Monday, October 6, 2008

I've been tagged again!

Well, I guessed I've been tagged by Amy! This is the 4th picture in the 4th folder. And, if you are reading this you have been tagged as well! So, find the 4th picture in your 4th folder and post it and explain it a little bit.
This one is easy so I got lucky! This is my Christian with his best buddy, Ivan (who happens to be his cousin too). They are only 2 months apart in age and so my sister, Kathryn and I were pregnant together (that's another story). Ivan is 2 months younger but taught Christian how to roll, crawl, stand up, walk, talk, etc. They decided one day that they will be companions on their missions together in China. Ha Ha! In this picture (taken about 3 years ago), they were playing on different Soccer teams and we met up with them and hung out a little bit that Saturday. Ironically, Christian just got to spend some time with Ivan and Ammon and their family this last weekend. He is still talking about hunting, getting wood and go on some four wheeled fast devices (can't remember what they are called) with the boys in the Pietz family. He can't get enough time with Ivan and Ammon. When we have talked about moving, his only concern is moving farther away from Ivan and Ammon... it's funny that is his main concern! It's such a blessing to have so much family surrounding us!

So, if you are reading this... 4th picture in your 4th folder! It's actually kind of fun!

4 comments:

The Eccles said...

He looks like a baby...oh, how they grow!
P.S. We have the same soccer shirt, Go Live Oak Lions!

Hollye said...

Tahnks for all the great updates on your blog...Sophia just pointed to the picture of her uncle and said "look at daddy" I said no that is your uncle Aaron...she want to go back and look so gotta go show her again.
Hugs

Kat said...

How sweet! Ivan sure looks young there!

Amy Collins said...

That is so cool that they are so close and get along so well, that doesn't always happen!! Love it!!

Families are Forever!

Families are Forever!
What a great blessing

I sure do love my family!

I sure do love my family!

Our 3 little ones!

Our 3 little ones!
We have been so blessed!!!

My parenting plan!!

I have been thinking a lot lately of what I need to teach my kids to help them become independant physically, spiritually and mentally so when they turn 18 they will be able to survive on their own. The last 9 years has flown by so quickly I can't believe it. Nine more years and my first child will be old enough to be on his own. That is a real wake up call for a mother who hasn't prepared her children for those important days. I realize that I have gone on way to long without a list of what needs to be learned and done by what age so that my kids will not be horrified when they get out into the world alone. So, I've come up with a list of most everything I can think of that would be important for my kids to know and learn and what ages they should be capable. Of course, every child is different and is capable of different things at different ages. Some learn things faster and are more motivated. Others would like to just live in the home cave for the rest of their lives and have no motivation to do any of it. So, I am including my fairly flexible plan. But if you let too many years slip by, you may need to up the work to fit everything in. I got most of my ideas from a very experienced LDS author (Merilee Boyack) who has raised several children successfully! So, hopefully you find this as helpful as I do!