Family photos

I figured since 2 out of the 4 kids were getting pictures, all of us should get pictures. Here is a sampling. It was so hard to narrow down for this post.

4 months old

At the beginning of December Tanner went in for his 4 month check up. So far he has beat all the other kids in size ever since he was born. He latest stats were:

Height: 26.5 in
Weight: 16.3 lbs.
Head circ.: 16.9 in

According to clothing charts this means he fits 6 to 9 month clothes.

Here are pictures from his first photo shoot.

Funny Sayings

Braden: "I know why you signed me up for school. So I would have to do boring stuff."

Kelsey had a school assignment to define 2 words and then use them in a sentence. One of the words was "overjoyed".  The sentence she wrote was "When I go to the mall I fill (feel) overjoyed." This is a true statement for her. Brian and I are really worried for her bank account.

The other day Braden had spent his allotted time watching TV/playing video so I made him stop. A little time had passed and he was ready to play more video games but I wouldn't let him. Below is what I remember from the conversation.
Braden: Can I play video games?
Me: No. You need to find something else to do.
Braden: If you don't let me play video games I am walking out the door.
Me: I will be really sad if you leave, but you can't play video games.
Braden thinks for a bit: If you don't let me play video games I am going up to Jeffie's house without calling him.
Me: Okay. Have fun.
He then goes outside for a couple of seconds then comes back in.

Braden: Do you love me?
Me: Of course I love you.
Braden: If you love me, then you will let me play video games.
Me: I love you that is why I am not letting you play video games.
Braden: If you won't let me then I am putting on my big coat and leaving.
Me: I will be really sad if you leave, but that is your choice. I will always love you no matter what, but I can't let you play video games.

Braden then got his big coat on and went out the front door. I went and peeked on him and he was hiding behind our big, wooden Nativity in the front yard. He was out there for about 5 to 10 minutes.

Baptism

In November Kelsey chose to be baptized and become a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Brian and I are so proud of her decision. We would have loved her no matter her choice but we know she made the best one. She will be happier because as long as she keeps the commandments she will be able to have the Holy Ghost with her at all times. What a wonderful gift!

She was able to share her special night with her good friend and our neighbor, Lindsay Driggs. The girls were so excited to be baptized on the same day. Both families were able to attend and support the girls. Afterwards we had an ice cream sundae bar and dessert bar. I am not sure what Kelsey was more excited for, to be baptized or the treats afterwards.