We are grateful!

Here it is November 8th and I still haven't had our family start jotting down all the things we are grateful for. So here we go!

Fall 2015 (yes, that was a year ago)

ME:

Crunching through leaves (It reminds me of walking home from school when I was a kid)

Kami falling asleep on my lap yesterday (Makes me stop and enjoy the moment)

Spencer... Spencer... SPENCER (What would I do without him)

SPENCER:

KADEN:

KYLE:

KAMERON:

KATE:

KAMI: (what she would say if she were more articulate--or if we spoke her language)

"Cheese"

Trees

Horses

Dogs ("pup, pup, pup")

Her blankie

These are the days never to be forgotten...

I have been told numerous times lately that I should be writing something down. We've had some big events lately.

First off, Kaden turned twelve! I am still trying to get over it. Here he is sporting his new suit we bought for the occasion. What a handsome kiddo. He is a joy and a wonder. He always has something underway whether it is an insane lego creation--really he should be a LEGO engineer, or a huge book like Eragon or The Hobbit, or he is in the middle of a clever drawing or dialogue. He was ordained to a Deacon in the Aaronic Priesthood by his father on Sunday. It was a sweet experience.

I was also encouraged to write something down about this historic election that is going on. It's election day today. And much of the country is feeling miserable about the choice between Donald Trump and Hilary Clinton, both of whom are unfit for office in my opinion. But there are some 3rd party candidates as well and I wish people were more aware of them. Evan McMullin popped up as an Independent a few months ago. Many criticize him for this, but I welcome it. He stood up because no one else did. I am proud that I voted for my conscience and cast my vote for him. He has a very slim chance of becoming president, but I do feel that I need to use my voice to back him because I could not feel good about any other choice out there. He shares a lot of my values. He is also humble and wants to serve this nation. I have heard so many people say that a vote for anyone but Hilary or Trump is a wasted vote. I completely disagree! If we don't vote for the person we believe to be the best choice for US President, then how will we get a decent US President? I respect my friends and neighbors and fellow citizens whether they vote for Evan McMullin or not. But the only wasted vote is the one not cast! It will be intriguing to see what the results of the election are tonight and what the consequences are over the next days, months, and years. I am grateful for my country and for the right to have a say!

 
https://www.evanmcmullin.com/about

Kami

We didn't have a Kami when we started this blog. We didn't plan on having a second little girl or a fifth baby for that matter. But we are so glad that Heavenly Father intervened and sent her to us. She is adored by us all.

This is Kami when she had her first ear infection. October 2015. So sad, but still so sweet.

And this is the day we blessed Kami. August 2015. Her twinner cousin, Preston, was also blessed then. We are blessed with so many loved ones.

More Killian Funnies

I found this in my email. Just haven't posted stuff like this in a while. But they're still funny!


"Throw ice cream in my face then I'll go give him a kiss." Kameron, 3

"Daddy could teach me to play volleyball. He's a professional. Do you know what a professional is mom? It's someone who's super good at something." Kameron, 4

Kameron tucked Kate in: "I just kissed her on the cheek because we're not married" Kameron 5, Kate, 3

Kameron and Kate got caught playing with a bucket of nails at Grandma Simpson's house...
Kameron: "See? I told you it was a bad idea." Kameron, 3; Kate, 2

"If you're going to cut someone open you have to get permission first, right?" Kameron, 4

"I'm going to be a squirrel hunter when I grow up. Then I can climb trees." Kameron, 4

"When I grow up I'm going to be modern art. Daddy, what are you going to be when you grow up?" Kameron, 4

"I love you a bushel and a peck, a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck, and that's what it's all about." Kameron, 4

During Family Home Evening when she couldn't sit still: "I just want to dance!" Kate, 3

"I don't want to brush and floss my teeth it hurts my feelings." Kate, 3

While eating dinner. Mom told Kate she could eat or go to bed. She responded. "I'll behave." Kate, 3

"Are twizzlers fruit?" Kate, 3

"You're messing up my flight plan." Kyle, 5

"I own my bed. You own the money." Kyle, 5

(after eating 3 sandwiches for dinner) "What are we having for breakfast in the morning?" Kyle, 5

"Give it back immediately!" Kyle, 5

"I just can't believe that space doesn't end. But how does space exist if there's no where for it to end?" Kyle, 6

"I'm going to be a vet when I grow up. I'm going to specialize in dogs." Kyle, 6

Kyle: "What's a bra?"
Mom: "You know; it's what girls wear."
Kyle: "Oh, so it's a headband."
Kyle, 7

Kaden: "I'm accountable, I'm nine."
Kyle: "Am I a cannibal?"
(Kaden, 9; Kyle, 7)

“Why doesn't Kyle sit on he couch? He can see better than any of us. He has the biggest head.” Kameron, 6

“I know how to tell the difference between guys and girls. Girls have different looks on their faces.” Kaden, 10

(On Groundhog Day) "Happy Warthog Day!" Kate, 5

(Kameron's in time-out)
Mom: "Kameron, what did you do wrong?"
Kameron: "I can't talk about it."
Kameron, 3

"I feel swell. I feel brand new, like a toy right out of the box." Kaden, 7

"Pretty Kaden." Kate, 1

"I'm sorry for all the bad things I did. I had to say sorry because I don't want to get split up from you. I'm going to repent in the morning, at night, in the afternoon: always." Kyle, 5

"A bug touched me!" Kate, 2, screaming

"This is my princess room." Kate, 2

"Let's watch the Jesus Christ movie." Kameron, 3 (referring to Book of Mormon stories videos)

"Is there a toenail fairy?" Kyle, 5

(Kameron to Mom) "I love you more than my pig stuffed animal." Kameron, 3

(Kate in the Dinosaur Museum) "Me not like that one. Me not like that one..." Kate, 2

(Kate saw her brothers get a new toy) "Mom, that's not fair." Kate, 2

Mom: "Do you want to go to the Christmas party and see Santa?"
Kate: "Yeah, Yeah. And have ice cream and brownie and that's all I eat there." Kate, 2

Kate's excuses: "I'm just too tired. I'm busy right now." Kate, 2

"Me not like Santas." Kate, 2

"I don't like the word adorable. I don't think anyone should use it on me." Kaden, 8

"There's a swerm of birds." Kameron, 7