I've actually been kinda busy.

"Wanna smell my breath?"

Ally "going" down the court.

Hayden breaking free.

Bringing the ball down

Working on the cycle with doctor instruments.

So funny!

Well, I got scolded tonight.  I haven't updated the blog in quite some time.  I have no idea why.  Now that the holidays are over, we are getting back into our routine.  Basketball is in full swing with both teams undefeated.  Ally is very entertaining on the court.  She does not brush her teeth before games.  It is part of her defensive strategy.  This weekend she started the game by giving her opponent a quick smell to let her "see" what she was up against.  Ben may need to work on a new strategy since she didn't touch the ball once.  She did however receive 2 stars, although she had no idea what they were for.  I think one was for stinkiest breath and the other for the best run down the court . . . if you want to call it a run.  More like a skippy, hoppy, gallop, but always with a smile.  Hayden is a good level-headed player.  She is a good dribbler and passer.  Her games get a little intense.  Everybody is out to beat them and will do just about anything to try to win.  I was happy to see her team continue to use good basketball skills to prevail over fight-cat, round-top ball this weekend.  Talk about some uptight parents and coaches.  Ally has also started play practice.  She has 2 lines to say and is really taking it serious about listening and paying attention.  This just might be her thing.  Hayden has just about completed a month of piano lessons.  I think she still enjoys it since I hear her practice more than is required.  The boys are becoming more and more conversational.  They talk in phrases using sounds, gestures and words to get their point across.  They are loving  all their toys from Christmas.  They especially like to saw on whoever is sitting in the playroom.  Sadie doesn't come upstairs much anymore.  She's a smart dog!  Ben is still trying to figure out who does what on which night.  And I'm just here . . . getting in trouble for not updating the blog.