Our Girly Tom Boy

On Wednesday night Taylor got her fingernails and toenails painted for the first time. Her Aunt SHerri did her toenails and I did her fingernails. She couldn't decide which color to use so we did her fingers and toes different colors. It was funny because as Sherri was painting her toenails she kept saying it tickled. I would venture to say she will not be someone that enjoys pedicures. They look really cute and really girly her up. Now if we can just get her to let us do her hair. Baby steps I guess.

Happy 1/2 Birthday Natalie

Today Natalie is 6 months old already and I can hardly believe it. I took her to the Doctor this morning for her well check up. She weighs only 12 lbs 14 oz and is now down to only 5% in weight instead of the 10% so now I have to bring her back for a weight check in one month. She is in the 50% for height at 26 inches long. She got 4 shots today so is not quite herself so this is the best I could get her to smile. She is now laughing at things it is so cute to hear and she is mastering the skill of rolling. She can maneuver her body to roll if she wants something on the floor. She is such a sweet baby and a pure delight to have around.

Scripture Reading

As a family we read scriptures in the morning. Nathan is now old enough that he actually reads verses by himself when it is his turn as opposed to repeating after us. So of course Taylor "reads" when it is her turn. I use the word read lightly. This is a picture of Taylor "reading". As you can see the scriptures are open but she is looking over at the ground not the scriptures. What is funny is that if you try to help her and have her repeat the verse after you she will say "I DON'T NEED HELP." She says very random things that are kind of a mix between a prayer and story telling. Then she will "read" something and then look up at Preston or I and say "Is that right?" Of course she always is. It is quite entertaining. Needless to say her turn is always at the end so we can end whenever we need to.

A few firsts

Today Nathan ran in his first official Running Club race. He did an awesome job. The race was 1 mile and he ran the WHOLE way. He was the 8th runner to cross the finish line and the 6th First Grader to finish. Unfortunately they only gave ribbons to the first 5 runners in each grade. We are so proud of him, he did a great job. He told me at the end that he couldn't feel his legs. That shows he really gave it his all. That is his first time running a whole mile without walking. WAY TO GO NATHAN.

Also on Saturday Nathan made his first basket during an actual Wham Basketball game. It was great. It was his 4th shot of the game and it finally went in. I was so happy I jumped off the bench and hollered. His smile was priceless when he saw the ball actually go through the hoop. He is becoming quite the little athlete.