February 2012

Valentine's day always brings back memories of making a valentine's box to take to school and filling tiny envelopes with candy. I love helping the kids get ready for this fun day at school!

Jace wanted and Angry Birds box, and Camden made an envelope in class for his cards.

At home we celebrated Valentine's Day by doing something fun. I planned out 14 days of Valentine's Day for Casey and the kids, it was the first 14 days of February. I made special mailboxes for the kids and gave them each a small treat, note or samll toy every day for 14 days. I did the same for Casey and gave him a surprise in his work bag for the same 14 days. It was really fun to spoil them all and let them know how loved they are.

I also made the kids a fun Valentine's Day breakfast on the 14th, complete with heart-shaped pancakes and pink milk. But I didn't take pictures of that, so I guess you'll just have to take my word for it.

I do want to say that I am so glad I am surrounded by my cute family. On Valentine's Day it is fun to have an opportunity to show the kids and Casey, how much I love them. I hope they feel loved by me on Valentine's Day and every day!

Auto Expo

 Every Year in January, the Auto Expo comes to town. It used to be something Casey and I would go to for a night out. But the kids like to go too, so now it has become a fun family day for us.

The kids love to sit in the cars and act like they're driving

 They had mini Jeeps for the younger boys to drive

Jace like the trucks the best.

They also had a climbing wall which Camden tried and had a lot of fun with. Hopefully it's something we can go to again soon.

Camden Lost a Tooth

Last December Camden lost his first tooth. He was so excited and wasn't even nervous about Casey pulling the tooth.

Where Do They Come Up With This?

My kids always seem to say silly things that surprise me and make me laugh. Here are some of the more memorable quotes:

We were going somewhere in the car not long after Brynn was born and the kids were all trying to say hi to her. They were leaning in front of each other to try and get her attention. This of course turned into a fight over who got to say hi to her. Casey told the boys that Brynn would be in our fmaily forever and they didn't need to fight over her. Jace's response, ""But she won't be a baby forever and that's the only time I LIKE people!"

Another one from Jace. The first time he saw me breastfeeding Brynn he looked at me and said, " I did NOT do that!" I got to tell him, "Oh yes you did!"

While in Moab on our trip there last fall, we were able to stay for free in the condo of a friend of a friend. As we were driving through town, Jace saw a billboard for one of the Hotels there. "Mom, look, it says best deal in town!" I told him the place we were staying was a better deal that that because it was free. Plus we had a full kitchen, 3 bedrooms and washer and dryer. He rolled his eyes and said, "You guys are the cheapest parents I know."

Camden Talking with my Aunt Judy last year.
Judy: "Do you know how to say Hello in Japanese? Konichiwa"
Camden: Stares, thinking about it
Judy: Slowly, "Kon-i-chi-wa"
Camden Softly: "Gesundheit."

Alek: "Hey mom, remember when I was a little kid and said choo-choo train? Now I'm big and I just say train"

Alek was sitting by me on the couch about a month ago with his hands clasped, fingers alternating and interlocked. He studied his fingers for a few seconds before exclaimng, "It's like I have a THOUSAND fingers!"

Alek: "Hey Dad, it's not a good idea to ride a bike naked, right?"
 
 I know there were a few more. But I'll have to add them later, as I think of them.