I Looked Out the Window and What Did I See?

I was at the table for a long time helping Atticus with homework this rainy Friday afternoon when I heard a strange noise - almost like someone was bumping up against the side of the house or something.  I consulted Morgan, "Do you hear something weird?"  She did.

We went out back to investigate and discovered my (barely) 6-year-old at the top center of our roof!  He was standing up tall and proud on that slick, wet, tile roof.  He casually informed me he was retrieving a rogue frisbee.  (By the time I got this picture he had moved down the roof considerably...I assure you he could not have achieved higher altitude in the prime of his adventure.)

It wasn't until I FREAKED out that it even seemed to occur to him to be scared.  At that point he sat down and stared to cry, making dismount (and a good shot for posterity) darn near impossible.

Who would have guessed Wyatt would be so daring?  He was always such a cautious toddler.  He never ceases to amaze or surprise me, which I find incredibly endearing and fun.  I am glad he has motor skills, problem solving skills, braveness and gumption.  Now we work on good sense.

Be Prepared...

For about 6 months Wyatt (5 going on 6) has been sleeping in clothes. Traditionally we'd tell the kids to get ready for bed and they'd either put on PJ's or strip down to their undies. Wyatt, however, has been going to bed in jeans, socks, and a t-shirt. Unfazed by this quirky phase we figured it would pass.

Finally last night he hopped into bed in his cute little tighty-whities. I acted like I didn't notice and storied, snuggled, and back-scratched like always. On my way out he asked,

"Mom, if a robber comes in the night will you please come tell me so I can put clothes on before you do anything else?"

Disney on Ice

Disney on Ice Toy Story 3 was a smashing hit for the Boone kids!

It was so fun to watch the 3 oldest completely transfixed by the show. It really held their attention.








Lots of ice skating in the hallways at Selland Arena... Wyatt lands a triple lutz!
Even Lincoln loved it.






In true they-liked-the-box-better-than-the-toy (pun intended) fashion, the biggest hit of the evening was repurposing the ice from the Zamboni in the parking lot. Snowball fight!

Atticus's Baptism

 Congratulations, Atticus Jonah Boone!  

Baptized by Paris Boone on August 6th, 2011!

We were so happy to have family and friends there to share in your special day.

Grandma and Grandpa, Tim and Irene's family, Kathryn and Caleb's family, Travis and Brittany's family, the Jensens, the Brases, the Walkers, Sister Mills, the Mergenthalers and the Fields (your primary teachers) all came out to see the beautiful ordinance.

 You got a little dress rehearsal in with Daddy.

Grandma's Tahoe Photoshoot...

For as long as I can remember, Mom has dreamed of having a photoshoot of all her granddaughters in white dresses running through the woods with crowns on their heads. We got pretty close in Tahoe this summer.

The girls are beautiful, of course...

...but the boys in their retro white T-shirts stole my heart. They were in heaven!

Props and thanks to Kathryn for another amazing job on the photography!

MBA Graduation...

Congratulations Paris! We are so proud of you.

For 18 months it felt like Paris did nothing but eat, breath, and sleep MBA textbooks. His hardwork and dedication have finally paid off! And we are SO very glad to have him back.

Nana and Granddad came out for the festivities.

Yay for Fresno State's Craig School

of Business

high honors graduate,
Paris O. Boone, MBA, SPHR.

(But we just call him Daddy.)

Merry Christmas, 2010!

We love Christmas!

We love remembering the Savior's life

while creating new and lasting memories.
We've had such a wonderful year

and we know we are richly blessed.

2010 included an Anniversary getaway, pregnancy and bedrest, plenty of time with the Ryan family, LOTS of busy nights and weekends for Paris, Wyatt starts school, SWEET baby Lincoln, visits from Nana and Granddad, Morgan on a mission, Paris and George to China, Paris finishes MBA at Fresno State!, and a whole lot of fun.

It's Raining Men...I Mean, Boys!

Can you imagine the chaos, noise, dirt and fun that will surely

bombard Grandma's house for the next 18 years?

Brittany, Irene and I are each having a boy this summer (all within a month.)

Kathryn came over and sprung me from the couch long enough to have a preggo photo shoot.

Notice how relaxed we all look. For now. :)