Fabulous

We are getting excited to go on out trip to Disneyland and I have been preparing for a little while now. I was cleaning out the van trying to figure out how I was going to pack all our stuff and have room for Matt's parents things as well. While I was cleaning I found a mirror that you put on the front of a seat to allow the driver to see the baby in the back seat. Paige grabbed the mirror and started looking at herself in it while I was cleaning out some other stuff. After a few minutes she said to me, "Mom, can we take this mirror to Disneyland so I can look in it and see how fabulous I am!" I was quite shocked that this had come out of her mouth and it took me a few seconds before I started laughing. What got me was she said it like it was nothing, and she used the word in the correct usage and everything! Where does she get this stuff?? She is my most confident, hilarious child. She is often the comic relief in our family and she makes me laugh every day with the things she says. I truly do think she is fabulous!

Washable?

I was working on the computer one afternoon and Paxten was right beside me playing in the desk drawer full of crayons, coloring, books and markers. I did not know there were markers in the drawer and within a few seconds Paxten had completely covered himself with teal marker. He had some on his face, his arms, his hands, his feet, his clothing...all over the place. After I had taken a picture to document his mischievousness, I tried to wash off the washable marker. But guess what, it wouldn't come off, and it made an even bigger mess. So we let him wear the marker for the day and then put him in the tub that night where I could really scrub him good and the majority of it faded but didn't completely come off. Lesson learned, move the markers from out of  the reach of the 1 year old! I should know this after 2 other kids!

Best Buddies

Paige and Paxten have been able to spend a lot of time together while Parker is at school. They get along so well and for the most part they play well together and entertain each other. Catching them snuggled up on the couch together is almost a daily occurance, but it makes me smile every time. I love seeing them get along and I love seeing them be kind to each other and help each other out. Paige is a really great big sister and is always helping Paxten out and getting him things he needs. Must be that motherly instinct girls have, because Parker is not like that at all. Paxten often follows Paige around doing what she is doing and sometimes I catch them in her room playing dolls or barbies and Paxten is loving it! He just loves to be included and doing what everyone else is doing. These two kiddos make me smile everyday and sure make me grateful to be a mother! (Parker does too!)

Helping Dad

The kids can't get enough time with their dad, especially during the summer months when he is so bust mowing lawns and working at the Hospital. This day, last Saturday, the 22nd, the kids were eager to help wash the lawn mower. Matt was so nice to give me some time to work on a project inside without the kids, and this is what he thought they would love to do. He was right, they did love scrubbing the grass off the mower and spraying it with the hose. But unfortunately the eagerness of helping wore off after about 10 minutes, when they realized it was work and not play!

Chris & Kerry

Matt and I had the wonderful opportunity to be with his Dad and Step-mom at the Idaho Falls temple while they were sealed together. Their special day finally came on the 11th of September, after being married 24 years, they still said "Yes!" We were so excited for them to finally be together forever and that we were able to be there to witness this great event. They are wonderful parents and great examples to  us and our kids and we love them so much. We are so happy for them and wish them many more wonderful years together here on earth and for eternity!!

Paige's 1st Day of Preschool

Somehow the month slips by before I know it and I am playing catch-up on the blog...better late than never I guess!
Paige had her first day of Preschool on the 11th. She could hardly stand waiting for her first day when Parker started school. She was so excited to go back and to see her teachers, Miss Joni & Miss Allyson. She was also excited to see if they had done anything new with the preschool, like paint the walls. (I didn't think they would have). Well Paige went the week before for open house day and the first thing she noticed was the new wall color. She is very obsevant! Paige loves school and making new friends. She is very smart and knows all of her letters and numbers up to 20. She can write he name and some other words with a little help. The teachers have told me more than once that she is the smartest one in her class, of course they tell me not to tell anyone else that! We hope you have a fantastic year in preschool Paige!!

Parker's 1st Day of 1st Grade

Parker started school on Wednesday, the 5th. It seems a little late this year, but here it is already. He was really excited about going and making new friends, he was really excited to know that he already knew a few kids in his class, which will make making new friends easier. He didn't seem to have any hesitation about riding the bus this year and we didn't have any bus drama on the ride home either this year. We are all hoping that Parker has a fantastic year, and is able to learn and grow and enjoy it in the process. Happy first day Parker!!