What we did this weekend . . .

. . . and we have tons!! So come on over and help yourself!

“When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us”.

Helen Keller

Sharing a popsicle

Haydn: "Hi Mom! Aren't I cute!"

Taite: "I have a popsicle"

Haydn: "Hmm, I think I want some popsicle."

Taite: "considering . . ."

Success!!

Isn't it great when they actually share?!

She's Fabulous AND Famous

Hey Everyone - Riley here, temporarily taking over to post about Erika's latest recognition! We are so proud of our photographer who, as Taite would put it "is...totally...AWESOME!!" Yesterday was a happy surprise when Erika discovered one of her photos had been selected by the website The Maternal Lens for the Post of the Day. This site selects pictures they discover on their own, so that makes it even more special - nothing like unsolicited praise from total strangers!

Check it out here . And, if you haven't already, you can check out more of her stuff here.

We are so proud of you, Erika!! CONGRATULATIONS!

5 weeks

Wyatt went for a check-up this week. He now weighs 10 lbs 12 ozs (66%) and is 21 3/4 inches long (49%). I think I may finally have a chunky baby!

He still has beautiful blue eyes. Which makes his daddy very happy.

He was diagnosed with reflux :( but he has started some medicine and seems to be feeling better.

Hello handsome!

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Christmas Eve

Taco salad . . . check

new jammies . . . check

Christmas story read by Dad . . . check

Now off the bed kerchief and all!

Merry Christmas!!

On the 10th day of Christmas . . .

we decorated cookies!

Since I did just have a baby, making sugar cookies to decorate just didn't make the list. We got some chocolate dipped oreos, a couple tubes of frosting and plenty of sprinkles and went to town. I think Santa will be pleased with his assortment.

On the 9th day of Christmas . . .

my parents gave to me a new game!

I think playing games is such a great thing to do as a family. It is so much more interactive than watching a movie. It's much cheaper than museums, zoos, or similar activities. It brings a family together and lends itself to chatting and laughing. Two things I think families should do often.

We played the original version of this game with the boys while I was on bed rest and they loved it. We are excited to see how the new version compares. Game night anyone?

On the 8th day of Christmas . . .

We made a trip to the Mesa temple to see the lights.

I guess one down side of the warm weather is that every person in the entire state was at the temple to see the lights. At least that is what it felt like. Big crowds and small children make me nervous so I quickly snapped a few pictures as proof and put the camera away. The temple really was beautiful and the boys were happy to see the nativity and all the pretty lights despite being grid locked by people at times. On the trip over the boys got Christmas pez dispensers which were a huge hit and afterwards we hit up a Village Inn for pie and ice cream.

I'd like to say that we will make this a family tradition, but I think I will need to forget how many people were there before I consider going again.

. . . maybe if we don't go on a Monday night . . .

. . . maybe if we didn't wait until the week of Christmas . . .

. . . maybe if we went when the schools were still in session . . .

o.k. maybe I'll go again :)