May Madness...

Life has been a little crazy in our house lately.  The comptroller has been on leave after having back surgery so Nathan has essentially been doing the work for two people for several weeks.  His unit has a big inspection in June that everyone has been preparing for too.  

 Ammon has been busy making his "movies" 

 And inventions

 Nathan also worked an inspector for other Guard units

Maddie went to work with Nathan for a few hours on Saturday and it put her to sleep... 

I guess finance isn't as exciting for the kids as it is for us.  She's a trooper!

Easter 2012

Nathan was travelling to Southern California on Easter Sunday, so he could help another Guard Unit prepare for an (ORI) Operation Readiness Inspection. He was greatly missed and this special day just wasn't the same without him. The kids enjoyed participating in the local egg hunt on base.

They also learned more about the resurrection of our savior. After church, we enjoyed a delicious Easter dinner with the Robinson Family. We are so grateful for all the wonderful people that have touched our lives! We hope you all had a wonderful Easter with your families.

March / April Updates

Here's a quick update on our family:

Credits for Ammon's latest movie, we'll post on youtube soon

Maddie started preschool @ the Wonder Years Preschool. She loves interacting with her new friends!

Ammon started taking karate classes for his quest to become a pink ninja!

Maddie wants to do everything her big brother does...

McDonald's with Daddy

During Ammon's open house, we read the article that he wrote about someone he admires... his cousin Kendra.

Maddie at a local Easter Egg Hunt in Menlo Park. Ammon was having a rough day, so he decided not to participate. Thankfully Maddie shared her candy with him later that afternoon.

Posing for the daddy

Ready for Spring...

Kids says the funniest things...

Maddie stepped on the bathroom scale this morning and asked how many dollars she was. She stepped off the scale and then asked me how much I cost.

Nathan tried to teach Ammon to ride his bike this week without training wheels. He refused to try and said, "If you take off my training wheels again, I am never riding my bike again!"

Nathan gave Maddie a chocolate covered marshmallow. She held it in her palm and looked at it perplexed for a few seconds, then excitingly proclaimed, "It's not poop, dad!"

Click here to watch Ammon's latest video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQiqWCqIAzI

Indy Adventure

Ammon has become quite the film maker; with his own productions of Transformers, Home Alone 4, and now this weekend Indian Jones. What better place to film this new movie than at the Oakland Zoo, right?

I married an amazing man, who also happens to be an incredible father too. He shamelessly wore the Indian Jones hat that Ammon wore as a two year as a cowboy during Halloween. It hardly fit on his head, but this was the hat that Ammon envisioned for Indy.

Maddie was "short-round" and I assumed the role of Marianne. I must confess, I felt a little embarrassed doing this at a populated place, but it was amazing watching my family interact in such a manner.

I think Ammon is destined for greatness. He absolutely amazes me with his creativity. Although some days I wish he'd live in reality, both of my children will always be incredibly special to me regardless of where life takes them.

I'm grateful for families and am so glad to be a part of mine. Once the "film" (which will end up being more of trailer) is completed, I will email out to those interested in viewing it. I think the best part of any of these movies is watching Ammon's face as he watches them.

New Years with Grandpa & Grandma King