Defining Characteristics

Mattson: Memory of an elephant

***Matts is a member of the reading club at school. This gives him the great privilege of checking out two books at a time and returning them once he can pass them off.***

Grandma Candi : Wow, you've gotten really good at reading. I'm so proud of you.

Matts: I'm so good at reading I can even do it with my eyes closed. Do you want to see?

Grayson: Sense of humor

***We've had all manner of germs flying around our house/school/church. Consequently we've had alot of discussions about germs and how they're spread.***

Gray: My share my germs with Thomas. That was fun.

It's raining, it's pouring.

Just in case you were wondering what do to in a flood:

"...Turn around from flooded areas. Do not drown..."
(According to the weather alert at the bottom of the TV)

The ABC's of Mattson

I was going over Matts'reading list when I noticed a trend:
(VERBATIM)

1. You: You must go conquer the enemies
2. Her: The soliders rescued her
3. Must: I must obey the orders to shoot the enemies
4. Yes: Yes, I can beat the enemies
5. Dime: I get a dime if I beat the enemies
6. Side: I must shoot the enemies on the other side
7. Walk: Don't walk in front of the shooting range
8. Lake: The battle was at the lake
9. Shore: I attacked the enemies on the shore
10. Eagle: Try to shoot as high as an eagle
11. Wet: Don't get wet when you're trying to shoot
12. Take: We must take positions
13. Car: I drive in the car to get to the battle
14. Are: I am a solider. We are the best
15. Other: I must shoot the guys on the other team
16. Sitting: To get the best shot I need to be sitting

Do you see a theme?

In a galaxy far, far away...

After 3 years of talking, planning and dreaming we did it. We finally made it to Dragoncon. What is Dragoncon you ask? Dragon*Con is the largest multi-media, popular culture convention focusing on science fiction and fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music, and film in the US. Basically the most awesomest convention ever. It's a sci-fi/fantasy/gamer mecca. Talk about people watching! While waiting for the parade Matts and Gray (and Sadi, Mckay and Jackson) dueled with Darth Vader, defeated Boba Fete, met Jack Sparrow and traded sniping techniques with Halo soliders. The parade lasted more than 30 minutes and was a little (or big) boy's dream come true with over 2000 of their fantasies come to life. Even, Jabba the Hut Princess Leia was there :). The true highlight of the event was during the parade when Gray ran out into the street to duel with Darth Vader. Luckily, although they may dress a little differently, these citizens from a galaxy far, far away are good humored. The crowd joined right in and cheered our little padawan on.

First Day of School

Better late than never :)

Happy Birthday Elle

Seven years ago at 12:55am we became parents. We were worried that Elle had just missed the school deadline and spent an hour debating whether or not she should start Kindergarten early. Within a week we were debating whether she should have a heart transplant or the norwood surgery. Interesting how life doesn't always go as planned.

To celebrate we'll be going to McDonald's, watching Beauty and the Beast and eating PINK cupcakes because, according to Matts and Gray, that is exactly how it is supposed to be.

Morning at the Peterson House

G: My getting so big and so strong. My the biggest. My bigger than Mattson.
M: Nuh-uh. I'm five.
G: My think I'm six. My so so big.
K: You're both big and strong and if you eat your food you'll get bigger and stronger.
M: Mom, whose the biggest in your family?

CONVERSATION ON BIGGEST PEOPLE AND HOW "LITTLE" BROTHERS CAN END UP THE BIGGEST. CONVERSATION PROGRESSES TO BIRTH ORDER.

G: My first baby is a yellow baby. My like yellow.
M: I'll have a bum baby

HYSTERICAL LAUGHTER

G: My eat your bum

ALMOST ON THE FLOOR LAUGHING...sudden stop

M: What's that smell?
K: I don't smell anything.
M: No, I have super good smell, I think I'm going to throw up. What's that smell?
G: That's my smell. It my bum.

BACK TO HYSTERICAL LAUGHTER