5/28/12
Catching Up
Oh my goodness it's been a while. I'm not even sure anyone but Jennifer reads this blog anymore (hey friend!). So let's do a little catching up! (but I'm totally confused by the new format they have now and no idea how this is posting because I can't preview for some reason)....
Easter was nice. Stayed home and celebrated just with the kids and ourselves. Saturday was freezing cold and we went to 2 cluster messes of hunts. What ever happened to the old school ones instead of hey, let's get a thousand kids in a tiny little place, spread thousands of eggs and count to 10 for it to all be over! The kids both had fun finding eggs and a little treasure hunt that Dad so graciously orchestrated. They also made a nice fat mess coloring eggs (which I dislike), and were satisfied with what Mr. Bunny left. Pictures for proof...
Mother's Day weekend we spent with our Moms :) Some how, I only managed to get pictures of some fun in Grandma's tub.
He's also discovering lots of boy things and that includes tools. He loves to "fix" things..unfortunately, he's also tried to fix a light socket...with a screwdriver!! And he loves his "goggles"!
Reagan had a field trip to Bear World before school got out. This was awesome because it was really, really cheap and it gave her the "bear" fix she needed. She was able to hold a bear cub that was only 8 weeks old prior to this and they had grown so much in the few months since then. Man are they cute! Man would I not want to meet one on a hiking trail!
Meet Como...the newest member to our family. Long story short, Reagan became obsessed with getting a rabbit. Started saving her money, which led to us actually thinking about it, which let to Mike doing all sorts of "rabbit research", which led us to Como (previously named Camo but Reagan read his name wrong so Como it became...Mike thought he should be Michael Jackson ;) He's a mini-lop but still quite large!! He is littered trained, sort of, even cute, but deathly afraid of the Kade and I as of today. Kade, because he usually chases him all over yelling "Raaawwwrrrr", me, I have no idea but Mike says "Bees and Rabbits smell fear" ;) It's now been 2 weeks and he's getting better. He's currently housed in Reagan's room, smells not to bad, and will sometimes let you pick him up. He likes following Mike around, eating dandilions, and hiding behind the toilet. I'm waiting for Reagan to bore with him. Numerous years ago I always wanted a rabbit. Bad thing is...they aren't necessarily "pets". You can love on them and they scare most the time. We'll see how this all pans out!
Yes, that's the potty, yes he's naked :) He's started to "peepee" in the potty, when he decides it's cool, but will stand 3 inches away and poop his pants...I've decided I'm procrastinating for a few months...maybe several :)
These 3 are the loves of my life!
I've got plenty more to upload, edit and blog :)
4/5/12
Spring has Sprung..or hopefully soon!
The end of March brought an end to gymnastics and swim lessons, (which freed up three days!) the last break before 2 months of school, and our calendar for April is totally empty!
However, the end of March has also brought 3 days of snow and freezing cold, and a few days of absolute beauty!
Reagan enjoyed gymnastics, and they BOTH LOVED swimming!! Kade's was mostly an acclimation to water, but it was great for me to learn things to teach him to become more safe in the water. Even though he is great at wearing a life vest all the time, it's never not okay to learn more I guess. He loved Ms. Shauna and he was in the class with 2 babies, so he got one on one a lot. Reagan's class was great, because it was all 1 on 1 with the teacher. She can swim underwater for long distances anyway, but he gave her (too) much confidence in deeper waters and man can she dive down to the bottom and hold her breathe. We'll do another round next month and then be done for the summer so it's one less thing we have to be committed to.
Reagan has gone from reading beginner/easy reader books to soaring through Dr. Seuss books and more advanced books. It's amazing how much her mind has absorbed this year! (And to think I had doubts about her teacher initially..my bad!) At parent teacher conferences, Mrs. P had nothing but positive things to say about her (other than she can be slightly chatty at times...that no SURPRISE!), and she and a few others in her class have been able to break away from the class and go to the 1st grade class to participate in 1st grade activities. We are so proud of her and can't believe her first year of school is coming to an end!!
It seems Kade has had a busy month as well learning how to speak more, and boss more (if that's even possible). He is putting together more sentences and just Mr. Chatty everywhere we go. My new favorite thing he says is "How are YOU?". Course, he will repeatedly say this until the person he is speaking to responds...even if they are a 100 ft away! My other favorite saying he now says (and she said they exact same thing) is "hold you", which of course means, hold me. It's been fun to see at this point, how much alike their personalities are. Of course, he is much louder, more aggressive, and just a boy, but they boy love to make people laugh, be silly, and of course, demand attention! He is definately sure of what he wants and what he doesn't want. If he is in a "mom" phase, dad can no absolutely nothing for him, and vice versa. But, oh how we love him, and oh how we love that he is getting older and we love him growing into a "big" kid.
First haircut by Dad...he has this face with whomever gives him a haircut
I love how Kade attacks his strawberries :)
We spent a few days of spring break in Boise visiting with family and friends and had a wonderful time. We went to the zoo, played with Baby Sam, did a little shopping, lots of eating, visiting with dear friends, and Reagan got a hand me down Ninetendo DS which was seriously the highlight of her life! She kept saying on the way home "Wow, I CANNOT BELIEVE I have a DS!!" So thanks O'dells (I think) :)
We then spent a few days at my parents and Reagan had fun playing with her cousins. My sister and her girls then came here for a few more days of spring break fun. We saw Sue Rex, Hunger Games, celebrated Mike's 39th birthday, and embraced another month of memories.
April 1st became a HUGE day for us as well. After months of wondering, planning, and FINALLY signing on the dotted line, we are now officially the owners of store #TWO! This was definitely NOT in our 2-5 year plan we initially had, but late last summer we were approached by the mall manager in Bozeman, MT. He loved our store here in Idaho Falls and felt like we would be a great fit for his mall. We made a trip there to meet with him, review financials, view the mall and the store site, and felt like this "deal" was just too good to not consider and push to work out. Prior to this, we had had numerous customers from the Bozeman/Butte and surrounding areas shop in the store and say that they needed something like that there, and we had talked about "maybe in the next few years". That just happened quicker than we anticipated! We are set to open June 1st, and I'm sure our life (mostly Mike's?) will be insanely crazy learning to adjust to buying and managing 2 stores (since he does absolutely all the financial and business ends as well), but we also have a great manager that we are moving there, and are totally confident in him and are excited to spend time there as a family as well exploring new country! It's a beautiful 3 1/2 hour drive in good weather through Island Park and West Yellowstone. So thanks to everyone for all the "hoping" for us! It's paid off and we couldn't be happier or grateful for support and success.
However, the end of March has also brought 3 days of snow and freezing cold, and a few days of absolute beauty!
Reagan enjoyed gymnastics, and they BOTH LOVED swimming!! Kade's was mostly an acclimation to water, but it was great for me to learn things to teach him to become more safe in the water. Even though he is great at wearing a life vest all the time, it's never not okay to learn more I guess. He loved Ms. Shauna and he was in the class with 2 babies, so he got one on one a lot. Reagan's class was great, because it was all 1 on 1 with the teacher. She can swim underwater for long distances anyway, but he gave her (too) much confidence in deeper waters and man can she dive down to the bottom and hold her breathe. We'll do another round next month and then be done for the summer so it's one less thing we have to be committed to.
Reagan has gone from reading beginner/easy reader books to soaring through Dr. Seuss books and more advanced books. It's amazing how much her mind has absorbed this year! (And to think I had doubts about her teacher initially..my bad!) At parent teacher conferences, Mrs. P had nothing but positive things to say about her (other than she can be slightly chatty at times...that no SURPRISE!), and she and a few others in her class have been able to break away from the class and go to the 1st grade class to participate in 1st grade activities. We are so proud of her and can't believe her first year of school is coming to an end!!
It seems Kade has had a busy month as well learning how to speak more, and boss more (if that's even possible). He is putting together more sentences and just Mr. Chatty everywhere we go. My new favorite thing he says is "How are YOU?". Course, he will repeatedly say this until the person he is speaking to responds...even if they are a 100 ft away! My other favorite saying he now says (and she said they exact same thing) is "hold you", which of course means, hold me. It's been fun to see at this point, how much alike their personalities are. Of course, he is much louder, more aggressive, and just a boy, but they boy love to make people laugh, be silly, and of course, demand attention! He is definately sure of what he wants and what he doesn't want. If he is in a "mom" phase, dad can no absolutely nothing for him, and vice versa. But, oh how we love him, and oh how we love that he is getting older and we love him growing into a "big" kid.
First haircut by Dad...he has this face with whomever gives him a haircut
I love how Kade attacks his strawberries :)
We spent a few days of spring break in Boise visiting with family and friends and had a wonderful time. We went to the zoo, played with Baby Sam, did a little shopping, lots of eating, visiting with dear friends, and Reagan got a hand me down Ninetendo DS which was seriously the highlight of her life! She kept saying on the way home "Wow, I CANNOT BELIEVE I have a DS!!" So thanks O'dells (I think) :)
We then spent a few days at my parents and Reagan had fun playing with her cousins. My sister and her girls then came here for a few more days of spring break fun. We saw Sue Rex, Hunger Games, celebrated Mike's 39th birthday, and embraced another month of memories.
April 1st became a HUGE day for us as well. After months of wondering, planning, and FINALLY signing on the dotted line, we are now officially the owners of store #TWO! This was definitely NOT in our 2-5 year plan we initially had, but late last summer we were approached by the mall manager in Bozeman, MT. He loved our store here in Idaho Falls and felt like we would be a great fit for his mall. We made a trip there to meet with him, review financials, view the mall and the store site, and felt like this "deal" was just too good to not consider and push to work out. Prior to this, we had had numerous customers from the Bozeman/Butte and surrounding areas shop in the store and say that they needed something like that there, and we had talked about "maybe in the next few years". That just happened quicker than we anticipated! We are set to open June 1st, and I'm sure our life (mostly Mike's?) will be insanely crazy learning to adjust to buying and managing 2 stores (since he does absolutely all the financial and business ends as well), but we also have a great manager that we are moving there, and are totally confident in him and are excited to spend time there as a family as well exploring new country! It's a beautiful 3 1/2 hour drive in good weather through Island Park and West Yellowstone. So thanks to everyone for all the "hoping" for us! It's paid off and we couldn't be happier or grateful for support and success.
3/21/12
My "Word" (a little late) and My Opinion about Grass
Sometimes, I start posts. Sometimes, they never make it to actual "posting". Either I realize I never finished because I am easily distracted at the computer, or I forget all together and then it either misses the time-punch-line, or the kids are now 6 months older! That's the result of my 2 combined thoughts to follow. And I hope that one day, when my kids read things I write, they won't think I am a total lame-o.
In the blogging world, in the first month of the year, bloggers were setting a Word of the Year. Whether it was a special meaning, or a word to work on throughout the year. Usually these words for so many were a life lesson from the previous year. Or a trial they wanted to overcome. One strong word. Letters together to form who you want to be or portray or remember. I had a little discussion with Mike about what our Words would be. I got inspired :) I chose "EMBRACE". In the midst of life, you can often forget how to be thankful, grateful, loved, or blessed. The crazy years we had when we were so focused on a fast paced life, work, work, being unhappy with work, searching, searching for something other than that, and obviously raising a happy child. Then last year was the adjusting year. The year we realized what an important decision we had made for our family. How that decision changed the path of our family's life. I'm the first to admit I was probably the most cautious or weary in the decision we made to start a business. I'm grateful now that we were where we where financially and mentally, and that Mike is 110% committed and capable of making our business and our life a success. For the support of family and friends. So this year is our year to EMBRACE! Each other, the daily aspects of living, our kids successes, failures, imperfections, perfections, happiness, as well as the challenges we can overcome and most importantly learn from. I embrace our mornings where we have time to hang out as a family before dad goes to work. That we have dinner as a family (although sometimes really loud and hectic) when he's home. Embrace our slow paced life and our love of spending time as a family together, embracing memories shared, even if it's family movie night with ice cream and popcorn. I need daily reminders to remember my word, but I'm more than willing to try.
This leads into my second opinion :) GRASS!! I love the quote "The Grass is greener where ever you Water It"...nothing monumental, but how true! It goes along with why aren't people just happy with what they have in this generation? We go along looking for greener grass everywhere. Thinking that it's always just ahead, right within our grasp, and this will lead to true happiness. We see everywhere that green pasture, it's in money, a great body, a successful job, a big house, etc. But that's all over-rated really. Because it's right here. It's in your heart, it's in your mind.
In the past year especially, I've realized how Green my Grass really is. Although it needs occasional watering, it's definatly green. Honestly. I have amazing kids, I have an amazing husband, a house over our head, a monthly income to feed our kids and allow security, and we are all healthy. In the game "would you Rather?", there is a card that says "Would you rather be extremely wealthy and have everything you could possibly want, or be poor but have the most amazing health". Without a doubt I would say Health over Wealth. It is as green as your mind will make it, and if you realize that, that's all you need. That is happiness. I don't long for more tangible items to make me happy. I do, however, long for my kids to play without fighting sometimes. I long for a maid to appear and clean and cook for me. For energy on days when I lack it to function. But My life is one full of blessings. I hope my kids know how lucky they are. I hope I always remember how lucky I am! Embrace. Embrace the Green grass.
In the blogging world, in the first month of the year, bloggers were setting a Word of the Year. Whether it was a special meaning, or a word to work on throughout the year. Usually these words for so many were a life lesson from the previous year. Or a trial they wanted to overcome. One strong word. Letters together to form who you want to be or portray or remember. I had a little discussion with Mike about what our Words would be. I got inspired :) I chose "EMBRACE". In the midst of life, you can often forget how to be thankful, grateful, loved, or blessed. The crazy years we had when we were so focused on a fast paced life, work, work, being unhappy with work, searching, searching for something other than that, and obviously raising a happy child. Then last year was the adjusting year. The year we realized what an important decision we had made for our family. How that decision changed the path of our family's life. I'm the first to admit I was probably the most cautious or weary in the decision we made to start a business. I'm grateful now that we were where we where financially and mentally, and that Mike is 110% committed and capable of making our business and our life a success. For the support of family and friends. So this year is our year to EMBRACE! Each other, the daily aspects of living, our kids successes, failures, imperfections, perfections, happiness, as well as the challenges we can overcome and most importantly learn from. I embrace our mornings where we have time to hang out as a family before dad goes to work. That we have dinner as a family (although sometimes really loud and hectic) when he's home. Embrace our slow paced life and our love of spending time as a family together, embracing memories shared, even if it's family movie night with ice cream and popcorn. I need daily reminders to remember my word, but I'm more than willing to try.
This leads into my second opinion :) GRASS!! I love the quote "The Grass is greener where ever you Water It"...nothing monumental, but how true! It goes along with why aren't people just happy with what they have in this generation? We go along looking for greener grass everywhere. Thinking that it's always just ahead, right within our grasp, and this will lead to true happiness. We see everywhere that green pasture, it's in money, a great body, a successful job, a big house, etc. But that's all over-rated really. Because it's right here. It's in your heart, it's in your mind.
In the past year especially, I've realized how Green my Grass really is. Although it needs occasional watering, it's definatly green. Honestly. I have amazing kids, I have an amazing husband, a house over our head, a monthly income to feed our kids and allow security, and we are all healthy. In the game "would you Rather?", there is a card that says "Would you rather be extremely wealthy and have everything you could possibly want, or be poor but have the most amazing health". Without a doubt I would say Health over Wealth. It is as green as your mind will make it, and if you realize that, that's all you need. That is happiness. I don't long for more tangible items to make me happy. I do, however, long for my kids to play without fighting sometimes. I long for a maid to appear and clean and cook for me. For energy on days when I lack it to function. But My life is one full of blessings. I hope my kids know how lucky they are. I hope I always remember how lucky I am! Embrace. Embrace the Green grass.
3/13/12
What I Love
Enjoying what we hope is the last snowfall. Big sister was doing her sisterly duty:)
Because, sometimes, your bed just doesn't cut it
A boy and his toys are inseperable
Showing her school pride (doesn't she look SO grown up!)
Because, sometimes, your bed just doesn't cut it
A boy and his toys are inseperable
Showing her school pride (doesn't she look SO grown up!)
Bring on the warmer weather!
I don't know about your house, but ours is MORE than READY for spring time!! We spent a fantastic weekend at my sisters house in Burley this past weekend. The weather was absolutely beautiful!! The kids were able to play outside ALL day long without being bundled up. Us moms got to sit back and watch, chat, and relax (mostly). I love just sitting there watching my kids eat up the cousin factor and taking random pictures that shows the love between them all makes my heart happy :)
2/20/12
The Stars Align!
FINALLY!....we had a few inches of snow, some NOT freezing degree temps, and a day off for daddy, and we took advantage of some winter fun! I was a little nervous how Kade would do, because, of course, he HATES being cold. However, the sun was shining, and initially, all bundled up, it was really pleasant. There is a park around the corner from our house with perfect "sledding" hills for the kiddos, so we bundled up, loaded in the car, and headed over. SO glad we did!! The kids absolutely LOVED it. Kade could not go down fast enough, or enough times. He was a little trooper and even carried his tube up the hill (which heaven knows is way more of an effort the little princess would do;)
Reagan enjoyed doing a lot of this....
caught some air on a little bump here...
and Kade was all smiles the entire time :)
Reagan enjoyed doing a lot of this....
caught some air on a little bump here...
and Kade was all smiles the entire time :)
Just a Question....
I know it's dangerous to have a child put his head in a plastic bag, but what about a plastic bucket??? :o)
2/8/12
My Baby Turned TWO!!
WOW!! When I stop to think about the insane night 2 years ago, it seems like an eternity ago, yet it all has passed with the blink of an eye!
We LOVE LOVE LOVE this little man. When people tell you "boys are different than girls", they sure mean it in so many different ways! I remember telling everyone when Reagan was 2+ years, "I feel like I have a boy in a girls body (because she was so energetic and crazy)", it was honestly nothing of the sort!! I absolutely, do not trust that little guy alone. I've found him climbing up into window sils, on top of bookshelves, our entertainment center, tables, chairs, cars, you name it. There is a climbling wall about 8 feet high at a playcenter here and he scales it with no problem! He gets into the pantry, the flour, the shampoo, you name it. Curious as any.
A TOTAL mama's boy (although he loves playing rough and hanging with his daddy). He's got the funniest, craziest, tantrum-est (is that a word), sweetest personality. In so many ways, his personality at this age is so like Reagan's. He's constantly watching to see if you are watching so he can make a funny face or do something silly (which in my mind, isn't always silly!) Contradicting but true. He screams a really mean, nasty NO! NO! NO!, can give a look to stop anyone in their tracks, arms folded, backed into a corner. He's super possessive of anything that is his (like most kids I guess), he likes to karate kick, run full speed and fly airborne until he hits the ground, he is extremely hard to chase down to dress (on average I would say it takes me at least 10 minutes just to dress him), and he copies anything and everything someone else does (which isn't always positive). He'll be caught in the midst of doing something naughty and when you look at him, he gives you the cheesiest grin, which always produces a smile and chuckle on our part, and the naughty thing is then proceeded with. I'm exhausted every single day with him, but I also laugh a hundred times, tickle a hundred tickles, kiss his soft, soft chubby little lips a hundred times, try to tame his wild hair, and my heart grows a hundred times bigger. I love his beautiful blue eyes he inherited from his daddy. The way he says certain things seriously melt my heart. Through all the tough, loud boy exterior, he is the most polite kid around. His sweet "tank you" always gets people to smile. My favorite things he says right now are "i got it" (as he carries a dozen items of his liking to the car, bed, bath, etc) and "i coming mommy" (when he hears a door open or voices that appear to be leaving!). He's really starting to repeat everything and talk more which is just a blast. He's a serious little nose picker. Daintly picks away, then hands you his finger with a "yick". Lately he loves trucks, Curious George, Monsters Inc., and playing hide and seek. I LOVE LOVE playing this with him. He has the sweetest little giggle/squeal when he gets excited/nervous to be caught that you makes your heart soar. I love when rocking him for naps or bed time that he fake snores and moans like he is falling asleep but just messing around. I find myself longing for him to fall asleep quickly in my arms so I can snuggle and snuggle and kiss his sweet little neck. He's growing too fast, and he's always on the go so he's not much of a snuggle bug. Although I am not a huge fan of the "baby" stage, I guess I miss it already because I know it's not coming around again so I want to snuggle him all I can!
Two years ago, coming on his own time, and rocking our little world then, and now, we wouldn't change if for the world. He is here, he is ours, and he is loved!
We celebrated in Kimberly with our families. He had a joint party with his two cousins who share birthdays close. We went bowling and had lots of family time.
These are a few of Kade's 2 year photo shoot that my friend Kim did. She's awesome and she chased this little guy around for 45 minutes (literally chased) trying to get some good shots. If you need a good photographer, she's your gal :) (Thanks Kim!)
He also got to spend his birthday with a huge disfiguring lump between his eyes :) Let's see, his stiches were out for a month and he got tangled in our barstools one morning and tipped backward and pulled the thing right on top of his face. I couldn't get the bleeding to stop and was sure it was broken so away to the doctor I went. After some hysterical minutes of holding him down for x-rays and causing distress to the poor x-ray tech, we found out it wasn't broken and he would heal eventually :) I couldn't get a good picture because he would scream whenever the camera came out, and I wish I knew more about my camera is coloring and up close shots but these will remind us years later the beginning of what is to be many trips to the ER I'm sure. He was a caveman for a few days, then the bruising passed into his eyes and he looked like a mini-boxer. Not a week later I had to take him in AGAIN for a double ear infection, and as I was waiting and he was screaming in pain, the nurse came out to hand me an ice pack, I looked at her and said, "Oh, no, it's not that injury, that was last weeks!"
We LOVE LOVE LOVE this little man. When people tell you "boys are different than girls", they sure mean it in so many different ways! I remember telling everyone when Reagan was 2+ years, "I feel like I have a boy in a girls body (because she was so energetic and crazy)", it was honestly nothing of the sort!! I absolutely, do not trust that little guy alone. I've found him climbing up into window sils, on top of bookshelves, our entertainment center, tables, chairs, cars, you name it. There is a climbling wall about 8 feet high at a playcenter here and he scales it with no problem! He gets into the pantry, the flour, the shampoo, you name it. Curious as any.
A TOTAL mama's boy (although he loves playing rough and hanging with his daddy). He's got the funniest, craziest, tantrum-est (is that a word), sweetest personality. In so many ways, his personality at this age is so like Reagan's. He's constantly watching to see if you are watching so he can make a funny face or do something silly (which in my mind, isn't always silly!) Contradicting but true. He screams a really mean, nasty NO! NO! NO!, can give a look to stop anyone in their tracks, arms folded, backed into a corner. He's super possessive of anything that is his (like most kids I guess), he likes to karate kick, run full speed and fly airborne until he hits the ground, he is extremely hard to chase down to dress (on average I would say it takes me at least 10 minutes just to dress him), and he copies anything and everything someone else does (which isn't always positive). He'll be caught in the midst of doing something naughty and when you look at him, he gives you the cheesiest grin, which always produces a smile and chuckle on our part, and the naughty thing is then proceeded with. I'm exhausted every single day with him, but I also laugh a hundred times, tickle a hundred tickles, kiss his soft, soft chubby little lips a hundred times, try to tame his wild hair, and my heart grows a hundred times bigger. I love his beautiful blue eyes he inherited from his daddy. The way he says certain things seriously melt my heart. Through all the tough, loud boy exterior, he is the most polite kid around. His sweet "tank you" always gets people to smile. My favorite things he says right now are "i got it" (as he carries a dozen items of his liking to the car, bed, bath, etc) and "i coming mommy" (when he hears a door open or voices that appear to be leaving!). He's really starting to repeat everything and talk more which is just a blast. He's a serious little nose picker. Daintly picks away, then hands you his finger with a "yick". Lately he loves trucks, Curious George, Monsters Inc., and playing hide and seek. I LOVE LOVE playing this with him. He has the sweetest little giggle/squeal when he gets excited/nervous to be caught that you makes your heart soar. I love when rocking him for naps or bed time that he fake snores and moans like he is falling asleep but just messing around. I find myself longing for him to fall asleep quickly in my arms so I can snuggle and snuggle and kiss his sweet little neck. He's growing too fast, and he's always on the go so he's not much of a snuggle bug. Although I am not a huge fan of the "baby" stage, I guess I miss it already because I know it's not coming around again so I want to snuggle him all I can!
Two years ago, coming on his own time, and rocking our little world then, and now, we wouldn't change if for the world. He is here, he is ours, and he is loved!
We celebrated in Kimberly with our families. He had a joint party with his two cousins who share birthdays close. We went bowling and had lots of family time.
These are a few of Kade's 2 year photo shoot that my friend Kim did. She's awesome and she chased this little guy around for 45 minutes (literally chased) trying to get some good shots. If you need a good photographer, she's your gal :) (Thanks Kim!)
He also got to spend his birthday with a huge disfiguring lump between his eyes :) Let's see, his stiches were out for a month and he got tangled in our barstools one morning and tipped backward and pulled the thing right on top of his face. I couldn't get the bleeding to stop and was sure it was broken so away to the doctor I went. After some hysterical minutes of holding him down for x-rays and causing distress to the poor x-ray tech, we found out it wasn't broken and he would heal eventually :) I couldn't get a good picture because he would scream whenever the camera came out, and I wish I knew more about my camera is coloring and up close shots but these will remind us years later the beginning of what is to be many trips to the ER I'm sure. He was a caveman for a few days, then the bruising passed into his eyes and he looked like a mini-boxer. Not a week later I had to take him in AGAIN for a double ear infection, and as I was waiting and he was screaming in pain, the nurse came out to hand me an ice pack, I looked at her and said, "Oh, no, it's not that injury, that was last weeks!"
1/30/12
Saying Goodbye to January
Saying Goodbye to January! Another 31 days that have sped by. Is it true the older you get time speeds up, or is it our world in general? Wouldn't you would have loved to have seen the days/weeks/months 100 years ago, when there was nothing to do but make your own butter, salt the pork your husband just killed, mend clothes that you've had for years, etc. I've been re-reading the Little House on the Prairie series (well, in between my newfound addiction of the Hunger Games). I love the books. I've read them dozens of times. I can't wait until Reagan doesn't want pictures to look at and can just listen to the stories as I read them. I love the simple times they had, how they knew so, so much about surviving. It's fascinating to me. Although I was born and raised in this era for a reason, I love to remember where we came from, and how FAR we have come! We have spent much of the month freezing out little tooshies off, and praying that if it has to be so cold, can we at least have snow on the ground :( We haven't even put on snow clothes or enjoyed the usual bowl of koolaid snow! Either way, I guess "freezing in the winter" in this day and age is much more pleasant!
Early in the month, Mike went to Las Vegas for the yearly Retail Convention. While I'm sure he enjoyed a little R&R time with the "dudes", we were here running the store, traumatizing our child with too much daycare (hence a month long cold he can't get rid of), and eating noodles and raman too many meals, because mom was tired. However, I'm so proud of him and his accomplishments the last year!! He was given the Franchise Rookie of the Year from the Pro Image Corp. A great accomplishment and recognition for him, and a little proof to his former company, that no matter their silly tactics to try to get him to fail, he definately knows what he's doing and they don't have a say in someone else's success. He, of course, will be embarrassed I even mentioned he got the award :)
We've had a busy month with family things. My niece was baptized in Burley and the kids and I were able to go and of course, spend time with family! The next weekend, we traveled to SLC for a weekend of fun (minus a sick little guy). We were able to have fun visiting with family, do a little shopping, eat at some yummy places we miss, catch up with "old" friends, and enjoy each other's company. My niece, Dakota, went with us and that provided great company for me while driving, and my kids love her so she is able to help out as well!
We were then visited by my sister Heather, and her kids and had a fun time swimming, making pizzas, eating banana splits, playing Monopoly, staying up too late, eating too much, but loving every minute of it!
Reagan has started tumbling, and will soon stop dance. She seemed a little disinterested and excited for something else, and the drive to dance was getting a little hectic for me, since my wild child won't allow me to stay at the dance while she is there and therefore, I either have to drive around for an hour, or hope he would sit in the car for an hour and watch a movie (which normally didn't happen).
Both kids will start swimming lessons soon at our gym and we are totally excited about that!
Last Saturday, I put on a little Tea Party for Reagan and 7 of her friends. She was able to invite 2 girls from her class and then neighborhood girls. WOW!! It was wild! Those girls ran around screaming, shouting, and playing (yes, even in their pretty little dresses)! We read the book, Tea for Ruby, decorated picture frames, painted fingernails, had some yummy food, and capped it off with decorating cookies and cupcakes. The girls all had a blast, and as a mom, it's so fun to see that and to see Reagan's eyes just aglow with excitement! Thanks to my sister Jessica who was here to help out. NO WAY I could have done that on my own! We had a nice visit her, did some shopping, crafting, and enjoying each other's company.
Here's to February and another crazy month of activities!!
Early in the month, Mike went to Las Vegas for the yearly Retail Convention. While I'm sure he enjoyed a little R&R time with the "dudes", we were here running the store, traumatizing our child with too much daycare (hence a month long cold he can't get rid of), and eating noodles and raman too many meals, because mom was tired. However, I'm so proud of him and his accomplishments the last year!! He was given the Franchise Rookie of the Year from the Pro Image Corp. A great accomplishment and recognition for him, and a little proof to his former company, that no matter their silly tactics to try to get him to fail, he definately knows what he's doing and they don't have a say in someone else's success. He, of course, will be embarrassed I even mentioned he got the award :)
We've had a busy month with family things. My niece was baptized in Burley and the kids and I were able to go and of course, spend time with family! The next weekend, we traveled to SLC for a weekend of fun (minus a sick little guy). We were able to have fun visiting with family, do a little shopping, eat at some yummy places we miss, catch up with "old" friends, and enjoy each other's company. My niece, Dakota, went with us and that provided great company for me while driving, and my kids love her so she is able to help out as well!
We were then visited by my sister Heather, and her kids and had a fun time swimming, making pizzas, eating banana splits, playing Monopoly, staying up too late, eating too much, but loving every minute of it!
Reagan has started tumbling, and will soon stop dance. She seemed a little disinterested and excited for something else, and the drive to dance was getting a little hectic for me, since my wild child won't allow me to stay at the dance while she is there and therefore, I either have to drive around for an hour, or hope he would sit in the car for an hour and watch a movie (which normally didn't happen).
Both kids will start swimming lessons soon at our gym and we are totally excited about that!
Last Saturday, I put on a little Tea Party for Reagan and 7 of her friends. She was able to invite 2 girls from her class and then neighborhood girls. WOW!! It was wild! Those girls ran around screaming, shouting, and playing (yes, even in their pretty little dresses)! We read the book, Tea for Ruby, decorated picture frames, painted fingernails, had some yummy food, and capped it off with decorating cookies and cupcakes. The girls all had a blast, and as a mom, it's so fun to see that and to see Reagan's eyes just aglow with excitement! Thanks to my sister Jessica who was here to help out. NO WAY I could have done that on my own! We had a nice visit her, did some shopping, crafting, and enjoying each other's company.
Here's to February and another crazy month of activities!!
1/2/12
Staycation
We spent the last night/day of Christmas break at the Shilo Inn. While the kids were insanely excited and out of control, overall, it was fun to have a change of scenery and let the kids swim (in the hot tub, because the pool heater was broken which was discovered after checking in...no matters, hot tub was just as fun!)
Everything was terribly exciting for this little girl! Even the awesome credit card that magically opened doors!
Peek-a-boo
Chillin' with dad
It's impossible to get his picture now
The only thing better than watching tv..is watching it in the nude :)
Everything was terribly exciting for this little girl! Even the awesome credit card that magically opened doors!
Peek-a-boo
Chillin' with dad
It's impossible to get his picture now
The only thing better than watching tv..is watching it in the nude :)
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