This was the funniest thing. I was in the living room, folding laundry, when all of a sudden I see Emily and Jon walking into the room, holding hands like this. Although I was laughing so hard, I couldn't help but grab the camera to capture this moment out of love...or blackmail later on! Emily must have tied the apron strings for Jonny. What a big girl helping her brother like that!
Monday, October 6, 2008
Dress-up anyone?
This was the funniest thing. I was in the living room, folding laundry, when all of a sudden I see Emily and Jon walking into the room, holding hands like this. Although I was laughing so hard, I couldn't help but grab the camera to capture this moment out of love...or blackmail later on! Emily must have tied the apron strings for Jonny. What a big girl helping her brother like that!
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Emily-isms, Part II
During lunch today...
Me: Emily, since you're going to be 3 next week, you just need to take 3 more bites of food.
Em: Mom, I'm only 2 (meaning, she's trying to get out of eating that extra bite. Usually all she can talk about is how she's ALMOST 3!)
Em: Mom, I'm only 2 (meaning, she's trying to get out of eating that extra bite. Usually all she can talk about is how she's ALMOST 3!)
We have been talking about Halloween a lot lately, and this is a fun little conversation that we had at dinner tonight.
Me: (to Wade) Honey, so who do you want to be for Halloween...the Scarecrow, the Tinman (pause and a teasing smile)...or the witch?
Wade: DEFINITELY not the witch
Me: (laughing at his obvious disapproval of my last choice) Okay, so the Scarecrow or the Tinman?
Em: (shouting with excitement) Daddy be da witch!
(She couldn't stop giggling over the idea of her daddy as the witch...let's see if we can just convince him)
Friday, September 26, 2008
Emily-isms
I've been writing down some of the random and funny things that Emily says, and I wanted to share a few with you.
1. We were getting ready to have family prayer with all of us folding our arms, including Jon, although he doesn't last too long. Wade began to pray aloud when Emily started shouting, "Pray, mister, pray. Jonny's not praying!" I opened my eyes to see her disheartened look towards her baby brother. And then she shouted again, "Pray, Mister Jonny, pray!" Big sisters are supposed to be bossy, right?
2. Ever since we started working on potty training, I tell Emily that I'm proud of her every time she goes potty. Now, she always follows me to the toilet, and with pure sincerity tells me, "Mommy, I'm so proud of you. You go pee pee in the potty. You a big girl, like me!" The funniest part about it is how she says it so motherly and with great enthusiasm on the last part. Where does she pick this stuff up anyway?
3. Emily has become a big fan of Elmo from Sesame Street ever since her friend Elyse gave her a hand-me-down shirt with Elmo on it. Last night, at story time, she was frantically searching for a certain book, and I asked, "What book are you looking for, Em?"
Em: "you know, mom, da one wif Nemo" (I knew she meant the Elmo book, she just pronounces it with the N in front for some reason. It's really kind of cute)
Me: "you mean Elmo?"
Em: "Dat's what I said, Nemo!"
I picked up the Elmo book, handed it to her, to which she shouted with enthusiasm,"Nemo!"
We love you Emmy! You always make us laugh. : )
1. We were getting ready to have family prayer with all of us folding our arms, including Jon, although he doesn't last too long. Wade began to pray aloud when Emily started shouting, "Pray, mister, pray. Jonny's not praying!" I opened my eyes to see her disheartened look towards her baby brother. And then she shouted again, "Pray, Mister Jonny, pray!" Big sisters are supposed to be bossy, right?
2. Ever since we started working on potty training, I tell Emily that I'm proud of her every time she goes potty. Now, she always follows me to the toilet, and with pure sincerity tells me, "Mommy, I'm so proud of you. You go pee pee in the potty. You a big girl, like me!" The funniest part about it is how she says it so motherly and with great enthusiasm on the last part. Where does she pick this stuff up anyway?
3. Emily has become a big fan of Elmo from Sesame Street ever since her friend Elyse gave her a hand-me-down shirt with Elmo on it. Last night, at story time, she was frantically searching for a certain book, and I asked, "What book are you looking for, Em?"
Em: "you know, mom, da one wif Nemo" (I knew she meant the Elmo book, she just pronounces it with the N in front for some reason. It's really kind of cute)
Me: "you mean Elmo?"
Em: "Dat's what I said, Nemo!"
I picked up the Elmo book, handed it to her, to which she shouted with enthusiasm,"Nemo!"
We love you Emmy! You always make us laugh. : )
See you in 3 hours!
Those are 5 of my favorite words...when I get to say them to the babysitter!!! On Wednesday afternoon, I dropped my kids off at my friend's house so I could escape and run errands by myself. Heaven, right? I know. I'm so lucky to have you as a friend, Jenica! Thanks again.
I returned some shoes to Payless and then was spoiled at Kid to Kid by discovering a Cowardly Lion costume for $9, Ruby Red Slippers for $4, brown leather Sunday shoes for Jon for $3, and cozy pajamas for $2. We've already borrowed a neighbor's Dorothy costume, so now my kids are all set for Halloween! My next stop was Wal-Mart, and I couldn't help but pass by the Halloween costumes there. The lion costume was nice, but $1 more than I spent at Kid to Kid, and it wasn't nearly as fluffy and cute as mine. I smiled, remembering my sweet deal!
On the way out of the Halloween section, I grabbed some mini snickers to motivate my primary kids to listen to their CD and practice the songs for the upcoming Primary Program...and I might snack on a few later...just kidding. I promise it was even on my list!
Looking at my small grocery list, I knew I only had $30 left in my cash envelope for the month, so I needed to be very selective about what I put in my cart to buy. 1/2 hour later, at the register, I was quite pleased when my total amount was only $25.02. That leaves Wade $5 for an emergency ice-cream purchase next week when he's so depressed and missing me bad while I'm in St. George. ; ) Really, he needs some study time, so it will be good that we're gone for a few days. But of course he'll miss us!
After dropping the groceries off at home, I headed to paradise..I mean Cafe Rio...same thing. And guess what I picked up there? That's right, my Free Meal! I was sure I couldn't wait till I arrived back home to eat it, but I would have to, because it was time to pick up the kids from Jenica's. On the way, I turned up the volume on my car stereo and rocked out to Rascal Flatts. I was loving this! I thanked Jenica a million times, because I felt so fortunate to have 3 shopping hours by myself. And then I went home, ate half of my pork burrito (saved the other half for my sweetheart) and watched reruns of The Office! (while the kids watched The Wizard of Oz in the play room.) See, I'm a smart mom...that helped me extend my alone time. Happy days!
I returned some shoes to Payless and then was spoiled at Kid to Kid by discovering a Cowardly Lion costume for $9, Ruby Red Slippers for $4, brown leather Sunday shoes for Jon for $3, and cozy pajamas for $2. We've already borrowed a neighbor's Dorothy costume, so now my kids are all set for Halloween! My next stop was Wal-Mart, and I couldn't help but pass by the Halloween costumes there. The lion costume was nice, but $1 more than I spent at Kid to Kid, and it wasn't nearly as fluffy and cute as mine. I smiled, remembering my sweet deal!
On the way out of the Halloween section, I grabbed some mini snickers to motivate my primary kids to listen to their CD and practice the songs for the upcoming Primary Program...and I might snack on a few later...just kidding. I promise it was even on my list!
Looking at my small grocery list, I knew I only had $30 left in my cash envelope for the month, so I needed to be very selective about what I put in my cart to buy. 1/2 hour later, at the register, I was quite pleased when my total amount was only $25.02. That leaves Wade $5 for an emergency ice-cream purchase next week when he's so depressed and missing me bad while I'm in St. George. ; ) Really, he needs some study time, so it will be good that we're gone for a few days. But of course he'll miss us!
After dropping the groceries off at home, I headed to paradise..I mean Cafe Rio...same thing. And guess what I picked up there? That's right, my Free Meal! I was sure I couldn't wait till I arrived back home to eat it, but I would have to, because it was time to pick up the kids from Jenica's. On the way, I turned up the volume on my car stereo and rocked out to Rascal Flatts. I was loving this! I thanked Jenica a million times, because I felt so fortunate to have 3 shopping hours by myself. And then I went home, ate half of my pork burrito (saved the other half for my sweetheart) and watched reruns of The Office! (while the kids watched The Wizard of Oz in the play room.) See, I'm a smart mom...that helped me extend my alone time. Happy days!
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Takin' a Break
About two weeks ago, the kids and I took a break from our day-to-day routine and went down to Utah County to hang out with some friends and family. 
I always look forward to spending time with my sweet friend, Cherie' Dick. Everytime I visit, as soon as I walk through the door, her kids run to greet me with a big hug. How can you not feel loved around those kids? They're so great! Here Thomas was teaching Jonny how to play piano. :)
Emily and Sarah were so silly jumping on the couch and then giggling like crazy. They sure found themselves hilarious, anyway. Isn't that how it always is?
I forget what made Jonny cry that day...poor little guy...but isn't this picture classic? This was at Janese Botelho's house. I wanted to see her one more time before her baby boy's arrival next month. It was fun to see his bed all set up, his clothes, car seat, swing and everything waiting for him. It's a fun stage, but I have a feeling she'll be even happier once he's here. ;)
Afterwards, I headed to my Aunt Anne's house to see her and my cousin, Karen. Since it was happy hour at Sonic, I picked up some drinks for us on the way...Diet DP for Karen and a Srawberry Slushie for me. :) We had a good visit while Ethan, Emily, and Jon ran up and down the hallway as usual. Anne, I hope you never move to a house that doesn't have a long hallway because it provides so much entertainment for our fun, crazy kids!
I always look forward to spending time with my sweet friend, Cherie' Dick. Everytime I visit, as soon as I walk through the door, her kids run to greet me with a big hug. How can you not feel loved around those kids? They're so great! Here Thomas was teaching Jonny how to play piano. :)Emily and Sarah were so silly jumping on the couch and then giggling like crazy. They sure found themselves hilarious, anyway. Isn't that how it always is?
I forget what made Jonny cry that day...poor little guy...but isn't this picture classic? This was at Janese Botelho's house. I wanted to see her one more time before her baby boy's arrival next month. It was fun to see his bed all set up, his clothes, car seat, swing and everything waiting for him. It's a fun stage, but I have a feeling she'll be even happier once he's here. ;)Afterwards, I headed to my Aunt Anne's house to see her and my cousin, Karen. Since it was happy hour at Sonic, I picked up some drinks for us on the way...Diet DP for Karen and a Srawberry Slushie for me. :) We had a good visit while Ethan, Emily, and Jon ran up and down the hallway as usual. Anne, I hope you never move to a house that doesn't have a long hallway because it provides so much entertainment for our fun, crazy kids!
Thursday, September 18, 2008
You have to check this out!
Because it's always been a dream of mine to own my own business, I have been so impressed by two of my best friends, Kristal and Brandi, who have just started their own businesses. Way to go girls! I just had to share their talents with you and brag about them.
Kristal creates the most beautiful digital scrapbook pages I have ever seen. So if you're WAY behind on your scrapbooking like I am, just have Kristal make your pages for you! :) She also creates custom-made invitations and announcements. I know you'll love her work.
Kristal creates the most beautiful digital scrapbook pages I have ever seen. So if you're WAY behind on your scrapbooking like I am, just have Kristal make your pages for you! :) She also creates custom-made invitations and announcements. I know you'll love her work.
Kristal's Digital Creations
Brandi has a sense for good style and is selling darling bags of all kinds. I have already ordered the cutest diaper bag from her, and I'm so excited!
Bags By Brandi
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
We're Lovin' Preschool
Everyone keeps asking me if I'm sad that Emily has started preschool. I just give a resounding, "No way! Are you kidding me?" I love my little girl, but it's only once a week for two hours, and I'm loving my one-on-one time with Jonny while Emily's at school! Last spring, I teamed up with some friends to create a "joy school" type of preschool where we take turns teaching in our own homes. It's the best arrangement, and we all love it, so we decided to continue on this fall. Since Kathy and Brynn have moved (I miss you guys!), Elaine, Traci, and I found three more moms to join our group. I'm so excited for when it's my turn to teach!
(L to R): Audrey, Holden, Emily, Etta, Annie, and Adam.
Last Monday was Emily's first day back to preschool since the summer break. After I dropped her off, Jon and I went to the park to play. We met up with my new friend, Jenica, and her darling daughter, Addie. Then we went to DI, where I scored a killer deal on two cute purses for only $1 each, next to Toys R Us, picked Emily up from school, and finished off a great morning by eating lunch at Paradise Cafe. It was awesome! Yesterday, while Em was at preschool, I took Jon grocery shopping with me to Harmons. They have THE best customer service on the planet, so I actually look forward to grocery shopping. I don't know what I'll do next Monday for fun, but I do know that we're lovin' preschool!
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