Picture Tag

I've been tagged. You have to go to your 6th picture folder and publish your 6th picture.

This was when we flew to Las Vegas a few summers ago. It was a fun trip besides it was hot and Hannah was sick the whole trip. I've forgotten how full my arms were at that time in life.

Happy Birthday Hayden

On Wednesday, Hayden turned four! Four year old birthdays are so fun because they are so excited about everything even when it isn't that big of a deal. We had a few family parties. We went to lunch at Arctic Circle. He had tumbling, which he was excited about because we sang to him. Heath took him to a movie. He got the Power Ranger that he wanted so life was happy! I just love how thankful they are. I don't know how many kisses and "I love you's" I got that day, but it makes it all worth it. Hayden is a great kid. He is definitely full of life. He hardly stops moving all day. He loves to talk. He is not shy. He loves to figure out how things work. He gets excited to easily about the little things in life. We are so lucky to have him in our lives. Now at our house, four is the cool age to be since we have two of them.

Hayden wanted Gummy animal cupcakes for his birthday. We did the chocolate ones with Oreo to look like dirt with gummy worms. Then the blue frosting with gummy sharks, fish, and octopus. I think we had more fun making them then eating. It was a simple idea.

Happy Birthday Hayden!

Warmer Weather!!!

This is how Hannah decided to enjoy the weather. I think we are all so excited to have a warm day.

Smarter than me?

Here is how a recent conversation went with Hannah:

Hannah: Look mom, I can spell my name the same forwards and backwards.
Me: That's really cool. Not many names can do that. You are pretty special. I wish my name could do that (thinking of my name Nancy).
Hannah: But mom, you can - you know MOM.

I know eventually my children will be smarter than me - that's a given. But do you ever get scared your children will be smarter than you- let's say- by the time they are six?

Daylight Savings - Aarghhh!

So I'm not much of a complaining person, but I guess today I am. Daylight Savings - I'm not a fan! I feel like I haven't slept all week. Anyone else feel that way? It has been difficult to get the kids to bed and then I can't go to sleep. Then my kids are waking up many times during the night. After all that, we are having a really hard time waking up- let alone happy- in the morning and our morning is shot. Maybe it's because I have been sick all week and I'm sure that is not helping. Reading back through this it really sounds like I'm whining - I guess that's true. Is there someone I can call to get this changed?

Hayden: The Best Thing Yet

So we made a decision this weekend. We had to decide between finishing the basement or the purchase of a used camp trailer. I guess we chose the trailer because it is now sitting in our yard. According to Hayden, it it the best thing yet. He was so excited and has been dreaming, talking and thinking about camping since. He can't wait (if only that snow would go away). Since we brought it home they have been wanting to go out in it every second of the day. It might drive me crazy, but I'm sure the newness will wear off. Hopefully it will make camping a little easier then in a tent. With Heath having summers off, we have a lot of family time so hopefully we will put it to good use. If anyone wants to go camping, let us know. My kids favorite part are the three bunk beds. My favorite part is hopefully we won't get so dirty. Now we just need a little warm weather. I suppose we will get to the basement eventually.