So serious

I made these two get their brains mapped at the Neuro Feedback Center today.

Turns out they both have ADHD (duh), horrible memories (duh), and trouble following step-by-step instructions (duh). Now what to do about it to help them. . . 

Also, look at Jude's hands. He's been screwing his fingers up like that ALL the time lately. Too much nervous energy inside of him, it stresses me out just watching him be so stressed all the time!

Pinewood Derby

Last place. He was pretty bummed, but the guy in charge of the race awarded last place with the opportunity for him to fix the car up and get it into winning shape. So after the guy worked his magic Jude had the second fastest car! So next year, we'll pay more attention to making the wheels exactly straight.

Jude was proud of his car though. Uncle Bobby helped him cut it out and get it sanded, then Dad helped him finish it off and they added some weight to get it right at 5 ounces. If it hadn't pulled to the left it would've been a contender :)

Yellow and Black of course- to a color blind boy there really are no other colors.

Jude loved the Pokemon sticker he chose and of course had to be #8.

Battleship

Jude really likes to play Battleship- he likes anything that is one on one.

I get weirded out when I play this with him though. Last time we played our battleships were in the exact same spot and this time we both decided to line our ships up in a bunch. . . it's always creepy when someone thinks the exact same way you do.

Baptism Day

Hello Headgear

Jude isn't happy about this at all. But he put it on all by himself and understands how important it is to do it every single night. So hopefully we won't drag this braces business out too long! Also, who sleeps like that? This kid either sleeps stiff-as-a-board straight on his back or with his feet straight up the wall or hanging over the side. . . he's a weird one.

Happy Birthday Jude!!

Look at my not-so-little baby boy :)

Dad has decided that when you turn 8 you get a doughnut the size of your head. Jude was really close to finishing that thing too. And Lydia was a bit disappointed in her doughnut that was not quite as big as her head, but still massive. . .

Scouts! A new book, shirt, scriptures, everything he needs!

And new shoes. Size THREE! I truly can not believe he's already 8. Some days I miss my little boy, but mostly I just love having him around. He's such a sweet boy (when he wants to be) and so stinking smart that I just love talking with him. I do moon-walk away when he starts describing Pokemon though. . . that's what his friends are for.

Lost tooth!!

Jude finally lost a tooth!

He'd been wiggling it forever and finally started complaining because he'd bite down on it wrong and hurt himself. So I told him I'd pull it and he freaked out. I basically sat on him and made him let me pull it. And once he finally calmed down he admitted that it felt better to have it out. Trust me kid! I know what's best for you!

Karate

I really enjoy watching Jude do karate. He's not as coordinated or focused as some of the other boys, but he isn't too bad either. He really likes to spar but needs to work on using the moves he's being taught instead of just free-for-all fighting. . .

More Birthday Fun

I love how she's cheering for herself when she literally didn't blow out a single candle :) Jude and Kayla blew out the ones on the sides ha!

Daddy gave her a second try. See the look on Jude's face? Guess what he was thinking. . .

A pink nightgown! And a pink mickey mouse shirt!

This kid loves pink :)

Happy Birthday Talia!

The birthday girl!!! I can't believe she's already 3!

She absolutely LOVED her new scooter (she didn't call it a scooter though, she called it her birthday) and got right on it and started riding with no trouble.

She's a natural!

Jude and Lydia didn't care about the scooter, they just wanted to eat doughnuts :)

Daddy always gets doughnuts when we have a birthday and the kids love it of course. So much chocolate. . .

And just because she's cute: Kayla insists on using a fork for everything now and it's hilarious :)