Whirlwind Easter Weekend

We had not 1, not 2, not 3, not 4, but 5! Easter events.

Event #1 - Wednesday: Friends Easter Egg Hunt and Picnic at the Park

Event #2 - Saturday Morning: Easter Egg Hunt and Breakfast at the Park (unfortunately it was cold and rainy so this was changed to family breakfast and garage Easter Egg Huntm, but it was still lots of fun)






Event #3 - Saturday Afternoon: Easter Egg Hunt and Dinner at the Phelps'









Event #4 - Sunday Afternoon: Easter Sunday/Church/Easter Baskets





Event #4 - Sunday Evening: Easter Egg Hunt and Dinner at the Phillips'

My First Tag

This is my first tag (from my sister in law Melody). This was funny...Kellen was intent on getting the "right" answers at first, and then he loosened up and answered them.

What is something your mom always says to you?
to not have accidents

What makes your mom happy?
not having accidents

What makes your mom sad?
having accidents

How does your mom make you laugh?
by telling jokes

What was your mom like when she was a little kid?
i don't know

How old is your mom?
28

How tall is your mom?
i don't know

What is mom's favorite thing to do?
work

What does your mom do when you're not around?
do anything you want

If your mom became famous, what would it be for?
making lunch

What is your mom really good at?
playing Team Fortress

What is your mom NOT good at?
hmmmm....lemme think...beating dada on Team Fortress or anything else

What does your mom do for her job?
work on her computer

What is your mom's favorite food?
hot ones

What makes you proud of your mom?
for doing good stuff for me

If your mom was a cartoon character, who would she be?
Mickey Mouse

What do you and your mom do together?
play Team Fortress

How are you and your mom the same?
2 eyes and 1 mouth, 1 nose, 2 ears, 2 legs, 1 nose,....is it ok if I say potty words?... "no"...ok, then i can't think of anything else

How are you and your mom different?
we're not the same length

How do you know your mom loves you?
because i love you

How much does your mom love you?
really much

No More Monkeys Jumping on the Bed

Kincade got the pleasure of having his first dentist visit today. Normally, we probably would have waited just a bit longer, but unfortunately "Momma called the doctor and the doctor said..." take him to the dentist. Yes, our little monkey fell off the bed (although he wasn't jumping, just sitting on the edge).

He fell off the side of the bed yesterday and hit his mouth. His two top right front teeth were banged backward in the scurfuffle and bled pretty badly. His lip had a small blood blister, but most of the blood was coming from his gums. The poor kid handled it all really well. As soon as we got the bleeding to stop, he calmed down and just cuddled with us. Unfortunately, any small bump (by his hands or tongue, or possibly by a head-butting 2-year old), reopened the wound. But we put him down to bed a short time later and he seemed fine.

When he woke up today his lip was swollen beyond expecations. He looked so funny! I tried to get a picture, but the 2-dimensions don't do it justice. So, since the teeth were knocked a bit out of place, we figured we should take him in to the dentist. The dentist took x-rays and said it looks fine for now (other than the bruising), but to bring him for another x-ray in 3 weeks and to basically watch for abscesses until his permanent teeth come in. I took my camera to the dentist, but I forgot the memory card, so no pictures. He was SOOO good at the dentist. Just sat in my lap and barely even fussed.

Here are some pictures of his lips/teeth after the dentist. The dark spots are the bruising - I'm not sure I've ever seen such bruising inside of a mouth before. And he won't let me wipe his nose because of the injury, so I apologize in advance for the grossness factor.

Kincade's First Haircut

Kincade FINALLY had his first haircut! Someone actually referred to him as "she" the other day, and I couldn't really blame them, so I guess it was time. So, I asked my mom and she came over to do the honors.

BEFORE:


DURING:




AFTER:




He looks like such a big/little boy now. Not my baby anymore. Now, if he would just start walking...

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

TO ME! Jared got me tickets to see Les Miserables for Christmas. But the show wasn't until last night. So, he took me out for a night on the town. After quite a few obstacles for dinner, we finally ended up at Red Lobster. Everything was really yummy. But we were running behind on time, so Jared had to take his steak a little underdone (and by a little, I mean A LOT). He was a good sport about eating something that appeared to still have a beating heart.
And, then, on to Phoenix Theatre for the show. It was an amazing production. It is absolutely my favorite musical/play/show. The story is beautiful and the songs are amazingly emotional/touching. We were impressed with the whole production. I believe we both teared up a bit too (or, as Jared calls it, cried like little girls).
My wonderful mother-in-law watched the boys while we went out and she kept them ALL NIGHT! I can't say enough "thank yous" to her for that. She said they were great and that it was fun, but I honestly have my doubts. I mean, I know my boys.

Great News!

Today I was picking up the millions of books that my monster pulled off the bookshelves and discovered a lost treasure - my wedding band. Kellen had knocked my engagement ring and wedding band off the bookshelves months ago and I never found the band. I thought it was gone forever.

One of those thing I never though I would say: “Thank goodness my child made this huge mess.”

Here’s a picture even though it’s dirty! I’m just so happy to have it back.

Valentine's Party

We had our annual Valentine’s Day Party with the Phelps’ on Sunday evening (it was a very reverent party, don’t worry :). The cousins passed out valentines to each other, Grammy gave each of the kids donuts, and Stan entertained the kids with songs downstairs.

A picture of most of the grandkids:
It’s missing Gene and Braden (Ohio), Bridger (too sleepy to get in), Ethan, and Cassie


Pictures of my kids:




(I love this picture of Kincade because it shows his quirky personality and also shows his hair that everyone is always commenting on!)