Cornelius Chronicles

 Loyd is playing soccer this spring.  His team is called the Sharks and they are a pretty fun team of 3-5yr olds to watch.  :)  Here are some pictures of our recent Saturday soccer experiences.  :)  Loyd - Goalie extraordinaire!  He caught 2 balls in mid air protecting his team goal during this game.  I'm sure you can see how focused and intent he is during game time.  :)

We had a wonderful Easter. We colored hard boiled eggs, enjoyed several egg hunts, ate lots of yummy treats and talked about the great miracle and gift of the Atonement. We've also had an explosion of funny quotes that I thought I would share. :) While dying hard boiled eggs Rebekah asked, "So, what kind of candy is inside of these eggs?" (Maybe I should boil eggs more often. :D ) Extremely tired and 40 minutes after he had been put in his room for nap time Loyd calls, "Mom, you have to take these toys out. I can't stop myself from playing with them." I took the toys out, Loyd was asleep 5 minutes later. Silly kid. :) ~~~~~~~~~~~ Dustin came home from work feeling a bit under the weather. With some concern Loyd snuggles up to his Daddy and asks, "You're not feeling well? Are you growing a baby in your tummy too?" When Dustin told him that Daddies don't grow babies in their tummies Loyd asked with real sincerity and authority in his ...

Mr. X's Favorite Sayings: "I try! I try!" whenever he sees something he wants to see, do or have. "Jyes!" when he responds in the positive about a question. "O-tay" - that's just so cute! 'Daa-ad," when he calls Dustin on teasing him about something. "Woyd (Loyd)! Woyd did it!" when tattling on his big brother's endeavors. Mr. X's Favorite Food: Milk! Oh yes, and "bapes" (grapes) and any other kind of fruit Mr. X's Favorite TV Shows/Movies: Calliou Curious George Shaun the Sheep Veggie Tales Mr. X's Favorite Things to Do: Snuggle Drink milk Play with his family and friends Watch TV Mr. X's Favorite Thing: Yellow Bumble Bee Pillow Pet - He can't sleep without his beloved pillow pet. He drags that poor thing all over the house. Mr. X's Favorite Toys: Water and dirt with a good bucket and shovel Star Wars - both the space ships and the light sabers (especially the light sabers) Flash Light...