Fireplace time

Boys, after 12 years, we have FINALLY figured out how to make the 3 of you calm down and relax...just build a fire in the fireplace.  Now we have built fires in the past, but I guess that you are just now to the age to really enjoy them...and Cody seems to REALLY enjoy them...maybe a little bit too much.  He said that he "loves to set stuff on fire".  Cody had been begging us all winter to build a fire, but it had not been cold enough. Finally, this weekend the temperature got cold enough to start a fire.  As soon as it was built, you boys assumed the position of lying in the floor in front of the fireplace.  We roasted marshmallows, and just hung out in the living room together.  It was very enjoyable just watching you boys....you were so funny....and so calm....just laying there.  We love you boys!  We talk all the time about how fast the 3 of you are growing up.  It was nice just to stop and relax in front of the fire for a couple of days with you!

Happy 9th Birthday, Cody!

Happy 9th Birthday, Cody!  I can't believe how fast you have grown up!  You have grown into a great little boy.  You are so stinkin sweet!  You are the kid that everyone wants to hang out with.  You are the leader!  Everyone just kind of follows your lead, and you lead them well.  We had you a little birthday party with your friends.  We went down to Stars and Strikes and played laser tag, video games, and ate pizza.  You hit the jackpot twice on the game that gives you tickets, and you ended up with 788 tickets!!!  You came home with a bunch of JUNK!!  2 big inflatable dice were the big things that you redeemed your ticket for!  Your friends that went with us were Sam, Wesley, Dane, Travis, and Jake.  We had a blast!  We love you, buddy!  You make us proud everyday!