March 4, 2014

Dental cleaning day! 3/4 had no cavities, can you guess who does? It's Christopher, it's always Christopher! That kid HATES brushing and flossing. Major fights, wailing and gnashing of dirty teeth have occurred over this kid and his dental hygiene. Grrrr.

March 3, 2014

Christopher made a robot arm for art today out of things found in the recycle bin...and a maraca. Because he needed a muscle. :)

March 2, 2014

After church play dough time with quiet naughty and noisy naughty! These two make church...interesting.

It's pretty fantastic when your kids genuinely like each other! These two never fight and always are planning something. Their latest idea has been planning a restaurant. Love them!

“Like it? Well, I don’t see why I oughtn’t to like it. does a boy get a chance to whitewash a fence every day?” I totally Tom Sawyered all my kids into painting the doors for the craft room. They couldn't get enough!

March 1, 2014

Red robin time! Starting off Christopher's birthday week at our favorite (family) restaurant!

Embarrassed but loving the attention of the pretty waitresses singing happy birthday.

At School I learn to...by Christopher

Excuse the color, the scanner let in a little light while scanning this big of a picture.

Christopher's Handwriting First Grade First of the Year

Watch out Bad Guys for them Wheels

He has a Dream

Christopher's 6th Birthday

This kid.

He sure knows how to make us smile. 

Even in a group as animated as this one. 

He is not one to go unnoticed.

Had to throw in this messy kid. 

He likes cake, and he's not afraid to show it.

Christopher's birthday was pretty low key.

We went to Disneyland the week before.

We really couldn't top that.

We had presents and cake and ice cream, ate pancakes for breakfast and pretty much just vegged out in front of video games the whole. entire. day. 

Some things about Christopher at age six.

• He has two volumes; loud and really loud
• He is brilliant at math-seriously does stuff in his head that I have to write down and borrow and carry and stuff
• He is a good reader, but doesn't really enjoy it
• He is Mario Brothers obsessed. He is really good at video games and would play them all day, every day if mom would just let him have his way.
• He is silly. All. The. Time. 
• He likes to dance, and has some pretty funky moves.
• He is so sensitive and cries easily...a little too easily most of the time.
• He is very sweet to his sister and Oliver...and Porter...most of the time.
• He still likes to cuddle with mom and dad.
• He is our only kid that can't stay up late-he crashes wherever he is when the clock hits about eleven. 
• Exception to the previous statement is if he is playing his DSi or the Wii. Then the kid has no limit.
• He has a big imagination and loves to play pretend.
• He loves Star Wars
• He likes to build things with blocks, Lego's and anything else he can stack up into interesting contraptions.
• He says the most thoughtful prayers of any of my kids. He always thinks about what he is saying and prays for specific things. I love this about him.
• He is really fun to be with.
• He tells people his name is Christopher, but his family calls him Topher.
• He has a bit of a short fuse, but is quick to say he is sorry.
• He's not as fearless as he once was
• He is all boy, farts, poop and burp jokes are absolutely the funniest things on the planet.
• We love him so much and can't believe that 6 years have gone by since that big nine pound five ounce baby came into our lives and turned into our little Toph guy.

Wardrobe Malfunction...On Purpose.

Bekah and Topher wanted to play outside.

It was cold so I told them to get hats on out of the winter bag.

They went one awesome step further.

They were outside playing like this for about a half hour before I realized what they were wearing...in public.

Rock stars. 

Both of them.

Bekah's Baptism

February 4th was a very special day that we won't forget anytime soon. 

Our sweet baby girl made the decision to get baptized and confirmed a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She was so lucky to have her amazing daddy be the Priesthood holder who was able to perform these blessings for her.

Her grandma's were both able to come, so it was really special for her...and for the rest of us!

 I have the absolute BEST friends on the planet who drove out to support us on this fun weekend. Sara, Carissa, Jaime, Cathy and April-you rock. Literally. Love each and every one of your cute faces.

 Right before the dunk we were able to get a couple pics with Bekah and her daddy. Obligatory.

And how cute are these friends of hers who drove out with their mommies to be a part of this special day? I know this just made it such an incredible experience for her and she loves these friends as much as I love their moms. Ann, Theo, Raegan, Phoebe and Ellie...thanks for being exactly the kinds of friends that I have always wanted for my daughter, she is so lucky.

The Tooth and nothing but the Tooth

It starts. 

One down, 19 to go. 

My baby's sweet smile has a hole in it.

3 Boys in a Tub

Rub a Dub Dub
3 Boys in a Tub
And who do you think they be?

Well isn't it obvious?
It's Oliver, Porter and Topher you see.
And never a happier three.

Easter Best

Hi Dad!

We are in Portland right now while dad is home studying for finals.
We miss you honey! Good luck on your test tomorrow! :)

(I was taking some maternity pics and while the mom to be was changing I threw my kids together for this pic. I just realized that this is the only picture I have of all 4 of my kids together! WHAT?!?! This must be remedied!)

A Day with the Boys at the Ranch

We went to feed the horses today, and while we were there I took Bekah's 7 year old pictures.

Well I couldn't leave my handsome guys out! Oliver was asleep in the car...
Love this little Valentine!
Those dimples on this little stink pot are his saving grace!
Only looking at me this time because I promised him candy...
Topher and his beautiful eyes...wow, takes my breath away. Every. Time.

Love these cute little pills.

Topher-January in Review

Topher had a fun January:

• In Utah at Grandma Mona's for New Years
• A trip to Portland for a 'second Christmas' at Grandma Julie's
• Got his alphabet crown in Pre-School (he knows all of his ABC's and the sounds they make)
• Starting to read simple words

His favorite things right now are;

• Playing his DS-Mario Party is his favorite
• Playing the Wii
• Staring at the TV, no matter what is on
• Going to school
• Eating Peanut Butter & Honey Sandwiches
• Being crazy and loud
• Talking back to his mom
• Giving hugs and kisses

His least favorite things right now are;

• Not being able to be attached to some sort of screen
• Cleaning his room
• Listening to his mom without having a 45 minute discussion of why he needs to listen to his mom
• Being quiet

Early Christmas Present Opening

We opened our Christmas presents a few days early since we are leaving to Utah early on Friday and we wanted a chance to let the kids play with their toys before we left. Santa is going to fill their stockings in Utah, so this is just half of the loot! :)

Fox Family Reunion

This last week my whole family came into town to stay at the Running Y Ranch to have an early Thanksgiving and a little family reunion. Trae and Tabitha (who is pregnant, YIPPEE!) drove to Portland and picked up my brother and mother and came in to town (10 hour drive) Then Toshya, Craig, their daughter Mckayla and Zachary drove in from Utah (12 hour drive). We had the very painful drive of about 20 minutes to get to the Ranch. :)

Here are just a few pics from the fun long weekend...

Bekah and Mckayla-lots of fun to have a cousin to play with!
Went out to Crater Lake and froze our buns off in 19 degree weather...well those of us who got out of the car. I may be the only sane one in my family, staying in the car with the buns warmer on full blast!
Can you tell Chad is cold and that Zachary is a giant man child? When did that happen? I cannot believe how much bigger he is than Chad...unbelievable!
My sweet angel boys sleeping-100% brothers through and through. I think it is hysterical that they are both sleeping the exact same way, but opposite of each other-this is about the only time that they are not competing in some way.
It was such a fun trip and I am so glad that they were all able to come out and have such a fun time-thanks mom for the very many awesome memories!