Rylans Latest Passion

This is Tony. So my son did something so funny, that I had to share it with everyone. I am not home anywhere near as often as I would like to be, so when I am home my kids take full advantage of it. This is what Rylan had to show me when I got home last night.




Can you guess his latest Passion??? I told him that he can't color any more clowns because he ran out of space on the couch, table, boxes, pillows and chairs. He looked at me with a half cocked smile, pretty sure I was joking, but not quite 100%.

Second First

Today was Rylan's second first day of school. Since his birthday is later in the year, he gets to go to pre-school one more year. Nevertheless was excited to go! He is a bright child and I love how he gets so thrilled to learn new things. I hope that he keeps his zest for life! He amazes me with the things he comes up with.

Rylan I love you and I am so proud of all that you have learned at such a young age. You are one cool little boy! I hope you have a great year at school!

Fat Tuesday

Just a little fun fact that I didn't know, but today is known also as Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras, National Pancake Day dates back several centuries to when the English prepped for fasting during Lent. Strict rules prohibited the eating of all dairy products during Lent, so pancakes were made to use up the supply of eggs, milk, butter and other dairy products…hence the name Pancake Tuesday, or Shrove Tuesday.
In celebration IHOP is giving free short stacks for anyone who comes in (the would like a donation for Children's Miricle Network) but I took the kids for pancakes for dinner since Tony wouldn't be home until late. They were really excited!!! It was yummy and a great option for dinner for me (since it has been harder for me to cook lately). The kids loved it and are already asking when we can go back again.

Breakfast from a book

Rylan often request my dad (who loves to make breakfast) to make him certain things for breakfast. The night before, Rylan will go up to his grandpa (Opa) and say something like this..."Opa, tomorrow I would like eggs for breakfast" or "Opa, I would like Chocolate German Bear porridge (Chocolate Oatmeal) for breakfast" Last night, Rylan asked for Green Eggs for breakfast. Probably from the Dr. Seuss book. Naturally, my dad jumped at the opportunity to make something special for the grand kids. So this is what we had for breakfast this morning. It was really funny, and the kids loved it. I wonder what they will think up next????

First Talk

Today Rylan gave his first talk in Primary. He did such a great job! He was really excited to give it. (I think he mostly wanted to talk into the microphone.) He talked about Temples. Our family night for this week we went to Temple Square and talked about Temples as a family. The kids played and enjoyed being outside and having some space to run around. We all had a nice time doing that and we were so proud of Rylan doing such a great job talking in Primary!

Bonk!

Yesterday, Rylan bonked his head on the cement. He was trying to get into the stroller as I was pushing Alana. He fell strait back and hit his head. He cried and then seemed fine, but as the day went on he started acting funny and wasn't responding. His pupils got big and he was really sleepy. He started throwing up and I got really nervous and called my neighbor (who is a nurse...thanks Sharon!) and she said that I should probably take him in to get checked out. He got a blessing from our neighbor and home teacher (thanks Justin). So we went to an after hours clinic and they ended up sending us to Jordan Valley Hospital. Rylan was very brave and got his first Cat Scan. He was promised a drink and a Popsicle if he could hold really still (which he did, to my surprise). When we were all done he did NOT forget to collect on the promised Popsicle and drink. They gave him some medicine for the nausea and then sent us home and told us to keep a close eye on him and if anything changed to call. Today he seems just fine. I am so glad--what a scary experience!

Rylan was really sleepy at couldn't stay awake. He would almost fall asleep and then wake up.

Rylan threw up several times while we were at the doctor's office and hospital.

Rylan was sad because he didn't feel good.

Rylan being loaded into the Cat Scan machine.

Holding really still for a Popsicle and drink. I got to hold his face still and stand by him while the scan took place.

This is after had some medicine to make him feel better and we got the OK to go home. The results....a concussion.

Wet and Wild!

We bought the kids an inexpensive slip and slide today. (Good find daddy!) We set it up and they had a great time running, jumping and sliding in the water. Even daddy joined them in the fun! It was funny! Tony is such a good daddy and finds lots of fun things to do with the kids. I love that he is just a big kid himself. They jumped on the trampoline to get dry and then they would start over.On the trampoline we played Ring-around-the Rosie's. Alana's idea--when she wants to play she says "sashes" or "posies". How can you resist that?! So the whole family was on the trampoline jumping in circles and falling down. Alana was upset when it was time to go in. She threw a tantrum when I took off her swimming suit, and tried to put it back on herself. It was darling and funny. I laughed out loud! Sometimes it is just fun to get a little wet and be a little wild!

Pearly Whites

Rylan will do almost anything to get out of going to bed. Tonight he said "We forgot to brush my teeth" the conversation continues from there....
Me: "It's ok Rylan just go to bed and we'll brush them in the morning" (Not what I would usually say but I was tired)
Rylan: "But mom, they're really dirty! Can I please brush them???!!!"
Me: "Ok, Ry come on and we will brush them."


He excitedly jumps out of bed and brushes his teeth. At that point I had to get the camera because it was too cute. I am so glad that he (and Alana too) love to brush their teeth. (Even if it is late and I am tired)! Way to go Rylan that's why you and Alana didn't have any cavities this month when you went to your very first dental apointments.

Other things that happened today...My dad spoke in church. Seeking after the truth and learning it through the Holy Ghost and Music. It was really good. My dad is a great public speaker and his talk was funny. I had several people comment and one of our friends said that he almost snorted in church because it was so funny. After church I got a nap which is rare (but much enjoyed) then we had a yummy steak dinner with oven roasted potatoes, corn on the cob, fresh cut green beans. For dessert we had Sopapilla Cheesecake. My brother Creighton came over and we all hung out. It was a nice evening.