Lucky Seven

Kanyon is one lucky boy to have lived to see his 7th birthday. The day before we began celebrating his special day, he was found running along the snowy highway after school in below freezing temps... CLICK HERE to read more about it. It really freaked me out for days afterward, but it made me even more appreciate how blessed we were to celebrate his birthday with him.

 

This year it was his turn for a family party. He chose for us to go bowling together. On Friday night, Feb. 7th, we went to eat at Burger King for dinner (he really wanted chicken nuggets), and we went bowling in Salmon afterwards.  

 

It's not often I beat Josh at a game, but I did! I even beat Ammon, but barely! was so happy to win this game! I got 1st, Ammon got 2nd, and Kanyon got 3rd. And Kanyon got a strike during one round using the ball-roller, which was super exciting, too! The order on the screen is oldest to youngest (Dad, Mom, Ammon, Jonah, Micah, Kanyon):

 

On Sunday, Feb. 9th, we had a family party for him at our home. He requested chicken, so I made two kinds: baked (fried) and rotisserie (BBQ). and we also had mashed potatoes with country gravy and biscuits to go with it. It was a delicious meal that Grandma & Grandpa T. and Uncle Tim & Barb joined us for, too.

After dinner, he opened his pile of gifts from us and both sets of grandparents.

His favorite gift was the highly-requested iPod. He's been using Josh's phone so much, that it was practically a necessity for him to get his own hand-held device like his brothers! And since then, Josh has really liked having his own claim on his phone again!

 

In addition to the iPod, Kanyon got some great gifts, including clothes and legos and cash and the fun R/C monster truck from Tim & Barb.

For dessert, he requested chocolate cake and vanilla ice cream. Josh and I returned from our trip to Boise (to the Imagine Dragons concert) that afternoon, and made it home just in time to make his dinner. Since I knew I wouldn't have time to make his cake, I just picked up one for him at WalMart.

On Monday, the 10th (his actual birthdate), he took sugar cookies (his favorite kind) to share with his class at school:

As a 7 year old, Kanyon loves:
--the food burritos, tacos, and chicken nuggets
--the color gold
--his friends Keagan & Abby, and his {girl}friend Olivia S.
--to play his iPod (right now his favorite games are MineCraft and Clash of Clans)
--to sing songs (especially ones with a lot of repetition)
--to play board games (he always wants to pick the game for FHE each week)
--to jump on the trampoline (he always prays for his trampolines, too!)

He is doing good at school. He's an excellent reader, and very smart in math. He likes P.E., and likes playing the sports basketball, soccer, golfing, and wrestling. He enjoys singing and humming and making us guess what song he's singing/humming. He likes riding his 4-wheeler, and riding his 2-wheeler bike. He likes trying to make Olivia S. giggle and is very fond of her. He has finally outgrown his habit of watching Tom & Jerry every night at bedtime, and is no longer using melatonin to help him fall asleep either. He still struggles with constipation, and occasionally still gets easily frustrated and hits others, but he rarely bangs his head anymore. He's growing up to into a smart, bright, fun young boy! Happy Birthday Kanyon, we love you!