MY BED!

When we were moving, we had to take apart Kyler's crib to get it out of the room. Since Rikk HATES putting the crib together AND taking it apart, we decided to just keep it down and that Kyler could just sleep on a mattress on the floor...I know, I know, how white trash are we!!! Kyler's face when he saw what Rikk was doing to his bed.

Kyler begging for his bed back!

Throwing a little bit of a tantrum, maybe...I wonder who he gets that from!

Realizing that it's going to happen anyway, so he may as well help out.

I LOVE this still unsure look of what's going on and what he's doing.

First Day of School

Here are the pictures of the boys' first day of school. Hunter woke up that morning and said, "I am going to Kindergarten!" Walker said, "I am going to Mommy School!" Kyler said, "I'm going hunting!" Rikk said, "There's no doubt in my mind that Kyler is mine!"

Hunter was so cute, excited and couldn't wait to get to kindergarten.

Walker...I think his face says it all about going to "Mommy School!"

Kyler was ready to go to.

Rikk was more sad about Hunter going to school than I was. He took a picture of about every step Hunter took from the truck to his little seat in his classroom!

Hunter and Mrs. Wurster the teacher aide.

Hunter and his teacher Mrs. Gillitzer.

I LOVE this picture. He was getting a little nervous at this point because we were getting ready to go.

51% Rikk

Yesterday morning Hunter and Walker were sitting on our bed while Hunter was getting dressed for school. This is their conversation...

Hunter: "Walker, can you put my shirt on?"

Walker: "No."

Hunter: "Walker, can you put my pants on?"

Walker: "No."

Hunter: "Walker, can you punch yourself in the head?"

Walker: "YES!!!" as he repeatedly punches himself in the head and they both are laughing hysterically!

All I can say is that Rikk has always said they were 51% him...I just wish they would show my 49% more!!!

FEED ME!!!

The other day my dad stopped by to say hi to me and the boys. Walker was showing with some tricks on the stairs and Kyler was showing Papa his mini banana muffin. Kyler decided he wanted to play with Walker.

Mom: "Kyler why don't you give me your muffin to hold so that it doesn't get everywhere."

Kyler: Doesn't say a word or even look at me, but shoves the whole muffin in his mouth and heads up the stairs without skipping a beat.

Mom: "Did you just shove that whole thing in your mouth? I said I was going to HOLD it, not EAT it!

Papa: (laughing) "You didn't think he was actually going to give that to you did you?!!"

What can I say, the kid LOVES his food! If he has food in his hands, he won't get near anyone (unless they have food!) for fear that they will eat it.

Hunter Turns 6!

(Just to warn, this is ANOTHER post without pictures. Rikk will have to find the cord when he comes home this weekend for a visit.)

That is right, our first born Hunter Thomas Matteson turns 6 years old today! Hunter was born at 7:56am in Meridian, Idaho at St. Luke's Hospital. He was 5 weeks premature and weighed in at 5 lbs. 12 oz. and he was 18 and 1/2 inches long. He was a hairy little guy who looked like an old man! We weren't able to hold him until he was three days old and I will never forget that moment. I just couldn't image how I could love someone so much that I just met.

Hunter is such a blessing to our family. He is such a BIG helper and is always willing to help out. Hunter is very smart and loves to learn. He loves to play on the computer and loves going to school. He is such a good example to our family. He doesn't let a night go by without us saying family prayer, let alone any other prayer. Hunter also shares his birthday with both his Great Grandma and Great Grandpa Murphy which we think is pretty cool.

Just to name a few things he has accomplished over the last year...Hunter has become such a better soccer player. It was amazing to see him play this year and compare it to last year. Last year he didn't score one goal and just kinda ran around with his head cut off! This year he scored the most goals for the season on his team. He can write words and sound out little words. He's such a smart kiddo!

Hunter we love you BIG much and are proud of all the things that you do. We can't wait to see all the things we will achieve and accomplish in the next year!

Memo to Mommy

(I got this out of some parenting magazine that I was thumbing through while at the dentist and thought it was really cute and true.)


You have a lot of lessons to teach your little one, but they have a few words of wisdom for you too.

Stop freaking out about the mess! There's always time to clean - but how often do we get to make mud pies?

Love me, even when I'm naughty. I'll only be this age once.

Be patient. I do everything for a reason, but I don't know enough words yet to give you an explanation.

Let me do it. I know you can do it faster and better, but sometimes experience is the best teacher.

Don't expect too much of me. I want to do what you ask and make you happy, but I'm still little.

Don't try to reason with me when I'm having a tantrum. Trust me - I can't hear you over my own screaming. (made me laugh)

Keep your promises. It's all about trust. When I'm a teenager, you'll understand why it's so important.

Don't keep asking me if I've been good. I'm not even sure what that means, but if I was bad I'd never admit it! (made me laugh again)

Don't let me think that you're perfect. I feel a lot better knowing I'm not the only one who makes mistakes sometimes.

Set limits. I can't actually eat a whole box of cookies - I just want to see if I'd get away with it. (apparently whoever wrote this never met Kyler!)

Root Canal

I think that back in April I posted about having to go to the dentist and get a crown done. Long story short...I had a filling done when in Mountain Home and had to have it fixed three times before we left. It never felt right and I have just kinda dealt with it until it just fell out this last April. In April I had to get a new filling AND a crown done. Well ever since I got the crown done, things just haven't been right with the tooth. I have put up with the sensitivity thinking that I am just being a bit of a wussy, but on Monday I had finally had enough. They had me come and and told me that I would need a root canal. They scheduled it for today.

My mom, being the absolute wonderful mom and nana that she is, came out and watched Walker and Kyler this morning so that I could get it done. It was supposed to take an hour and a half and ended up taking three and a half hours! I can already tell a difference in the sensitivity of the tooth which is amazing! I dropped off my scripts to get filled and got told it would take an hour. My mom was kind enough to stay and hang out even longer so that I could go and get my scripts without having the kiddos tag along. Oh and did I mention that she has laryngitis and couldn't talk but in the smallest of small whispers?! She is awesome and the kids were awesome for her.

My tooth, mouth, jar and neck hurt from being in the same position for three and a half hours, but I am hoping that in the next few days I will know for sure that it was worth it. Thanks again mom for taking care of the kiddos...WE LOVE YOU BIG MUCH!