These Cute Kids!

I don't have time to write a lot, but I wanted to share some pictures of the kidlets and what we've been up to. I didn't know that the climbing gene was genetic, but apparently it is. For those who don't know, J once (or maybe just once that he got caught) climbed to the top of his elementary school. I see that in our future...for both kids!


I went to a meeting last Thursday without the kids. I came home and found this house! They are so lucky to have such a cool Dad that makes them a house with a "passengerway" and a chimney!! The kids LOVE this...actually, I love it too!



Easter was a bit cool, but turned out to be a lovely day. We went to church and while we were there, the Easter Bunny came to visit. The kids were thrilled to find the treats in their baskets and then go for an Egg hunt in the back yard. S got a Lego Mater (from CARS) and A got a stroller for her babies. Both were huge hits!



To celebrate the beginning of Spring, the kids and I made ladybug rocks. Ok, S and I made them, aren't they cute?? We're giving them to family and friends, and I adore them! We put the eyes on them on Sunday afternoon. Oh, but we have to keep 4, because "Mom, they'd miss me too much!"



I love when my toddlers discover that they can nurse their babies through their bellybuttons! It's my favorite!!! I also love when they nurse their cars. Who needs gas?

And finally I leave you with a self portrait by S. He's getting to be quite the photographer! And such a cute face by Miss A!!!

One more cute thing to share. S is learning to sound out words, and generally does a really good job of it. Today, he was hiding in the curtains in the living room. Here is the conversation that followed;

S: Mom, the curtains are named "Opten Ta"
K: What?
S: The curtains are named Opten Ta!
K: Show me where you see that.
He then proceeds to show me the anchor for the pulley on the curtains. It reads: TO OPEN
Not too shabby eh? He is so funny and so smart, it cracks me up and amazes me daily. I love that kid.

My Little Man!

So, S has been complaining of headaches for months now. So, on Saturday we took him to the optometrist. No wonder he was complaining...my sweet bubs needed glasses! He is really farsighted and LOVES his new glasses!!!

Here he is enjoying a cookie at the bread store after getting his new specs.

After S got his glasses, A said, "Where my gasses?" So, when we got home, I found hers and she is happy as a lark now.

Wordless Wednesday

Ok, a couple words. Here are a few of my favorite pictures from the last couple weeks.

Ok, so this one requires some words...S took this picture of Fluoride. Do you see him? That horse that is 7 years old and S's best friend? yeah, he's pretty awesome ;)

Free Stuff!

Ok, for those who don't read my other blog, go check it out! There are TONS of free giveaways in Blogland right now. I am giving away a ring sling or a pillowcase dress. There are over 500 things you can enter to win. So, go check it out!

Farewell

As many of you know, I am a Mormon, or a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Last night, our Prophet, Gordon B. Hinckley, died peacefully at his home. He was 97 years old. He has been the President of our Church since I was a senior in High School.

He was an amazing man and a true man of God. He will be surely missed. For more information on him and his life, visit here.

Oh Man.

I've been losing weight, I'm at 20 pounds down. I was really looking forward to being Miss Skinny pants this summer and making cute skirts for me. However, that isn't going to happen. Instead I am going to be Mrs. Big Belly :) Now I've got to find some cute Maternity skirt patterns!!!! :D:D:D

Pictures and Answers

Ok, I've found some pictures of the house. I'll have to get in there and take better pictures (when we have the inspection next week). But, until then, these will have to do.

Living Room

Dining Room (right behind living room)

Kitchen

Upstairs Bathroom

Downstairs Bathroom

I had one of the family room, but it is tiny, so you can't even see it. I will get pictures of the backyard, bedrooms, laundry room and family room soon, promise!

Ok, answers - Jen asked what the MLS is - well, since it's under contract, you can no longer look it up online, so sorry!

And, housewarming?? YES! We will have a party in April, so plan on it!!! As the earth is warming, so will our house :)

A House!!!

We are buying a house. It is a very cute house. It’s our first house. We are SO excited! We are under contract, so assuming everything goes swimmingly (which it should!), we will close on February 20 and take possession on the 23rd. It is a great birthday present for J and I as our birthdays are the 24th and 11th (respectively). I don’t have any great photos of the house, so you will just have to believe me. It is a 4 bedroom 2 bathroom home, 2080 square feet on a .22 acre lot. There are a lot of trees on the far end of the lot and S calls it his forest. There are new hardwood floors, tile, carpet and paint throughout. This is something that we will be able to be in for a long time. Oh, and it is around the corner from J’s office. He can (and will) walk to work daily! We are thrilled.

Merry Christmas!

I am sure I won't be around tomorrow to wish you all a Merry Christmas, so I'm doing it today. I hope your day is filled with love, joy and peace. Oh, and laughter, we can never have enough laughter.
Here is a little something to start the laughter.

And, some pictures from this month. We've loved it, the snow, the baking and S taking pictures :)

Tuckered out on Emma's birthday. He insisted on party hats. I love that boy.







Here is Miss A with her favorite way of nursing. Yes, she is nursing in that picture.




Here is a little bit of my Holiday Crafting. S and A are getting crowns for Christmas. We are also making S a sword and A a wand. But, neither are ready yet (come on, it's only 3:30 on Christmas eve, there is still time!). But, here are the crowns I made for them. I also made A a sweet little dress. I got that fabric this summer and have enough to make myself a skirt also. Love it!

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday Emma. Today you are 5. I just can't believe it. It seems like yesterday and a million years ago all rolled into one.
Today we will celebrate your life and miss you immensely.

Love,
Mama, Daddy, S and A.