Happy New Year...

The kids BEGGED to stay up until midnight! Asher was out by ten, Aidan made it until 10:45 or so, and the big kids lasted all the way until twelve! Talia was uber grumpy and Noah was tired but excited to have made it! We drank yummy sparkling cider with my parents and then put the kids to bed. I am not sure if it will ever happen again because the grouchiness that came the next day was not fun at all!

Best little brother...

Eli is the world's best little brother!! If you don't believe me, you can ask his brothers and sister. They just love him so so much. I guess when you are this cute it is hard not to have a fan club!

Eagle scholar...

Talia earned her first award in Kindergarten back in November and it was a good one!! She earned the Eagle Scholar award which is for the most outstanding student in her class. Her teacher said she is a dream and she wishes all her kids were just like Talia! We are so proud of how well she is doing! She really is such a great student! Here is the video of her receiving the award from her principal!

V-I-C-T-O-R-Y...

Today Talia had her first experience with cheerleading and she LOVED it! She had a mini cheer camp and then got to perform between the JV and Varsity basketball game. It was so fun to watch! She was so brave and had so much fun! I think Nate would prefer if she stuck with sports but she sure loved this little bit of girly stuff! We are going to try a dance class on Monday. I figure since she is my only girl I better make the most of it because Star Wars and football is only fun for so long!

Too funny...

Don't pass out! I am actually blogging! Here is a funny little video that was too good not to share! I think the Grandmas will appreciate it! I think I may qualify as mother of the year for my time out methods!