Yet Another "Avery-ism"

"Mama, I wish I had my pink shorts w/ the stripe down the side." (Avery)
"You do, and you can wear them when the weather gets warmer." (me)
"Can I wear them when we get out of school for Sarah's cold?"
"Huh?!"
"You know, after Easter, when we go to Sarah's cold."
"Ahhh, you mean Sarasota?"
"Yeeeeaaaa....that's it." :)
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I Love This Town...

As I write this...about 15 tractors have gone by...Int'l, JD, Case, New Holland...an array of colors :) It must be "drive your tractor to school day"...something they've been doing in Lena since I was in school here, and the tradition lives on. The kids are getting a kick out of the parade going by.

What We've Been Up To...

Happy 7th Birthday Bryton!!!

Swimming; A picnic: More Swimming; and Cake...what a fun birthday for all! It is hard to believe he is 7...wow...

Our sweet boy who loves to play all sports, Lego's, eating sweets, reading, playing trucks/tractors/etc..., riding his 4 wheeler, playing w/ friends and his sister(sometimes), playing video games, and drawing. He is still enjoying school, which his Dad and I truly appreciate! Happy Birthday Bryton :)

Bryton is "Star of the Week"...

...and each day is something fun for him this week, in his classroom. Today his teachers reads a letter to his class, from Brian and I. Last night before bed Bryton was concerned about what the letter would say... (since he'd been in trouble through dinner for not listening to Brian and I.)

Bryton Victor Engle
born Feb. 15, 2003 (you decided to arrive earlier than planned… :)
5 lb. 7 oz.
19 inches long
* You were a healthy baby, w/ a full head of red hair, and bright blue eyes *

Dear Bryton ~

You are a very special boy. Everything you do reminds us of how important you are in our lives and how much we love you

-When we see you helping your sister, Avery....it reminds us of how responsible you are and how much you care for others.

-When we see you playing with your Legos and building amazing things… or drawing a cool detailed picture....it reminds us of how creative and talented you are.

-When you run to us to give us hugs....it reminds us of how much you love us, and the rest of your family.

-When we hear you laugh...it reminds us of how your sense of humor is contagious and makes us all laugh.

-When you're naughty...it reminds us that nobody's perfect and everyone makes mistakes.

-When you play sports...it reminds us of how coordinated you are, and how hard you try to succeed in everything you put your mind to.

-When we kiss you good night.... it reminds us that we get to see you when you wake up in the morning, and how lucky we are.

Keep up the good work 'star of our life'.

We Love You ~

Mom and Dad

Sleep Habits: Kids

Our kids are both so very different when they sleep. Bryton must thrash, toss, and turn...because when we check on him in the night, his covers are never on him and usually at least one is on the floor. And this can happen in a matter of a half an hour! Avery, on the other hand, sleeps like a mummy. Her sheets and blankets stay in the same position, as when she's tucked in at bedtime...and when she gets up in the morning they are rolled back neatly where she exits.

The other funny difference is how they wake up in the middle of the night, when kissing their foreheads and giving goodnight wishes. It is common for Bryton to pop straight up out of bed, look around very disoriented like, and say something crazy, like "wow, that was weird!" Avery stays in the position she is in (usually on her back...again, mummy like :), opens her eyes immediately, says "good night, Mommy/Daddy...I love you" in an alert little robot voice...all the while never moving an inch.

I Like Their Music...

The Script...songs "Breakeven" and "The Man Who Can't Be Moved."