This is Kate's "Loopsy" doll that I mentioned in the Christmas post. She has named her Cassidy. Not sure where the name came from, but I like it.
1 year ago
Sweet dreams
One of my favorite parts of the day is the nighttime check on my kids. Every time I see them sleeping so soundly my heart is so full with love for them.
7/365
This is Kate's "Loopsy" doll that I mentioned in the Christmas post. She has named her Cassidy. Not sure where the name came from, but I like it.
This is Kate's "Loopsy" doll that I mentioned in the Christmas post. She has named her Cassidy. Not sure where the name came from, but I like it.
Big kids!
Yesterday was a big day for us at church!
It was Kate's first day in Primary and Max's first day in nursery. Both did awesome.
I knew Kate would be just fine, she's never been afraid to be on her own, but Max really surprised me. He's usually so shy around strangers that I thought he would be one of the criers, but he wasn't! He ran right in there and started playing with the blocks. That I'm glad for, but it kind of hurt my feelings a little bit! haha.
After I dropped Max off, I took Kate to her Primary class. We went in found her class, and I left the room. Then I looked in and saw her sitting like such a big girl with her sunbeam class and I lost it. I did. I totally cried! I felt dumb, but I guess I just don't like that she's growing up. Then my friend Brittany came out of the room from dropping her sunbeam off and she started crying too, so at least I wasn't alone in my mommy emotions.
Then I went to Sunday School embracing the fact that I was childless for that Sunday...and that's when the nursery leader came in and said I needed to sit with Max. Since he's not "officially 18 months" until the 19th, he couldn't be in there without me. I wasn't trying to break the rules, I just really didn't think it was a big deal. So my Sunday was spent in nursery. *sigh* In two weeks I will get my childless Sunday! Here's pictures to document their big day.
6/365
It was Kate's first day in Primary and Max's first day in nursery. Both did awesome.
I knew Kate would be just fine, she's never been afraid to be on her own, but Max really surprised me. He's usually so shy around strangers that I thought he would be one of the criers, but he wasn't! He ran right in there and started playing with the blocks. That I'm glad for, but it kind of hurt my feelings a little bit! haha.
After I dropped Max off, I took Kate to her Primary class. We went in found her class, and I left the room. Then I looked in and saw her sitting like such a big girl with her sunbeam class and I lost it. I did. I totally cried! I felt dumb, but I guess I just don't like that she's growing up. Then my friend Brittany came out of the room from dropping her sunbeam off and she started crying too, so at least I wasn't alone in my mommy emotions.
Then I went to Sunday School embracing the fact that I was childless for that Sunday...and that's when the nursery leader came in and said I needed to sit with Max. Since he's not "officially 18 months" until the 19th, he couldn't be in there without me. I wasn't trying to break the rules, I just really didn't think it was a big deal. So my Sunday was spent in nursery. *sigh* In two weeks I will get my childless Sunday! Here's pictures to document their big day.
365
This year I've been struggling to decide if I want to do a 365 project. It's basically that you take a picture every day for an entire year. I think it would really help me grow as a photographer, but don't I already take a billion photos of my own kids?
I think yes, I will take this on. I don't think I'm going to start another blog for it though because then this one would get neglected and I don't want that. So instead I think my goal will be to post daily on this blog. So you can expect to see more pictures on this blog, and less words. I will also be posting my 365 photos on my photography page on facebook, so they will be circulating there as well.
I fully expect to fail. I've never kept a resolution. But since this is photography related, I know I won't completely fail so here it goes.
1/365 Storytime
2/365 Silly
3/365 Bubbles
I really want to take my photography to the next level this year, and I think this project will give me the push I need. Wish me luck!
I think yes, I will take this on. I don't think I'm going to start another blog for it though because then this one would get neglected and I don't want that. So instead I think my goal will be to post daily on this blog. So you can expect to see more pictures on this blog, and less words. I will also be posting my 365 photos on my photography page on facebook, so they will be circulating there as well.
I fully expect to fail. I've never kept a resolution. But since this is photography related, I know I won't completely fail so here it goes.
1/365 Storytime
2/365 Silly
3/365 Bubbles
I really want to take my photography to the next level this year, and I think this project will give me the push I need. Wish me luck!
The day after Christmas
The day after Christmas the whole family went bowling! The kids had a lot of fun I think. Kate was so independent with her bowling. She did not want any help at all. One time I went to help her and she ran away from me and bowled her bowling ball before I could even get to her!
After the kids had played, the adults played a game while the kids munched on french fries.
There had been snow the whole week we were there. We had a beautiful White Christmas. Since Kate was sick though (her congested asthma sick that she gets every winter) we hadn't played in it. She begged and begged so I finally let the kids play a little bit when we got back from bowling.
Once Kate touched the snow though, it was all over! She had never touched anything so cold! She started screaming and crying.
She wanted to do a snow angel so bad though, so in the midst of her tantrum, she was able to do this.
Its my fault for not buying gloves, but I forgot. I'll put that on the list for next year!
It was an awesome Christmas. We had so much fun spending so much time with family. I'm so sad it's over. Here's to a new year!
After the kids had played, the adults played a game while the kids munched on french fries.
There had been snow the whole week we were there. We had a beautiful White Christmas. Since Kate was sick though (her congested asthma sick that she gets every winter) we hadn't played in it. She begged and begged so I finally let the kids play a little bit when we got back from bowling.
Once Kate touched the snow though, it was all over! She had never touched anything so cold! She started screaming and crying.
She wanted to do a snow angel so bad though, so in the midst of her tantrum, she was able to do this.
Its my fault for not buying gloves, but I forgot. I'll put that on the list for next year!
It was an awesome Christmas. We had so much fun spending so much time with family. I'm so sad it's over. Here's to a new year!
Christmas
I did not sleep at all on Christmas Eve. I never do! I was so excited to see my kids faces when they saw their presents. We were all awake by 7:00 and started opening right after.
I realized as I was uploading these pictures that I didn't get pictures of any one else other than my kids! I promise to get pictures of Dustin and I as well next year.
The loot:
Kate- (from us) an Animator Rapunzel Doll, a doctor jacket and play doctor kit, a Merida doll, a Cinderella dress, Disney fairy figurines, and I made her 3 dresses. A Princess Sofia dress, a Minnie Mouse dress, and a Jessie Dress. Grandma and Grandpa bought her a little people princess castle with the little princesses and a dress. Lacie bought her a super cute necklace with her initial on it. Jaylee gave her a homemade doll that her mom (Beth) had made. She calls it her Loopsy doll! Max bought her a My Little Pony.
Max- (from us) got a Jake and the Neverland Pirate sword, Pirate Kit, and a little people Pirate ship. From Layton he got a Little Tikes golf set. Lacie got him Cars Wheelies and one of those popper vacuum things. Grandma and Grandpa got him a Little Tikes Firetruck. Kate got him a Tick Tock Crock flashlight.
I got Dustin a soundbar for our TV and he got me a Fossil purse and a giftcard to the Mac (makeup) store. We got eachother some of our favorite tv shows on dvd. I also got a food saver and a really cute sign from Paul and Lisa, and Dustin got a golf club. We also got some games from Jaron and Bethany.
I had Sherice this year and I got her a pedicure kit and some China Glaze nail polish. Dustin had Scott and he got him a giant bag of popcorn and Suns tickets. We also draw names amongst the little kids too. Kate had Maelee and she gave her a rattle shaped like a purse and a soft ball. Max had Maddock and he got him (well Dustin did really) Hulk hands and a Hulk mask.
When we had finally gotten through all the presents, (It took a long time with 4 families and 7 kids!) we headed over to my families house in Snowflake!
Grandma got Kate a pink suitcase filled with dress up clothes and accesories. When Kate saw what it was she exclaimed, "It's just what I wanted!" Then my mom said, "I've been waiting 20 years for someone to say that!" haha. It was funny.
Max got a little people plane. So cute!
Jennifer also got Kate some play jewlery and Max a football. Jared made both the kids blankets. Jen also painted me a painting, and Dustin got a chipotle gift card from my dad. I got some sewing stuff and fabric from my mom, and Dustin got $100 gift card.
I had Alex and I got him some Nike shirts. Dustin had my mom and he gave her a book with our kids pictures in it.
It was a fabulous Christmas! I don't think we could have asked for anything more!
I realized as I was uploading these pictures that I didn't get pictures of any one else other than my kids! I promise to get pictures of Dustin and I as well next year.
Kate has asked for a Princess Scooter for months! She was sooooo excited when she saw that Santa had brought it for her! Santa also brought Kate a Merida bow and arrow toy, a Doc McStuffins, some movies, candy and books. Max got a Kermit the Frog, a toy tool station, movies, books and some Toy Story Wheelie cars.
The loot:
Kate- (from us) an Animator Rapunzel Doll, a doctor jacket and play doctor kit, a Merida doll, a Cinderella dress, Disney fairy figurines, and I made her 3 dresses. A Princess Sofia dress, a Minnie Mouse dress, and a Jessie Dress. Grandma and Grandpa bought her a little people princess castle with the little princesses and a dress. Lacie bought her a super cute necklace with her initial on it. Jaylee gave her a homemade doll that her mom (Beth) had made. She calls it her Loopsy doll! Max bought her a My Little Pony.
Max- (from us) got a Jake and the Neverland Pirate sword, Pirate Kit, and a little people Pirate ship. From Layton he got a Little Tikes golf set. Lacie got him Cars Wheelies and one of those popper vacuum things. Grandma and Grandpa got him a Little Tikes Firetruck. Kate got him a Tick Tock Crock flashlight.
I got Dustin a soundbar for our TV and he got me a Fossil purse and a giftcard to the Mac (makeup) store. We got eachother some of our favorite tv shows on dvd. I also got a food saver and a really cute sign from Paul and Lisa, and Dustin got a golf club. We also got some games from Jaron and Bethany.
I had Sherice this year and I got her a pedicure kit and some China Glaze nail polish. Dustin had Scott and he got him a giant bag of popcorn and Suns tickets. We also draw names amongst the little kids too. Kate had Maelee and she gave her a rattle shaped like a purse and a soft ball. Max had Maddock and he got him (well Dustin did really) Hulk hands and a Hulk mask.
When we had finally gotten through all the presents, (It took a long time with 4 families and 7 kids!) we headed over to my families house in Snowflake!
Grandma got Kate a pink suitcase filled with dress up clothes and accesories. When Kate saw what it was she exclaimed, "It's just what I wanted!" Then my mom said, "I've been waiting 20 years for someone to say that!" haha. It was funny.
Max got a little people plane. So cute!
Jennifer also got Kate some play jewlery and Max a football. Jared made both the kids blankets. Jen also painted me a painting, and Dustin got a chipotle gift card from my dad. I got some sewing stuff and fabric from my mom, and Dustin got $100 gift card.
I had Alex and I got him some Nike shirts. Dustin had my mom and he gave her a book with our kids pictures in it.
It was a fabulous Christmas! I don't think we could have asked for anything more!
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