I'm Behind and Life Is Crazy Recap

We had planned to do a Valentines party with some kids from the ward but everyone ended up having colds.  And we pretty much go on lock down when colds are about the house.  So we did a few Valentines activities at home.  Like decorating cupcakes eating frosting.

We also made Valentines boxes for the kids.  I shouldn't say we because it was all Jon.  He's way more artistic than me.

 

We implemented a new rewards program for the kids.  The earn quarters by doing chores and other things.  These are the toys they picked out at the store.  They have to earn what we paid for them at the store (only we don't charge tax).

 

Here is a pic of Benson with the first prize he earned.

We also started our seeds for our garden.  We bought all heirloom seeds and I am hoping to be able to harvest the seeds from the fruit and plant those next year.  It'll be fun to try.  I'm also hoping that they taste amazing so we can have some rockin salsa.

Jon set a goal to perfect the apple pie.  This was his first shot and it was really good!  He better be careful or he's going to have a new chore.  Haha

Benson's braces got adjusted and she added Ninja Turtles

Brigham fell flat on his face one night and didn't stop himself at all with his hands.  He had a very flat lip for two days.  I felt so bad for the kid.  This was the only way I could get a picture.

I haven't done finger painting with the kids for a while but we busted it out the other day and had a lot of fun with it. 

 

Really, I am really behind and a little overwhelmed right now.  I have been spending hours and hours and hours trying to figure out what to do with Benson's diet and gtube and fighting insurance to cover what I need.  I think I may have finally decided on my solution.  Or, at least the direction I am going to go for now.  There are still some pieces to fall into place and then I'll report on Benson's blog.  Oh, I guess I forgot we started a new blog for Benson:

 

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