Where have I been?

So, I started this whole blog thing and then disappeared off the face of the earth right. Well, our little family has been a bit busy! Ryan and I have been participating in the "Savior of the World" play put our by our ward. It has been a long journey, but one well worth it. I am so grateful to all those who have helped with our children so that both of us could be involved! I learned a lot of lessons throughout this experience and I am grateful to know of a Savior who loves me, despite my pride and many other faults. Seeing as how I forgot my camera and took no pictures myself, I will post some photos when those who did bring their cameras send me pictures.

It's amazing to watch my children grow and change. Dylan, now 8 1/2 months, is fascinated with the stairs. The minute I set him down in the kitchen he beelines it toward the stairs. In as firm a voice as I can muster I tell him NO Dylan. He sits up, turns and looks at me grinning and laughing then heads back toward the stairs even faster then before. Looks like we need a gate!!

For those of you who know my son he has an abundance of energy. A few days ago I was bound and determined to wear him out. So I told him I was going to chase him until he got tired. So we start running around and around the sofa then to the kitchen over and over and over. After 15 minutes I gave up and I think he was still running when I collapsed on the couch!

Oh Christmas Tree

The day after Thanksgiving we went as a family and cut down our tree. When we were decorating it Brayden figured out how to hook the bulbs together to make his own creation. He was quite proud. We did notice that with Brayden putting the ornaments on the tree they weren't as evenly distributed as they could be (they all ended up on the bottom). And the candy canes never made it on, Brayden gave them to everyone including Sylvia and Glen. I love the Christmas Tree!!

In the meadow we can build a snowman

Today while Dylan was sleeping Brayden and I built a fabulous snowman. Brayden was showing it to Sylvia and she asked if his name was frosty. Brayden said Yes. She then asked if he would come to life. Brayden said, "He's not wearing a magic hat. We will have to put some magic in it." I asked him where do you get magic? He said that when we were driving yesterday he saw a magic store, and that we would have to drive really far to get to it.
What an imagination!!

We had a good morning.

I just had to add something that Brayden told his dad later that night. He was explaining about the magic store and Ryan asked how you got there. Bryaden said "you drive down this street (using his arm as a prop) then you go under the bridge into the water. When you get to the water your car changes into a boat, and you take the boat under the water to the magic store. Then you drive your boat back to the road and in turns back into a car and you drive home. " Ryan and I were just rolling with laughter!!

Where does he get those big words?

Ryan was making breadsticks today and was using the string cheese for the inside. Well, Brayden says to him, "Dad, mom is not going to be IMPRESSED that you used all the string cheese. But if you say you are sorry, she will forgive you!" I just have to laugh

Show me that smile

Dylan has 4 teeth now and they are so cute. We tried to get a really good picture of all of them, this is what we ended up with.

You helped make the mess!

Today we were at the eye doctor for Dylan and Brayden and I were playing with some blocks while we waited for the doctor to come in. After the appointment was finished I asked Brayden to pick up the blocks and he says, "Could you help me mom, because you helped make the mess!" Oh, this child keeps me on my toes! After we came home and put Dylan down for his nap I took Brayden outside sledding. The last picture is the hot chocolate afterwards. It was so cold Brayden's cheeks looked like they would fall off, but he sure had fun.

Where is the motivation??

I just can't seem to figure it out. All day long I make mental list of all the things I will do once the children are in bed. Then finally, the anticipated moment arrives, they are ASLEEP! I look at my list and all I want to do is soak in the tub or take a nap!

That reminds me of one of my favorite children's books that really should be for adults. It's called 5 minutes of peace. Mrs. Large (the elephant with pink rollers and a bathrobe) sneaks of to the bathroom for 5 minutes of peace. Eventually all the children join her in the tub, with the little one forgetting to take of his clothes. I just laugh and laugh every time I read it. AH such is life!