Thursday, April 12, 2012

March

Gideon's school spring carnival.


One of our proudest parenting moments to date was watching Bela scale this thing.


She was barely big enough to reach the next level, let alone get her little leg up there and pull herself through. It literally took her 5 minutes per level, but she never even wavered in her determination.  She has always been like that I guess.






Belas "Someday" Party 


When Bela's birthday came around this year (December 8th) in the midst of holidays and a new baby, I neglected to organize a party for her. When she asked me when it would be, in exasperation I told her, "I don't know, Honey!  Someday!" Since then she had patiently waited and invited half of Gilbert to her party "next someday".  Well, it's was about time that someday came.  For someone else it might not have been a big deal, but for someone like Bela the only reason for birthdays is an excuse to have a party. And if there is one thing Bela knows how to do, it is throw a great party! She knew exactly what she wanted.


New hair!


Cosette's carseat gets a makeover!



Playing bubbles with Dad. Time with Dad is precious right now. :O)


As always, poor Cosette gets NO personal space.


Gideon's scary 104 temperature!


Solids...


Best way to burn all your tortillas for dinner: Tell the kids they can eat any burnt ones and then put them in charge of flipping. Works every time!


Ammon rocks the donut eating competition at a friends birthday.


Our temple is coming along.  We're so excited!


Had some friends from our old ward over for a BBQ.








Thursday, March 1, 2012

February

4 months!


 1st rollover!

The month of brussel sprouts.  Favorite recipe here.

 Adventures in after-school-snacking... Ladybugs:




Ammon's other Valentine's lover... homework. :O)



 Love bugs!

2 birds with one -- egg?
Twins.

Family night at Skateland.



Sunday, February 26, 2012

Keeping it real...

Sunday dinner this week: cereal.

And NOT the healthy kind.

I'm a very popular mom tonight.

Thursday, February 23, 2012

January

Cosette officially becomes a thumbsucker.

I "lose" the girls and find them hiding under my bed together.  


 Bela's sweet preschool signature.

Sibling Love. 

Wedding dress shopping with Michelle. 

Sometimes we are early to pick up Gideon so Bela cranks up the Justin Bieber and sits in the sunroof. 

 Cosette turns 3 months old.

We host a ward party with Mexican food, fire pits and smores.

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Travel

Ammon is in peru for an eight day excursion for his MBA program. It has been a fascinating experience for both of us: him exploring this culture rich country and me being the sole caretaker of 3 children. We are anxious to experience to experience the world together but we are so grateful to be  furthering Ammons education and thus making progress on achieving our goals.

As always the Lord has taken good care of us at home, and I have been richly blessed with increased patience and stellar kids.

Monday, December 26, 2011

Funny Roadtrip Quotes

Driving home from Utah:

Gideon: Mom, youre hot.
Mom: What?!
Gideon: Youre hot.
Mom: What does that mean?
Gideon: It means, like, you look beautiful... Like, REALLY beautiful.

Bela: OWWWW!
Mom & Dad: Whats wrong Bela?!
Bela: (sob) I just bit my toe.

Bela: I have to go potty.
Dad: Okay, honey. Right over this mountain is Las Vegas and we'll stop there.
Bela: (Gasp!) Las Vegas?! Woo-hoo!!

Bela: I'm hungry. Where's Little Cheeser's?