January 13, 2008

Wow! What a week! I started teaching piano again this week, so that has kept me busy. I also am back to trying to work a full schedule at Project Read, which definitely keeps me on my toes with four kids.

Shaylee decided she wants to take a break from horse-back riding lessons, so she is going to try her hand (or foot?) at dance instead. She has taken two dance classes at school and really loved them. She's considering taking a "Hip Hop" class at the Academy of Dance Design on the corner by our house. She also just finished her second term at school with another 4.0. Way to go Shay! On Saturday she went with the Young Men & Women in our ward to serve breakfast at a homeless shelter. It was an eye-opening experience for her.

Devin started basketball this week. His on a team with several of his friends from the neighborhood, so that is "cool." They have their first game tomorrow night, so we are all rooting for him. He also got straight A's this term and is excited to go out and celebrate.

Aspen, as always, keeps us on our toes. She has been riding her scooter through the house non-stop since Christmas and can't wait to use it outside on the sidewalk like the "big kids." Her favorite question right now is, "What you doing?" She's learning a lot that way! "Filing my nails, curling my eyelashes, etc." She wants to be just like mom and/or big sister Shay. She may also start a dance class at the Academy of Dance Design--she's so excited! Her favorite thing right now is watching "Elmo's Potty Time" on sesamestreet.com. Of course, she's had an accident while watching Elmo say, "If you feel the need to go, then go, or you might have an accident!" Oh well.

Connor had a big week. He went in for his 2-month check-up, and he is off the charts for height (I could have told you that--he's already wearing 6-9 month clothes!). He is in the 84th percentile for weight (already over 14 pounds). He is so strong! He holds his head up almost all the time on his own, and he rolled over for the first time on Friday. We're in trouble!!!

Dennis went to Logan Saturday to take bridal photos for our neice, Jessica Ashton. They turned out beautiful! We're excited about her wedding next month.

Also, we all got letters from Paul on his mission in Scotland this week. The kids were especially excited and can't wait to write back. :)

Well, I think that sums up our week. We enjoyed our trip to Riverdale on Wednesday (of course the day they got 22 inches of snow) for Liz Staten's surprise 30th birthday party. I guess I'm the next to turn 30! Summer and I went to dinner Saturday night and had a grand time (as always). We had our neighbors the Watkins over for game night tonight, and that was a lot of fun as well.