Ammon & Kathy

One Fine Day

kathy — Mon, 14 May 2012 22:51:55 +0000

Logan’s baptism day was filled with family and sunshine. We are thankful for all who were here to celebrate with us.

All ready to go to the Church! Looking handsome.

Breezy and Driel Birthday Bash

kathy — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 04:13:00 +0000

OK, maybe not what some might consider a bash, but it was a lot of fun to get together and eat cake/ice cream. Thanks for partying and thanks for remembering to wear your green, after all it was St Patrick’s day!

The exciting four layer cake. The rainbow of colors was very impressive to all the little girls!Blowing out the candles.

The Lego Rockband party

One Beautiful Week, Sick again!

kathy — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 22:29:34 +0000

We enjoyed one wonderful week of good health…actually (and very thankful) most everyone has been fairly healthy this year. Eigen got a 2nd ear infection the first of February.

One week on Augmentin he broke out in hives all over his body; he is allergic to penicillin. It took a week for the hives to fade and another week before the pain/itching disappeared.
It was a glorious week. A few sunny days to spend some time outside, a happy baby who was willing to play on the floor, all was well.
Then came this week….fevers, coughs, kids home from school sick, grumpy baby who wants to be outside…etc. It seems to be rotating fast through everyone. Here is hoping they are all back to school and healthy tomorrow.

Happy Birthday Baby

kathy — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:07:36 +0000

Our little boy is one! Happy birthday Eigen. It is hard to believe he is already a year old.
It’s not a birthday without tears Eigen was so sad when I pulled his hand away from the flame. He did not eat any cake, but he “yummed” lots of frosting!

Eigen is walking a lot now. Just this week he has been letting go and cruising frankenstein style. So fun. Happy birthday to our little fruit snack loving boy.

Kidisms

kathy — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:12:53 +0000

Yesterday, Friday, Bridget and Kimball both said some lines I have to quote.
On the way to take Sterling to the doctor (pink eye) we got rerouted due to lots of road work around our neighborhood. I said we were going to be late. Bridget chimes in “we will tell the doctor we were late because of all the destruction.” Darn construction…but we ended up being only 2 minutes late.
We went on a date and left all the kids with the babysitter (thanks McKayla). Eigen did not want McKayla…so Kimball tried. He called my cell phone several times asking for help. When I called him back he was pleasantly amazed that “Bridget is taking care of Eigen. Who new she was so like her mom.” Eigen fell asleep in her arms and had a little nap and then was happy for the last bit. We went and played laser tag with friends from the ward.

Eigen ears

kathy — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 01:47:09 +0000

So, Eigen has had ear infections for over a month now. 2 rounds of antibiotics over the last few weeks and 3 shots this week…here is hoping for the pain to stop. Needless to say we are in need of … Continue reading →

Happy New Year

kathy — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 21:38:56 +0000

Happy New Year!
We are all a bit tired from numerous late nights and the change in Church schedule. We now go to Church at 9 am. This is a love/hate relationship. Love going to church in the morning, hard getting everyone fed, dressed and ready by 8:45.

Sterling is now a Sunbeam. He is the “little guy” according to the others in his Sunbeam/CTR 4 class. Sharing time was about agency and how every choice has a consequence. The kids got to take turns holding a choice/consequence stick. One child said a good choice and the other child answered. For example: “clean your room before your mom asks” Bridget got to tell the consequence “your mom will be amazed!” “Eat your fruits and vegetables” Sterling responded in a sweet tiny voice “you will be healfy.” Both answers were quite precious and sincerely thought out.

Hope 2012 is a wonderful year for all.

Christmas Morn

kathy — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 03:45:07 +0000

We enjoyed a very merry Christmas. It has been a festive month, more on that later. Enjoy a few pics of our Christmas morning.

Before the excitement!

Kimball was the first to wake up just before 7…so not too early.

Logan checking out the goods in his stocking, a giant pencil.

Eigen not really into opening presents. He just wanted the little candybars that fit perfectly in his hands.

Bridget loved it all!

Logan loves legos

Kimball

Calvin and new ps3 game pieces

Merry Christmas

We started opening presents around 8, breakfast by 10 and Church at 1. Although we did go at 12:30 for choir practice. It was a wonderful Christmas day. We are blessed with good kids.

Christmas Message

kathy — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 05:02:29 +0000

The following is a Christmas article written for the Diether Gazette.

Random tidbits: Ammon has been rebuilding boat engines. It was an exciting day when he started an engine! Kimball, Calvin, Logan and Bridget all got great report cards! Eigen has 3 teeth and 3 more about to burst through. Poor guy is getting 6 teeth within 3 weeks. Yikes. Eigen has discovered clapping his hands and playing peek-a-boo. He also is walking along walls and furniture, watch out world he is about to take over! He is an eating machine; loves food, not baby food. Sterling is my great helper. Loves to watch Super Why and play computer. Bridget is really into watching She-Ra. She loves Kindergarten and wears a dress pretty much everyday. Thank goodness for leggings to keep her warm. Busy as always.

Last Sunday eve we enjoyed watching the First Presidency Christmas Devotional. There were many distractions, for instance the sound on the TV would come and go thanks to Eigen’s busy little hands pulling on all the cables, so President Uchtdorf’s message really hit home to me. He commented that our efforts for a picture perfect Christmas do not always turn out. He said, “Christmas is really about the Christ…we, like the Wise Men of old, should seek the Christ and lay before Him the most precious of gifts: a broken heart and a contrite spirit. We should offer Him our love….emulate His example, and to go about doing good.” He went on to say, “we can rejoice even in the imperfections of the season.” Let me share, and rejoice, in some of the fun times we have had at this wonderful time of the year.

We finally decorated the Christmas tree on Dec. 3rd (need I mention the much impatience and nagging). There is something beautiful and magical of the twinkling lights and decorated tree. We put our tree in the corner this year, with not many decorations too low. We only had two ornament casualties during the decorating. Eigen enjoyed dancing to the music and trying to get all of the baubles!

I wanted to go to a live nativity. It happened to be the coldest night ever, but amongst grumbling and a sad baby, we did not let the cold stop us. Kimball really liked petting the camel and donkey. Bridget, Sterling and Eigen were a bit unsure and kept a safe distance from the animals. Inside, we got to see a large display of Nativities from around the world. It turned out to be a nice evening.

I look forward to the kids having a week off of school before Christmas. I hope to have more fun, probably not picture perfect, yet fun times together. My goal is to remember that “Christmas is really about the Christ” and to be more like my Savior. Merry Christmas to all.

Thanksgiving

kathy — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 04:46:16 +0000

We had a great Thanksgiving. Good times with family. Plenty of fabulous food. For the most part happy children. I feel very blessed.

Bridget loved the pies…but most of all the whip cream.

Happy

The kids sang songs for a little program. Eigen really loved the music.

This year the sisters made snowman cubes for the craft. Easy fun crafty time.

And…since I never posted it…here is 2010 Thanksgiving too!

At the temple for Breezy and Gabel’s wedding

The reception

Lyde discovery museum

We all loved the bubbles

Shooting, but it was too cold for some of us. I sat in the car with Bridget and Sterling.

and, of course, plenty of computer time for the boys!

Family is the best. I am thankful for such wonderful family. I love to spend time together!

Vampire baby

kathy — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 23:22:37 +0000

Eigen is now 10 months old. His first tooth broke through on Monday the 21st, top left lateral incisor…or vampire baby

He is lots of fun, especially when he gets enough sleep. Love the boy.

Eigen

kathy — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 04:48:24 +0000

Now that Eigen is almost 7 months old, my baby is growing too fast, here are his stats!

4 months

length 25 inches 75%

weight 14 lbs 15 oz 50%

head circumference 41.5cm 25%

5 months

6 months

length 26 1/4 inches 50%

weight 15 lbs 14 oz barely above 10%

head circumference 44 cm 50%

Still growing so fast, although not so high on the charts. Eigen is starting to pull himself from a sitting position onto his knees. He loves the outdoors, loves mom, and does not love sleep! Oh what a silly boy.