Other August Happenings

I can't believe we are half way through August already. Weather wise, I can't wait for it to be over, but other than that I'd be okay with time slowing down just a bit. The boys successfully completed their first week of school. The first three days were great. The last two were a little bit harder. It's too bad they didn't go back to school on a Wed. I think that would have helped the transition a little bit. But they made it and so did we at home. Annalise seemed to have trouble taking her naps the first few days and I really believe it was because she missed all the noise and activity that she has become used to. Luckily she seems to be settling down a bit and is able to sleep in a quieter house. =) I was beginning to think I would have to tape the boys voices and play them for her while she slept. She sure loves her brothers! We all miss them while they are away at school.

We continue to hear good news from Grandma and Grandpa Clayton. They are doing many wonderful things while on their mission in Tonga. We miss them, but are looking forward to seeing them and the rest of the Clayton clan at the family reunion in July 2010!

Very exciting news for Jacob is that he lost another tooth. This was number 3. He currently has 4 more loose teeth just waiting for the right day to fall out. He lost this one during his primary class on Aug. 2nd. When we got home he was all upset because he had not gotten a chance to tell the primary president about it. We called to tell her and she was nice enough to make a trip over to our house to see it. How great is that? Thanks heather! You made his day!

Bryce finally has gotten his SWASH. We are working our way up to wearing that thing 24 hours a day. It seems to help him a lot especially while sitting and during his therapy sessions. He can even sit up a little bit on his own in a shopping cart which makes that part of my life just a little bit easier! It is harder to snuggle and hold him though when he is wearing it. He also has a hard time falling asleep with it on. Once he is asleep he is fine, but getting to sleep is tough.

Here you can see a little bit of how it looks while he is wearing it. He seems so much taller with it on. This picture was taken at Makutu's Island. He loves watching the fish in this fish tank.


I pulled out this toy for Annalise, and Bryce decided it was fun as well. He really seemed to like the fact that he and Annalise could be under there together.

Also this week Jacob and Spencer started their music classes. Jacob is in the third and final year and Spencer is in the first. Jacob has Marci Flowers again and Spencer is taking the class from Robyn Maloy. They both seem to be excited about it. I really need to find a piano teacher for William before he forgets what he has learned in the past three years.

Today we attended Nicole Millspaugh's baptism. She was beautiful and the spirit was there. Since John and the boys were out of town, I took the two little ones with me. Luckily Dixie Jenson was there and held Annalise throughout the meeting. Bryce was very interested in what was happening when Nicole was baptized so I held him up so that he could see. He watched her with a huge grin on his face the entire time. I am glad we got to be there!