. They all wanted to hold you all the time. Mommy and Daddy love you too. You are a special spirit that was sent to our home to bring joy to all of us, and you have.

Love,

Mom