Yes, no electronics

Wow, the kids could actually have fun without electronics.  I know know that this might be hard to believe...especially of late as my children have had their noses buried in PSP's and Mobi-Go's...but, it did happen and I took a picture to prove it:

Busy Week

So, another busy week and weekend.  I am worn out.  We got to ring out (I hope) winter with a 2nd and final sled run at our friend's house...check out it below:  The lighting wasn't great due to lights going out...but it at least gives a glimpse :)

I probably should have cut this down, but oh well...there is another one I will post to FaceBook or to YouTube that gives a little better idea of how long the track was.

Of course, we also had basketball this week and I am posting some of that video on YouTube as well...so, you all can check out Jaden and Jacob there.

On to next week, Kristen's test at school, work, more Men's Ministry stuff at the church and all the other things a week brings.

If you're happy and you know it....

I have been trying to get Jude on video for this song for a long time. Each time, he gets distracted, bothered by his brothers or decides he doesn't want to do it. It is awesome when he decides to do the whole thing and do it right, but...you get this version, which is what I could get on video. And, you get to hear my sorry voice as well :)
Enjoy it anyway, because Jude is awfully cute.

A Cold Easter Egg Hunt

The boys and I went to an Easter Egg hunt put on by a friend's church today. IT WAS COLD OUTSIDE...but, we had a good time anyway. It was really nice to see our boys exhibiting some great behaviors today as well.
The result of the egg hunt was that a bunch of older children that started out very quickly had way too many eggs and my boys and their friends were left scavenging...and with not too much luck. Jaden had maybe 8, Jacob got 3, and their friends were around 3 I think as well. Jaden decided to split his up with everyone else so that they each had a couple more and then all of them gave up some of their total take to another person who said that they got no eggs. It was really neat to watch them be selfless and share like that :)
I love my boys and it makes me especially proud in those moments where I see their wonderful character shine through.

Kristen Birthday - 2

Just wanted to add a few little notes about the rest of the day.
- I took the day off and spent it with my wife...that was great
- She got to take a nap :)
- We went to dinner to the Olive Garden, which she loves
- We ate WAY TOO MUCH
- They sang to her :)
- The boys sang several times
- The desserts were awesome

- This is a good looking group of people:

Jude is getting so big

Just had to put this picture out there. Kristen is amazed that he is doing this...especially since he only has the one tooth.

Jude...just because

I had a post on Jaden...and one on Jacob...so, how about one for Jude? Just a couple of cute pictures because I am his Dad...and I can....

I am certain I will be posting pictures of him walking here very soon...he is very close!

Jude and his walker

We were snowed in on Sunday, but Jude managed to have some fun indoors....

Jude's First Tooth

What a great memory. Jude cut his first tooth this morning. We will try to get a picture posted of it...but Jude is not too helpful with that request so far.

My Birthday

Yes, happy birthday to me.
My family called and gave me cards and brownies, my wife and kids gave me gifts (I will post pictures soon), and I enjoyed a couple hours with my boys reading, playing and hanging out. It was a good day :)

Odds and ends

A few updates:

Jaden's school is having a couple half days as we have hit parent teacher conference time...we are excited to talk with the teacher and hear her comments on how Jaden is doing. For his part, he is excited to be home earlier and hopes this will let him watch a little more TV

Jacob is still doing his school as well. He seems to do pretty well socially, we think...but he also has some time before he will be moving on to kindergarten anyway. He is quite the complex character as we are learning to deal with a child that likes to go from one extreme emotion to the other in a blink of an eye. He is keeping us on our toes.

Jude is crawling and getting close to walking. I know I need to post more pictures and do some new videos, so hopefully I will do that soon. He is getting very big and is very close to being turned around in the car. I know that he is very excited about that, since Kristen gave him a test ride this week.

Kristen has an A going in her class through the mid-point and is very excited. It is well deserved as she has worked hard thus far...time to bring it on home, babe :)

More to follow....

Jude in the tub

Too funny watching him kick like this!

Good looking couple

This is a good looking couple:

These picture was taken this weekend while we were at the local fire department for their annual open house. The kids get to ride on the firetruck, have some treats and climb into and around the other trucks. Always fun to see them get so excited.

Guess who is mobile?

Well..it finally came..at least in a non_rolling way.
Jude is now scooting himself all over the place...see for yourself :)

Jude's Dedication

We had Jude's dedication today as part of the Father's Day service. We were the only family in first service and we dedicated Jude with my Dad, Linda, Jasmine, Elizabeth and the boys up in front of the congregation with us. Several members came up to the front as well and Pastor Mike prayed for us and the boys as well. I am so thankful that the dates worked out so that family could be out during this time.
As far as the dedication, it was short, but each time we have done this with one of the boys it has been meaningful. I know that it is more for us than for him since he is only 6 months old, but it nice to go through the process and remember how important it is for Kristn and I to be intentional with what we say, do and how we are parenting everyday to raise our kids the way we want to, with the values we want instilled in them.
We may not know for 20+ years how we did, but hopefully we will be able to report back with the success of our boys lives as evidence of how it went.

Future comedian

Sorry! The sound didn't come across...which makes this not nearly as entertaining...

Jude's first solid food

The shirt says it all

Friends

We are so blessed with awesome friends. One of my best friends in the world and his wife sent this gift to Jude...

First...what an awesome gift! Three tiers of diapers, a John Elway beanie baby, a onesie that included the comment "Broncos Rule, Patriots drool." and a Broncos blanket. Now as amazing as it is, and they did a great job getting diapers that were the right size, they decided that they needed to make sure we understood why we got this particular gift...

In the card that was attached was the following little jab..."We're doing our part to make sure your parents rear you with proper values. It's evident by their Christmas card that your brothers morals are slipping. You are their only hope."

See the picture below for the reference to our Christmas card...

Jude sitting

Just wanted to share a quick photo. Jude is sitting in his Bumpo. Isn't he cute?

Jason Moffitt