to me and this great man! It is hard to believe that six years have already gone by and I love him even more than I did that day!
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Happy Anniversary
to me and this great man! It is hard to believe that six years have already gone by and I love him even more than I did that day!
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
One of my delights!
I {LOVE} these things. I could eat them every day. I can't tell you what it is about them, but I find them completely delish. Also, they are low in WW points (except for the butter that I use to eat them).If you have never had one, you should try them...you may want to google how to eat them though or it may be a mystery.
The hunt!
We had our egg hunt in grandma's living room. The kids LOVED it. In fact, J started hiding eggs about a week before Easter. I won't even tell you the words that came out of my mouth to describe the Easter grass I would find strewn all over my house, ALL the time.
After the kids found their eggs, D and I hid eggs for Greg and Christina. Some were pretty hard to find and poor Greg was all alone while J joined Christina's team.
We had a delicious Easter dinner of lamb, twice baked potatoes, fruit, homemade rolls, jello salad, veges, and angel food cake with cream and strawberries (one of my favorites) for dessert. I rarely cook on Sundays...I know I am weird, but when I cook it is no longer a day of rest for me and so D and I decided that we would keep our Sunday fare simple (I should note that chocolate chip cookies are not included in the no cooking). I enjoyed cooking, but I was TIRED at the end of the day. Food, coloring eggs, egg hunts and church are a lot for one girl to take in a day.
I attempted to not make a big deal about the Easter bunny. I think it is a stupid tradition and though I do Easter baskets, I want it to be from us and I want to spend the day talking about Christ. J wanted nothing to do with that though. He insisted that the Easter bunny came to his room and has a face like a clown. Like I said before, there is no point in arguing with the kid. He is always right anyway.
I need to mention that the kids ADORE their uncles. J cried when they left and P still talks about them.
Now, I am steadily working on getting rid of the Easter candy. It is a hard task, but someone has to do it.
After the kids found their eggs, D and I hid eggs for Greg and Christina. Some were pretty hard to find and poor Greg was all alone while J joined Christina's team.
We had a delicious Easter dinner of lamb, twice baked potatoes, fruit, homemade rolls, jello salad, veges, and angel food cake with cream and strawberries (one of my favorites) for dessert. I rarely cook on Sundays...I know I am weird, but when I cook it is no longer a day of rest for me and so D and I decided that we would keep our Sunday fare simple (I should note that chocolate chip cookies are not included in the no cooking). I enjoyed cooking, but I was TIRED at the end of the day. Food, coloring eggs, egg hunts and church are a lot for one girl to take in a day.
I attempted to not make a big deal about the Easter bunny. I think it is a stupid tradition and though I do Easter baskets, I want it to be from us and I want to spend the day talking about Christ. J wanted nothing to do with that though. He insisted that the Easter bunny came to his room and has a face like a clown. Like I said before, there is no point in arguing with the kid. He is always right anyway.
I need to mention that the kids ADORE their uncles. J cried when they left and P still talks about them.
Now, I am steadily working on getting rid of the Easter candy. It is a hard task, but someone has to do it.
coloring eggs...
Easter, here we come.
Prepare yourselves for lots of pics...
I had to be at church early to practice for the program so I took these after church. They look a little disheveled, but really more true to life.
mmmm...love that little girl and that good looking man!
add Jackson in and you've got three of my favorite things.
and some shots of the Easter finery. Dressing up a girl is so much fun!! The great thing is that she loves it too. I think we are a match made in heaven.
and here is my handsome little guy. He is so funny...he insists on wearing his tie on the outside of his vest. He claims that is how you are supposed to do it. The only way I got him to put it in for the picture is because he got water spots on it. Oh, and I actually bought him a brown tie to go with his Easter outfit but he insisted on the pink because "pink is an Easter color." No point in arguing with this kid!
I had to be at church early to practice for the program so I took these after church. They look a little disheveled, but really more true to life.
mmmm...love that little girl and that good looking man!
add Jackson in and you've got three of my favorite things.
and some shots of the Easter finery. Dressing up a girl is so much fun!! The great thing is that she loves it too. I think we are a match made in heaven.
and here is my handsome little guy. He is so funny...he insists on wearing his tie on the outside of his vest. He claims that is how you are supposed to do it. The only way I got him to put it in for the picture is because he got water spots on it. Oh, and I actually bought him a brown tie to go with his Easter outfit but he insisted on the pink because "pink is an Easter color." No point in arguing with this kid!
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Monday, April 13, 2009
My newest creation...
this is addicting.
J insisted on jumping in a shot. I got one before little miss grouchy pushed him away. Isn't this soooo Jackson??
J insisted on jumping in a shot. I got one before little miss grouchy pushed him away. Isn't this soooo Jackson??
Me and the hubster...
We got to go to SLC for an awards thing for Douglas' company in January. We left the kids home with a sitter and let me tell you, that was heavenly! I will definitely be doing that more often! We had so much fun just being together, talking, laughing and sleeping!!
California
D had a conference in Texas so I decided to load the kids up and head out to my brother and sister in law's house in California. The drive actually wasn't too bad...better coming back than there, but all in all P was as good as she ever is in the car (still a lot of crying and whining, but nothing I am not used to with her.) We had a great time with cousins.
The first day there we decided to take the kids to Disneyland since my brother lives about 15 minutes away. It was super crowded, but we still got on to quite a few rides. The kids were in heaven. We stayed with all the kids for a few hours than my brother and I took the older kids back in the evening. We didn't get home until about 10:30pm Cali time (11:30pm Utah) and let me tell you, I payed for that the next day. J man was a major grouch all day!! It was worth the fun though. I made J go on Splash Mountain and Big Thunder Mountain which he described as "scary fun", informed me that he never wanted to do it again and that he legs got a little "wah-b-wee". He was a good sport though. He is always good about trying things which makes me happy.
We spent the rest of the time there doing various activities...coloring eggs, riding bikes, frosting cookies, watching movies, playing games, shopping etc. It was fun had by all. Hopefully we can do it again soon!
getting ready to go into the park:
the kids wanted to stop at every little stationery attraction (fake cars, trolleys etc.). We gave in a few times and stopped for a snack.
Sally with the two little ones. Paige immediately asked to do this ride again once it ended.
Grace and Jackson
I took the two littles for ice cream while Sally took the olders on the Star Tours ride (which they loved).
Coloring eggs
Cute cousin friends watching early morning cartoons.
The first day there we decided to take the kids to Disneyland since my brother lives about 15 minutes away. It was super crowded, but we still got on to quite a few rides. The kids were in heaven. We stayed with all the kids for a few hours than my brother and I took the older kids back in the evening. We didn't get home until about 10:30pm Cali time (11:30pm Utah) and let me tell you, I payed for that the next day. J man was a major grouch all day!! It was worth the fun though. I made J go on Splash Mountain and Big Thunder Mountain which he described as "scary fun", informed me that he never wanted to do it again and that he legs got a little "wah-b-wee". He was a good sport though. He is always good about trying things which makes me happy.
We spent the rest of the time there doing various activities...coloring eggs, riding bikes, frosting cookies, watching movies, playing games, shopping etc. It was fun had by all. Hopefully we can do it again soon!
getting ready to go into the park:
the kids wanted to stop at every little stationery attraction (fake cars, trolleys etc.). We gave in a few times and stopped for a snack.
Sally with the two little ones. Paige immediately asked to do this ride again once it ended.
Grace and Jackson
I took the two littles for ice cream while Sally took the olders on the Star Tours ride (which they loved).
Coloring eggs
Cute cousin friends watching early morning cartoons.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Aaarg matey!
Aunt Christie and Uncle Brad sent a pirate ship that has been a great hit!
(are you scared?? I know I am!)
(are you scared?? I know I am!)
J-Man turns 4
It was a fun one! We began our celebration with a few friends at the McDonalds germ fest (aka playland). J loved it and we had cupcakes with friends.
That evening we had a little family party where he opened gifts...a big boy bike, Playmobiles, his very own headlamp, books, and fun. We had our traditional calypso pie as well. He was as happy as a clam!
Grams came over to celebrate with her. J loves having her close by. It is one of his favorite places to go. They always go and leave food for the quail.
Happy birthday little buddy!
(ummm, do I know how to take a decent picture with a point and shoot?? I am beginning to think not.)
Hope #4 is a great one!
That evening we had a little family party where he opened gifts...a big boy bike, Playmobiles, his very own headlamp, books, and fun. We had our traditional calypso pie as well. He was as happy as a clam!
Grams came over to celebrate with her. J loves having her close by. It is one of his favorite places to go. They always go and leave food for the quail.
Happy birthday little buddy!
(ummm, do I know how to take a decent picture with a point and shoot?? I am beginning to think not.)Hope #4 is a great one!
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