News From THE BIRD'S Nest: March 2012

Thursday, March 15, 2012

FEBRUARY

SHOOTIN' HOOPS
All 3 boys are playing basketball this winter.

S is playing "Little Hoopsters". His team name is the Celtics. He loves going to basketball and he thinks he's pretty good. He is learning new skills and having fun playing with his friends. He also loves having dad as his coach. Notice the hair? He likes to have it spiked while he's playing- I'm not sure why, but whatever.

T is #5 on the Bucks. He is great at defense and setting screens and he has even made a few buckets.

Z is #14 on the Thunder. Basketball is not his favorite sport but he has still enjoyed playing and has had a great season!

FUTSAL
It really isn't easy getting pictures of futsal games. The players and the ball move so fast that they're gone before I can even snap the pic. Futsal wasn't much fun this year. We lost all of our games but one and they were pretty bad losses. Z wasn't a happy kid at all, but hopefully it was a learning experience for him. I think it is really valuable to have the experience of failing and to be able to overcome that experience and learn from it. If he can get over the frustration and learn from all of the losses, I think it will have been worth it- even if it was painful to watch.

CUTE LITTLE VISITOR
Ashley came to visit us again this month. It was a short visit but it was fun to see her. The boys enjoyed spending time with this cute little cousin that they don't see very often. She was shy but warmed up to the boys pretty quickly. She wasn't that fond of me though- I had to steal a hug the night before they left. I'm glad that we were able to get a picture of the four cousins and I'm glad this time she sat kind of close to them instead of 10 feet away. :)

Z - #1 - The Oldest

Z is happy to be in junior high. He is enjoying school and all of the fun things that come with it. He doesn't like that the work is more difficult but he is working really hard and doing well. He is still a huge sports fan like his dad and loves to cheer on BYU. His favorite sport is soccer and he enjoys playing throughout the year, both outdoor and indoor. Z likes to spend his free time on the computer on facebook or some other game. He also likes to play video games and watch TV. His newest hobby is taking care of his fish tank. He enjoys going to mutual activites and scouts and he is working hard at earning merit badges. He always has some kind of plan in his mind and almost every day he updates me on his newest idea. The latest plan is that he is going to save up all of his money to buy an ipod. I think he can do it. Every night he tells me "good night" and "I love you". He never forgets- I love that!

T - #2 - The Middle Child

T is such a happy kid. He gets excited easily and loves to be a part of everything. He loves his soccer team and does a great job as their goalie. He loves to go to scouts. He enjoys school and really likes his class and his teacher. He's doing a great job in 4th grade. Of course, video games and TV are still his favorite free time activities, but he also enjoys reading and will often stay up late reading whatever he can find. We are reading the Harry Potter series together now. His favorite foods are pizza, tacos, and hamburgers (with lots of ketchup), and of course he loves chocolate. He likes to be goofy but he is also learning to be responsible. Some days he makes me laugh out loud and every day he makes me smile - I love that!

S - #3 - The Baby

My baby does not like to be called the baby anymore but I just tell him that he'll always be my baby. This kid is such a social child. He loves to play with friends and would every day if he could. He is enjoying 1st grade and has become a great reader. S still deals with food allergies but it doesn't get him down. He has a positive attitude and is always willing to share and help. He is excited to be old enough to be part of team sports and has loved playing soccer and t-ball. He is looking forward to basketball this winter. He loves his big brothers and is happy to follow them or do whatever they are doing. His favorite foods are hamburgers, tacos and poptarts. He likes to color, play games, read and do puzzles. Every day he asks me how my day is going and every day he gives me a hug - I love that!