Yesterday, we went to the grocery store. The ride to the store was a
loud one. Both Grayson and Bella were either crying or screaming the
whole way. The way home? Quiet. This is why:
A little treat can go a long way!
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Friday, February 17, 2012
Lakeshore Afternoon
Today we took the kids and the dog over to Lakeshore to spend the afternoon by the lakeside. It was nice to get out of the house. Grayson LOVED running around with Hank, and Hank was loving the freedom of running without a leash. It was a bit cold but overall a lot of fun.
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Bella
has found freedom in walking. She loves it. She didn't want me to hold
her at the lake much. She wanted to walk straight to the water.
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| Love this baby girl of mine so stinkin' much! |
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| Grayson loves to fish. It cracks me up--he turns the little knob on the reel instead of the whole handle! |
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We got some Wendy's before heading to the lake. Here is Bella gnawing on a french fry. Both of my kids LOVE french fries!
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What a B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L day!
Celebrating Valentines Day
As you know, we didn't really get to celebrate Valentines Day. The day was just too busy. Instead we celebrated on Thursday, the 16th.
We woke up and made pink, heart shaped pancakes for breakfast. The rest of the afternoon was spent doing what we usually do--just hanging around the house playing with toys, going outside to play with Hank, taking naps, etc. After we woke up from naps, we all got in the car and went to Macey's to get a few things for dinner. I just planned to make some spaghetti with garlic bread and a green salad. After shopping, I got both of the kids a free balloon, and they loved it.
We went home, made dinner, cut out hearts/valentines and waited for Garrett to get home. We decorated the table with hearts and candles. When Garrett got home, he brought some red and pink balloons to put on our chairs. I thought it turned out pretty cute.
The rest of the night was spent relaxing and spending time as a family. It was nice.
We woke up and made pink, heart shaped pancakes for breakfast. The rest of the afternoon was spent doing what we usually do--just hanging around the house playing with toys, going outside to play with Hank, taking naps, etc. After we woke up from naps, we all got in the car and went to Macey's to get a few things for dinner. I just planned to make some spaghetti with garlic bread and a green salad. After shopping, I got both of the kids a free balloon, and they loved it.
We went home, made dinner, cut out hearts/valentines and waited for Garrett to get home. We decorated the table with hearts and candles. When Garrett got home, he brought some red and pink balloons to put on our chairs. I thought it turned out pretty cute.
The rest of the night was spent relaxing and spending time as a family. It was nice.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Valentine's Day
Today was Valentine's Day, and it was a busy day! I had to attend a newborn resuscitation re-certification class this morning, and the class started at nine. I got up at seven, showered and got ready, then woke the kids up to get them out of the door. I dropped them off at my sisters house at eight thirty and drove up to work.
The class lasted for four hours. It was kind of long, but I was really grateful to be taking the course. We were just barely introduced to new NRP guidelines, so I'm grateful to be practicing and learning about them so I feel more comfortable with resuscitation.
When I got out at one, I headed to Provo to meet up with my dad to get some things from him that I had to drop off to Garrett. I had to run into BYU to meet up with my dad, and then I drove to Garrett's work to see him. He surprised me with a beautiful bouquet of long stem red roses. They are so pretty!
I saw him for about two minutes before I left to go and get the kids. I picked them up and drove home to put them down for a nap. I was home for about 2 hours before I had to get up and drive all the way back to work.
It has been a long day. I'm hoping that I won't get called into work tomorrow. I would really like to stay home with the family and relax after our long weekend. Happy Valentine's Day to us!
The class lasted for four hours. It was kind of long, but I was really grateful to be taking the course. We were just barely introduced to new NRP guidelines, so I'm grateful to be practicing and learning about them so I feel more comfortable with resuscitation.
When I got out at one, I headed to Provo to meet up with my dad to get some things from him that I had to drop off to Garrett. I had to run into BYU to meet up with my dad, and then I drove to Garrett's work to see him. He surprised me with a beautiful bouquet of long stem red roses. They are so pretty!
I saw him for about two minutes before I left to go and get the kids. I picked them up and drove home to put them down for a nap. I was home for about 2 hours before I had to get up and drive all the way back to work.
It has been a long day. I'm hoping that I won't get called into work tomorrow. I would really like to stay home with the family and relax after our long weekend. Happy Valentine's Day to us!
Letter to Mom
My mom moved to Abu Dhabi in January to teach at one of their universities. The only communication I have had with her since is just by email. I got a Valentine's email from her today, and this was my response to her:
Mom,
Happy Valentine's Day to you also! How was your day? Probably busy with work, huh? My day was crazy. I got up early and took the kids to Liz's house and then drove to work for a 4 hour newborn resuscitation class. I got out at 1 and went to get some money to give to Garrett and then back to pick up the kids. We got home and were there for a couple of hours before I had to load up in the car again and come back to work. UGH. Hopefully I can just be home tomorrow.
This weekend has been a little (more like major) stressful for us. Last week our furnace stopped working and we found out on Saturday that it had to be replaced. As you know, an expensive replacement. We finally figured out how we were going to pay for it, but we went almost a week without heat in the downstairs of our house (we have two furnaces--one for the downstairs, one for the upstairs). So that was not fun. Looking at the positive, we have a brand new (high efficiency) furnace that should last a long time and I know it is safe. Apparently the last one was actually pretty dangerous. He said it was a good thing that the sensors on the furnace still worked and turned the furnace off or there would most likely have been a fire. And, it's a lot quieter than our old furnace. I never like those unexpected expenses though.
Anyway, I'm feeling better about it and I'm hoping this week will be a little better. One good thing that happened over the weekend is that we gave our t.v. room a face lift. I finally painted to cover up all of Grayson's artwork on the wall...something that really needed to be done. We got a new light fixture in there, crown molding up, new outlet covers and some new decor. I also moved all of the toys upstairs. It looks so much better! Don't know why I didn't do that before!
I will read your little message to Grayson when I am home tomorrow. I'm sure he will love it. He talks about going swimming with you. He still remembers from last summer. I think he really loved that.
Bella is walking more and more. She is hilarious and is getting very particular about everything. Her personality is really starting to come out. She continues to eat like a horse. I don't know where she puts all of that food--although, she is starting to get some chunky thighs and I'm loving it.
How are you liking school? I know you said you are feeling a bit underwater still, but I hope that you are enjoying things overall. I think about you all the time and hope that you are happy there. I know it is a big adjustment, and I'm sure it will take some time before you are comfortable there.
How are you liking the students and staff that you work with? Are you finding some people that you enjoy being around in and out of work?
We miss you and hope all is well.
Love you,
Christa
Mom,
Happy Valentine's Day to you also! How was your day? Probably busy with work, huh? My day was crazy. I got up early and took the kids to Liz's house and then drove to work for a 4 hour newborn resuscitation class. I got out at 1 and went to get some money to give to Garrett and then back to pick up the kids. We got home and were there for a couple of hours before I had to load up in the car again and come back to work. UGH. Hopefully I can just be home tomorrow.
This weekend has been a little (more like major) stressful for us. Last week our furnace stopped working and we found out on Saturday that it had to be replaced. As you know, an expensive replacement. We finally figured out how we were going to pay for it, but we went almost a week without heat in the downstairs of our house (we have two furnaces--one for the downstairs, one for the upstairs). So that was not fun. Looking at the positive, we have a brand new (high efficiency) furnace that should last a long time and I know it is safe. Apparently the last one was actually pretty dangerous. He said it was a good thing that the sensors on the furnace still worked and turned the furnace off or there would most likely have been a fire. And, it's a lot quieter than our old furnace. I never like those unexpected expenses though.
Anyway, I'm feeling better about it and I'm hoping this week will be a little better. One good thing that happened over the weekend is that we gave our t.v. room a face lift. I finally painted to cover up all of Grayson's artwork on the wall...something that really needed to be done. We got a new light fixture in there, crown molding up, new outlet covers and some new decor. I also moved all of the toys upstairs. It looks so much better! Don't know why I didn't do that before!
I will read your little message to Grayson when I am home tomorrow. I'm sure he will love it. He talks about going swimming with you. He still remembers from last summer. I think he really loved that.
Bella is walking more and more. She is hilarious and is getting very particular about everything. Her personality is really starting to come out. She continues to eat like a horse. I don't know where she puts all of that food--although, she is starting to get some chunky thighs and I'm loving it.
How are you liking school? I know you said you are feeling a bit underwater still, but I hope that you are enjoying things overall. I think about you all the time and hope that you are happy there. I know it is a big adjustment, and I'm sure it will take some time before you are comfortable there.
How are you liking the students and staff that you work with? Are you finding some people that you enjoy being around in and out of work?
We miss you and hope all is well.
Love you,
Christa
Thursday, February 09, 2012
A couple of Sundays ago Garrett and I watched the new LDS movie "17 Miracles". I loved it. It really made me realize how much I have to be grateful for. I am totally amazed at the strength of the pioneers. Being a mother, it made me so grateful that we have a home--so grateful that I can keep my children warm during cold nights. I cannot imagine having to bury my children (sometimes not even being able to bury them) along the trail and leave them behind. We have amazing ancestors who have done so much to bring the gospel to us. Makes me so grateful.
After we finished the movie, Garrett wanted to go upstairs and get the kids out of bed to snuggle with them. When we got upstairs, Grayson was already in our bed asleep. We got into bed and snuggled with him for about 15 minutes. I enjoyed every minute of it. After I put Grayson to bed, I went and grabbed Bella to snuggle with her. She wasn't too happy about it, so I put her back to bed relatively quick. I love my children and am so grateful to have been blessed with them.
After we finished the movie, Garrett wanted to go upstairs and get the kids out of bed to snuggle with them. When we got upstairs, Grayson was already in our bed asleep. We got into bed and snuggled with him for about 15 minutes. I enjoyed every minute of it. After I put Grayson to bed, I went and grabbed Bella to snuggle with her. She wasn't too happy about it, so I put her back to bed relatively quick. I love my children and am so grateful to have been blessed with them.
1500 Pinochole!!!
I would say that Pinochole is one of my family's very favorite card games. Whenever there is a family get together, it usually involves a hand of Pinochole. So, on January 28th my family got together and my grandparents house to have a Pinochole night. My grandma prepared some spaghetti and treats and we all played games. Sarah, Susan, Liz and I played together on this particular night. Liz and I were almost tied with Sarah and Susan when I got dealt a pretty amazing hand. If you bid on a suit, take the bid and get every card in that suit, you win the game. A hand like that gives you 1500 point--which is the point value you play to in any game. Here is my beautiful hand and me showing how excited I was about it:
Gotta appreciate a hand like that. My grandpa told me that night that he has been playing Pinochole for 80 years and he has only gotten 1500 Pinochole once. I'm pretty sure I will remember this for a long time.
Oh, and here are all of my beautiful sisters on grandpa's couch.
Gotta appreciate a hand like that. My grandpa told me that night that he has been playing Pinochole for 80 years and he has only gotten 1500 Pinochole once. I'm pretty sure I will remember this for a long time.
Oh, and here are all of my beautiful sisters on grandpa's couch.
Happy Birthday Bella!
Bella had her first birthday on January 27th. I can't believe that my baby girl is already one! It really feels like she was born just yesterday. We love her so much! She is such an active happy baby. These are the things that she loves:
1) The girl LOVES to eat! She eats at least twice as much as Grayson (if not more). It's a wonder that she's still so small!6)
2) She loves to play with her stacking toy. Grayson tries to help her stack the right rings on top of one another, and this makes her mad. She is determined to do it by herself.
3) She is taking steps! She will be walking in no time!
4) She still loves her binky and blanket. These things are required for naps and bedtime!
5) Bella does not like to snuggle in bed with me. She will lay beside me for a few minutes before she is done with it. She prefers being in her crib over being in bed with me.
6) She loves to give kisses.
7) She loves to be chased by daddy. She thinks it's really funny.
8) She is DEFINITELY a momma's girl.
Her birthday was pretty laid back. My dad and a couple of my sisters came over with their kids, and we just ate cake and ice cream. Everyone hung out for about an hour and a half before people went home.
Here are my favorite pictures from the night. Bella really enjoyed her cake.
Happy birthday baby girl!
1) The girl LOVES to eat! She eats at least twice as much as Grayson (if not more). It's a wonder that she's still so small!6)
2) She loves to play with her stacking toy. Grayson tries to help her stack the right rings on top of one another, and this makes her mad. She is determined to do it by herself.
3) She is taking steps! She will be walking in no time!
4) She still loves her binky and blanket. These things are required for naps and bedtime!
5) Bella does not like to snuggle in bed with me. She will lay beside me for a few minutes before she is done with it. She prefers being in her crib over being in bed with me.
6) She loves to give kisses.
7) She loves to be chased by daddy. She thinks it's really funny.
8) She is DEFINITELY a momma's girl.
Her birthday was pretty laid back. My dad and a couple of my sisters came over with their kids, and we just ate cake and ice cream. Everyone hung out for about an hour and a half before people went home.
Here are my favorite pictures from the night. Bella really enjoyed her cake.
Happy birthday baby girl!
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