It's an open field in our Wal-Mart parking lot. Klassy, huh?
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Spring is Here!
Today our friends called to ask us if we wanted to come play in this field of flowers and take some pictures. The sun was too bright to get any fantastic shots, and of course the kids couldn't sit still, but I still got some cute ones. Hopefully you'll be fooled into thinking we were someplace exotic and beautiful. If you make it to the end of the pictures I'll confess where this really is.
It's an open field in our Wal-Mart parking lot. Klassy, huh?
It's an open field in our Wal-Mart parking lot. Klassy, huh?
Friday, March 27, 2009
Happy Birthday Parker!
Today our little Parker turns 2! Since James has to work tonight, we had a birthday breakfast for him instead. We also had a family party on Sunday for Parker and Scott, but that'll have to come later. Here's a video of Kenley singing Happy Birthday to him, and some pictures of our donut breakfast!
Parker is such a joy to our family. He definitely has his tempermental moments, but overall he is such a sweet and mild-mannered little boy. He loves any form of transportation, especially motorcycles, along with animals, books, and balls. It's not unusual to have a quiet house and think, "Uh-oh, where's Parker? What's he gotten into?" and find him on his floor just quietly reading. He has a funny little eating quirk (when he's actually eating), where he takes one bite of each piece of something, and then another bite of each piece. So it's not unusual to look over and each of six apple slices will have a little bite taken out of it. He is keenly aware of any airplanes, motorcycles, trucks, or trash trucks in the vicinity and will always point them out.
Parker loves his sister and cries whenever we drop her off at preschool. He hates being up before her in the mornings and asks for her constantly until she wakes up. He wants to do everything that she does, so luckily she's a pretty good example! He is keenly aware of which colors are Kenley's favorite, and takes special care to save anything red, pink, or purple for her. He loves to snuggle when he wakes up from his naps, and is overall pretty affectionate and sweet. He adds so much to our little family, and I couldn't imagine my life without him.
Parker is such a joy to our family. He definitely has his tempermental moments, but overall he is such a sweet and mild-mannered little boy. He loves any form of transportation, especially motorcycles, along with animals, books, and balls. It's not unusual to have a quiet house and think, "Uh-oh, where's Parker? What's he gotten into?" and find him on his floor just quietly reading. He has a funny little eating quirk (when he's actually eating), where he takes one bite of each piece of something, and then another bite of each piece. So it's not unusual to look over and each of six apple slices will have a little bite taken out of it. He is keenly aware of any airplanes, motorcycles, trucks, or trash trucks in the vicinity and will always point them out.
Parker loves his sister and cries whenever we drop her off at preschool. He hates being up before her in the mornings and asks for her constantly until she wakes up. He wants to do everything that she does, so luckily she's a pretty good example! He is keenly aware of which colors are Kenley's favorite, and takes special care to save anything red, pink, or purple for her. He loves to snuggle when he wakes up from his naps, and is overall pretty affectionate and sweet. He adds so much to our little family, and I couldn't imagine my life without him.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Oh my darling Kenley Mae
So I know I've been a disappointment as a blogger, but I have lots percolating, don't you worry. Including a musing on dinner battles and an inspirational post on the power of short bursts of cleaning. But to tide you over, here are three of tonight's best quotes, courtesy of Miss Kenley.
Tonight I was pulling out the next size of clothes for Parker, taking any tags off, and throwing them in the hamper. Kenley sat next to me and exclaimed over the cute stuff. To one shirt she said, "Oh my darling!" I assume she was mixing up the phrases "oh my gosh" and the song Oh My Darlin' Clementine rather than attempting to channel the unfortunate "Oh my *anything*" that was the slang of choice for Utah natives during my college years, but hey, you never know.
Second, when Parker was in his new PJs tonight, she told him, "You look gorgeous!"
And third, in the bathtub tonight, after bumping her head on the edge and getting water poured on her head by her brother, she told me, "You need to come get me out of dis tub! I am having so many issues in here tonight!" Yes, this child is three years old.
I told my sister a gross story today and she told me I needed to post it on my blog because you know everyone has the weird inferiority complex where we all believe everyone else is living these amusing, perfect, clean house lives that they represent on their blogs. So here's the nitty-gritty. This is gross, don't say I didn't warn you. I wouldn't read it if I were you (at first I just typed "if I were me" but that didn't sound quite right or make any sense). Anyway, last night Parker threw up all over our bathroom and when I went in to help James clean it up, the smell just hit me. Kenley's quite the puker and usually I'm fine, but I think I've just thrown up so much the last few months I'm still a little sensitive to the smell. Anyway, I started gagging and barely made it our other toilet myself, throwing up so hard and so much that my nose started gushing blood. Like, a lot of blood. So I was puking and blood was pouring out of my nose into the toilet all at the same time. It was so nasty. I know because I inexplicably turned on the light afterwards to look. So see? We're not all glamour and perfection around here. Just most of the time. ;)
Tonight I was pulling out the next size of clothes for Parker, taking any tags off, and throwing them in the hamper. Kenley sat next to me and exclaimed over the cute stuff. To one shirt she said, "Oh my darling!" I assume she was mixing up the phrases "oh my gosh" and the song Oh My Darlin' Clementine rather than attempting to channel the unfortunate "Oh my *anything*" that was the slang of choice for Utah natives during my college years, but hey, you never know.
Second, when Parker was in his new PJs tonight, she told him, "You look gorgeous!"
And third, in the bathtub tonight, after bumping her head on the edge and getting water poured on her head by her brother, she told me, "You need to come get me out of dis tub! I am having so many issues in here tonight!" Yes, this child is three years old.
I told my sister a gross story today and she told me I needed to post it on my blog because you know everyone has the weird inferiority complex where we all believe everyone else is living these amusing, perfect, clean house lives that they represent on their blogs. So here's the nitty-gritty. This is gross, don't say I didn't warn you. I wouldn't read it if I were you (at first I just typed "if I were me" but that didn't sound quite right or make any sense). Anyway, last night Parker threw up all over our bathroom and when I went in to help James clean it up, the smell just hit me. Kenley's quite the puker and usually I'm fine, but I think I've just thrown up so much the last few months I'm still a little sensitive to the smell. Anyway, I started gagging and barely made it our other toilet myself, throwing up so hard and so much that my nose started gushing blood. Like, a lot of blood. So I was puking and blood was pouring out of my nose into the toilet all at the same time. It was so nasty. I know because I inexplicably turned on the light afterwards to look. So see? We're not all glamour and perfection around here. Just most of the time. ;)
Friday, March 06, 2009
Pay It Forward
Pay it FORWARD...
How it works:The FIRST THREE people to leave a comment on this post will receive at some point during this year a handmade gift from me. What it will be and when it will arrive will be a total surprise--to both of us (well, I'm going to change that part - the only thing I can make is cute invitations and announcements on Photoshop, so that's what it'll be)! The CATCH is that YOU MUST PLAY TOO! Before you leave your comment here, write a pay it forward post on your blog to keep the fun going (you can cut and paste these instructions). Then come back and let me know that you are going to play, and sit back and anticipate the arrival of your gift. It's THAT easy! Remember, only the FIRST THREE comments will qualify. Good luck!
How it works:The FIRST THREE people to leave a comment on this post will receive at some point during this year a handmade gift from me. What it will be and when it will arrive will be a total surprise--to both of us (well, I'm going to change that part - the only thing I can make is cute invitations and announcements on Photoshop, so that's what it'll be)! The CATCH is that YOU MUST PLAY TOO! Before you leave your comment here, write a pay it forward post on your blog to keep the fun going (you can cut and paste these instructions). Then come back and let me know that you are going to play, and sit back and anticipate the arrival of your gift. It's THAT easy! Remember, only the FIRST THREE comments will qualify. Good luck!
Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Trip to Utah!
Last week we headed to Utah for a to see the Hamptons. We drove, and it actually went pretty smoothly both directions. Forget that crazy Bumbo seat, the portable DVD player is for SURE the best parenting invention in recent memory. I told James every time we use it I would pay the $100 it cost us all over again. It was fabulous. We left in the afternoon both ways, so the kids just played, watched movies, and slept in their carseats the whole time. We had a few tears but really it was relatively painless. I'm positive it will be the quietest road trip to Utah we will ever have.
Monday we just sort of relaxed, slept, and visited with the family.
Tuesday we were able to visit the awesome Children's Museum at the Gateway Mall again. We went last year, but the kids loved it even more this time around.
Then that night I got together with several of my old roommates and our kids, eight toddlers and babies in all. Remind me never to have octuplets. It was noisy. Next time we'll ditch the kids and meet for Cafe Rio! But it was fun to see everyone's kids, and thanks to Autumn for hosting the craziness!
Wednesday we met up with my sister and did some sledding. Boy am I glad I don't deal with snow clothes on a regular basis. Seriously. But the kids had a great time, except Parker couldn't really grasp the concept of "the bottom of the hill." So every time we got to the bottom he'd burst into tears, refuse to get off the sled, and just keep repeating "more, more!" until we had to haul him up the hill crying and dripping cold snot.
Wednesday night was a fun and rowdy family dinner. The cousins had a great time playing together and with all their aunts and uncles. I wish we lived closer so we could have more chances to do this.
Thursday it was time to head out of town but first we met Sheena and her family at the little farm at Thanksgiving Point. Kenley is convinced that Sheena's daughter Lila is her "very best friend" even though she's only met her once, so we thought we'd give the girls a chance to hang. Parker managed to get bitten by a donkey. My friend Brooke pointed out that between the fall into the duck pond at the Wild Animal Park and the donkey bite, perhaps we should try to keep Parker away from animals. But he just loves them so darn much, that's always the problem.
So there you go. Don't you wish I posted such a detailed post every week of my life?
Monday we just sort of relaxed, slept, and visited with the family.
Tuesday we were able to visit the awesome Children's Museum at the Gateway Mall again. We went last year, but the kids loved it even more this time around.
Then that night I got together with several of my old roommates and our kids, eight toddlers and babies in all. Remind me never to have octuplets. It was noisy. Next time we'll ditch the kids and meet for Cafe Rio! But it was fun to see everyone's kids, and thanks to Autumn for hosting the craziness!
Wednesday we met up with my sister and did some sledding. Boy am I glad I don't deal with snow clothes on a regular basis. Seriously. But the kids had a great time, except Parker couldn't really grasp the concept of "the bottom of the hill." So every time we got to the bottom he'd burst into tears, refuse to get off the sled, and just keep repeating "more, more!" until we had to haul him up the hill crying and dripping cold snot.
Wednesday night was a fun and rowdy family dinner. The cousins had a great time playing together and with all their aunts and uncles. I wish we lived closer so we could have more chances to do this.
Thursday it was time to head out of town but first we met Sheena and her family at the little farm at Thanksgiving Point. Kenley is convinced that Sheena's daughter Lila is her "very best friend" even though she's only met her once, so we thought we'd give the girls a chance to hang. Parker managed to get bitten by a donkey. My friend Brooke pointed out that between the fall into the duck pond at the Wild Animal Park and the donkey bite, perhaps we should try to keep Parker away from animals. But he just loves them so darn much, that's always the problem.
So there you go. Don't you wish I posted such a detailed post every week of my life?
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