I Want to go to Grandma's House

Joey was not cooperating when I was trying to put his pj's on and I of course was getting frustrated.
Mom: Joey I'm going to send you to grandma's house.
His face was so funny, almost smiling but not sure if he should. I could really see the wheels turning in his head.
Joey: I want to go to grandma's house.
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Mom: Kayla, aren't you a little girl?
Kayla: Mom, I am SEVEN years old and next year I'll be EIGHT!
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Joey: Mom how does a clothes pin hang on the clothes line?
Mom: You open the clothes pin, put the rope inside and close it.
Joey: That doesn't make any sense.
Monty, I think Joey is picking up on your sayings, he already says POOP way too much. :)

I Have Never Been Happier

Dear Kylan, right now you are again climbing on EVERYTHING!  I finally turned all the kitchen chairs on their side (again) so that you can't push them around the kitchen, climb on the stove, turn on the microwave, throw things out of the drawers, get into the cupboards and throw everything off the counters.  You are very upset but I am much happier.

By the way, we love the way you say "punch". You push out your lips and really accentuate the "ch".  It's so funny.

Dear Kayla, the other day I asked you how school was and you said, "GRREAT!  I have never been happier!"  You had art class that day and brought home an awesome ox coloring you had done on a piece of drywall. You were very happy.

Dear Monty, when I have Kayla show you her picture tell her how awesome it is. Later on you can explain about oxen being plural and ox singular. hahaha

Dear Joey, maybe we need to make you a new bed spread and get you some new bed stuff - all your own.  I'll try anything to stop taking you back to your bed 2-3 times a night.

Kayla's 7

Dear Kayla, you are now 7!!!  Your birthday party was so much fun, and you got to do an awesome scavenger hunt created by dad.  Then you went on a GeoCache. You got a dinosaur cake with a purple bow - just like you wanted and you ran around screaming about some of the gifts you received - you never disappoint! :)  We love you and hope you have a GREAT year!

Ya Little Poop!

Dear Kylan, last night in the tub you stood up and said, "poop".  I said, "Did you pee?" And you point down and say, "No."  I come over and look - nope, it's not pee, it's poop.  GROSS!  Later I came into the kitchen and you were up on my computer desk.  You POOPED on my desk and PEED on my keyboard.  ULG!!

p.s. Dad loves to hear you say, punch.  Your facial expression is pretty funny when you say it. :)

Kid Talk

Mom: Joey, would you rather be able to fly like a bird or swim like a fish?
Joey: Swim like a fish
Mom: Why
Joey: Because I like to throw balls through the nets

Kayla: Today, I had pizza and I ate the whole thing.  I ate all the cheese so I ate the whole thing but I didn't eat it all.

Scavenger Hunt

Dear Kayla, when we went to the scavenger hunt I had no idea you would come so prepared.  Not only did you have a sword and your purse but you had an extra hat and gloves!  You saved me from freezing!

Dear Jaida, you were right out in front the entire time and knew exactly where to go for the next clue.  You also wrote down all the answers and helped Joey in a few tight spots.

Dear Joey you had a blast following Jaida and Kayla around. I'm not sure you knew what we were doing but the next day you asked if we could go back.

Dear Kylan, you wanted to run and climb with the other kids so bad but every time I let you, you would fall down and cry - you know how I hate to let you cry.  So I carried you 90% of the time.  Now my left tricep is bigger than my right!

Black Spider Infection

Found a photo of Kylan running with his arms behind him.

Dear Kayla, today when you got off the bus you said, "Where in the world is Jaida?" I told you that she was at home because she had a bladder infection.  After walking for a bit you said, "I can't wait to get home and see what Jaida looks like." I turn and look at you funny and say, "Why?" And you said, "Because you said she had a black spider infection or something."  Hahaha!

Dear Kylan, you ran all the way to Kayla's bus stop with me today.  When you run, you run as fast as you can with both arms flying out behind you.  It is the funniest thing... One of these days I'll have to record that! :)

This Red Ball Is A Verb

Dear Kayla, last night you came up to me and Misty and said, "See this red ball?  This is a verb..." And then explained why it was a verb.  At one point you said. "It's a very complicated red ball."  You are awesome and I'm glad we videoed your red ball verb explanation!

Nigh Night Banket

Dear Joey, yesterday you were struggling to get your coat off so I helped you.  You then threw a huge tantrum and I had to put your coat back on you so that you could take it off yourself.

Dear Kylan, last night I was trying to put you to bed. You all of a sudden sat up and said, "nigh-night banket". I love all the words you are starting to say!
This morning you and Joey started to fight over a toy and you head butted Joey - in the head!  You cried harder than Joey - I hope you learned your lesson.

Dear Kayla, yesterday you were fully dressed from 7:30am to 8:00pm.  I was shocked!  Must be the cold weather.

Dear Jaida, I'm so glad you will still get out and dance with everyone. After Kayla became a little freer (haha) she put in the Shark Tale soundtrack and you all started dancing.  It was great!  Wish I would have brought out my camera. :)

It's Muh Birthday

 I had a great "36" birthday!  Misty made this most awesome cake!!  She worked on it all day long and cleaned the house!

Present Time!

We're Goin' To The Zoo

 After a great day at the Park, the next day we went to the zoo. Kylan was terrified of this monkey, unless I was holding him.

The hit was this non-animal. This giant elephant would sneeze, blowing water out of it's trunk, and just make funny noises.  Kayla kept running back to it.  The zoo was great for everyone, just bring your own food!

Another Reunion

 September 10 we went to This Is The Place State Park for the Pratt Family Reunion.

 My Mom, Dad and I helped register hundreds and hundreds of people (Mom was in charge of registration)!

As part of the reunion we were given free entrance to the park - the horse rides were one of the kids favorite part.

 They also had a big petting zoo with pigs, goats, cows, chickens, sheep and even a donkey.

 We had a great day!

 Oh, forgot how much the kids loved the train too!

 Even the HUGE downpour at the end was fun. :)