Texas Strongs: Backyard "battles"

Sunday, February 10, 2008

Backyard "battles"

We have had the greatest weather the last week or two. The kids have had a great time having "battles" in the backyard. They wear capes and take out the lightsabers. They make forts, or "planets" out of the slide. Connor was finally well enough to get some sunshine too yesterday. He loved walking around on the dead grass, but didn't like crawling in it when he fell down.

Daddy joining in for a Star Wars battle...

When the other kids are outside Connor stays right at the back door and "plays" too. He squeals and bangs and still gets really excited.

Of course it's more fun when Daddy comes to play too...

3 comments:

Carrie Medford said...: I can't believe how big Connor is getting! And it looks like the other kids loved his birthday just as much, if not more than he did. We had some nice weather this last week too--unfortunately we spent all but one day inside since Matthew got really sick.; February 11, 2008 at 7:05 AM
The Wilkes said...: Conner is so cute!!! I can't get over his fluffy hair...it's great! I think Carter would LOVE to get in on the battles...he is big into light sabers and star wars. Any more kids in the future or do you guys think you're done?; February 11, 2008 at 8:22 AM
j&krosser said...: I was blog surfing a little and I found your blog! Fun to see your family. This is Kirsten(EFY); February 12, 2008 at 1:21 PM

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Lauree's Daily Thoughts

8/28/13 Connor has worn the same size underwear for the last 3 1/2 years. He finally moved up to the next size this week. It's still a little loose, but it's progress.
8/22/13 The kids met their teachers tonight! They all seem happy with their teachers and we hope it will be a great year!
8/21/13 I took the kids to Texas Jumping Beans this morning and we met up with a bunch of friends. The kids had a GREAT time and their socks were so nasty that I ended up throwing them all away after attempting to wash them.
8/19/13 I took Landon for his 3-year-old check-up and he screamed his head off when they tried to weigh and measure him. He was totally fine when the doctor came in and checked him all out, but for some reason he is terrified of the scale. Then I took Jacob to pick up his schedule and books for 7th grade. He's happy to have a technology class this year, and choir again.
8/17/13 Jacob got to go on a youth temple trip again and had a great time. I'm so thankful he has good kids to hang out with, doing good things.
8/8/13 I got to go to the temple in San Antonio with a couple of friends this morning. It was nice to have that peaceful break during the summer, and I had a great time chatting with Allison & Elizabeth on the ride there and back!
8/2/13 Just got back from a trip to my brother's house in Odessa. We had a fun time visiting with Steven, Sarah, Max & Madelyn! We also got to see my mom for a day since she came for a visit as well.

Kid Moments

7/14 I can't remember why, but we were talking about how baby sharks start out as an egg (I know...don't you wish you could listen in to all of our dinner conversations?) Connor says very matter-of-fact "A shark's egg's sac is also known as a mermaid's purse!"
6/14 We were talking about a girl we know who just donated her hair to Wigs for Kids. I told Connor it was for kids who had cancer and had lost their hair. He immediately replied "Or with kids who have alopecia areata." Apparently he learned about alopecia areata at career day and remembered every detail.
6/14 One day while we were eating Zach said randomly "If cannibals ate French people you could call it a French "fry."
2/28/14 (We have watched a LOT of the movie "Wall-E" over the last few weeks.) Landon: I wanna watch Wall-E the lobot. Lauree: No, not today. Landon: You stick a Wall-E the lobot Mommy? (stick = sick)