Isabella Is a Double Digit Starting With a 2 - Happy Birthday!

What's your favorite thing to do?

* Probably read or play wrestle with Braunson

What do you want to be when you grow up? 

* A teacher/a mom

What is your favorite food?

* Pancakes (of all time, go to - but instinctively that doesn't feel right)

Who do you like to hang out with?

* Braunson

What do you do really well? 

* Talk about everything

What makes you laugh?

* Hanging out with my friends - especially Kaitlin

What is the best time of day?

* The mornings, not early but 8 or 9am, especially lately because the weather has been beautiful and temperature is perfect.

What are you afraid of?

* I don't know what I am afraid of, but there are things I feel afraid when I think about - stressful things, serving a mission, etc...

What do you like to do with your family?

* When we go on walks or sometimes board games or movie nights, top golf.

What do you like to learn about?

* I like learning about classroom management has been really interesting and it feels exciting to think about applying that.  My major has become so much more fun as I get excited to apply all the things I am learning - building student excitement.

Where do you like to go?

* Outside - I think I always forget how much I like being outside until it starts to get warm and then its all I ask my friends is to hike, walk, or go to the park.

What is your favorite book?

* I don't know if I have one. Let me check Goodreads and see if I have one.  Oh okay, it's like a short story, but it's called The Emperor's Soul. It's by Brandon Sanderson, Braunson made me read it, but it was really good.

If you could have one wish, what would it be?

* Just more time in general.  I always feels like each day could use more time.

Wyatt Is A Man!!!

Q. Guess whose birthday it is?

A. Wyatt Owen Whiting

FAQs

1. How old is this hottie?

18 - yes he is legally a man!

2. Is he really as handsome as he appears in pictures?

Yes, probably more so. He has a bussin jawline, killer smile, shredded body, but he doesn't even realize it. Even hotter is his crazy, awesome personality.

3. Does he have a girlfriend?

No. Although a big fan of girls, he keeps it casual and tries to take out a variety of girls to learn more about them and himself.

4. How much fun does Wyatt like to have?

Maybe the perfect amount. His parents never have to ride him about school, work, or responsibilities, but as soon as they are done...he is "game on" ready to play. He loves skiing and wakeboarding/surfing, traveling, board, card, and video games, and just hanging out and laughing with friends and family.

5. What are Wyatt's plans post high school?

Wyatt plans to defer his college start date for a two year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He has earned the money to pay for this himself, has kept himself mentally, physically, and spiritually prepared his whole life, and turns in his papers next week. He will not choose where he serves, but believes he will be called where the Lord needs him to be. More info to be released later.

Special thanks to all the people who turned this amazing boy into an incredible man. We couldn't be more proud, even if a bit sad at how fast it all happened.

 What's your favorite thing to do?

* Play on my Switch

What do you want to be when you grow up? 

* In finance

What is your favorite food?

* Chili

Who do you like to hang out with?

* Micheal Torres

What do you do really well? 

* Bring a smile to my mother's face

What makes you laugh?

* myself

What is the best time of day?

* When I am not doing scholarships

What are you afraid of?

* My mom making me do scholarships

What do you like to do with your family?

* Eat dinner

What do you like to learn about?

* Psychology

Where do you like to go?

* Home after school

What is your favorite book?

* The Alchemist

If you could have one wish, what would it be?

* For everyone to appreciate my excellence (read: sarcasm)

Issac Turns 16!!!

 What's your favorite thing to do?

* Play video games; build stuff

What do you want to be when you grow up? 

* Physicist

What is your favorite food?

* Crepes

Who do you like to hang out with?

* Tayson, family, and girls

What do you do really well? 

* I build stuff really well and science

What makes you laugh?

* Dad jokes; actually not dad jokes, only when I tell the dad jokes, not when I receive the dad jokes

What is the best time of day?

* Night

What are you afraid of?

* Socializing

What do you like to do with your family?

* Play Mario Party

What do you like to learn about?

* Anything in the science field except for Biology because Biology is stupid

Where do you like to go?

* To bed

What is your favorite book?

* Uhhh, I wouldn't know, I don't read enough

If you could have one wish, what would it be?

* That everything on this list would come true

Kody Turns 14, Starts High School, but I Stopped Aging

 What's your favorite thing to do?

* Hang out with friends

What do you want to be when you grow up? 

* Business manager

What is your favorite food?

* French fries

Who do you like to hang out with?

* People (Braeden, Joe, David, and Dylan)

What do you do really well? 

* Eat food

What makes you laugh?

* People getting hurt

What is the best time of day?

* Night

What are you afraid of?

* The dark

What do you like to do with your family?

* Play board games

What do you like to learn about?

* Cooking

Where do you like to go?

* I'd like to go to New Zealand

What is your favorite book?

* Big Nate

If you could have one wish, what would it be?

* For a million wishes

Wyatt is 17 and I Am Old!

 What's your favorite thing to do?

* Read

What do you want to be when you grow up? 

* I don't know

What is your favorite food?

* Chili

Who do you like to hang out with?

* My family

What do you do really well? 

* Make babies, me laughing saying no, read well, fast, and effectively even.

What makes you laugh?

* Myself

What is the best time of day?

* Between 8 and 10 pm

What are you afraid of?

* Public humiliation, sure we will go with that one.

What do you like to do with your family?

* Watch movies.

What do you like to learn about?

* Female anatomy, no I'm kidding, I uh like Chemistry.

Where do you like to go?

* No where, I like staying home.

What is your favorite book?

* The Wiseman's Fear - Patrick Rossfuss

If you could have one wish, what would it be?

* To find my wallet! Boom!

He's a Te(e)n!

It's his birthday!  He's officially a teen.  Although it feels like he has been one for some time.  He's a bit of an old soul and as the youngest he is always trying to keep up.  In some ways he is way beyond his years and then in others he is right on track, and then occasionally, he's a little behind - like in the height department.  But what they say is true, great things come in small packages and besides his stature there is nothing small about this boy.  He is thoughtful, valiant, stalwart.  He is a feeler and empathetic and helpful.  He is a bit sassy and spirited and I swear I see as much of the backs of his eyes as I do the fronts.  He is my social butterfly and my best buddy.  He is a perfect ten!  Thanks for being a part of our family.  We couldn't survive without you.  We wouldn't laugh nearly as much!

What's your favorite thing to do?

Video games - Super Smash Bros

What do you want to be when you grow up? 
Own my own business

What is your favorite food?
Chick Fil-A

Who do you like to hang out with?
No one, because of social distancing.

What do you do really well? 
Play video games

What makes you laugh?
People

What is the best time of day?
Time to go to bed, Night time

What are you afraid of?
The sea

What do you like to do with your family?
Go places - vacation

What do you like to learn about?
Food

Where do you like to go?
Anywhere

What is your favorite book?
Stone Fox

If you could have one wish, what would it be?

To go to bed

Birthday Interview - Mary

This was almost a big one, 39!  I can't wait for next year, but this year and every year is always a great one!

What's your favorite thing to do?

Reading, Puzzling

What do you want to be when you grow up? 
A Counselor and/or Therapist

What is your favorite food?
French Fries, Seafood 

Who do you like to hang out with?
My Family, My Friends

What do you do really well? 
Sleep, Read, Google

What makes you laugh?
My kids, Awkward Situations

What is the best time of day?
When I get to take a nap

What are you afraid of?
Not really anything - but my family dying (if anything)

What do you like to do with your family?
Vacation, Play Games, Hike

What do you like to learn about?
Counseling, Sleep, The Brain, Most anything

Where do you like to go?
Any place I have never been before

What is your favorite book?
The Alchemist, The Book of Mormon

If you could have one wish, what would it be?
An Eternal Family

Isabella Becomes An Adult

What's your favorite thing to do?
Watch movies with my roommates

What do you want to be when you grow up? 
PA - Physicians Assistant

What is your favorite food?
Uhhh, I hate this questions, mmm - a lot of foods.

Who do you like to hang out with?
My roommates

What do you do really well? 
I...um....I can cook really well.

What makes you laugh?
Stupid stuff, when me and my friends do stupid stuff that is funny.

What is the best time of day?
A little after midday, but not yet the evening or morning.

What are you afraid of?
Just falling short of my goals.

What do you like to do with your family?
Ummm, hang out with them and play wrestle with my brothers.

What do you like to learn about?
Biology, the body, stuff like that.

Where do you like to go?
The beach, the woods, on walks, wherever I just like being outside.

What is your favorite book?
Oooo - probably The Death of Ivan Ilyich

If you could have one wish, what would it be?
That my future family will be happy!

Issac 14th Birthday Interview

What's your favorite thing to do?
Play video games and hang out with family

What do you want to be when you grow up? 
Scientist I think

What is your favorite food?
Crepes, Tacos, Oatmeal

Who do you like to hang out with?
Trixie, my family, and friends

What do you do really well? 
Hmm - I don't know, that is something I gotta look into.  I guess I work really well.

What makes you laugh?
Bad jokes

What is the best time of day?
When it rains.

What are you afraid of?
Everyone leaving me.

What do you like to do with your family?
Play board games.

What do you like to learn about?
STEM - Science, technology, engineering, and math, but more science and engineering.

Where do you like to go?
I'm open for anything.

What is your favorite book?
Not applicable

If you could have one wish, what would it be?
Infinite food. 
I followed up by asking what is with you kids and this food issue.
His reply, some day money is going to be worth nothing.  And we are going to go back to when food demands the market.  That way I ensure I am always rich.

Kody's Twelfth Birthday Interview

What's your favorite thing to do?
Video Games, Nap

What do you want to be when you grow up? 
Oh boy - ahh - I can't do that question.  It changed this last year from a lawyer, but now I want to be a stay at home Dad.

What is your favorite food?
Tacos

Who do you like to hang out with?
My friends - Ben, Braeden, Joe, Dylon, Wyatt, Hudson

What do you do really well? 
I make friends - charisma.

What makes you laugh?
When people get hurt.

What is the best time of day?
Oh easily, 2pm.

What are you afraid of?
The ocean

What do you like to do with your family?
Spend time outside with them.

What do you like to learn about?
Ughhh - nothing.

Where do you like to go?
Japan

What is your favorite book?
Stone Fox

If you could have one wish, what would it be?
A lot of food.

Sweet Sixteen Never Looked So Lovely

What's your favorite thing to do?

• Hang out with friends, mostly because I have a car, so it's easier to do it

What do you want to be when you grow up? 

• Executive of Humanitarian Relations at an International Company

What is your favorite food?

• I don't know, I eat a lot of new stuff now, so I don't have a favorite food

Who do you like to hang out with?

• Ana Sofia, Shannon, Caitlain

What do you do really well? 

• Procrastinate and pull off decent grades

What makes you laugh?

• Portugal, the man - Feel it Still (the laughing part of that song) I just think of when they recorded it and what must it have been like

What is the best time of day?

• Morning, like 15 to 30 minutes after I wake up

What are you afraid of?

• How stressed I'll be next year

What do you like to do with your family?

• Cuddle, one on one time

What do you like to learn about?

• Different Languages and people's views on different social and political aspects of life

Where do you like to go?

• Everywhere, I have a list of places I want to visit

What is your favorite book?

• Little Women

If you could have one wish, what would it be?

• Infinite Wishes, but if not that...that I could be happy all the time, but not all the time, because then I wouldn't know what happy is, so a happy life, happy about my overall decisions

Wyatt's Birthday Update

What's your favorite thing to do?
Read, Play video games, yeah that's about it.

What do you want to be when you grow up? 
A Lawyer

What is your favorite food?
Hamburgers

Who do you like to hang out with?
DJ, Issac, Josh, and Ethan

What do you do really well? 
Read, {after a threat to write something ridiculous he conceded} Viola

What makes you laugh?
Jokes, Funny Jokes, and they have to be funny.  They can't be bad puns.

What is the best time of day?
Midnight, because I'm sleeping.

What are you afraid of?
Death, Heights, and that's about it.

What do you like to do with your family?
Listen to Harry Potter in the car, watch Netflix!

What do you like to learn about?
Science and Math and Reading

Where do you like to go?
My room, in front of the computer

What is your favorite book? Stormlight Archives - Brandon Sanderson

If you could have one wish, what would it be?
I can't really think of anything so 3 more wishes.  When forced:  I wish to be really, really, really, good at anything I do.

Issac - Another Year, Another Number

Big 12

What's your favorite thing to do?
Hang out with the Deacons

What do you want to be when you grow up? 
A Vet

What is your favorite food?
Crepes, tacos, and oatmeal

Who do you like to hang out with?
The Deacons

What do you do really well? 
Swimming, not running

What makes you laugh?
"I'm not sure, nothing really" (as he giggles), "No, why would you pick that, Tickles"

What is the best time of day?
When we get home from school

What are you afraid of?
School

What do you like to do with your family?
Ice Skating, board games, TV watching marathons

What do you like to learn about?
Science, Student Leadership


Where do you like to go?
Anywhere but school

What is your favorite book?
Just books by James Patterson

If you could have one wish, what would it be?
To never have to go to school again.

Kody Toady Toddler is Double Digits

What's your favorite thing to do?

• Playing with friends, sports, and video games

What do you want to be when you grow up? 

• A scientist studying molecules and atoms

What is your favorite food?

• French Fries

Who do you like to hang out with?

• David and Braeden

What do you do really well? 

• Everything

What makes you laugh?

• Jokes, corny jokes

What is the best time of day?

• Language Arts

What are you afraid of?

• Supernatural

What do you like to do with your family?

• TV or board games

What do you like to learn about?

• Science

Where do you like to go?

• Pennsylvania

What is your favorite book?

• Stone Fox

If you could have one wish, what would it be? 

• To have five more wishes

Boo Boo's Birthday Interview

What's your favorite thing to do?
Practice Piano, not when I first start but while I am doing it and after I really like it.
What do you want to be when you grow up? 
Linguist of some sort.  Most likely in the business area of the world.
What is your favorite food?
Chocolate Chip Pancakes, especially late at night.
Who do you like to hang out with?
Ana Sophia, Shannon, I'm really starting to join the Boerne Community Theatre Kids
What do you do really well? 
Everything....no I'm just kidding.  Procrastinating!
What makes you laugh?
People who are quick and witty and people who are generally excited about things in life.
What is the best time of day?
Ooh, morning.  Like really, really early morning when no one is awake, like before seminary.
What are you afraid of?
Going off to college
What do you like to do with your family?
I like to sing, hang out and bond with you.  I like to wrestle with my brothers.
What do you like to learn about?
I guess Spanish and I guess dancing.  I am remembering now that I am doing it again how much fun it is and how much I like it.
Where do you like to go?
Hang out in my room a lot now days, and I like to go to the store, because then I can convince my mom to buy me stuff.  I guess everywhere, a little bit here, a little bit there.
What is your favorite book?
Little Women - Lousia May Alcott - Currently Illuminae
If you could have one wish, what would it be?  
Am I allowed to have infinite wishes. (NO) Then I wish I could always have with me at the time what I need when I needed it. 

This was actually filled out in January of 2018 when I realized it had never been done for 2017.  I'm a bum...I know!

Issac Turns 11

What's your favorite thing to do?
Play video games and play with the dog

What do you want to be when you grow up? 
A Scientist

What is your favorite food?
Tacos

Who do you like to hang out with?
Mom, friends - Chase, Nolan, Cooper, Andrei, Carter

What do you do really well? 
Smile - I don't know.  I don't really do anything well.  I can't think of anything.

What makes you laugh?
Dad's corny jokes,

What is the best time of day?
Lunch Time

What are you afraid of?
The dark, losing my friends

What do you like to do with your family?
Going to Texas

What do you like to learn about?
Science

Where do you like to go?
Texas, Hawaii

What is your favorite book?
I Totally Funniest - James Patterson

If you could have one wish, what would it be?
To be Super fast

 

Student of the Month the month of his birthday was icing on the cake.

This sweet, kind, happy child is very conscious of everything around him even though he might not seem like it.  He worries he's not as smart or good or funny as his siblings.

He loves the dog fiercely and cries most times the baby is crying hard.  It breaks his wee bitty heart.

He's handsome and increasingly like my husband, which makes him a favorite of mine.

Oh to hold on to these moments and cherish each one, taking time to absorb every second, because time is fleeting too quickly.

Belated Birthday Interview - Kody Time

What's your favorite thing to do?
Talk to Friends, Watch a Movie, Snuggle with Family

What do you want to be when you grow up? 
A Mechanic or take over Dad's Job

What is your favorite food?
Pizza, wait - I don't have one

Who do you like to hang out with?
Luke, My Family, Payton

What do you do really well? 
Math, Having Fun

What makes you laugh?
My friends making corny jokes, getting tickled in two spots, Trixie (our Puggle)

What is the best time of day?
Afternoon - because I get to do homework and I get to play outside and video games.

What are you afraid of?
Demons

What do you like to do with your family?
Play board games, Family bonding, Road Trips

What do you like to learn about?
Math, well I would like to know more about Math Boost

Where do you like to go?
Texas, Hershey Park, My House, My Friends' Houses

What is your favorite book?
A Grimmy Conclusion

If you could have one wish, what would it be?
Easy - It's to turn invisible

My sweet, kind, snuggly, feisty, spirited, smart, intuitive boy.  I love you endlessly!