Clifton Turns Six

Updates on Clifton -
Clifton turned six this week, SIX!  Boy how he is growing up.  We sure love how energetic, funny, smart, kind, and sporty he is.

Yes he is in PJ's - it happened to be pajama day at school on his birthday.

He got a hair cut to look nice and sharp for his birthday.  Handsome man.

Updates on McKay -
Her knew thing to say is genius.  If she says something right she'll say "I'm a genius."  If someone (usually her brother) says something wrong she'll say "you're not a genius."  She says the silliest things!

Updates on Stanley -
Saying a couple new words - birdie, go, and yah.  He says yah to everything, I kind of hope it stays around and no's want ever happen ;)

He got a hair cut too, but mommy messed up and used the wrong size clippers - oops.  Good thing he still looks cute bald!

Monday we talked about Easter and the real meaning.  Then decorated eggs.

McKay could not be more excited that her egg came put pink... love that girls excitement!

The eggs turned out pretty cute!

We had decent weather this week so we spent time with friends outside whenever we could.

 Ready for the sun to be around more often.

Taking advantage of the free cone day at DQ.

Thursday was St. Patrick's Day

We celebrated with green food all day.

McKay had dance that day and she wanted to wear as much green as she could find.  My cute leprechaun ballerina.

Stanley loves when he gets to join in with dance class.

Friday was Clifton's big day.

I went to have lunch, recess, and help out in his class that day.  It was such a fun time.   I loved spending time with him and his friends.

That night we had his birthday party at Olympic Sports Center.

So many of his friends came out to celebrate. Man of man that boy sure is loved by many.  It was a crazy fun party.  He says it was the best birthday party ever.  We then had our coed soccer game and finally won a game!  A good day.

That night we gave Clifton his birthday present... Sounders tickets.

He was so excited!

Grandma and Grandpa Stanley came into town for Clifton's birthday.  So Saturday morning we went out to play while Daddy was at a YM's campout.

Naval museum

Playing with some of Clifton's new toys during Stanley's nap time.

Then that night we headed to the game and Grandpa came too

Ferry ride!

March to the match.

Game time!

We even got to see family during half time!

Late night walk to the ferry!  Clifton said the lights were one of his favorite things about the trip.
A great birthday present for Clifton we had so much fun.  Sadly we lost (thanks to the two penalty kicks that the ref wrongly called) but still a great night!

Updates on Clifton -
He is scared of everything these days.  The dark especially and really being alone anywhere.  He refuses to go up stairs or downstairs if no one is with him.  Not sure where it came from or how to get him over it.

Updates on McKay -
She is not eating well this week.  I think she is still trying to get her tummy right after the tummy bug, but I don't like it.  She is normally my non stop and always hungry eater.

Updates on Stanley -
He is my crazy boy, the craziest kid I have had.  He is a runner, not scared of most things, and hurts himself a lot!  One black eye this week from running into the piano bench at church.  He also fell on his face a couple days later, causing a fat lip, and had a scratch under the other eye from falling on a toy.  He looks beat up but he sure is loved here.

But because of his falls this week he got to have a popsicle for the first time and really approved!  Thanks for my wonderful neighbor who let us have her popsicles.  Probably something I should keep on hand these days.

Monday night for FHE Alex came home and took over the lesson.  We read the Book of Enos this last week so he took us out for a hike and to discus what Enos did and why it was important.

It was a wonderful lesson.  I have a great hubby! And so glad the rain stopped for a couple hours so we could do it.

It's been a crumby month thus far for Washington.  So we are trying to get out of the house as much as possible, whenever the rain stops we try to get out.

Play ground cuties.

Tuesday we tried to visit the Navy museum but when we got there we found out it is closed on Tuesdays :/  Luckily it wasn't raining so we played at the Bremerton waterfront.

 Fun unexpected morning outside.

And since we were being spontaneous we decided to have ice cream for lunch!

That night we went to see Kung Fu Panda 3 together as a family.

McKay was the only one who would pose for me.

McKay had been begging to go swimming, so to the Y we went.

 They had a cute McQueen display out.

Successful morning swimming.

Dance class fun Thursday.

Stanley was thrilled that the teacher let him ribbon dance with the girls.

Friday night we had a game night at church with friends before our soccer game.

The kids could have played games all night.  But we had to get to our game and guess what, I scored a goal!!!!  We still lost but hey.

Clifton was so sad that we went swimming while he was at school so I decided to take them all Saturday morning.

A little harder with three kids but a lot of fun.  Now if Stanley would stop running away while I was trying to change, that would have made things better :)

That afternoon Alex and I got to go to the temple since we had to cancel our temple trip last week due to sickness.

Always what I need to rejuvenate mentally and spiritually.

Funny pictures from this week..

 WHY???

 Just combing my hair.

That look... "I can't feel my arms, help!"

The kids and I spending late start Wednesday learning how to "Dougie"

They got some sweet moves!

Stanley loves to say Hi.

I pretty much think its the cutest thing ever.

Tummy Bug

Update on Clifton -
I need to sign Clifton up for something outside of school.  He sure seems super bored when he gets home and needs something else.

Update on McKay -
She had a little tummy bug this week but handled it like a champ.  Finally learned how to throw up in a bowl or toilet!

Update on Stanley -
He is a mommy's boy, no question.  If mom is around he doesn't want anyone else.  But thats fine with me :)  He sure is silly!

Pirate Stanley.

Monday for FHE we talked about showing love to each other and filling up our love buckets.  Clifton and McKay often fight, say mean things, and do things just to make each other upset.  So I am trying to find a way to settle that down a little. 

Every time we catch each other filling up others love buckets we can put a pom-pom in our family's love bucket. Once we fill it we will go roller skating as a family.  Here's hoping it works!

Tuesday we lost power and the dinner I had in the croquet was ruined.

But we still had our friends come over for a candle light dinner.  Dinner brought to you by Fred Meyers deli.  It was a fun night.

Wednesday was had a fun preschool morning with these two.  

                     

Aren't they the cutest bunnies!  I love preschool.

Thursday was the start of a little stomach bug in our house.  Started with McKay, then me, then Alex.  Stanley and Clifton have not (and hopefully won't) gotten it.  That lead to lots and lots of cuddling.

Can't be too upset about getting to cuddle all day :)

Friday Clifton had his school pinewood derby.

Clifton did most of the work on his car.  Alex shaped it like Clifton wanted, then clifton sanded it and colored it.

It was super cute to see him get so excited to watch his car race, even if it lost ;)

I wasn't feeling great that night but we all still went to our soccer game.

We sure are lucky to have great friends with awesome kids who are willing to help out with my kiddos.  Makes me happy!

Saturday was Alex turn to be sick, which sadly ruined our plans to go to the temple with our friends.  But the sun was shining, I think for the first time this week.  So the kids and I got out.

Bike ride/walk to a park and swinging the afternoon away.

Sunday was the beginning of the Sounders season and we couldn't be more excited!

We got to have our friends over to watch the game and eat dinner.  Fun night even though the Sounders lost.  Let's not hope this is not what our season will look like.