Christmas Eve

Despite their faces. We had a wonderful Christmas. David was upset because he didn't find the pickle on the tree. Eden was in one of her 'serious face' moods and Ruth was oblivious to the fact I was trying to take a picture.

What cute children. I love them.

6 years old

Eden beaden is 6. She is silly and emotional. She is stubborn and kind. She likes kindergarten. Today she took an air freshener from the bathroom, wrapped it up and gave it to her teacher as a Christmas gift. True to her nature, she does things independently. She just DOES things. She decided that our stockings needed names on them. How were we suppose to know whose was who? So, he took a permanent marker and wrote all of our names on the stockings.
Last week Eden lost another bottom tooth. I think that makes 6. Her two front teeth are starting to grow in. She is a great older sister. It is a joy to see her and Ruthie play. She likes to play with David but she also teases him. She likes to do crafts and color. She still loves to dance. She loves to hear true stories about my childhood. She is a delight. I love you.

Happy Birthday Eden

5 years old

David turned 5 years old last week. The day came and went. All he wanted to do was open presents! He didn't even eat dinner. Once the presents were opened, he played the night away.

For the past 5 birthdays (yep...all of them ) Paul has either had a final or been studying for a final on his birthday. Good thing this kid is easy to please. If he gets toys..then it is a perfect day!

David has a tender heart. A few weeks ago I was having a bad day. I went in my room and laid on the bed. I was crying. David came in the room, crawled on the bed and grabbed my hand. He said, "Mom, I berry love you."

I will remember that moment forever.

Tonight he said the family prayer. It was his usual 3 line prayer:
"Heavenly Father. Thank you for the blessing. Thank you for the day. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen."

Paul told him to try again and think of more things to say. He did. It was a long prayer. My favorite line was, "Don't say you hate your family."

Happy Birthday David
(p.s. He does not like being called Dave)

Vaulted ceilings

Our house has vaulted ceilings. Paul loves to throw the kids up really high. Well...he loves to throw Ruthie up high. Of course, the older two insist on the same treatment.

David was a little timid.

Ruth loves it.

Eden loves to be dramatic.

Paul is 36

Happy Birthday Babe.