Rolling while we can
This is what you have to do when you don't have enough trees to make autumn leaf piles.
Had to get in some rolling while we still have something of a hill to roll on.
We sure are excited for the new yard though!
Hiding
Madeline has recently discovered she can close doors. Usually, she runs to her room or a closet and closes herself in. I won't know until I hear a sweet little voice singing, "Moooooooommmy. Mooooommmy...."
First try with the camera....
First try with the camera....
Take 2
2 dollar store shower curtains + 1 can shaving cream =
Madeline's "uh-uh" makes Caleb giggle uncontrollably while watching this video.
This is how we roll....
She was shaking her hips while helping me dust...
How fitting that the song was "You're gonna miss this"
BYU
Bleed Blue, be Fully Invested...and Indoctrinate your children at an early age....
2009
2010
2011
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2012
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| It's not a great photo, but we didn't take pictures at the BYU events we went to ...something about learning to juggle two kids at the same time, I think |
2013
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Take me out to the baaaaaallgame!
Living in the vicinity of your alma mater has it's perks. For instance, a family friendly tailgate party, JDawgs, and a Baseball game for a family of 4, all for under $15!
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| Leaving the tailgate party. |
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| Waiting for the game to start! Maddie danced to all the pre-game music. |
Despite the rain and interrupted naptime, we made it almost through the 6th inning before having to leave!
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| Creamery ice cream! |
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| The kids really liked these cool stairs... |
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| ...but weren't too keen on the new Cosmo bench. Notice Caleb's furtive sideways glance, and Maddie's outright struggle to get away? All in all, it was an exhausting, yet fun family outting. |
Master Todd
He refused to walk for graduation, so we had our own special moment as he opened his actual diploma (aka he hammed it up, just for me - ain't he sweet?).
I'm so proud of him! The hard work and dedication speaks volumes about the wonderful person he is, and the great example his is for our children.
JaZZ
It's my turn to teach preschool this week, and wrap up the alphabet with the letter Z! As part of our "lesson" we learned a little bit about Jazz. Todd was kind enough to let me show the kids his trumpet so long as they didn't play with it. He didn't say Caleb couldn't when they left though!
Earth Day!
I decided the night before that we should celebrate Earth Day. Sooo....
We made paper trees,
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| (Madeline will tell you all about it in her own little language.) |
went on a nature scavenger hunt,
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| ("Mom I can't see you...") |
inspected the growth of the snow peas we planted two weeks ago,
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| (Caleb stepped on one of the sprouts, and Madeline pulled up another one) |
and of course, we made Earth Day cupcakes.
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| (We even shared some with friends!) |
To finish off the evening, Caleb started our family home evening with a demonstration of how his primary teachers teach, "Who made the earth? JESUS!" (While holding up a pictures of Jesus and the earth.) Then we watched this....http://www.lds.org/media-library/video/old-testament-stories?lang=eng#2010-12-02-chapter-2-jesus-makes-the-earth
All in all, it was a good day.
Easter
Friday night, Caleb planted jelly beans. The magic of Easter helped them grow into lollipops overnight!
When we got home, the kids headed downstairs to find the eggs left by the Easter bunny! (I think the bunny went overboard this year...)
Unfortunately, the videos won't load. My favorite part of the egg hunt was Maddie's exclamation of "Uh-oh" every time she saw an egg that needed to be picked up.
On Sunday, Aunt Bridgy and Ron came to church with us. Afterward, we enjoyed the traditional Lundy egg roll contest...which Caleb won (and I just barely lost), 2nd year in a row.
We spent the rest of our day enjoying good food, good company, and learning more
of the Savior's gift and miraculous Resurrection.
of the Savior's gift and miraculous Resurrection.
My birthday boy
This is a little late...but, Caleb is 4! We had a great day celebrating this wonderful boy...
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| This is his second donut... so he just went for the frosting. |
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| Anxiously awaiting Dad so he can rip some paper! |
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| In the words of Madeline, "ta-da!" |
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| His almost favorite dinner. For some reason, it HAS to be pepperoni pizza, so he can pick the pepperoni off... |
And the fun continued the next day once the mail arrived!
Thanks to everyone who took time to love on my little man. He deserves it :)
Our newest 1 year old!
We started the day with birthday balloons and birthday donuts....
After church, lunch, and nap, it was time for presents.
It took her a moment to warm up those paper tearing skills,
but she was a determined little girl!
but she was a determined little girl!
Caleb did a little exploring too...
After dinner and fun with family, we topped off with the classic birthday cake and ice cream. Mmmm!
After dinner and fun with family, we topped off with the classic birthday cake and ice cream. Mmmm!
Dear Nana, Grandma, and Grandpas,
We wish we could play with you more often! Until then....
We love you!
Caleb and Madeline
Caleb and Madeline
Lil' Miss Maddie
Our girl has some pretty good walking skills now. She's a decent tackler too.
And if you want a giggle, check out Madeline's very first pony tail! I was putting Victoria's hair up, and Maddie wanted to get in on the action too...
Can you spot it?
The world through Caleb's eyes
We let him play with the camera...
He included a self-portrait...
...however, Dad seems to be his favorite subject.
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