Calvin Lately

How old are you?  9

How tall are you?  4 foot 3 inches

How much do you weigh?  60.6 pounds

What do you like to do?   Play video games

Which games?  Pokemon Y and Zelda Wind Waker

What else do you like to do?   Read Garfield books and play basketball

What's the best thing that has happened to you this year?  I really don't know.

How about the worst?  Moving

Why?  It's sad.

What do you want to be when you grow up?  An orthodontist, dentist, or paleontologist

Anything else you want us to know?  No

Calvin in pictures:  Calvin is really great at jumping off of the half wall at our house.  He is a master at climbing.  This winter, we tried to catch him mid jump.  He sure can get some air!

 A phrase I often hear from Calvin is, "I'm bored."  This picture was taken on a day when he was super bored (a snow day).  Usually, I ask him if he wants to help with some chores, and then he find himself something to do.  

 Calvin doing what he loves to do most: play video games.  He is probably the most skilled gamer in our home.  He can beat me (and sometimes Noah) at many games.  Super Smash Brothers has been a favorite lately.  

 Calvin did really well at the Pinewood Derby this year.  He placed first in his den.  Super Fast!

 On our Spring Break hike to the petroglyphs, Calvin wanted to stop and take a view pictures of himself.  Here he is at the top.

 Dapper Dude on Easter Sunday before church. He can't resist making a silly face.  Dad always does such a great job of dressing everybody up in their finest.  

 Calvin and his very best friends, Khayden when we went up to the Jemez.

Calvin is really growing up a lot.  He is still a diligent and hard worker, especially at school.  I rarely have to ask him to complete a chore at home more than once.  He likes to work quickly and get things done so that he can play and have fun.  Calvin has shown a lot of growth this year with his temper. I can see that he tries to calm down before he reacts.  He is happiest when he is playing with friends, the Wii, or with Wyatt.  He and Wyatt have become really good friends.  They play well together.  Calvin tries new foods and cleans his plate at almost every meal.  I have not felt well during this pregnancy, and Calvin has often come to my rescue by completing things that are difficult for me: scrubbing the bathtub, taking out the trash, and carrying in groceries from the grocery store.  He is an excellent grocery store helper.  He knows how to choose good produce and check off items from the list.  I don't know what I would do without him.