Our latest adventure

Nope - it's not Disneyland.... It's another set of stitches, courtesy of the FatCats playground.

Gray was such an adorable trooper, he tried so hard to be brave. 5 stitches at the top of his forehead and a serious scrape across his nose/face. Emma stayed occupied during the doctor's visit thanks to her fantastic older sister and Tangled, one of her current favorites. I'm going to start sending my kids out wrapped in bubble wrap. Stink.

Guess what!

I am blogging from my gorgeous sleek new iPhone! Wahoo! Haven't figured out how to add pics from my phone yet. How do you do that?

Love this girl!

This is Emma - in true form. She is such a riot and joy - we would be lost without her!

Update - our kids started Soccer this week - Gray had 10 goals in his first game - and Addie (who's soccer is much more competitive according to her, plays actual positions, gets called for off-sides, etc., resulting in a lower score in each game than the young kiddos) scored her team's goal yesterday. I'm so proud of each of them as they go out on the field to have fun while doing well at the same time (of course they do- they are Brousseau's/Davis' :) right?)
Jax's first game is tonight - can't wait....

Brousseau Kids

So my kids keep me laughing and entertained lately.

Addie - She had her 10th birthday and since her style and my style are NOT the same I knew I should not be picking her presents.... I took her shopping on her birthday and after a few failed attempts looking at shorts and capris she admitted to me that she didn't want to wear them because of the hair on her legs. Long story short - Addie is shaving. Better said - I am old enough to have a daughter that is shaving. Long gone is my little girl - here comes shaving, makeup, and all of the joys of teenage drama.

Jax - Obsessed with basketball which is not new for him but now he plays junior jazz and it's warm enough to play outside on our hoop. He and his Dad drew a chalk line in a half-circle to show where "Jimmer-range" is. For every shot he makes from Jimmer-range he earns a marble. He plays the perfect role of point guard in his games in a kind of smooth natural way - can't explain it. Just crazy to watch. Scores at least 5-6 baskets each game - and likes to shoot only when his defender is in his face. Hm...

Gray - Has started karate lessons - for those of you that know him well this is PERFECT for him. I felt it was important for him to have an activity just for him that his older brother hasn't done - something he has bragging rights to alone. He LOVES it. However, it's moved into our daily lives. This week he had a conversation with Cristal that went like this - "Can I shoot hoops while you make lunch?" Cristal - "I don't want you outside by yourself. What if someone tries to steal you?" Gray - "I can handle myself. I know karate." Cute Stinker

Emma - After having had staples in her head has reverted back to using a pacifier. However, we do not want her to have it often. Matt plays a game with her using objects that she wants and pretends to pull it out of her ear. You know the game? Yesterday she kept crying and pulling on her ear and we worried she might have an ear infection... Nope - she was just trying unsuccessfully to make her pacifier appear and to pull it out of her ear. She has tried to find lollipops, Mickey Mouse, crackers and her pacifier in that left ear and is SOOO frustrated that she cannot. Cute huh?

Emma....

Emma is a hands-on child. Let's just say you can't ever leave her alone and has a DYNAMIC personality. Today's post is dedicated to her - she really ties our family together and we ADORE her... Here are some pics of her...

At least someone had a good basketball game...

I know we've fallen off the face of the earth... But spring is coming - I am sooo glad! I don't know about anyone else but I could use some actual sunshine! This spring also brings basketball (finally old enough) for Jackson. He has been so excited.....Last night was his first game and he had the best time. He is number 17 picked because of someone on the Jazz I think. Not to brag- but he had all of the teams baskets including a great shot from way outside and played some great defense. He is already looking forward to Saturday. I am so thrilled for him - watching him today with a spring in his step because of yesterday was just awesome.
Emma's staples came out on Monday and we have had some rough nights since then as it still hurts but it's getting better - can't ask for much more. Anyway - enjoy the pics!

It's been a while...

So it's been a while since I've blogged. I think winter has gotten to me. I still don't feel like it and feel stuck in winter blah's but for those of of you that have asked...here are the highlights from the last little while-

1. I was released from Primary and am now the Gospel Doctrine teacher.
2. Addie has been working on her upcoming dance recital and as part of a company this year has two dances. She has discovered the love of Friday night late-overs with her Maile cousins which I LOVE because it means I get some time with Abby. One of my favorite times each week when we get to do it...
3. Jackson has been signed up for Jr. Jazz basketball for the first time and is SOO excited. Just finished parent teacher conferences and received straight A's - he was sooo proud of himself.
4. We have attended pretty much every Jimmer show and our kids LOVE it.
5. Emma has dumped mouthwash, shampoo. lotion, toothpaste and even gum into our carpet over the last 2 weeks. She is a handful but totally worth it. She's learned to speak in sentences and definitely knows how to demand what she needs from those older brothers of her's - they may be a little scared of her in fact.
6. Matt is still working 2 jobs and is loving it - staying busy which he loves and able to give back to UVU, his alma mater. He set a New Year's resolution to slim down and has lost 15 lbs so far. I am so proud of him when he comes down and runs with me in the mornings.
7. Gray was just registered for kindergarten and wishes that meant that he starts tomorrow. He is the best snuggler on the planet and loves to try and come and sneak into bed with us.
8. I have had a rough few months at work- not for me- but in staffing and tenant stress. Looking forward to some calm days for a while - fingers crossed. I still love running and run anywhere from 7-10 miles each morning. I plan on running a few half-marathons this year and am working up the guts to run a marathon.
9. We as a family are SICK of winter and cannot wait for spring to get here...
10. Our little family although SUPER busy just keeping up with life and so happy to be a part of our family and as happy as ever.