Where Does the Time Go?

Yesterday my Bub turned 4. When Jer asked him how it felt to be 4, he looked down at himself, looked at us very confused and announced, "Wait! I'm still the same size!". Poor kid thought he was going to magically be bigger on his 4th birthday!!!

He had a great day though. We had a party planned for him with all his friends, but, A woke up on Sunday morning throwing up and continued throughout the day and into Monday morning. So, we've rescheduled it for tomorrow. At first he was really upset because he thought that meant he wouldn't have a birthday on Monday. Once we explained that it would still be his birthday, and we could do other things, he was much better with it. We're sad because a few of his friends can't make it on Wednesday, but it's better than getting everyone else sick!

So, we had a treasure hunt for his presents in the morning (a great way to start off a Pirate birthday!), had pirate pancakes, went to the grocery store (what a trooper..on his birthday even!), had lunch at McDonald's (one of the 2 times a year we go), went and saw Kung Fu Panda, then came home, played outside, had a spaghetti dinner and cake and ice cream. He told me it was the best birthday ever.

He's such a sweet boy and I am so lucky to be his Mom. Here are a few photos of my boy, with the last ones being of his birthday.

My Gram

Today my Grama Cheezie died. I just can't believe it. She was such a feisty woman and I never thought she'd be gone so soon. I just saw her in November, and am so glad I did. My kids got to play with her and I was able to hug her, kiss her and smell her sweet smell one last time. Of course, I had no idea that it would be the last time.
I will miss her until the day I can see her again. I take comfort knowing that she is with my sweet Emma, her husband (who died 17 years ago) and both of her parents.
I love you Gram.

A conversation with S

Dad: Tell Mom what you touched today!
S: A snake!
Dad: How did it feel when you touched it?
S: Um, good.
Dad: What did it feel like?
S: A velvet rose!

This kid cracks me up!

Shop Update!

It's been a while, but I have finally updated my Etsy Shop! So, spread the word to your friends, I have dresses and Diaper Bags in the shop right now, and more to come later!

Wordless Wednesday::KU Celebraton and Everyday Life

Another Day.

I had a very bad day on Wednesday. One of those days when you just want to go back to bed and start over, but you know you cant.

I love when those bad days end! I was able to go to knit at our local yarn store on Thursday and had a good time chatting with friends and laughing.

So, I'm going to be selling dresses at a boutique in Salt Lake on May 3rd. The boutique is Art Inside, and it is going to be fabulous!!! Go check out the blog for this awesome boutique! Oh, and win some free earrings!!!

Speaking of dresses...wanna see my latest creation? I intended on making this for the Gardener's Market and the boutique, but when I tried it on A to see what size it was, she wouldn't take it off! So, I guess this is her new dress!!!

I have also been knitting!!! I started a soaker for A a while ago, and finished it, but she pooped on it before I could get a picture of it! So, you'll have to wait for that one. After I finished that I decided she needed some shorties for this summer. So, I made her a pair of shorties with Cascade 220, and another wool yarn that I don't know the name of. I did the Curly Purly waste band, and Sheepy Pants shorts pattern. I love them, and more importantly, so does she!

We've had some crazy spring weather here. It was 80 on Monday, and snowy and 35 on Tuesday! Ugh. Today it will be beautiful, tomorrow snow. I really don't love spring in Utah. We got our garden started last weekend though, boy I can't wait for fresh garden veggies!

Well, now I'm off to sew. If you're in the Salt Lake area, come to the Art Inside Boutique on May 3rd!! There will be food, lots of great items to look at or purchase (it's the weekend before Mother's Day!), and fun! Make it a girls day, we all need those!!!

Did You See It???

Did you see my Jayhawks WIN?!?!?! Oh my gosh, that was an amazing game last night. We are beyond thrilled. J painted on the window "ROCK CHALK JAYHAWK". I'll take some good pictures and post them.

The kids are excited too. S has been going around yelling "ROCK CHALK JAYHAWK GO KU" all morning!!! We are SO excited!!!

Rock Chalk

JAYHAWK!!!!!!!!!! Last night we watched a FANTASTIC game between KU and North Carolina. We are THRILLED that not only did KU win, but they WIPED THE FLOOR with Benedict Williams' team!!! I told J that I bet it was a bit difficult for him to hear the Rock Chalk Jayhawk chant and it not be for his team!!! HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

Let's go Jayhawks! Show Memphis what you're made of!

The Audacity of Strangers

One of our local grocery stores has little carts. S loves them. Every time we go there, if there are little carts, he wants one. He is pretty good about steering them, but he is 3!

Yesterday, I took A, S and his friend O, to the grocery store with me. They had 2 little carts, so I let S and O get a cart each. They were doing a pretty good job of steering them, not bumping into too many things :)

At one point, we were walking down a main aisle and they were behind me a little as I was searching for something. I hear S scream then say "STOP IT!" I turned around and asked him what was wrong? He looked at me, just so sad and upset and said, "That lady said she was going to spank me". I said, "What?" S: "That mean lady said she was going to spank me". I then told him to show me where this lady was.

Well, down the frozen foods aisle was a woman and her husband, probably in their late 60's. I walked up to her and and said,
"Did you tell my son you were going to spank him?" (I still was in disbelief that I had to ask this)
B (Insert any B word you'd like here): If he didn't stop hitting people with his cart I would.
Me: Well, that is not your place. If you have a problem with my child, you come talk to me, his Mother.
B: I don't think he should have that cart. I don't like those carts, the store shouldn't have them.
Me: Well, they do, so if you don't like it, you should shop somewhere else.
B: Yes, I know. I'm sorry.
Me: Don't apologize to me, apologize to my son.
B: (very patronizingly) I'm sorry.
B's husband: You need to learn him some manners.
Me: He is THREE, he's learning. Man, you all act as if you've never been around children before.
B: (looking quite proud) Oh, we have grandchildren.
Me: Well, I certainly hope you don't treat them like this.

They then walked away, as did I, but I was shaking. You do not threaten my child, or any child for that matter. I don't spank my child, why would it be ok for a complete stranger to??? I just can not believe that this woman would say that to a sweet little child!!!!!! I am still floored and just so saddened by the whole experience. Later, I told S and O to be careful with their carts and he said, "Yeah, or the mean lady will come and spank us". Oh, if she'd laid a hand on my child....GRRRRRRRRRR (that's the Mama Bear in case you didn't know).

An Announcement for my Friends

I am not on facebook. I don't forsee myself joining facebook anytime in the future either. I post this because, I get multiple emails a week telling me that someone has added me as their friend on Facebook. I don't want you to think I don't like you or something because I don't respond. I'm just not there :)

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.