Sammy has also started his own sporting activity and is now enrolled in a gymnastics class 1x a week. This is from his first week, he loved it. We are all laughing at the end cuz Nathaniel was laughing at Sam's booty!

Nathaniel had his first Karate tourney today. We had a lot of fun although we had to get up at the crack of dawn! Anyhow, here is his sparring video, he really handed it out to this kid. That's my boy! In case you can't tell which one he is with all the gear on, he's the one with the black gloves on (and the one who landed the most kicks and punches, duh).

Samuel Wyatt Covington - Born Three Years Ago Today!

I guess we could call him Sammy 3.0 now:-)

Here are some pics and videos from the evening festivities at the Covington house...

The official camofluage belt ceremony for Nathaniel (he was so proud - as are we).

Here is a cool pose:

We went to a book signing the other night for my boss' wife. She has just authored a new book (check it out at www.vickikuyper.com). Anyhow, the event was held at a Chandler Christian bookstore where the boys found these cool Bob the Tomato and LarryBoy outfits. Sorry, we know they're spoiled but we couldn't resist, how cute are these?



Nathaniel wouldn't smile because he said "Larryboy is a super-hero and when they are after bad guys they don't smile." I guess he didn't look at the expression on the shirt:-)

It's off to Camo(uflage) we go!

It seems like yesterday when he got his Yellow Belt, but its been two months and he is progressing nicely. One of the volunteer teachers at his school told us the other night that Nathaniel is her favorite. I think it is because he always displays a great love of life and a passion for learning. Good job little guy!

Apparently, I have a screw loose!

This is me after I inadvertently (I cannot imagine who would do this on purpose) stabbed myself in the forehead with a flathead screwdriver.



Yes, for all of those who know me well, I tend to be accident prone when doing manual labor. Whether its plumbing with a boning knife (7 stitches in my left hand) or tearing out old cabinets in a bathroom in our last house (impaled with a nail - one tetnus shot), or remodeling work on our last house (panic attack and $1500 ER bill). This one was actually done at work trying to dismantle some cubicle walls, $75 (reimbursed by the company I work for) and a trip to Urgent Care (3 stitches). Got a pretty cool little scar and the boys thought it was awesome. I know, I am a dork!

The famed HABOOB (official word for dust storm)!!

A few parting shots, dropping Magah off at the Hilton El Conquistador Resort in Oro Valley...

A picture says a thousand words...

Magah's Arrival!

A Visit from Magah!

Here are some fun pictures of the boys with Christina's mom. We were so blessed that she was able to come and spend a couple of days with us while she was in the desert for a work-related function. We had a lot of fun and it was great to see her. The boys sure do miss their Magah!

Here is a whole montage of great photos...



Master Chefs!

Time for a big update. Lot's of pictures and video to pass along. This first video is from the end of July.
The boys went to a friend's (Oscar) birthday party at The Little Gym in Ahwatukee (Southeast Phoenix). Lot's of fun!! Here is a picture of Nathaniel acting like the monkey he is...