November Outside

We had a few warm days in November and we totally took advantage of them!

We got to go the park for one of the days.  It was after school.  We rushed over to the park before it got dark.  

I'm so proud of Noah.  He was so afraid of these wobbly poles, but he conquered them.  Yay!

Swinging.

Lighting was nice for this picture of Kira.

Grabbed this picture of Isak.  

And then I attempted to get all four...

This was the best one. 

Before it turned into this...

Sweet Sofie.  She thinks she needs to wear a skirt all of the time...

This is a fun picture.  

Another evening, we raced daylight to play at another park.  I helped Isak play tennis.  So fun.

Another day, Kira and I snuck in a bike ride together.

When we got home, all of the kids wanted to go on a bike ride too.  So we went again.

I like this picture.  I think this is Sofie's shadow.  

And they are off...

Playing in the backyard.  Synchronized swinging.  :)

Another day, I took these three on a walk with me.

4 year olds...

We played at the park on our way home...

It's nice to have a big sister to give you pushes.

Another day, we raced daylight again for some time at the park.

Kira and Sofie were so cute playing together.

Isak tried to balance on the ropes.

Noah jumped around.

The sunset was beautiful.

We all loved the pink in the sunset.

We waited while dad and Isak figured out the rockets.  

Nels forgot a few things and had to go back to the house. 

But eventually, they got the rocket set up.  And they launched it twice.  Yay!

November 24th - First snow!

They all ran to the window to see the snow.  

They all got ready to play... before 8 a.m.

They rolled some snowballs.

And less than a half hour later it started to rain...so back inside.  Glad they made it outside to play when they did!

And that's our outside time in November.  

Happy Birthday to Isak and Kira!!!

The big event for November was Isak and Kira's 8th birthday!!!  

It was so fun to celebrate them!  

We decorated and wrapped presents for them...

They opened their gifts before school.  

Noah gave Isak a brain teaser puzzle and clay to Kira.  Sofie gave isak a maze book and Kira a puzzle.  

We gave Isak a Fitbit watch, rockets to launch, a new shirt and a mash up math book.  

Kira got ice cream food to play with, Hatchimals, painting, art stuff, a new shirt and a slime kit.  

They both got cards from grandparents and from me and Nels.

For breakfast, they got special yogurts - orange cream for Kira and oreo for Isak, Reese's cereal.

Then they were off to school.

Nels took the day off and got to walk them to the bus stop...

Here's their cards...

We write about the things they did that year and the things we love about them.  :) 

Here's Kira with her new shirt and her ice cream food.

After they came home from school, we played and played.  Then we went to Portillo's and McDonald's drive thru for their dinners.  Chili dog for Isak, a chicken nugget happy meal for Kira.  They loved it!

I made their cakes...I bought a six inch cake pan.  Kira wanted a sprinkle cake with vanilla ice cream.  Isak wanted chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream.  Isak also has Reese's peanut butter cups on his.  I made a homemade whipped cream for frosting.  Both cakes were four layers.

They loved their big cakes!  And I was happy we could store them in the freezer.  

Aren't they the cutest 8 year olds?!

After cake, we had a glow stick party!  

Nels was the DJ and chose about six songs for our dance party.  We turned the lights out and danced and played.  It was awesome!!

We all enjoyed the party!

It's great to be 8!

A little about Isak - Age 8 - This past year he has learned and grown so much.  He read the Book of Mormon Stories by himself.  He read to Mosiah in the non-picture Book of Mormon by himself.  He learned to ride a 2 wheel bike, swim better and do headstands.  He's a fast runner and has started playing soccer at recess.  He loves reading and reads chapter books like a pro.  He comprehends concepts so well!   He loves math and continues to challenge himself to learn more and more.  He's been learning piano and gets better and better.  He loves to be physical - run, jump, play.  He's still sweet and helps me and helps with the kids too.  He's the best at picking up and cleaning.  He's sensitive and wants people to feel good  and tries to help others to be happy.  I just love our Isak boy!  Also, he prayed to know if he should get baptized.  He told us he feels good about it and wants to do it.  😀💙

A little about Kira - Age 8 - She's still my sweet angel.  She's learned a lot this past year too.  She rides a two wheel bike super well.  She can dunk her head under water.  She is an excellent writer, speller, drawer and creator.  I'm amazed at how well she does with all of that.  She is learning piano too and does great.  She loves pretend play, especially with the food.  She enjoys teaching and playing with Sofie and Noah.  She decorates her spaces.  She's been trying new foods better.  Although, peanut butter and honey sandwiches are her favorite and yogurt.  She's quiet, except when she is the first one up and has our complete attention...then she talks and talks.  I love that time with her.  I love her smile and her sweetness.  She's a great helper and loves to fill up the cups for me for dinner time.  I love reading with her and snuggling her.  She' very good at staying busy and playing on her own.  We love our Kira girl!  😀💖

Favorite words they say:  literally, obviously, ridiculous - I can't think of anymore...  but I love when they use big words.  It makes me smile.