Wow, an update!

Just a quick update for everyone.

Christmas was great. The kids enjoyed their presents. (Or so they say.) This was a Wii year for us. The kids received a Wii from Mike and me, while Santa brought them each a remote. Santa brought Guitar Hero (which, by the way, is extremely addicting) for Elizabeth, and Mario Cart for Alesea and James along with Wii play games. I never knew the technology behind the Wii was so cool. We have been hooking up to the internet and playing with people from all over the world. (So, any of you with a Wii that would like to play against the Bonds, let us know and we can exchange the Wii numbers. I'm serious. And we thought just the kids would be thrilled about the Wii. Nobody knew I love video games too, right?) Anyway, the kids also received clothes, toys and books, but I think the Wii was the most popular gift.

Evan is 7 months old now. Two weeks ago he had his two bottom teeth break through. He is rolling all over the place and starting to do pretty well sitting up. H is still a little wobbly, but getting there. No crawling yet, but he loves playing with his feet. He is growing way too fast.

James is so loving and caring, yet can still be pretty ornery. He started primary in January. The first several Sundays were a real struggle. (He does not like change unless it is him making up his mind.) He would refuse to sit down with his class and would stand in the back or the side of the room. When it was time to go to class he would refuse to go. Then it was a fight to get him to go and when we finally would get him to go, it was a struggle to get him to stay in the door and behave. Now he his doing really well and loves class. He loves to sing and listen to the lessons.

Alesea will be 7 in 2 weeks! I can't believe it! She is doing really well in school. We learned at her paretn teacher conference she is at a 3rd grade reading and comprehension level, being in first grade. She loves to read and has been invading Elizabeth's chapter books. She is a little comedian and inventor. She is continually making us all laugh. We are currently painting the room that she will be moving into for her birthday. She chose the colors of Pink and Dark purple, and has high hopes for Hannah Montana bedding and accessories. Pictures coming soon.

Elizabeth is surviving the world of Middle school and all of its drama. She has awesome grades and enrolled in Honors classes and seminary for her ninth grade year in the fall. She continues to be a HUGE help at home. I really wouldn't have any hair if it weren't for her help. She turned 14 in December. She has started earning her own money by babysitting.

Mike started his MBA in January and only has approx. 65 more weeks to go. Yeah! He continues to work hard at his job and be a great support at home as well. Mike has also been a HUGE help with the kids. I think he has more patience with them than I do.

I am still working at Maceys 2 nights a week and doing occasional portraits.

We are all doing well and keeping busy. We hope everything is going well for all of you. Love to you all!