Our Kids

Sometimes I feel like I'm living vicariously through my kids.  Samantha has these darling cowboy boots that she loves to wear, and I just love her wearing.  When I was younger I wanted cowboy boots -but my parents didn't think I would wear them, so I am enjoying Samantha's pink boots.  She calls them her cowboy girl boots.  

A little smile from Alex.  This picture was taken after capturing him outside-again.

She also loves rain boots- I guess really she just loves dressing up. Or dressing down in this picture.

Just buddies hanging out together.  Now that they have gotten a little bit older, it's fun how much they like playing with each other.

More proof that my kids are crazy about dressing up.  It's a party at our house, feel free to wear what ever you want when you come and visit. I can almost promise that one of us could be a princess, pirate, lady bug, cowboy, fairy, super-hero or a combination of just about anything if you stop by. 

More on our stay at home vacation

One of the best things about not going to CA was that I was able to be here when Monae had her baby.  Harrison Elizabeth was born on Saturday March 7th. She is absolutely beautiful, sweet and babylicious.  I forgot how small and absolutely wonderful babies are.  

We also enjoyed spending a lot of time outside.  The weather was so nice -love spring weather.  This gave up the perfect opportunity to pull out Samantha's trike.

Samantha loved spending so much time with her Dad. She couldn't get enough snuggle time, daddy kisses and really just being around him 24/7. During the week she turned to Jim and said "dad you are my favorite, not mom".  I guess I'll just have to win her back over. 

Alex has a tendency of finding the last remaining pieces of snow and playing or sitting in them.  He also has a talent of breaking out of our house and wanders around our backyard-don't fence me in. 

Stay-Cation

Earlier this month, we had planned to go to CA, but ended up staying home for a Stay at home vacation. At first we were a little disappointed at not being able to go, but then it ended up being so much fun. The kids just loved having Jim home, and I think he got tired of their constant hounding. Each day we decided to do something new around the city. We explored the Kid's museum, the church museum, the Dinosaur Museum, feeding ducks at the park, going on walks, going to the Zoo and just playing and relaxing. It really turned out to be a great week!

The beautiful tiger decided to make a special appearance for us. He walked down to where we were standing and then went and disappeared. Boy, they are beautiful animals.


Samantha and Alex loved the train and carousel ride at the Zoo. The whole train ride Alex was softly saying choo-choo, he LOVED it. It was almost as good as Disneyland-or at least we will pretend it is until we can make it down to CA.

The Princess and Destroying Angel

Sometimes pictures are so deceiving. I had to capture this soft, precious image of Samantha, after refusing to take a nap "I'm not tired". Ever since she has given up her binkie's, at the first of the year, she has now refused to take a nap. She eventually crashes or ends up being grumpy. She is such a fun, energetic kid and I do enjoy our one on one time. Lately I have questioned- is there such a thing as too much dressing up? When do you know if too much is too much. I know she is only 2 1/2, but I also don't want her to be the kid who walks around wearing a cape when she's in high school, or the kid who really starts to believe she's in some fairy tale. Oh well, until then she will just wear some sort of Princess outfit everyday. Who doesn't want to be a Princess, or to dress up?

Alex has become our award winning drama king- when he's not destroying something. He has such an angelic face that it's so hard to get mad at him and most of the time we just end up laughing at his crying fits. Luckily he is easily distracted and will change his mood very fast. He has also remained to be the best snuggler!!! I was so afraid he was going to out grow this, but he will give the best hugs.

Stylish Kids

Samantha finally got her first hair cut!! She was so excited to have Grandma Diane cut her hair and be a stylish big girl. I was terrified that it would cut off all of her darling curls, but luckily she still has a cute curl. My mom was so wonderful to be their personal hairstylist and both Samantha and Alex loved their new hair cuts. Thanks mom for always helping out our crazy crew.

Lost That Lovin' Blog Feeling

I have to admit that I had lost my love for blogging- or at least I haven't wanted to relive the craziness that has been going on. So far, 2009 has been a little trying. So I decided to get it all out in one blog and then focus on all the good that's also been happening. I am just listing the happening of the last few months to remember- with putting no focus on any one event, even though some have been much greater than others.
This year started with Jim in New Orleans at the Sugar bowl- Go Utes. Coming home with the flu, and stomach virus. Jim's grandmother Leta Pugh passing away, at the age of 97 years old-boy we miss her so much. Jim's parents coming to SLC, and his dad having heart surgery-WOW event. Jim getting shingles. I got a wicked sinus infection. Nana and Papa going back to PA on their mission. Becoming Primary President-which I have loved. Alex getting an ear infection, and getting 5 new teeth-not sleeping through the night any more. Working on Potty training with Samantha. Jim having back and health trouble. Finally our trip to CA getting postponed.
This week even though we were suppose to be in CA has turned out to be a very fun family Stay at home vacation. It's been fun to have Jim home with the kids and just do fun things around SLC and be a little lazy.
Well there, I am now rededicating my self to updating the family blog.
Love you all and wishing you all the best.