Let the games begin

The girls basketball team has had four games in the past week. All home games so far. Casey's C - team (aka freshman) played three out of the four games and won all three games. JV won the three games they played and Varsity has won one and lost three. (two were close games though). I think Casey is still a bit surprised to have a winning team, and it's hard to always see the positive when you break down the stats and know what they could've done better; but I guess that's how a coaches mind works. Casey is still a pretty laid back coach, he puts trust in his players and gives help and encouragement when needed.  The kids and I are starting to feel the loss of Daddy time at night, and it's not going to end for a few months, but we'll go to games, support Daddy, and enjoy the time we do get with him.

Few pictures from a couple of the games.
- Brett has clocked a couple of the games so David and Becca have joined us. Kendal and David cover every inch of the stands, Becca and Pete usually stay by me (as long as the snacks hold out). Pete likes to yell "Da!" over and over when he spots Casey.

On another note I've taken on a part time babysitting job. Casey's cousin lives here in Kimberly and his wife works every other day at the middle school where Casey works. They asked if I would be willing to watch their two year old son Kasyn and 6 yr old daughter Elexia. Both are pretty well behaved kids. Kasyn has a bit more warming up to do with us, but had fun playing peek a boo with Peter. Elexia comes after Kindergarten gets over. Kendal had a blast following her around and playing pretend. I'm glad to help out, and it's started out well. It adds a bit more Crazy to my days but it's all good.

Birthday cont.

Bit of the birthday girls weekend:
Friday Kendal woke up and found her new bike. She's been wanting one for a long time and was happy to get one. We also gave her a pink tutu which she wanted to wear all day (I restricted it's outside use because I didn't want it ruined on day one). After a breakfast of chocolate chip pancakes and a birthday song Kendal went to her well check appointment - She is healthy, happy, and growing well! Minus the shots she enjoyed it. Kendal got in some bike riding time and video games while Pete napped.
 We let Kendal pick lunch and she wanted pizza so we went to Gerties. We ate yummy pizza and she got to ride on one of their kid rides for a few minutes. After lunch we finally made good on our promise and went and got balloons for Kendal's birthday. Leading up to her birthday she believed that when she got balloons she could fly with them. We had to explain this was not so when we purchased her balloons, but she was still happy and has enjoyed them all weekend. On our way home we stopped by the temple and went for a short walk (too cold for a long stay). After a nap (yes I'm lucky my 4 yr old still takes occasional naps : ) we went to Daddy's first basketball game against Canyon Ridge High. David and Becca joined us. Kendal and David covered every inch of the bleachers, Becca followed for awhile then decided eating treats with Aunt Marianne was better. Pete yelled "Da!" at Casey for five minutes then flirted with people and ate snacks. Casey's team won their game 38 to 5! Casey stayed on to help with the JV and Varsity games (both wins too). I took all of the kids home and we ate dinner and played.
My whole family was able to come up Saturday. I was so happy they all could come and again grateful we live close enough we see family more often. Kendal got spoiled with presents and family time. We had no major plans so we went out to a few stores after eating hamburgers at home. Later for dinner we met up with Casey's parents, Brett, Vanessa, David, and Becca for dinner at Sizzler. We came home and Kendal finally got her cake! I sketched a few designs and Kendal picked one with sparkly pink sprinkles and a number four.  After cake and some more presents we hung out some more with family and played.
Kendal had a great weekend, and was so happy with all of her presents and all of the time we had with family!

Kendal is 4!

Four years we were blessed with a sweet baby girl. Today we have a boisterous, inquisitive, bubbly, and imaginative little lady.
Kendal is a nonstop chatterbox. She'll either share her whole life with you, ask you a hundred questions, or just talk your ear off. She is still our little social butterfly and gets along well with others (unless it's her brother who disrupts her play or doesn't want to share toys). Kendal can be a bit bossy, it comes with the "big sis" attitude and the "I think i know all" attitude.
Kendal loves to learn and is enjoying preschool. She is pretty tech savvy and loves it when she earns computer and tablet time. Her favorite web sites are PBS kids and Mickey Mouse. She likes the learning games and being read to on daddy's tablet. Her favorite tablet game is one where she bakes, decorate, and then eats things.
Kendal is working on reading. We have a few books she can read most of, and we've been trying to hit the library to find some more. She still enjoys being read to, and always asks for more stories.
Kendal likes to be active. She enjoys outside time, twirling/ dancing around, running around, bouncing, and riding her scooter.
Kendal gives sweet hugs and kisses. She tells us how much she lives us all the time.
Ducky is still Kendal's favorite stuffed friend.
Minus picking on her brother Kendal is generally a well behaved kid.
At four Kendal is 31 pounds and about 3 ft 3 in. Tall. She isn't the best easter in the house, but generally eats what we give her.
Kendal got her first bike and a pink tutu for her birthday from Casey and I. Casey has the day off of school so we get to spend time together today, and later we'll go to his first basketball game. I'll write more about her birthday and her party later this weekend.
Kendal's 4 year old interview:
Favorite color: Pink (most people don't even have to ask because she wears it so much.)
Favorite toy: Camera (she plays with play doh and her dress up Minni a lot)
Favorite food: Macaroni
Favorite animal: My duck!
Favorite song: Twinkle twinkle, and Somewhere over the rainbow (She also enjoys primary songs.)
Favorite holiday: My birthday
Favorite snack: Popcorn
What do you want to be when you grow up? A student/ learner

Happy birthday little lady, we love you so much!

Preschool and such

With a quick change of plans because Becca is sick I had the preschool kids today. I went over the plan last night, simplified, took out, and added things; then I went into today with no major expectations. While I don't feel the kids picked up much on the topic of the day (friendship/communication). They were engaged in most of what I did and loved the card table house I had up. We made thumbuddy prints with paint. David and Kendal got messy with the paint and decided to decorate my walls with pink and red handprints. Time outs were given (without argument, they knew that were being nauty). Gotta love these little kids. ; )

Casey started basketball this week. He has a decent but small freshman team. It will take time to get names down and to get used to the different coaching approaches. Casey's first quarter is over. As with every school he has good kids, talk way to much kids, and what the what kids. His grading pile is never ending and some days are longer than others but overall he is enjoying this year.

Kendal turns four in about a week. She is super exited and can't wait for surprizes (presents), balloons, cake, and seeing family. Casey's first game is on her birthday so we get to go cheer him on and celebrate with family the next day.

Peter has had a rough week. His molars are coming in, he had a wicked bad cold, a bad rash, and his sleep schedule is off. On a positive note he is starting to say a few words (not all are completely discernable yet, but we hear them).

I have started reading Enders Game. (Scify nerdy book for boys - in my eyes) Since my to read list is low right now and the movie just came out I thought I could connect a bit with my husband and hopefully get in a movie date night with his when I'm done.