Reading with Jordan

Taylor has really started to love books, which we are really excited about because there was a span of time she wasn't really interested. Every night she would have us read every single book in her collection if we would! Obviously time doesn't always allow for a complete collection reading so we have been working with her to "read" to herself. I am so impressed with how well she can remember the books and "read" along! We watched our friends little guy Jordan the other day and while Derek and I were working on something else we walked into the living room and found this....

Backyard Camping

As most of your know Derek is a HUGE fan of camping and I am not such a fan! He has been wanting to take Taylor camping for some time, but I just haven't felt ready. She is very busy and I just really feared she'd escape out of the tent in the middle of the night...or not sleep! Derek and his friend Ryan decided we should do a trial run in the backyard, which I totally went for since I got to sleep in my comfy, cozy bed! I was shocked at how quickly both kids went to sleep! Much thanks to Ashley for singing to them :)

Both Taylor and Caleb slept the ENTIRE night! They did wake pretty early, but I guess that means they would be tired enough for naps later the next day??

So I guess this means I might have to give in and allow a camping trip....still not thrilled, but after our backyard camping success I do think the kids (and dads) would have a blast!