Happy Valentine's Day!
I love these boys more than I can say.
Seeing them together like this just
fills me up with warm fuzzies.
And that's the truth.
"The only life worth living is a life full of love."-Pam Houston
I agree.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
my valentines
I love these boys more than I can say.
Seeing them together like this just
fills me up with warm fuzzies.
And that's the truth.
"The only life worth living is a life full of love."-Pam Houston
I agree.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Sunday, February 7, 2010
just sitting
Nicholas was sitting on the couch, smiling at Daddy.
Daddy started singing the "oompa loompa" song.
That's Nicholas's favorite.
"Will you sing it again, please?"
"But I really, really love that song..."
"Oh thank you, dad! You're the best!"
"What do we do now?"
"This pillow looks like it would be good to chew on. My two almost-teeth could use a good gnawing session."
"Uh, Mom?"
"Help me up?"
"Stop taking pictures and help me up!"
Oh those eyebrows...I just can't get enough of my baby boy! He's so delicious!
Daddy started singing the "oompa loompa" song.That's Nicholas's favorite.
"Will you sing it again, please?"
"But I really, really love that song..."
"Oh thank you, dad! You're the best!"
"What do we do now?"
"This pillow looks like it would be good to chew on. My two almost-teeth could use a good gnawing session."
"Uh, Mom?"
"Help me up?"
"Stop taking pictures and help me up!"
Oh those eyebrows...I just can't get enough of my baby boy! He's so delicious!
Saturday, February 6, 2010
groundhogs day
When my mom was in college, she and her roommates started a tradition
of celebrating Groundhog's Day.
Yep. You heard me.
We celebrate Groundhog's Day.
It is a very simple tradition, and it includes only two things:
1. Ice cream
2. Drawing pictures of groundhogs
Although I was a bit concerned that they might think it rather silly, we invited our friends over to celebrate with us.
And they had fun! (Or at least they pretended to.)
And I added two more little things to this year's celebration:
1. Eating sausage for dinner (ground-hog, get it?)
2. Groundhog cupcakes
I believe it was a success. I did my part in spreading the tradition.
And until next year, Happy Belated Groundhog's Day!
of celebrating Groundhog's Day.
Yep. You heard me.
We celebrate Groundhog's Day.
It is a very simple tradition, and it includes only two things:
1. Ice cream
2. Drawing pictures of groundhogs
Although I was a bit concerned that they might think it rather silly, we invited our friends over to celebrate with us.
And they had fun! (Or at least they pretended to.)
And I added two more little things to this year's celebration:1. Eating sausage for dinner (ground-hog, get it?)
2. Groundhog cupcakes
I believe it was a success. I did my part in spreading the tradition. And until next year, Happy Belated Groundhog's Day!
Monday, February 1, 2010
bits of January
I started a new project early last month. I was inspired by a lot of others and decided to take one picture every morning this year and put them in a book.
Here's a little taste of what our January was like:
Jan 9-We recieved a load of topsoil for my planter box in the backyard. Kent spent the morning hauling it to the backyard using a rented dolly and a green recycling bucket.
Jan 23-Nicholas and I went on a walk almost every day this week-the weather was so nice!
I wore shorts.
In January.
Yes, Texas isn't so bad after all.
Jan 27-Sewing placemats for my mom.
Jan 25-Kent (finally) recieves his new laptop! I can't even tell you how anxious he was for this day to arrive.
Jan 18-Just me and my buddy
Jan 16-The weekend of the "small project blitz." The little to-do's had piled up, and I couldn't take it anymore. We accomplished a whole lot that Saturday.
Jan 15- We cuddle in bed every morning after Kent leaves for work.
Jan 12-Rain. And a very tiny corner of my beautiful planter box.
Jan 11-Sometimes Nicholas needs a bath in the mornings. Sometimes I'm too tired during the night to change his wet diaper. Sometimes it leaks through. Sometimes Nicholas bathes in the mornings just because we want to, though.
Here's a little taste of what our January was like:
Jan 9-We recieved a load of topsoil for my planter box in the backyard. Kent spent the morning hauling it to the backyard using a rented dolly and a green recycling bucket.
Jan 23-Nicholas and I went on a walk almost every day this week-the weather was so nice!I wore shorts.
In January.
Yes, Texas isn't so bad after all.
Jan 27-Sewing placemats for my mom. 
Jan 25-Kent (finally) recieves his new laptop! I can't even tell you how anxious he was for this day to arrive.
Jan 18-Just me and my buddy
Jan 16-The weekend of the "small project blitz." The little to-do's had piled up, and I couldn't take it anymore. We accomplished a whole lot that Saturday.
Jan 15- We cuddle in bed every morning after Kent leaves for work.
Jan 12-Rain. And a very tiny corner of my beautiful planter box. Jan 11-Sometimes Nicholas needs a bath in the mornings. Sometimes I'm too tired during the night to change his wet diaper. Sometimes it leaks through. Sometimes Nicholas bathes in the mornings just because we want to, though.Sorry they're not in order. Maybe next month.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
"bob, bob, bob"
It's been a while since my last post,
I know.
We've been busy-really. Lots of little projects around here. Spring cleaning, etc.
It feels so good to get organized!
I just wanted to let you know what we've been listening to lately. Nicholas learned to make a new noise.
And he makes a lot of it.
I love how he seems almost embarrassed, but he can't stop doing it.
And you gotta love this kid's eyebrow expression!
I know.
We've been busy-really. Lots of little projects around here. Spring cleaning, etc.
It feels so good to get organized!
I just wanted to let you know what we've been listening to lately. Nicholas learned to make a new noise.
And he makes a lot of it.
I love how he seems almost embarrassed, but he can't stop doing it.
And you gotta love this kid's eyebrow expression!
Saturday, January 16, 2010
chip off the old block
Daddy dressed Nicholas today.
At least his head will stay warm, although probably only for as long as that little hat stays on.
These guys have so much fun together.
Nicholas is all smiles as soon as he hears the garage door opening at the end of the day and Dad is home from work.
Moms just aren't as fun as Dads. And that's the truth of it.
Last night Nicholas was helping Dad install a new computer program.
I love the identical expressions on their faces.
I don't know what I'd do without these two.
I love them. A whole lot.
At least his head will stay warm, although probably only for as long as that little hat stays on.These guys have so much fun together.
Nicholas is all smiles as soon as he hears the garage door opening at the end of the day and Dad is home from work.
Moms just aren't as fun as Dads. And that's the truth of it.
Last night Nicholas was helping Dad install a new computer program.
I love the identical expressions on their faces.
I don't know what I'd do without these two. I love them. A whole lot.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
advice to bring peace
A friend of mine posted this on facebook.
In a BYU Devotional, given on May 14 1996, Elder F. Enzio Busche of the Quorum of the Seventy of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gave advice to those listening on how to become a disciple of Christ. The speech was entitled "Unleashing the Dormant Spirit" and can be found at http://speeches.byu.edu.
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