Chuck E. Cheese

Last night we went to Chuck E. Cheese with the Voordeckers to celebrate Annalise's birthday. It was packed and crazy, but the kids had fun.

Happy Birthday Annalise

I can't believe that Annalise is 6 years old tomorrow. I remember getting the call from Eric and Heidi to go to Fallbrook and stay with Evan. Annalise has always been a girly girl, and that says a lot, in the land of boys, that she lives. She is a wonderful niece, we love her and are so glad to have her in our family!

BCS Bound

The Utes did it! Yesterday the Portlock home was a "house divided". Ken and Wilson are devoted BYU fans, and I try and influence Holden to support his mom and the Utes. I am so glad that the Utes beat BYU!

Ups & Downs

Holden and Keaton had a great time playing on the seesaw at Buffalo Ranch.

Keaton and Holden usually don't play together very well, and it was fun to watch them giggle and laugh together. As I watched them play, I thought about how much fun they were having whether they were up or down. They both just enjoyed the ride. I found this applicable to life, my life especially. I need to learn to enjoy the ride, and that means enjoying the ups and the downs!

Buffalo Ranch

After we picked up Annalise from kindergarten, we went to Buffalo Ranch (Anutie's work) to have a picnic and play.

I am Thankful for....

Another Lightsaber???

As I have written about previously, we are trying to get Wilson potty trainined - much to his unliking! When asked what Wilson wanted, after going potty, he said a lightsaber. I reminded him that he had already earned a lightsaber, and Wilson quickly responded that he wanted a red lightsaber for Holden. I asked him why he wanted a toy for his brother and he said "so we can fight!" Later that night when Ken was putting Wilson to bed, they were saying prayers. Wilson is also working on saying prayer, so Ken was helping him. Ken said "please bless Wilson to be able to go pee-pee in the potty," and instead of repeating what Ken said, Wilson continued, "so I can get a red lightsaber for Holden." Wilson did get the red lightsaber today for Holden...I guess now the fight begins.