Clayton Tyler turned 6 on Tuesday! What a big day...not only did he have a birthday, he also lost a tooth! :D He was so excited. His birthday party is Sunday afternoon, so he's been kind of confused about his actual *birthday*, but we've got him all straightened out, I think! Such a big dude... ;D
Micah has no training wheels!! Last Saturday, Josh talked to Micah about taking off his training wheels, and his response was "But I'm not 5 yet!" Too funny! His wheels are bent so badly that he hardly uses them anyway, so it was just logical that they come off. When Josh took them off, he just rode away! Didnt need hardly any help at all! Now he's a champ, keeping up with his brothers like a "big" boy ;D.
The other night we had Ethans final Blue and Gold Banquet for Cub Scouts! I can't belive he's about to be done with it...and move on to Boy Scouts. Next weekend is his formal graduation ceremony. At this banquet, they did all the regular stuff, and at the end, had a magician perfom. It was pretty cool...he was funny too! For his final trick, he called for a volunteer...and picked Ethan ;D. He brought him up on stage and pretended like he was going to chop off his hand...it was too funny..E was pretty nervous...you can see in that one pic him covering his eyes! At one point, the magician asked if Ethan trusted him, and Ethan very loudly said "NO!!" Hysterical! Of course, he came out of the trick just fine, but the kids were amazed that his hand was still attached ;D. Great times.
I just realized today that I haven't made a post in awhile! Not too much going on here at the Miles household, we're settling back into life after the holiday madness ;D. Clayton has 2 loose teeth, Ethan has lost 4 teeth in the span of about a week and a half (I don't think he's going to be able to chew soon!) and Micah is convinced hes got a whole headful of loose teeth! He so badly wants to be a "big guy". Clay is doing awesome in basketball, he LOVES it. Today he got the Sportmanship Star because a little boy on the other team knocked him down so hard it knocked his shoe right off, and Clay got right up and kept on playing! He and Ethan are signed up for spring soccer, and Micah is going to play T-ball. So, it will be interesting having all 3 in sports this season...Josh and I will see each other coming and going, I suppose! So, thats it for now, I'll post some new pics soon. Love you all much! ;D
Clayton Tyler lost his very first tooth last Friday! How exciting!!
He was so nervous to pull it, but it was a whole family affiar and he did great! It finally came out with floss and a good yank from Daddy. Ethan was holding his hand while I was holding him and Micah was saying "I'm not watching, I'm not watching!!" pretty comical ;). That night before bed we asked him how much he thought he was going to get from the tooth fairy and he said $20!! Holy cow! He was kinda dissapointed with what he got ;).
Then Saturday he had his very first basketball game!! Go Cougars!
He did so great!! He scored the very first goal of the game and he was stoaked!! It was so neat, they called all the dudes out from a "locker room" area, and they ran through the cheerleaders to the floor. Pretty fun! At every time out and while he was on the bench, Clay could be seen checking out the cheerleaders on the sidelines..often with his mouth hanging wide open! It was hysterical! The coaches do an awesome job with the kids, they are all on the floor with them, so at this age, its really all about teaching the basics of the game, and having fun. So great! We're looking forward to a really fun season...you're welcome to come check him out anytime ;)
The Sunday before we left KC was my Poppos 82nd birthday. The four of us kids along with Dad went out to visit him in Topeka, where Geri had a cake waiting. We had lots of laughs, and a few tears, but it was so great for all of us to be there together. Such a great man....Happy Birthday Poppo.
Today was the kiddos Christmas program at church. They did a great job!! It was really cute, they sang Silent Night with candles, Jingle Bells with bells to ring (Micah LOVED that!), Away in a Manger, and We Wish you a Merry Christmas. Then Ethan got to help with the puppets part too. Lots of good talent! The Miles Family wishes all of you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!! All our love ;D
Yesterday Micah had a Christmas program at his school. It was pretty cute, the boys were shepards and the girls were angels. Micah only goes on Fridays, and with all the ice and stuff, he's missed a few, so I'm not sure he's been there enough to practice, so most of the time he was just standing up there....when he wasn't waving to me!!! But it was still really sweet. We dressed him up, and he combed his own hair :D, although when we got there he REFUSED to take off his coat! Turkey butt. He's getting so big! He was really excited to have an event of his very own for mama to come to. ;)
Well, we are all fine here in Oklahoma after this ice storm! We were without power for a few days, but finally have it back. We are counted among the fourtunate here in Tulsa, as there are still many, many people here without it. We've had some fun sleepovers with Aunt B and Uncle J, meals with good friends and just helping people out. We're the only ones on the block with a chainsaw and Josh has had a lot of fun getting that mother out and takin out some work frustration on some downed tree limbs! It's a good time to remember that we dont just take care of ourselves, we take care of those around us, and anyone we can possibly get our hands on. Another snow storm is expected Friday night into Saturday, so hopefully that one won't be as bad...thanks for all your prayers and well wishes! We're stayin warm ;D.
Saturday night, Josh and I got to go to his IBM Christmas party. It was lots of fun! We haven't been to one in years, we always seem to be out of town, so it was nice to go and have a night out! It's been awhile for that too! ;) The boys stayed home with Granmommy and watched Frosty the Snowman and had lots of fun too...
Today my baby sister got ENGAGED!!!! His name is Jason Davis, and they are a perfect match. ;) He had a "hunt" set up for her at my brothers church (we're all in Liberty MO celebrating Thanksgiving) to find the ring. He sent her on a journey where she would find several stations, that each had a letter telling a story of their relationship. The first station was "When we Met", the second was "When We Kissed", the third, "When we Said I Love You" and the fourth was "When He Proposed". It was wonderful!!! I got to walk along with her to take her picture for reactions as she walked along, then left her as she walked through the sanctuary door to where he was waiting at the front of the church (where they will be married) to propose to her. So sweet! When she saw him there, she told us she RAN to him! ;) Lots and lots of tears and hugs and celebration all around. Such a wonderful, happy day...one I know I am sooo very grateful to be a part of, I wish them both nothing but the very best purple in the world ;D. But in all seriousness, I'm so grateful my sister has found this man, and they are so happy together...I love you both so very, very much.
This afternoon after Thanksgiving dinner, we started a new tradition called the "Thankful Basket". Everyone took an opportunity to write down something they were thankful for (including the kiddos), and after our meal, we all took turns choosing one to read. The final note read, by mom, was "I am thankful that, in June, a 4th child will be born in our family."!!!! Jaws dropped and tears fell, hugs all around...the Whitsitt family is expanding!! Congratulations!! An 8th boy, perhaps??? ;D Just wanted to share our happy news with you all....Happy Thanksgiving to all of you!
