Videos and Weekend Updates!

We have been so busy lately, I am totally neglecting my blog. I have been trying to find a balance between school, the kids' activities, and keeping up with the chores. It always takes me a couple weeks to find my groove after our long, relaxing summer. I'm getting there.

I suppose the most exciting news of the last few days is that I got an email from Owen's wish granter. His wish manager has been busy, and while the trip is not booked yet, the dates are solid. We are all excited for our 10 days of magic in early December! I'm pretty sure we have no idea what is about to come and how amazing this trip is going to be.. Make A Wish makes everything magical from what I hear. 

As I was tentatively planning our trip this morning and making some dining reservations, Owen was giving me input on what rides he is just definitely going to ride. Ha. He pointed at the Incredible Hulk Roller coaster at Islands of Adventure and said "I'm totally riding that!!" When I crushed his dreams by telling him he is about 14" too short and that they probably won't let an oxygen tank aboard he said "They will too let me.. just let me.. I'm Owen!" Umm.. I think we're going to be in trouble. He is such a little daredevil!

Owen did great at Gymnastics on Friday! I have an appointment on Sept 13th to get him fitted for foot orthotics. It can't come soon enough! He pronates significantly inward and his ankles roll in, so we need to correct his gait so he can start strengthening the correct muscles. He continues to LOVE gymnastics and was totally bummed when his PT mentioned she'd be out of town next week.

I took this video of Owen a couple weeks ago and it cracks me up every time I watch it. He is saying "Papoy!" He loves to quote movies and he was quoting the minions in 'Despicable Me' when asked to "get the little girl a new unicorn toy." To which the Minions respond "Papoy?" He thinks it's hilarious!

Here is Owen's Spiderman Tattoo and he gave Daddy the Hulk. Superheros are on his mind lately and he loves watching the old 67' Spiderman episodes on Netflix.

Kamryn had a dance team hair and make-up meeting on Saturday morning. They are doing the back comb, bump style this year. I can't produce a good bump for the life of me, but here it is. I am so happy they are keeping the pony straight.. it should keep things simple. Since Kam is on a precision dance team, all the girls have to look alike on the field, so they gave us a make-up sheet. Purple eyeshadow, red lipstick and black eyeliner are just a few on the list. It's not pretty up close, but the girls look so great on stage. The girls had final fitting of the costumes and they are adorable and modest. You know I'll be posting tons of pics from her first performance at the Diamondbacks game in Sept.

Last night was Grandpa Todd's 60th surprise party.  I totally forgot my camera and was so bummed.  At the end of the party, Tatum came home with us for a sleepover with Kam and of course, Owen.  He could hardly wait til 7am to go in and wake up the girls!   All the kids begged for Donuts and after the sugar rush they decided to have a Jam session in Kamryn's room.  Here's Owen jamming to Taylor Swift's "Picture to Burn".  He is singing.. "I hate that stupid old pickup truck you never let me drive!" 

I went in the other room and started planning out our Disneyworld Trip and before I knew it 2 hours had passed.  The kids were still singing and dancing in Kam's room.  Carson was doing guy stuff.. and you know what I did?  I fed Owen and sat back down for another hour of planning.  It's been a great weekend!!

For everyone affected by the Hurricane.. we are keeping you in our prayers!