Sunday, February 20, 2011

Grateful


So after having a bad streak between family and friends, it makes me realize how grateful I am to have my family! One of my friends here in Washington lost her almost 2 year old unexpectedly and it just makes me sick to think of losing one of my kids. Life is so precious and I have taken some extra time just to sit down and play with Isaac and Sarah and do things that they want to do. We have been able to go outside, still bundled up, but at least we have sunshine.

Sarah LOVES licking rocks and eating dirt for some reason. I remember Isaac doing the same thing. And Isaac enjoys riding his bike and wearing his new helmet. He even took it to school for show and tell. Sarah's hair is finally getting long enough for me to do some things with it, so here are a couple pictures of her with pigtails!

We had a nice Valentine's day and enjoyed a quiet evening at home. I bought the kids a new outfit and Isaac has worn his 3 days in a row and I finally made him put it in the dirty clothes. My aunt Lois sent both of them a teddy bear. Gary and I don't go out on Valentines Day, we wait a week or two and then enjoy a nice night out. So on Friday we had a babysitter watch the kids so we could go out to dinner. That time away is nice and makes you appreciate your kids when you come home to them.

Sarah is also a climber and we have our bikes in the basement and the other day I came downstairs to her sitting in the babyseat. I asked Gary if he put her there and he replied, No she climbed in there all by herself!

We haven't been on any trips and I am really missing my winter break to Phoenix this year. We are headed there in May so that will be fun. I am looking forward to spring and can't wait to be able to go to the playgrounds again.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

2 more sayings

The other night we were sitting down watching a movie and Isaac asks me, "Mommy, can I call you sweetie!" He pretty much got what he wanted that night.

Sarah was talking away in her jibberish and Isaac asks, "Mom, is she speaking Spanish?" I laughed so hard. Kids have such the imagination.

I promise to post pics soon, but I know I need to write these down before I forget them.

Sunday, February 6, 2011

Isaac sayings

Mom, when I grow up I am going to have fur on my chin and then I get to be a dad!


Isaac: Remember that time we played with the yellow ball.
Me: No
Isaac: At the Mickelson's house, they had a ball that you threw.
Me: Yes that was Bocce and that was my birthday.
Isaac: Yes, you turned 15!


I love your stories Isaac. I wish I could remember all the things you come up with, but since I know I won't I will enjoy them when I can.

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Keeping busy

So we have been busy redecorating the house during January since it is freezing outside and there is nothing better to do. We moved all of the kids toys downstairs along with the TV and the Wii so now they have a huge playroom. We made the upstairs into a nicer sitting room and have enjoyed keeping the house cleaner without toys all over the place.

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I also decided to paint the bathroom. I really wish I had before pictures because we had handicapped rails for the toilet above and next to it and now it looks like a normal person bathroom! I am still trying to find the right picture to hang on the wall but here are a couple pictures.


Just a funny quote from Isaac:
Isaac: What is on the side of the mountain?
Mom: A radio tower.
Isaac: No I think it is China!

He is still into his Star Wars Legos and you will find him at the counter most of the day! He is really creative and is into making his own ships! This is his drawing of the family! The kids had so much fun playing and coloring these huge pieces of paper. Cheap entertainment!!!


Sarah is into feeding herself and while it is nice to be able to get things done while she is eating she makes a huge mess!!! She loves being very independent and she is starting to refuse the highchair.


Gary brought home this giant cookie from the hospital and we had fun sharing it. The kids thought it was so fun to see a cookie that big.