Reading, Subbing, Relaxing

Daddy-O has been enjoying snuggling up with a good book lately.

I've been substitute teaching a lot more lately.

I even subbed for James' class one day.

James was such a hard worker and good listener.

We did lots of reading, some science and history.

I love my cozy Cozette.

She's a good little dog who brings me lots of comfort, especially on days when I'm taking it easy.

She is a great companion.

Sick Day

We had a sick day at home today.

Hiram started vomiting at midnight, Joyanne joined in at 5am, Jaden came upstairs feeling poorly, and then Noah started feeling not so good.

We'll stay away from everyone for a couple days.

It's a down day today with lots of moaning and movie watching.

Grant's Basketball Time

Grant also wanted to play basketball this season.

He's been practicing with Daddy at the church.

Grant was one of the only kids on his team who could run and dribble the ball at the same time.

So, while Grant is good at dribbling, making shots is going to take a little more practice.

At his basketball he has 6 stations where he learns how to dribble, pass the ball, move his feet, make shots and play the game as a team.

Sports is such a good way to learn sportsmanship and get energy out in a good way.

Swimming at the Natitorium

Swimming is something we all love to do.

We decided to go swimming one snowy day.

Daddy got called out to work unexpectedly, but we all decided to still swim.

Grant is still learning to swim without a life jacket, but he is getting pretty good.

James has the whole swimming thing down, and he can even float on his back now.

Joyanne and Jaden had fun playing games and doing their own swim aerobic exercises.

Noah, Hiram and Jaden were entertaining to watch jump off the diving board with all their flips, twists and spins.

Hiram and Noah did some awesome backdrops off the high dive.

We love to swim at the Natitorium, especially in the wintertime.

Hiram's First Basketball Game

Hiram has been on a basketball team and enjoying it!

His first game went great!

He has a good team.

Hiram even made a basket.

His goal is to make at least 6 shots this season.

It's awesome to see Hiram having so much fun!

The End of 2017

New Year's Eve was a blast with cousins and family.

We had good food and good fun all the way until 3am.

We all watched the ball drop at midnight while filling our mouth with 12 grapes, and then the kids were all excited to play Wii games.

After a loud, rousing time, they settled down to a movie and went to bed.

I have procrastinated with blogging this year and hope to do better in 2018.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Heading Home from Washington D.C. (May 2017)

Visit with Layel (May 2017)