Our Councilman

The third grade classes at school were studying government and went on a field trip to the City Council last month. To help prepare the kids and make it fun, they held elections. The spots that were open were 1- Mayor and 6- City Council Seats. If you wanted to run in the election, you had to prepare a speech to read in front of the entire third grade at an assembly. When we got the paper at home, we asked Cade if he was going to run and he said no because he didn't like giving speeches in front of people. (I don't blame him!) We talked to him about challenging ourselves to do things even when they are scary and in the end he decided to run. We were not surprised when he won a spot on the Council! The day of the field trip the six kids who won Council seats and the Mayor got to sit in the real Council seats in City Hall and debate on building a library or water park for the town. Cade said the fun part was getting to push the button for his vote. We are so proud of Cade, not just for winning a Council Seat but for always being willing to challenge himself and try things even when it's hard.

Another Birthday Season Ends!

Davis had his birthday party on Friday which successfully ended another season of birthday madness at our house. Davis decided to have a swimming party like Cade did last year. This year Jeremy even improved his cake design! Having three parties in less than three weeks is very exhausting but it is nice to have it over and not have to worry about a party in December. We do always have a family party for Davis on his actual birthday so he feels pretty lucky. He gets two sets of birthday presents and two cakes a year. He really loves having his birthday on Christmas Eve! As we head out of party mode, it is time to prepare for Christmas. I am glad it will be a few years before Foster needs a big birthday party!

Easton turns 6

This past week has been a little crazy at our house and I am behind on posts, especially Easton's birthday post. (That is what happens when you are the third child I guess!) I just wanted to take some time and celebrate Easton being in our family. He is definitely our most spirited child and is very strong willed, but is also very sensitive and spiritual. Easton has always loved playing with his brothers and even started walking at 10 months because he wanted to be with them so bad. Once Easton sets his mind to something, there is no stopping him. He just became a big brother when Foster was born and has been the biggest help. He loves his baby brother and always prays that the baby will obey Jesus! Easton brings such joy to our family we can't imagine our lives without him. He is full of energy and lots of fun. As son as he was able, he would climb up on all the furniture and jump off. His signature phrase was "cannonball!" He still has that fearless spirit and keeps us on our toes. It is hard to imagine that it has already been 6 years. He is now in kindergarten and growing up way too fast. Easton we love you.

Easton 2 days old

Easton 1 yr

Easton 3 yrs

Easton 6 yrs old!!!!