December 30, 2009

My Dad built a little play school outside in their back yard for the grand kids to play in. It seriously is about the cutest dang thing I have ever seen!

We took Bubby outside to play in it. Sadly he was quickly expelled from school by Principal Mommy! Too many pencils and crayons in there for one little man to be tempted with. We all know his history with pencils and walls, and I wasn't about to have history repeat itself in the cute little school!

Maybe when he is older he can return to the Bennion School.

December 29, 2009

Thankfully we all made it through the night with no one else being sick, so we were up bright and early...or at least bright and early for us...and on the road to WY.

As tradition dictates...or as I guess I aka Mom dictates...we stop at Rock Springs to eat lunch at Taco Johns. No one understands why this is such a treat for me, except those of you who may have grown up in WY. Taco Johns is a "legend" in WY and for some odd reason, when you leave WY and go to a place where there is no such thing as Taco Johns you really crave it.

So I insist that I get to have it at least twice a year, and thankfully my family is nice enough to humor me.

December 28, 2009

We were supposed to make the long trip to WY today, but poor Mae Mae was so sick last night, that even though she said she was feeling better, we opted to stay home an extra day just to make sure.

There is nothing worse than being sick in the car, and there of course were no guarantees that the rest of us weren't going to come down with it too.

Chris worked in the basement a little, and I was able to take all our Christmas decorations down and the kids just kind of laid around and watched cartoons.

I love this picture of Bubby because he watches T.V. EXACTLY like his Dad does! I wish I had a picture of Chris watching T.V. next to it. He is such a funny boy!

December 27, 2009

Christmas Day part 2. Cam and Reag spent the week at their Mommy's house, so all their Christmas gifts were here waiting for them when we picked them up this afternoon. It was kinda fun to do Christmas all over again. Bubby had a great time playing in all the wrapping paper, and "helping" them open their gifts. Ya gotta love it when you get to have Christmas TWICE in not only one year, but in one week!

December 26, 2009

We got to go to lunch with Collin, Jen, baby Violee and Jen's sister Kat. It was so much fun to see them!

I hope the next time we see them, Keric will be a little nicer!

December 25, 2009

I'm not sure who enjoyed Christmas more this year...Keric or Mommy! I understand now what my parents meant when they would always say that Christmas is more about your kids. I had so much fun this year watching Keric, and seeing his little face light up every time he saw or found something new! Santa may have gone a little overboard, but it was TOTALLY worth it!

Merry Christmas little man! I love you!!

December 24, 2009

We went up to Mama Anne's house tonight, and Keric got to open his gifts from her. She knows that he LOVES Handy Manny and that he also loves to help his Daddy down in the basment, so he got HOOKED up with everything Handy Manny! I swear she bought every toy and book that had Manny on them!

He was MUY Happy with all his Handy Manny tools! :) Thanks Mamma Anne!!

December 23, 2009

Watching his Morning Cartoons. He gets so happy when he hears the theme song to Mickey, Handy Manny, and Charlie and Lola! I love watching him stare up at them and just laugh away.

December 22, 2009

Someone in Utah decided to dream of a White Christmas...and not only was it not me, it came a few days early!

I still had not got my neighbor gifts delivered, and I was waiting until the snow stopped. Sadly, it still hasn't. I thought maybe Keric and I could just walk around and deliver them, but we only got down the walk way and I realized I would at least need the stroller. So we walked in the snow and handed out neighbor gifts. I will admit that it's beautiful, and I love the trees covered in snow, but I hate the roads. I hope it clears up before we have to make the long trip to WY.

December 21, 2009

Good Grief! Is it seriously already the week of Christmas? I feel like I haven't even enjoyed the events leading up to it yet! The years just fly by faster and faster.

December 20, 2009

This boy LOVES his Goldfish! When they were all gone, he just walked around with the package in his mouth, occasionally throwing his head back. I guess he was hoping to get more crumbs to fall in his mouth!

December 19, 2009

We took the kids Ice-skating at the Olympic Oval in Kerns. We took Cam and Reag like 3 years ago, and they ask to do it every single year now. Obviously Bubby and I really couldn't skate, but Chris did take Bubby around a little on the ice. He LOVED it. Maybe next year he'll be old enough to actually put on skates.

December 18, 2009

My sweet husband humored me YET again! I went to Home Depot and picked out a new kitchen faucet. We really did need one. The one we had was totally on it's last legs, and Chris tried to repair it, but it had lived a good life.

So on his day off, he installed my new faucet which I LOVE. Of course to make matters just a little worse...he had to put up with "Handy Manny" too. Keric LOVES to be where ever Chris is, and if there are tools WITH Chris, the kid is in absolute Heaven!!!

Hopefully Santa read his letter and will bringing him a set of his own plastic tools! Little less dangerous! ;)

December 17, 2009

When I found out that I was having a boy, people would tell me "Oh...little boys LOVE their Mommy's, they are such Mommy's boys".

Well...not MY boy! This kid is a TOTAL Daddy's boy! He cries when he leaves, he stands at the door and throws tantrums when he can't go with him somewhere, he follows him around like a little shadow when he is home, and is always wanting to do exactly what Daddy is doing.

Yes, this kid is definitely NOT a Mommy's boy...he's a Daddy's boy through and through!

December 16, 2009

Keric loves to be one of the "big kids". Awhile back Chris made the mistake of taking Keric along when he took the kids to school. Now he wants to go every time! This usually isn't possible, because Chris often has to go to work after dropping kids off, but some days he works from home, so he can take him.

This morning the kids went downstairs and started getting their coats and backpacks. Keric picked right up on what was going on, and ran over to the coat closet and started reaching for his coat. It's kind of hard to tell him "No" when he is so cute about it.

So even though he was still in his jammies, I put his coat on, and he got to go to school with Cam and Reag.

December 15, 2009

I guess Keric liked his dinner tonight! I caught him licking his plate after he was done. Silly little boy...I have no idea where he learned that, unless it was from Chompie.

December 14, 2009

Obviously I can no longer take a shower when Keric is awake!! Today I found him with my lipstick and a very nice "mural" all over my floor.

To his credit...I DID tell him No more Pencil's and No more writing on Mommy's Walls! Guess technically he did "obey" me.

December 13, 2009

Oh how I love this little face...but WOW, is he a mess during church!

Today while I was out in the hall with him putting up with is "I hate church" tantrum that he throws every week he did something I have never seen him do before.

It's not un-common for him to be upset with me and immediately start calling for his Dad, which he did, but what I was surprised about was he he started calling for to come rescue him after he had used up his Dad card. He wanted Handy Manny!! I couldn't help but laugh, I mean really? Handy Manny? I guess he does "fix things" but sadly he could not fix Keric's dilemma yesterday.

Sorry Handy! Maybe next time!

December 12, 2009

I can't believe it is that time of year again already! Today was Reagan's Christmas singing recital. Seems like we just went to that a few months ago! She is becoming a good little singer, however Keric is not becoming much of an audience member. Poor Chris spent most of the time out in the hall with him! Well...I think poor Chris. Maybe he was out in the hall for a reason?? :)

December 11, 2009

We went to SLC tonight and did some Christmas shopping and furniture shopping. We really need some new couches, and YEA we bought some! I am so excited to get them. They may be here before Christmas which would be really nice! :) Anyway...we went and grabbed some dinner at Red Robin. One of the waiters brought Keric a balloon. I didn't realize until afterwards, that Keric has never HAD a balloon. I know...what kind of mom makes her kid go a whole year and a half without a flippin balloon?

He LOVED that thing. It was his own floating "ball". It was hard to get a very good picture of him, he kept throwing it up in the air and watching it float to the ceiling...so this was the best I could get.

Guess I'll have to get him a balloon more often. I think he would have been entertained with that thing for an entire day!

December 10, 2009

"Handy Manny" is becoming quite the little climber! If it is "stationary" he climbs it! He is becoming somewhat of a hazard to himself I'm afraid!

December 9, 2009

Chris found these little tiny Banana's at Wal-mart today. They are the PERFECT size for little kids. I am always throwing away at least half a banana because Keric doesn't eat the whole thing!

This one was just big enough for him to hold all by himself, and he ate the whole thing. I may have to buy them again. He truly IS my little Monkey!

December 8, 2009

I searched EVERYWHERE for a snowsuit that was Bubby's size and I FINALLY found one. I thought it would be fun for him to go outside and play in the snow. He loves being outside, and I thought being outside, plus 8 inches of snow would make for a great day!

Sadly...the excitement of a new snowsuit was not shared by the person wearing it. Hopefully he will forget about having to wear the hood, and will have a fun time.

December 7, 2009

There's no place like home! Especially when Home has been cleaned from top to bottom, laundry has been washed, folded, and put away, Christmas lights have been put up, and two dozen red and white roses are waiting for you! I think I may have been missed a little, and I KNOW I am spoiled and well loved! I do love my boys!!

December 6, 2009

Today was Oliver's blessing day. It was really nice to be with my family, although I felt a little awkward being in the picture without MY family. We have had a fun weekend. It's back home to my boy's tomorrow.

December 5, 2009

My bags are packed...I'm ready to go....but WOW did I have a hard time leaving this little face behind! Right up until the last minute, I was thinking about carrying him on the plane with me. I know he'll be fine with his Daddy, but I will miss him terribly! Love you little man!

December 4, 2009

New "Christmas" Jammies! Why is it that the only matching jammies I can find for ALL of them, is Sponge Bob?? Oh well....it's "Merry Pants" for all this year!

December 3, 2009

I guess Bubby was feeling left out with the Christmas Tree decorating. I was on the phone with Chris and Bubby came in with two decorations from off the tree. I went to put them back, and I found his Mickey Phone hanging on the tree! It was so cute! I just had to leave it there! It was too cute. Bubby's contribution to the tree, his beloved Mickey Phone.

December 2, 2009

"Ball ball ball!!!" It may be a long Chirstmas Holiday!!

December 1, 2009

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care....

November 30, 2009

Bubby's new "word"..."shhhh". He even has the finger on the lips part down. Wonder where he learned that??? haha

November 29, 2009

A picture of the WORST table dancer ever! haha

November 28, 2009

Yep! He did it! Wrote all over every wall he could find with a pencil! I was in the shower, and I "locked" him in my room so I knew where he was at. Where he found the pencil, I have no idea, but when I got out of the shower, I had Bubby's own little art show starring me in the face! At least it was a pencil, and came off pretty easily! Little monkey!

November 27, 2009

My second Black Friday and it was a total success! I waited for 7 hours at Wal-mart in line for a laptop that I really wanted, (My Christmas present) and then because I was already at the store, I was able to get Bubby's Hooptie, and a few other things that Santa had promised the kids. The best part was we went back quite a bit later and found one of the door busters that we had kind of looked at had been returned, so we were able to get Chris' Christmas present also. It was kind of a fun day!

November 26, 2009

Happy Thanksgiving!! I truly am so thankful for my family and all that they do for me, and put up with from me!

November 25, 2009

I was asked to make Chocolate Pies for Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow. I hope they taste a little better than they look. I still have trouble with my stupid crust shrinking! Good thing I had enough whip cream and chocolate shavings to sort of cover it. Better luck next time I suppose. :)

November 24, 2009

Helping Mommy Decorate.

November 23, 2009

How do you make three kids happy all at the SAME time? Give them a box of McDonalds french fries to share!

November 22, 2009

My sweet little man is OFFICALLY in Nursery as of today! He walked RIGHT in, went to his toys and never looked back! I suppose I should be happy, but I was a little sad that he didn't miss me.

November 21, 2009

My friend Christel took our Family Pictures yesterday, and dropped the disk off for us today. We got so many cute ones! I was really happy with the way they turned out! Bubby was being such a brat, I didn't think any of them would have him looking at the camera or smiling, but thankfully there were lots! :)

This is one of my favorite Family shots.

November 20, 2009

We took the kids to SLC to Hollywood Connection tonight. We have gone once before, back in January when Bubby was pretty little. Cam and Reag loved it, and we thought maybe Bubby would enjoy it a little better the second time around.

His favorite ride was the Carousel! There weren't very many people there, and those who were there weren't riding the carousel. When it would stop, Bubby would start to cry, so the little ride operator lady took pity on him. She let him go around as many times as he wanted. We went on that thing so many times I thought I was going to throw up! I don't like spinning rides so much, but I'll do it for my Bubby. :)
Thankfully after the 3rd time when it stopped, he didn't cry!

November 19, 2009

I had to go to YW in excellence tonight, so it was just Daddy and Bubby at home tonight. When I walked in the door, Bubby came running up to me with Daddy's cold drink, and said "Ba-Ba!" I had to laugh outloud!

As you can tell the drink is about as big as he is!

November 18, 2009

I still have not figured out why this is such a fun game to play, but Bubby loves to do it! I kept finding pot holders in the pantry when I would open it up. It took me awhile to figure out where they were coming from.

Bubby takes the pot holders out of the drawers, and lays on the floor and then pushes them under the door. Sometimes he even brings ME a pot holder to push under the door too! He's such a silly kid!

November 17, 2009

Today was Bubby's 18 month check up with Dr. Barr. We didn't quite make the 25lb mark like I was hoping! He weighs 24 lbs 11 oz. The Nurse said he is "tall and skinny". I don't really see him as "tall" for his age, but I guess tall and skinny isn't anything to "complain" about. haha

November 16, 2009

Every Morning when Chris gets ready for work, Keric stands right next to him and starts "asking" for Daddy to give him some "smell goods" as we call it. It is so stinkin funny to me! He is the only baby I know who walks around wearing Cologne! He definitely smells good all day, that's for sure!

November 15, 2009

Look who just had his LAST WEEK of running the halls during Sunday School and YW!!! Yep...it has finally arrived. Keric's last week as a non nursery boy! Next week it's Nursery time for REALS!! I have to admit, I am ready for him to go to Nursery. Didn't think I would be, but it's time!

November 14, 2009

Today Chris took Keric on a Home Depot run. When they came back Bubby came in carrying a box. He was so proud of his box. When I looked at it, I found that Daddy had bought him a little fishy shower! It was so cute! It's just his height, so now he can take little showers.

Of course we had to try it out, and much to my surprise, he really LIKED his shower! He's so grown up now!

November 13, 2009

So yesterday while I was getting Keric's pictures taken, I had one of those "most embarrassing Mom moments! The photographer that took his pictures, gave him a little styrofoam ball as a prop for a couple snow pictures. I guess we both underestimated Keric's love of balls because he REFUSED to give it back. He screamed and threw a HUGE fit when I tried to take it away from him. Finally the lady just said he could keep it! I wanted to die! So we walked out with a styrofoam ball, and Keric couldn't have been happier!

He has played with this ball ever since, and won't go anywhere without it. Well tonight he went up to Mama Anne's while Chris and I went to a movie and he of course took his ball. I guess he figured out that you could pull the ball apart, because by the time we got home, well...this is what he looked like! No more styrofoam ball Buddy! Sorry! It's all gone!

November 12, 2009

Today I took Bubby to get his pictures taken. It's been like 9 months since I had someone besides myself take his picture! This was my attempt at getting a picture of him before we left. I love this outfit, I hope it fits him for awhile!

November 11, 2009

I love this mimic stage that Keric has been in! Everything we do, especially his Dad, he has to do! This morning I found him in my bathroom sticking Q-tips in his ears. At one point he had one in each ear and was walking around with them hanging out. Of course the minute he saw me with the camera, he took them out, but luckily I did manage to get a few good pictures of him.