Head count

It's that time, time for the annual counting of heads in our home.  We counted and we made it another year without loosing a one. I say it jokingly, but honestly sometimes the fact that we are still here seems nothing short of a miracle. We are a family of six and holding strong.  To say the kids are excited for the holidays would be putting it lightly. Thanksgiving this week, Christmas tree hunting, zoo lights, hot coco after school, and family gatherings galore, there is a lot to look forward to. With that said we thought we could give you an update on the kids likings, as a few of you have asked for gift ideas, hopefully this will help....

Kaine @ scout camp 

LOVES music and works on writing his own music with his friends.  He is still playing the piano, viola, and guitar and added a harmonica to his lineup as well.  He enjoys The Beattles, The Piano Guys, and anything classical. He is taking German at school this year and has also spent a good deal of time teaching himself Italian and French. 

favorite characters: quoting Kaine "not into characters anymore"

favorite animal at the zoo: eagle or hawk

favorite color: black, only black
favorite food: pizza (still, always)
favorite treat: anything with a chocolate peanut butter combination

measurements: shoe 9 mens , shirt men's small or medium, pant 31x30

Lilia @ ballet camp 

LOVES reading and creating. If her nose is not in a book her hands are creating a painting or new necklace. Crafts are must in her book. She also likes to sing and dance for us and can do a super sweet head stand. 

favorite books: Junie B Jones, Fancy Nancy (and Nancy Clancy), she also is very interested in non fiction related to animals and science. She reads at a 3 grade reading level.   

favorite characters: Fancy Nancy,  Strawberry Shortcake, Elsa from Frozen

favorite animal at the zoo: elephant

favorite color: purple and sparkles

favorite food: spaghetti 

favorite treat: Reeses peanut butter cup

measurements: shoe 1, shirt 7, pant 6t

Eli, the happy guy

LOVES motorcycles, superheroes, trains, and hiking.  He likes to play camp out and build block towers with his younger brother. 

favorite books: Dr Seuss and Mr Magee books  

favorite characters: Paw Patrol, Rescue Bots,  Minions (from Despicable Me)  

favorite animal: grizzly bear

favorite color: quoted from Eli all of them

favorite food: mac and cheese

favorite treat: Popsicle 

measurements: shoe 11/12 youth,  shirt 5t, pant 5t

Levi out for a ride

LOVES keeping up with his siblings, still working on potty training, but we know he'll get there. He can often be found with the tinker toys building like his brother. 

favorite books: still not there yet, he just likes running off with his sisters :)
favorite characters: Elmo, Cookie Monster, Woody from Toy Story

favorite animal: the sea lion

favorite food: waffles

favorite treat: m&ms

measurements: shoe 8 youth, shirt 24 month/2t, pant 2t

Imagine it, we still LOVE spending time together. Trips to the zoo, farmer's market, and national parks often themselves on our weekend calendar. This year we even trained to do a few running races together. Camping is something else we love to do. 

we enjoy: a good movie to watch together (recent favorites are Home Alone and Despicable Me),  the local jumpy house, although our trampoline has replaced our frequent trips there and board and card games are always fun. 

favorite food: pizza wins this year
measurements: 6 and holding strong