Funny conversation between the boys

This evening the kids and I went for a walk while Mike went to get some work done on the van. On the way home the boys had the funniest conversation. It went something like this:

Grant (who was dressed up as Santa Claus): "Santa's just your imagination."
Aaron: "No, he's real!"
Grant: "No, he's just your imagination."
Aaron: "Then who brings us our presents?"
Grant: "Santa."

:) Innocence prevails!

Our cowboys

The boys had so much fun horseback riding a few weeks ago. A man from our church congregation kindly invited us over to ride horses. Aaron and Grant felt very in their element, cowboy hats and all, and Mike was a great guide. We learned that a girl in Aaron's church Primary class is a very talented equestrian! (She is pictured below with Aaron.)

Sami's bathtime

It is so fun getting this little girl nice and clean! It helps that she loves the water!

Before church

Sami

Seven months and such a sweetie!

Interview with Grant

Age: 4, preschooler

Favorite color: yellow, blue and orange
Favorite food: broccoli and grapes
Favorite drinks: water and milk
Favorite activity: having fun with mom
Favorite sport: basketball
Best friend: Mom
School teacher: Miss Malia
Favorite thing to do: play with Mom and Dad
Favorite thing to do with Dadddy: go places with him -- swimming, going to Costco
Favorite thing to do with Mommy: cuddle in the morning
Favorite thing about Samantha: "I play with her sometimes."
Favorite thing about Aaron: "He plays with me."
Favorite part of school: When we play outside, and we get Gummies when we get in.
Favorite Primary song: the birthday song
Favorite Book of Mormon character: Captain Moroni
Favorite book: Book of Mormon Stories
Favorite holiday: Easter, Halloween, my birthday, Christmas
Favorite thing to do: play with Daddy

Interview with Aaron

Age: 5, kindergartener

Favorite color: orange
Favorite food: homemade ice-cream sandwiches
Favorite drink: root beer
Favorite activity: doing crafts
Favorite sport: basketball
Best friend: Grant
School teacher: Mrs. Malm
Favorite thing to do: play outside with Grant and Oliver
Favorite thing to do with Dadddy: go bike riding and swimming
Favorite thing to do with Mommy: go on walks
Favorite thing about Samantha: "She lets me hold her and doesn't start crying, and she's always so cute."
Favorite thing about Grant: "He plays with me."
Favorite part of school: Playing outside
Favorite Primary song: "Book of Mormon Stories"
Favorite Book of Mormon characters: Nephi and Helaman
Favorite book: Dangerous boy book (from Uncle David Mathis)
Favorite holiday: Christmas
Favorite things to do: go hiking and camping
Excited about being a Boy Scout in a few years!