Siena's First Steps

On Sunday Ron and the kids had a fun time playing a rousing game of Monopoly. I'm not sure how many hours they played, but they really enjoyed themselves and I enjoyed some peace and quiet upstairs. Apparently they also had fun trying to keep a very entergetic 14 month old out of their game at the same time. I came downstairs during the game and all of the sudden noticed Siena trying to walk towards me and told everyone to watch. We all watched as Siena took seven steps to me! It was pretty exciting. She isn't quite walking all over, but likes to try taking steps more and more each day.

World Folk Festival

Last night Ron took me out on a fun date to Springville's World Folk Festival. It featured dancers and musicians from around the world. They included Hungry, Belgium, Poland, China, Korea, Mexico, Polynesia and the USA. Ron REALLY enjoyed watching a guy from China play a very unique instrument that originally made high shrill noises, then he switched to one that made noises resembling that of a duck. He went back and forth between the two and then put them both to the side and made noises that resembled something like a pig squeal from his own mouth. He must have had something in his mouth to cause this to happen. Ron immediately let me know that was his favorite. I liked all of the dancing and the music. It is nice to be able to learn a little bit more about different people and the parts of the world that they come from. I could see this festival becoming an anual Francom tradition.

Siena Takes up Sword Play!!

A couple weeks ago William was invited to a pirate birthday party. Along with the invitation was a chest full of goodies and pirate items including a hook, dager, sword, etc. Siena took an interst in these weapons and William. This was the result.

Beware when Siena has anything in her hands!!!

Siena

Siena is almost 14 months old, and getting close to walking. Her past time includes exploring, climbing and attacking her brothers and sister. We are all glad for the entertaining element that she brings to our family!!!

Elizabella

Elizabella will be turning 5 at the end of August. She is very excited to be starting kindergarten at the end of the month as well. She doesn't have a problem making herself heard, as we are still working on finding the off switch for her talking. (Just kidding- kind of .) She loves being a big sister although Siena might not love it quite as well at times.

McKay

McKay is now six years old and likes to try and keep up with William. They both are getting very good at playing the piano and like to play soccer against each other in the back yard. McKay also likes to whistle and snap everywhere he goes when he's excited.

William

Here are some pictures of William who is seven and a half. William will be starting second grade this next month and is very excited for soccer season to start next month as well. We were very excited to actually get him to smile.