The Taylor Times: May 2015

Thursday, May 14, 2015

A Quick Idaho Visit

This weekend Mark, Paul, Jane and I went to Idaho to visit my brother Kelly and his family. We had a tv and stand to bring up to him. It was a good thing that Seth wasn't planning on coming up because there wasn't room for him in the van! We traveled in a crazy rainstorm for a good part of the trip there and back. The weather while we were there was quite pleasant- warm and mostly sunny with just a touch of chill in the air.

This was a short visit but it is always great to see Kelly and get a hug from him. He seriously gives the best hugs!

Jane and Uncle Kelly

Jane showing Aunt Jenn her newly painted fingernails

We went for a walk along the Snake river that is next to Kelly and Jenn's house. Jane wanted to hold Eric's hand!

Tyler provided transportation for Jane when she got tired.

Paul provided transportation for Mark when he got tired! Jane thought it was hilarious!

The cousins played card games and had a great time.

Next time we go to visit we'll stay longer so the boys can play together longer. Tyler was not pleased that we were taking off so soon! (We got there at 7pm on Friday and left 1pm on Saturday). Hopefully the new tv setup will console him until we make it up there again! Haha!

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Mark Earned His Black Belt

Mark has been taking Tae Kwon Do for the past 3 years. He earned his black belt this month and I am very proud of him. He has been really good about going to class twice a week. We only had one time where he really didn't want to go about 2 years ago. He was really mad at me for making him go- he wouldn't talk to me or look at me the entire ride to TKD. When I went to pick him up it was as though a completely different child stepped out of the doors. He was cheerful, excited and energized. He told me that he was really glad that he went because he felt so much better after working out. He said that if he ever throws a fit like he did earlier to tell him to just get in the van and go.

Tae Kwon Do has been excellent for Mark to work out the aggression and frustrations that come with being a teenage boy. He has enjoyed the instructors and the curriculum. I love that Daniel and Mark have been taking classes together. Seth joined 6 months ago and Paul just started this week!