Trip to see our cousins...

We went to an airforce base the day we were leaving, I think it was called Hills Airforce Base Museum. I'll have to check on that. While we were at Steph and Tony's you could hear the jets flying over there house all day long. So we decided that we needed to take a tour around Museum.
Kade really liked this chair. He wouldn't let us strap him in it though.

They let us have a tour inside the rescue plane. Benson was so scared to go inside. I think he thought we were going to leave him in it or something like that. He waited outside for us until we were about to leave and then he finally got brave and wanted to take a tour. Tia is the same age and wanted to be strapped in, maybe Benson could take some pointers from her.

I had to put this picture in because it's amazing how they could fly these helicoptor's and airplanes.

All the kids that wanted to go to the airforce base. Savannah, McKayla, Seth, Kade, Tia and Benson were really enjoying looking at all the airplanes.

Porter had a blast with the girls. I think he followed them around the whole time. It was nice for me because I actually got a break from entertaining him all day.

We made Savannah play her Saxaphone for us. She wasn't to happy about getting it out and playing for us, but she was a good sport about it. Thanks Savannah we really enjoyed hearing you play.

Benson and Tia spent the whole 2 1/2 days playing dress up. I can't even remember all the costumes they tried on for us. I think Benson was pretty excited to have someone who would play dress up with him since Kade isn't really interested.
We had a great time at the Moser's. Thanks for letting us stay with you for a couple of days, the boys loved it.

Love and Logic

I have been going to these Love and Logic classes every Thursday Night with some ladies in my ward. I really didn't think I would get anything out of it because my kids are still pretty little and not in middle school yet. I actually have learned quite abit from just the few times I have been.
Did you now that on average the amount of time you actually spend talking to your kids is only three minutes a week. I was thinking no not me, I am always talking to my kids. That week I tried testing myself. Everynight before they go to bed I spend about an hour telling Kade to finish up his homework, Benson to get in the shower, heres your pajamas hurry and put them on and then go into the bathroom and brush your teeth, go potty before and come on kids lets get in bed. I spend most of my time telling my kids to do things.
This class actually tries to teach you to give some of the responsiblity to your children..
Here is an example, one Saturday I asked Kade if he had already finished his homework so we wouldn't have to do it on Sunday Night. He told me that him and Dad already finished it. So come Sunday night when it was time for bed I said to Jordan it's a good thing you and Kade already did the homework. Jordan's response,"We did." And you know all us parents we hurry up and try to get it done so we don't look like the bad parent to the teacher. This class has taught me that since he lied about it and it's bed time I guess he is going to have to stay in for recess at school tomarrow and finish it and hopefully next time he will have learned his lesson. If he calls from school and says,"Mom I forgot my library book, will you please bring it to me?" My response, " Kade sorry but you need to make sure you put that in your book bag at night so you don't forget it." I know this sounds harsh, but even if you are going to the school anyway don't take it because they need to learn to be responsible and after a couple of times of not taking it I garantee they won't forget it.
I am constantly telling Benson to hurry up and get dressed for preschool or we're going to be late. I have not done this but several people in the class have, they take there kids to daycare or preschool in there pajamas or bring there clothes in a plastic bag and they have to hurry and get dressed there. They said I have not had to ask them to hurry and get dressed again.
I have my sisters girls playing over at my house alot and the kids are always telling on eachother and when they come to me I just tell them they need to work it out themselves. They actually have and it's been nice. If I really want one of the kids to do something and they really want to play on the wii, I simply say feel free to play on it all you want as soon as you get your task done. If it takes them till bed time, maybe tomarrow they will get that task done sooner so they can play. The feel free method is a really good insentive to get them to do what they need to do because there is a reward when it's accomplished.
There are plenty more ideas. If any of you ever get the opportunity to take the class I really recommend it. I spend more time enjoying my kids and less time nagging on them. So we are all happy..

Winter Days...

Here is Kade and Dad kicking back on the cuddlesac watching a movie. The boys are always looking for the opportunity to spend time with dad...
This is what has kept us entertained through the long winter weather. Benson is having a golf tournament with Dad and Riley.

Porter and Parker were climbing all over everything and everyone.

Here is Benson and Porter climbing in the dirty laundry basket. They are always found in my closet throwing all our dirty clothes everywhere so they can play in the baskets.