The past few weeks, we've been practicing violin everyday. If the boys practice all week, they earn Music Money which they can spend right away for small prizes or save up for something bigger. Gavin needed a bigger violin, and yesterday we got one in the mail from my Mom. Gavin loves it, and both boys have been doing a great job practicing violin. I ordered a bigger violin for Connor too that we're waiting for in the mail. I've even started practicing every day myself, and even baby Aidan (I guess I should stop calling him baby since he'll be two on Monday, but he's still my little baby) has been holding the violin and practicing the best he can. He insists he gets a turn...he'll say "Mom!" and look at me and hold out his hands until I help him hold the violin and bow. It's cute how serious Aidan takes it. It's been fun for us to do as a family...we've had lots of violin music in the air lately!
Gavin loves soccer, running around outside, riding his bike or scooter and playing with his brothers. He also likes school, and is very helpful and thoughtful. He likes reading and learing about the Gospel. He's still a bundle of energy, but we love it!
Updates on "Cheeks"
Connor is the biggest sweetheart and loves to snuggle. He's helpful to me and his brothers. He likes to play outside. He's our biggest daredevil on his bike or scooter or his grandpa's 4-wheeler...so far only one broken arm ;) He loves school and his teacher and spelling.
Updates on "Nuggles"
Aidan is FULL of energy. He loves to run around outside and play with the neighbors. He's learning his letters and sounds for preschool and knows his numbers and colors. Aidan is one of the big boys now and keeps up with his big brothers. He gives great hugs and snuggles!
Updates on "Mr. Squishy" or "Mr. O"
Owen is starting to talk. He says words like Mama, Dada, Bah (bath), No, Baby, Kisses, Hugs, Moh (more). His smile melts my heart and his eyes dance with light! I love this little boy!
Updates on "Monty"
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
"I have a burn in my heart." (I think Gavin meant to say heartburn.)
"Hey, don't tickle my nickels!" (I was tickling Gavin's armpits!)
Mommy: "That doesn't mean you can just sit down and throw a fit." Gavin: "I didn't. I just stood up and threw a fit."
Mommy: "Everything but cheese." Gavin: "Butt cheese. Eww gross."
Mommy: "Will you always be my little boy?" Connor: "Uh-huh...even when I'm 99."
"I love you and Bo the same." (Connor said this to me. Bo is our cat. Coming from a five-year-old little boy, I think it was meant as a compliment!"
For more funny kid quotes, click on the picture below.
This is a book about a young teenage boy who can see paths into the past. At first he only uses this gift to hunt with his father; to see the paths that the animals have taken. Later he meets up with a friend who has a different gift, and together they try to combine and teach each other their gifts and end up on a really cool adventure. The writing was great, as were the characters. I'm looking forward to reading the next book.
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I think little kids with violins are just so cute! I love it, I hope they do too!
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