Asher at 3!

Asher is really growing up and changing a lot at 3!  He is no longer a toddler but is a little boy and plays so well with the big kids now.  He is finally one of the group and no longer just an annoying baby brother.  He is an absolute character at all times.  He keeps us all laughing all day!  For his third birthday we had planned to go to the zoo but it was pouring down rain.  We spent the time with family instead and went to Urban Air trampoline park and had a lasagna dinner with animal cupcakes.  We all had fun!  Asher at three;
1.  Loves instruments, especially the trumpet and drums.  Sleeps with a trumpet most nights!
2.  Wears 3T clothes and is shorter than most his age.
3.  His ear tubes fell out after one year but had to have one taken out that got stuck...ouch!  No ear infections since.
4. His favorite song is Speak Life by Toby Mac.
5.  Loves wrestling on the trampoline with Dad or the other kids.
6.  Loves squirt guns and having water fights.
7.  Loves swimming and did great in swimming lessons.  Is practically swimming on his own!  He is absolutely fearless of water and has no problem just jumping in or having his face under.  He just loves it!
8.  Working on letters and writing.  Fine motor skills are great.
9. Rides a bike with training wheels.
10.  Enjoys Sunday School
11.  Likes playing Hide and Seek, making forts, light sabers, guns, and cars.
12.  Calls Old Maid, "Homemade" and Walkie talkies, "Talkie Walkies".  Also calls A limemade a "Homemade"
13.  Is super affectionate and needs a lot of snuggles, hugs, and kisses.  Constantly tells me I'm "beautiful" and that he "loves me" etc. Very sweet and snuggly.  Much more of a mama's boy than the other kids were/are.
14. Been potty trained since 2
 

Cora #5

Cora is such an amazing little girl!  She is just a great balance of everything!  She had such a fun year of preschool before turning 5.  She had some great friends and her confidence and relationships really grew over the year.  She had a fun "cat" themed birthday with kitty cupcakes, a cat pinata, stuffed kitties for all the kids to adopt, and everyone got to make a beaded collar for their new stuffed kitty as a craft.  Cora at five:

1.  Loves My Little Ponies, animals, Equestria girls, strawberry shortcake, and barbies

2.  Wants to be a vet when she grows up and loves all animals.

3.  Especially loves our cat Brave.  The cat literally licks her face and gives her kisses constantly.  She is always right by Cora's side snuggling when she is sick, as well.

4.  Best friends at five are:  Jenna and Joy, Avary, and neighbor Rachel

5.  Plays daily with neighbor, Rachel.  They love playing horses and animals mostly.

6.  Loves bike rides, roller skating, bowling, swimming with floaties.

7.  Has grown socially and is more outgoing

8.  Did great in school and is reading and writing well.

9.  Loves all things art related.  Loves crafts and coloring

10.  Takes dance lessons from the North YMCA in a combined class of Ballet and Tap.

11.  Sings and loves all her songs from VBS and loves songs with actions.

12.  Loves clothes (has to pick out her own outfits), jewelry, purses etc.

13.  Likes her hair in braids or down.

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#7!

Eli is 7 years old and loving life!  He had an amazing school year and the best summer we have ever had.  I am so proud of how far he has come in his seven years and the wonderful boy he is and is continuing to become.  Eli at seven:

1.  Loves all things Star Wars related.  He likes Clone Wars and loves doing light saber fights.  

2.  Was awarded Leader of the Pride TWICE last year.  Once by the teacher and once by his classmates.  

3.  Loves riding bikes, riding the 4 wheeler, skating, bowling, hiking, and swimming

4.  Likes playing the "Spaceship game" with friends at recess.

5.  Best friends during the school year were Nathan B and Gabe.

6.  Loves building and launching rockets and sharing the experience with friends

7.  Has become great friends with all our neighbor kids (George, Rachel, Henry etc.) and has played all summer building forts and other adventures.

8.  Is a model student and isn't in any services at school or outside of school.

9.  Loves science and math and PE

10. Loves flying in the glider with Brandon

11.  He loves traveling and flying on commercial airlines, especially Southwest.  

12.  He loves visiting both the farm and Texas.

13.  Loves swimming by himself and even in the cold pool in TX with Gavin.

14.  Played soccer and t-ball for Riverside and very good at both.

15.  Obsessed with basketball and loves watching the Shockers, Mavericks, KU and Kstate on youtube or live games.