January 3, 2011

• While in the bathtub tonight, Peyton climbed out, and told me "Go away, mommy!" I asked her why she wanted me to go away, and she said "Go see Daddy! I want to jump in the bathtub!" That girl is such a cute little stinker!


• During FHE tonight, Brody conducted. He chose Peyton to pick the opening song, which was "I Love to See the Temple." Daddy said the opening prayer, and I gave the lesson, "I Am a Child of God", and Peyton chose the closing song, "I Am a Child of God" as well.


• The kids rode their bikes up and down the sidewalks and through the neighborhood tonight. They are getting so good on their bikes!


• As I am writing, Peyton is laying in her own bed, screaming her head off for me. It is hard not to get up and give into her, but she needs to learn to stay in her bed at bedtime, and go to sleep on her own. It still tears at this mamma's heart.


• We watched the movie "The Brother of Jared" tonight after FHE. I love the Living Scriptures (despite their price tag), as they are a great way for the kids (and myself) to learn the stories in the scriptures.

January 3, 2011

• While in the bathtub tonight, Peyton climbed out, and told me "Go away, mommy!" I asked her why she wanted me to go away, and she said "Go see Daddy! I want to jump in the bathtub!" That girl is such a cute little stinker!


• During FHE tonight, Brody conducted. He chose Peyton to pick the opening song, which was "I Love to See the Temple." Daddy said the opening prayer, and I gave the lesson, "I Am a Child of God", and Peyton chose the closing song, "I Am a Child of God" as well.


• The kids rode their bikes up and down the sidewalks and through the neighborhood tonight. They are getting so good on their bikes!


• As I am writing, Peyton is laying in her own bed, screaming her head off for me. It is hard not to get up and give into her, but she needs to learn to stay in her bed at bedtime, and go to sleep on her own. It still tears at this mamma's heart.


• We watched the movie "The Brother of Jared" tonight after FHE. I love the Living Scriptures (despite their price tag), as they are a great way for the kids (and myself) to learn the stories in the scriptures.

January 2, 2011

• today could not have started any better. Brody woke me up singing a song that went "I'll always be here for you, I'll always be here for you, mommmmmmy!"

• Brody started his first day in his CTR 4 class at church! He loves his new teacher, Sister Zuniga.

• Peyton started her last year in nursery at church.

• we went to Kenny and Erin's house and took them dinner after their bad car accident.

• good day at church, the kids were perfect!

January 2, 2011

• today could not have started any better. Brody woke me up singing a song that went "I'll always be here for you, I'll always be here for you, mommmmmmy!"

• Brody started his first day in his CTR 4 class at church! He loves his new teacher, Sister Zuniga.

• Peyton started her last year in nursery at church.

• we went to Kenny and Erin's house and took them dinner after their bad car accident.

• good day at church, the kids were perfect!

Janua 1, 2011

Here's to a new start on my 365 project! One of my New Year's Resolutions is to keep a better journal of what is happening with my sweet little family from day to day. This will act as that journal. I may alter the rules a little, though, and add more than 1 picture a day (if I have them), in an attempt to get better at photographing my kids.


So, here is my 1st entry for the New Year!

We rang in the New Year at the Homewood Suites in Rogers, with Jenny, Josh, Parker, Brynlee, and Wyatt Hall! We went swimming in the pool, ate pizza, watched movies, drank bubbly (sparkling cider), and laughed a lot! It was the perfect end to the year!

Today was spent with Grandma and Papa, celebrating Christmas with Nick's sister, Katrina and her family. We had a good time!

Peyton is talking so much now. One of my favorite quotes from this weekend, was yesterday. While at the pool, a little boy came up to her and squirted her with a water gun. Peyton looked at me and said "Mamma, that boy shoot me in the face with a gun...and I liked it!!!" Her little smile was so cute as she said this.

Brody is smart as a whip. He is starting to learn to read and write. He can write his name almost perfectly now.

As I sit here and write, Peyton is sleeping in her own big girl bed, and Brody is curled up next to his daddy on the couch, watching Men in Black for the first time. He seems to be really enjoying it.

Janua 1, 2011

Here's to a new start on my 365 project! One of my New Year's Resolutions is to keep a better journal of what is happening with my sweet little family from day to day. This will act as that journal. I may alter the rules a little, though, and add more than 1 picture a day (if I have them), in an attempt to get better at photographing my kids.


So, here is my 1st entry for the New Year!

We rang in the New Year at the Homewood Suites in Rogers, with Jenny, Josh, Parker, Brynlee, and Wyatt Hall! We went swimming in the pool, ate pizza, watched movies, drank bubbly (sparkling cider), and laughed a lot! It was the perfect end to the year!

Today was spent with Grandma and Papa, celebrating Christmas with Nick's sister, Katrina and her family. We had a good time!

Peyton is talking so much now. One of my favorite quotes from this weekend, was yesterday. While at the pool, a little boy came up to her and squirted her with a water gun. Peyton looked at me and said "Mamma, that boy shoot me in the face with a gun...and I liked it!!!" Her little smile was so cute as she said this.

Brody is smart as a whip. He is starting to learn to read and write. He can write his name almost perfectly now.

As I sit here and write, Peyton is sleeping in her own big girl bed, and Brody is curled up next to his daddy on the couch, watching Men in Black for the first time. He seems to be really enjoying it.

Day 12 of Gratitude

Today, I'm grateful for my grandparents. Not just my parent's parents, either, but my great aunt and uncle, Emily and Ben. My Nana and Papa kept us every summer growing up, and now I live close to my Nana. I love how she helps me with the kids, and is creating some of the same wonderful memories I had with her and Papa growing up, with my children now. I'm thankful for all that Emily and Ben do for us as well...from cases of diet pepsi to childcare. I know I can count on Nana, Emily, and Ben to help us whenever we need it! Sadly, my Grandma and Grandpa live very far away, but I am very grateful for them as well! I have so many great memories from my childhood in Grandma's kitchen, making "cookies" out of leftover pie crust. Thank you for all you do, to all of my grandparents!