11.13.2010

Uppidy date


New Hoover Dam bridge. This picture doesn't do it justice. It is scary big.

Crazy cousins. They had a blast together.

...We spent a fun 4 days in Vegas a few weeks ago with the Schroeder's. Adam always has a trade show around this time of year which, for me, means a visit to see my sister's family. Yay! Shopping, eating out, playing at some really fun parks, singing with Cyd in sacrament {When we got done singing Noah said in a loud voice "Mommy that was beauiful. That was beauiful, Mommy!" The people sitting around us loved it more than our song, I think.}, letting the kids get caught up, movie watching, seeing the volcano at the Mirage {Kyle LOVED this, Noah not so much} and just plain chillackin' were all on the docket.


Just like her brothers, Megan's eyes get red when she eats something she particularly enjoys.

...Megan is growing like a weed and is almost 9 months old. She sleeps through the night pretty well, is still her Mommy's biggest fan and yes, still dislikes strangers holding her or really anyone that is not Adam or I. She'll give you sweetest smile but no touchy!
She has run fevers twice this month but with nothing else happening. I hope this doesn't become habitual.
She is really getting smart. She likes to wave, push buttons, smile, suck her thumb and eat...anything. Although, fruit makes her gag. ???


...Kyle is enjoying school and doing really well. He went off track for the first time last month. His teacher gave him a big packet to take home and do during the off time. He had it finished in an hour. Yay for a kid that likes school and doesn't take after his Kindergarten sluffing Mama. It's been really fun to watch him learn to read and write. He's also been improving his art skills. Lately he can sit and draw or color for a couple of hours. He NEVER did this before. Now he finds great satisfaction in creating art with paper and crayon. He's into mazes and dot to dot as well.


...Noah is making us laugh all the time. He has a laugh that can only be described as a "yuk, yuk" kind of laugh. He loves to make others laugh and tries hard at it with his non-sensical knock, knock jokes. He misses Kyle everyday he goes and school and is anxious to go pick him up. {What is going to happen next year when Kyle is in school ALL day?} He loves his pajamas. He always wants to eat. And is just a sweet boy.

*The pics of the boys above are from our October Arches trip. Here's a few more:




11.07.2010

I love Fall. I love the mild temps. I love the changing leaves. I might even say that Fall is my favorite season IF it wasn't for the darn impending doom of winter and its bitter temps, nasty inversions, and endless months!
Yesterday was one of those days that left me longing for more of what we barely get a taste of here in Utah. When I found out that Saturday was going to be one of the last deliciously warm days of the season I determined that we would get out and soak it up.
Off to the zoo we went.
Adam and I couldn't stop commenting on what a perfect day it was.
Even the zoo looked beautiful with all its trees ablaze with color.

Megan holding on for dear life on the carousel.

I couldn't resist a picture of this little guy sitting on his keester.

Noah breaking out of his shell.

Am I not turtley enough for your turtle club? {One day we'll see that movie, huh babe.}

Beautiful.

Me and da Bones

My monkeys

My mini monkey

And to make a perfect day even more...perfecter, Adam found his long lost brother!

See? The resemblance is striking.

Do you want to know what the temp is going to be tomorrow?
48 degrees with rain and snow. And so it begins...

11.05.2010

"Trick or treat. Smell my feet...

... and we'll just skip the underwear part since I've heard it entirely too much this season. I unwittingly taught this to the boys... I am a good mom. Promise.
We had a super busy Halloween this year. The boys got LOADS of candy {most of which I ate}, and went to some fun parties.

Check out my babies...


Megan's first Halloween as a kitty cat. This is appropriate since the girl constantly uses me a scratching post and makes a funny hissing sound when she's happy.
We were thinking about dressing her up as a "Senorita" since she is so good at rolling her "R's"
{when she cries} :)

Noah as an astronaut {costume #1}

Iron Man
{3rd year in a row as a super hero. Ugh.}

Buzz Lightyear {costume #2}
He already had this costume and kept going back and forth between it and the astronaut. Still not sure why I bought him the astronaut costume except that maybe I couldn't resist.

I love my kids.

Isn't this just what it's all about?

11.02.2010

Its that time of year again!


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10.20.2010

Summer Lovin'

This "summer post" is SO not done but I'm sick of it. So enjoy.

Pioneer children sang as they walked and walked... {FHE}


Spence and Megs


Nana and Papa's Summer Day Camp



Day's of '47 parade
Kyle and Samuel


Before {Our yard on weed or weeds as the case may be}




Cook outs with family and friends in our new and improved backyard. {We love it!}


Ohhhhhhhh...love her.










Sunday chillin'




























Fun at the Zermatt for Swiss Days



Cool picture of my hubby doing the Scout camp thing. He looks SO cool.





Hind Reunion at Lava Hot Springs
It was good to see family but we left a day early due to a torrential rain and leaky tent.




Lagoon with the Schroeder's. The boys really enjoyed it which is a good thing because I think I can count how many rides I went on on one hand...

Now Noah needs "a break". {He has started putting himself down for naps.}

9.13.2010

Signing Good-bye


Kyle's teacher at school likes to have everyone sign. One of the signs she uses a lot is I love you. Kyle has started using it all the time just adding to his overall cuteness.

This morning as I was pulling away from the house I heard something and looked up to see Kyle reaching out the front door with his hand in the "I love you" sign. You talk about a Kodak moment.

Noah is picking up on the signing to, but he isn't as coordinated as Kyle. When he says good-bye he makes the peace sign. It's the thought that counts.

9.12.2010

Questions for the Ky-ky.



1. What is something mom always says to you? Wake up.

2. What makes mom happy? Hugging

3. What makes mom sad? Breaking your stuff.

4. How does your mom make you laugh? Jokes. ( Kyle's really in to jokes. His jokes are really silly and make no sense.)

5. What was your mom like as a child? Uh...I don't know.

6. How old is your mom? {shrugs shoulders} That means I don't know...60? (Should have stuck with "I don't know"...)

7. How tall is your mom? {With a look like he's trying to compute my height} 12-30 (?)

8. What is her favorite thing to watch on TV? The weather report (That's just about all I do watch.)

9. What does your mom do when you're not around? Uh, maybe...play with Noah.

10. If your mom becomes famous, what will it be for? {Flexes his muscles} Strong!

11. What is your mom really good at? Somersaults

12. What is your mom not very good at? Uh...I think hand stands. (Well, I used to be good!)

13. What does your mom do for her job? Sometimes you wake us up...

14. What is your mom's favorite food? Burritos (LOL so random.)

15. What makes you proud of your mom? Being good to me.

16. If your mom were a cartoon character, who would she be? Princess Presto (Super Why)

17. What do you and your mom do together? Sometimes we play with toys together. (I think this was a hint.)

18. How are you and your mom the same? We both have big eyes.

19. How are you and your mom different? You have black hair and I have blond hair

20. How do you know your mom loves you? Because you kiss me and hug me.

21. What does your mom like most about your dad? He kisses you? (And how! :)

22. Where is your mom's favorite place to go? Wal-mart. (Oh goll. Sad.)