Finally an update from one of us!

It isn't often that I update this, I think this is my second post. I've made a habit of reading this frequently, and today, I finally recognized a couple things.

First, I have a deep love for my family, so much that I am nearly brought to tears when I read Kelly's posts. It's kind of embarrassing at work when I look like I've been crying, but it is ok, and helps me remember what a great family I have. Kelly loves our boys, and would do anything for them. I know that, and I love her so much for it. I love that she has this blog, though I wish it was updated more frequently by either myself or her, but she is a busy person and I understand.

Second, I realize that I should be updating this way more. It would be a lot more fun to read if I shared some stories on here of things I do with the kids (aside from my persistent lecturing). Things like: Nearly being ejected from Trevor's soccer game (I'm the head coach), playing '21' with Corben and Trevor and their friend Avery (of course, I always win because I'm awesome:O), trying to keep Zack from seriously injuring himself (nearly happens every day), or letting lance go to scouts instead of soccer (I'm the head coach here, too), helping Brody and Jace (they are not twins you know) have internet access, or netflix access...lol, it's funny how much they do on the computer.

I have to say how proud I am of each of my boys. Corben is doing well in school now, and has joined the track team. He competed for the first time last week, and placed 3rd in one of his events, and ran in a couple others, doing quite well for a 7th grader. Trevor is Trevor...he loves sports, and his favorite is whatever is currently being played, soccer/baseball now, football/basketball in the spring. Lance is such a precious boy. He has his own set of issues, but he is so easy to please, and loves to play soccer. He also likes to read, and has taken after Kelly in her addiction to puzzles. Zack is always going to be full of energy, at least we hope so. If things go my way, he'll be our retirement fund:) He is great at soccer, and is a lot like Trevor in his love for sports. He is becoming a really good reader, and does good at school. Brody is a lot of fun. He's very opinionated, and not afraid to vocalize it. He is best friends with Jace, and looks up to his brothers. He is excited to start Kindergarten now that he's gotten past his shots. Jace is a peacemaker, like Kelly said in her earlier post. He loves to watch Brody play the computer, and loves to "control" when watching netflix. He, too, is excited to start kindergarten, especially since his shots are over with as well.

Kelly is a trooper...That's the all-encompasing statement, but let me expound a little. She does at least 3 or 4 loads of laundry everyday, cooks dinner at least 6 nights a week, keeps the house under control, cleans the kitchen, goes to the gym everyday, helps with soccer, scouts, primary piano playing, family night, goes to a book group (though I don't think any of them read the book anymore), helps her sister when she can, helps me with my hometeaching families, does puzzle after puzzle after puzzle, puts up with me (This is a big one), helps with homework for 4 kids, soon to be 6 kids in school...the list goes on. She is awesome, and I love her for all that she is and all that she does.

Thanks for reading, if you made it this far.