I Know I'm a Little Behind...

I may (or may not...just being honest) get around to updating what we've been up to over the last 11 months, but here is what Minnie has been up to.

After about 15 minutes of basketball practice on Friday, our little scrapper (she has been known to make her opponents cry) fractured her elbow. Initially we thought she broke her nose (crazy amounts of blood EVERYWHERE!), but it turned out that her elbow took most of the impact. She tried playing in the game the next day, but couldn't move her arm. That's when we knew something wasn't right. Luckily, she will only be in a cast for 3 weeks. Of course she had to add a little bling to her cast. Love this girl!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Every Who down in Whoville

It's one of my favorite days. Crazy hair day. We were inspired by Chritmas and of course Cindy Lou Who.

And Then There Were Six

Introducing the newest member of our family

Charles Rufus Captain Price Awesome Walter Dude Junior Bird

but you can just call him

Chuck

I Lied

People have asked me, "how is it having 5 kids?". I used to respond, "having 5 kids is the same as having 4 which is the same as having 3". Well, I lied. Having 5 children would be the same as having 4 if the 5th child wasn't a monkey. Having 4 children and 1 monkey is much more difficult than having 4. Get down monkey!

Thomas is Number One

Today my Thomas turned one! He woke up at 4:00 am to get an early start on the festivities. He knew that we had BIG plans. The older kids were more excited about his birthday than he was. Thomas was pretty impressed with the Jack-o-lantern bouncy ball and toothbrush he received. Wow! No wonder he woke up so early. Minnie keeps asking if he really has to grow up. I don't want him to, but he seems determined. The girls decorated the cupcakes and it was just a lovely day.

I have been thinking a lot about the week that Thomas was born. Heavenly Father knew that we needed this little person in our home. I have had this song in my head lately. I think it says how I feel about my little guy...

The night we met I knew I needed you so

And if I had the chance I'd never let you go

So won't you say you love me

I'll make you so proud of me

We'll make 'em turn their heads

Every place we go

So won't you please

(Be my be my baby) Be my little baby

Say you'll be my darling

(Be my be my baby) Be my baby now

Ooh, ohh, ohh, oh

I'll make you happy, baby

Just wait and see

For every kiss you give me

I'll give you three

Oh, since the day I saw you

I have been waiting for you

You know I will adore you

Till eternity

So won't you please

(Be my be my baby) Be my little baby

Say you'll be my darling

(Be my be my baby) Be my baby now

Nine!

Minnie turned 9 yesterday. We celebrated by getting her ears pierced (a few days ago), having Bella sleep over, eating french toast with whipped cream and strawberries, and a dance off with Dad. We love you Min.