Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Blake turns 10 months

Blake is now in double digit months!  Where does the time go?  He is learning lots of exciting new tricks.  Finally he is a proficient crawler.  He has a funny little crawl where he uses one foot and one knee.  I’ll post a video.  With crawling comes a new found freedom that Blake LOVES.  He used to whine and cry if ever he was left alone in a room even for one second.  But now that he can move, he loves to crawl from room to room or toy to toy discovering new things. He is a much more content baby.  He also LOVES to stand and is so proud of himself when he pulls up on the couch or on a chair. 

He can also play peek-a-boo.  It’s so cute to see his chubby little hands cover his eyes. 

And most importantly—he has learned his first word.  He says, “Light.” Every single time a light goes on or off, he looks up or points his little arm and says, “light.”  I’m trying very hard to teach him mama….

Although he enjoys his new independence, he still likes it best when someone is playing with him or holding him.  When I pick him up, he puts his head on my should and says, “ahhh”  It’s so sweet. 

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This is his handsome new haircut

Monday, March 29, 2010

Rainbow Cupcakes

To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, we had a little preschool party and made Rainbow Cupcakes. The kids had a great time dying the batter, filling up the cupcake wrappers, and frosting their cupcakes.  We also made cute little cupcake toppers.  But of course, the most fun was had EATING the cupcakes! Yum Yum!

St Patricks day collage

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Everyone deserves a snow day


On St. Patrick's day Susan, Jen and I went skiing at Copper Mountain. It was a PERFECT ski day. The snow was soft, the sun was shining, and there wasn't a stinky diaper in sight! It was so fun to have lots of girl talk, good food, and to find my ski legs again. We caught the first chair up, and the last chair down. I don't know if we'll make it back up this season, but I am already looking forward to "snow days" next season. Thanks Susan for concocting this brilliant plan. (and finding the sitter!)

Saturday, February 27, 2010

Chubs

LOVE

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THIS

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FAT

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BABY

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

The Princess

In All Her Royal Glory:

Halle girledit

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Our Little Star

A few weeks ago Halle was the "Star of the Week" at kindergarten.  For those of you who have or had kindergartners, you know what a big deal this is. Halle has been looking forward to this since the first day of school. As part of being Star of the Week, the kids get to bring home Curious George, the class stuffed monkey, and journal about his special adventures. While he was at our house George:

Went ice skating on a Daddy/Daughter/George date.

George goes ice skating collage 

Had many sleepovers, complete with matching nightgowns.

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Saw his shadow on Groundhog Day, just like Punxsutawney Phil. (BOOO for more winter!)

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Halle is certainly a star at our house!  She is always quick to help, and has a contagious laugh.  She is always writing sweet notes for her family that just make our day.  We love you Halle!

Saturday, February 20, 2010

Two tiny teeth

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almost 9 months old 

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Valentines Festivities

We had a fun and busy Valentines Day weekend!  It all started with the Preschool party on Thursday.  It was my turn to teach, so we had the party at our house.  The kids made Valentine Oreo suckers, ate pizza, decorated bags, and passed out Valentines.  I was also doing the oreo suckers for Halle's school class.  Joanna and Angela, being the creative ladies they are, decorated them for me.  They turned out so so cute!  Thanks gals!

Preschool Valentine Party collage

I don't know what got into me--I was very crafty there for a few days. In addition to the oreo suckers and annual sugar cookies,  I made the tutu shirt Halle is wearing.  Are you proud of me? 

Then came the Kindergarten Valentine Party.  With that came more candy. 

Halle's kindergarten class

Saturday was date night.  Rusty and I got a babysitter for the evening, and headed down to the temple. I must confess that since being pregnant and having a newborn, we have not been in quite some time.  We finally felt like Blake was old enough to be left for the 5ish hours it takes to drive down, do a session, and drive home.  We walked up to the door, tried to pull it open, only to find it was locked.  Uhh...the temple closes at 4 on Saturdays.  It was 5:30.  SERIOUSLY????  So we went to dinner at On the Boarder and then just cruised around the mall. 

This year I gave Rusty a little Valentine every day the week before the big day.  The cheesier the better.  Some of my favorites:
"After all this time I'd still CHEWS you." (attached to a packet of gum)
"Valentine, You're Dynamite. Will you make my FANTA-sy come true?" (a can of pringles wrapped to look like dynamite and a can of fanta soda)
But my favorite one you can see HERE. Scroll almost to the bottom of the post.
It was so fun to hide the Valentine in his car, laptop bag, etc. 

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The kids also got Valentines from both sets of Grandparents. We are  swimming in chocolate, candy, and baked goods.  We ended the day with dinner at the Loveridges. We needed a good excuse to go snuggle baby Khloee again.  She is such a doll! 

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Now I think I need a three day nap to recover.  (Blake too!)

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Monday, February 15, 2010

Dear Hannah...

I found this note on the kitchen counter the other day, and I just couldn't throw it away without documenting the moment.  It melted my heart.

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Just in case you can't read kindergarten handwriting, it says," Dear Hannah, I love you so much. You are the best Baby Doll. Love, Halle.

For the record, she has two dolls named Hannah. Big Hannah and Little Hannah.  She didn't specify WHICH Hannah this note was written for, but I took a pic of Big Hannah.

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