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.

We love you guys...

Kade has come so far in his life. We went to his parent teacher conference a week ago, he is doing so good in school. He is a great reader and his true talent is writing stories and drawing. He loves to do art. His teacher Mrs. Surerus said they are doing something new this year for all the kids in this district. The kids are writing there own book and getting them published. The older kids are writing there own book, but the younger grades like 1st grade is making a class book where they all put stories in it and then it gets published. Mrs. Surerus begged them to let her pick three students to do there own individual books, out of 26 kids Kade was one that was picked. He was pretty excited. He also got to make the cover page of the class book, since he is such a good artist. We are so proud of how good he is doing. Kade you have your own special place in our family. You are such a good example for your younger brothers and they look up to you.
Benson is such a character. He is doing so good in Pre-school. He can write his name and recognize most of his letters and there sounds. He knows his colors and his shapes. He is always telling stories and making us laugh. Just the other day he was with his dad and suddenly he leans over and says "Dad I have a secret." Jordan's reply "whats your secret" Benson "DAD I HAVE A SECRET," Jordan was starting to get frustrated and says "Benson what is your secret" Benson's reply "I can't tell you dad it's a secret." That was a good one Ben. We are always learning from you. You are always making us laugh.

Now Porty is going to be 2 years old in March. I can't believe how big he is getting. He is so easy going and I am so thankful for that. He loves to play with cars, tractors, trucks etc. I can not keep him from climbing on everything, he climbs up on the couch and jumps off. I'm affraid that he is going to brake his leg. He loves music and can do all the actions to "PopCorn Popping." I will put in the leapfrog learning video's which are his favorite. (if anyone does not have them I highly recommend them) He repeats the alpabet and there sounds with the video. When we have family prayer he folds his arms and trys to say the prayer with us. Porter loves his older brothers, he is always hugging them and trying to keep up with them. Porter you can make us smile and melt our heart by the things you do. You add so much joy to our family...

We couldn't imagine our lives without these boys. It can sure be hard at times but a true growing experience. Kade, Benson and Porter you make our lives so much more meaningful and enjoyable. We love all three of you so much.

The Big 30

Jordan had his 30th birthday January 5th. His friend Trevor whom he served his mission with lives in Pocatello and his birthday is the same day. We have made it a tradition to go out with him and his wife Emily on there birthdays. We decided to eat dinner at Ruby River. Well, when they know its your birthday they make you where these funny looking cowboy hats and take your picture. I know it's not the best picture of them but I thought it was funny. Jordan eyes are all squished together because his hat was to tight.

I am so grateful for Jordan and all the things he does for me and our boys. He is such good husband and dad to us. We love you Jord and we wouldn't know what to do without you.

Christmas 2008!!!

We had a really great Holiday Season.. It was so good to spend time with family. The family that wasn't able to make it we missed you.

I have to say one thing that kade did this year on Christmas Eve. We were at the Robison's family Christmas Party. It was starting to get late and all the sudden Kade was ready to get home and really wanted to say his prayers. I kept telling him we will leave in a minute he was relentless. So finally we left and he said that he looked out the window at grandmas house and saw a red blinking light (Towers for planes) he thought it was Santa's Sleigh and if he wasn't at home in bed that he wouldn't stop at our house. He also had to say his prayers and tell Heavenly Father that he would be a good little boy and please have Santa stop at our house tonight.

We had my family Christmas Party at my sisters house. Santa made a special trip to see the kids and see what they wanted for Christmas. He brought all the kids a special present. The older kids got a sketch pad with colored pencils and the little kids got a coloring book with crayons. They loved it.

Kade and Benson were so excited when Santa showed up. Kade couldn't stop saying "I think that was the real Santa." Porter didn't really care for him much, maybe next year.

Santa saying his good-bye's. Thanks Santa for making a special visit this year.
My parents got all the kids pajamas with robes. All the kids loved them. They couldn't wait to put them on. Porter and DreAna were the cutest though. They looked like a little old couple getting the newspaper. Ha Ha..
Porter styling his new look

Riley spent alot of the time entertaining Porter and Parker so they wouldn't brake the navtivity that all the grandkids put on.

A tradition in the Robison Family, on Christmas Eve the kids are told about the real meaning of Christmas. We read from the scriptures the story of Jesus' birth and the kids place the statues as we read...

The kids singing Christmas Carols... and performing there talents..

It's time to open presents from grandma and grandpa... The three little boys wanted to climb all over there presents. I guess they thought that was more fun.. They actually liked there present once they got over the climbing, it was a tractor and trailer with loading cars...

The four boys Kade, Benson, Joel and Seth all opened remote control cars. They loved them. Thanks to the family for all the great gifts. We were all pretty spoiled.

Porter's present from Santa....

Benson was so excited that Santa didn't forget to bring the only thing he wanted, a gutair...

Kade is so into animals and bugs that he was exited to see that he recieved this bug world.. Don't be alarmed all the bugs in this world are not real.

Porter couldn't get cousin Tyler off his tractor......

Winter Weather!

Benson is our hard working kid. He loves to be outside working expecially with his dad. When he woke up to snow, the first thing he wanted to do was put on his snow clothes and go shovel the driveway. I tried to get him to wait until the wind quit but he had to get out there.

He was still out there when it got dark and finally Kade decided he wanted to help. They are out on our back deck trying to knock the snow off.
They played in it as much and they worked. I bought them the snow shovel's a couple of years ago and they have been the best investment we have ever made. Expecially since they were only $5.00 a piece.

Porter just watched out the window. He has been sick so I made him stay inside until he got over it. Everyone knows how hard life can be when the babies get sick.

With all the snow falling I don't think they are getting much accomplished but at least they burned off some energy, something these guys have a lot of.