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Saturday, July 26, 2008
By the way...
Next Tuesday is Brian's birthday so be sure to wish him Happy Birthday when you see him around.
I'm a Big Girl Now
I forgot to mention the biggest news of the summer. Our home is now diaper free without me even trying. In May I purchased Kelsey underwear and ever since then she has wanted to wear them. The first time was unsuccessful so it was back to diapers because I did not have time this summer for this. Then the day before camping she cried for her underpants and I told her only when she went in the toilet, so she said okay and used the toilet. She used it one more time that day and then there was an accident. With camping and vaulted toilets the next day I said back to diapers. So 2 days before we left for Utah she begs for underpants. This time I just put them on her and told her she needed to tell me when she needed to go potty. Luckily my mom was there to remember the girl had big girl pants on during that first hour (she asked her when she needed to go). From then on we have had very few accidents and she refuses to wear diapers (the car trip up was torturous with many roadside stops on the highway). So don't ask me about any potty training advice. I have none. My girls both decided when it was time to start using the toilet and from that point on most of it has been cake.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
One Busy Summer
I am now so far behind on documenting our adventures that I was dreading this day. But since I am still on vacation I am going to try to make it short and sweet. Besides I am having to type this on a laptop and I hate typing on a laptop. Give me a regular keyboard and I am happy.
Back to our life. The summer craziness actually began with Trek and has not stopped since. 4 days after our California trip we packed up again. This time we went to cool off over the fourth of July. Last years 113 degrees at 10:30 PM was too much so we went camping at a place called Big Lake in the White Mountains. The area was so beautiful and green. It reminded both Brian and I of Yellowstone. We purchased a larger tent because we did not want to repeat last years camping mishap. The tent was a wonderful 2 room mansion. We tried to use our aerobed but I forgot the inverter for the car so we still had to use the old air mattress. The air pump couldn't finish the job so I had to blow up the last little bit every evening and every morning we would wake up closer to the ground.
We spent the Fourth of July playing in a small town called Eager. We went to their parade where Macy gathered lots of candy and I got choked up when army helicopters flew over head. We went to watch fireworks at a nearby lake. The firework show was amazing. It was one of the best I have seen and it was sponsored by small towns.
We had rain every evening. We roasted marshmallows and scouted for animals. Macy said she loved the vaulted toilets and wanted one at home. The girls loved playing outside and inside the tent. I will have to post pictures when I get home to my computer.
After camping we came home and 2 days later my mom flew out so I could go to girls camp with the young women of my church. Here I had a lot of fun. We went on a fun hike. I didn't have to stay up all night. I laughed so hard at a game called Mormon Mouthful. I got my chocolate fix from the kitchen staff who keeps a stash specifically for the leaders and all you have to do is ask. There was a big water fight even though the temperatures were cool because of rain. With all the fun there were still moments of great spiritual learning and uplifting moments. The stake and our ward camp director did a wonderful job.
After I got home, I took a couple of days to get settled and cleaned up (and also have a seal replaced in the pool pump). Then my mom, the girls and I made the long trek up to Utah for our annual summer visit. Brian had to stay home so we can pay the bills. Here we remain just playing and enjoying the good life. Our adventures of this trip will have to come in a different post.
Back to our life. The summer craziness actually began with Trek and has not stopped since. 4 days after our California trip we packed up again. This time we went to cool off over the fourth of July. Last years 113 degrees at 10:30 PM was too much so we went camping at a place called Big Lake in the White Mountains. The area was so beautiful and green. It reminded both Brian and I of Yellowstone. We purchased a larger tent because we did not want to repeat last years camping mishap. The tent was a wonderful 2 room mansion. We tried to use our aerobed but I forgot the inverter for the car so we still had to use the old air mattress. The air pump couldn't finish the job so I had to blow up the last little bit every evening and every morning we would wake up closer to the ground.
We spent the Fourth of July playing in a small town called Eager. We went to their parade where Macy gathered lots of candy and I got choked up when army helicopters flew over head. We went to watch fireworks at a nearby lake. The firework show was amazing. It was one of the best I have seen and it was sponsored by small towns.
We had rain every evening. We roasted marshmallows and scouted for animals. Macy said she loved the vaulted toilets and wanted one at home. The girls loved playing outside and inside the tent. I will have to post pictures when I get home to my computer.
After camping we came home and 2 days later my mom flew out so I could go to girls camp with the young women of my church. Here I had a lot of fun. We went on a fun hike. I didn't have to stay up all night. I laughed so hard at a game called Mormon Mouthful. I got my chocolate fix from the kitchen staff who keeps a stash specifically for the leaders and all you have to do is ask. There was a big water fight even though the temperatures were cool because of rain. With all the fun there were still moments of great spiritual learning and uplifting moments. The stake and our ward camp director did a wonderful job.
After I got home, I took a couple of days to get settled and cleaned up (and also have a seal replaced in the pool pump). Then my mom, the girls and I made the long trek up to Utah for our annual summer visit. Brian had to stay home so we can pay the bills. Here we remain just playing and enjoying the good life. Our adventures of this trip will have to come in a different post.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Surf City Here We Come
This is one crazy summer. Right now my house is covered in plastic because we are having some drywall repaired. The girls and I are confined to the 3 smallest rooms in the house so while they are watching Robin Hood I thought I would post pictures of our trip to Sunset Beach last week with Brian's family. Sunset Beach is in So. California just minutes north of Huntington. We had beautiful weather, mid-70s. We stayed in a beach house/condo and we had so much fun with everyone. Brian and I didn't want to leave. It was awful returning home to 113 degrees.
Here is a picture of our happy princess. She was not really a beach lover. She hated to have sand all over her hands and she wouldn't get in the water because it was too cold (the water was 70 degrees so actually really nice).
Here are the girls with their cousin. Kelsey finally got into playing in the sand. Macy loved everything about the beach. She loved to play in the water and took every opportunity to play and lay in the sand.
Even though Kelsey did start to play in the sand she quickly grew tired of it and wanted to go home. The other princess, Kelsey's cousin, had similar reactions as Kelsey to the beach. To distract them and keep them on the beach longer Brian sent them on a search for seashells. He said they spent close to an hour filling their bucket. 
Macy wanted to be buried in the sand so I made her into a mermaid.
One day we took the kids to the Long Beach Aquarium. Kelsey loved seeing the fish. In another post I will put up some video. Macy and Jensen were not as excited. Also Macy now has to do a goofy face every time she has her picture taken.
She didn't no her picture was taken so no tongue.
This is in Long Beach outside the aquarium. I had to put it up because I thought I looked good in this picture.
Another day we went to Magic Mountain. Kelsey really wanted to go to Disneyland. She kept asking us where Mickey Mouse was so someone told her Sylvester was Mickey Mouse. I think she knew it wasn't and became confused to accepted this answer.
Here is a picture of our happy princess. She was not really a beach lover. She hated to have sand all over her hands and she wouldn't get in the water because it was too cold (the water was 70 degrees so actually really nice).
Here are the girls with their cousin. Kelsey finally got into playing in the sand. Macy loved everything about the beach. She loved to play in the water and took every opportunity to play and lay in the sand.
Even though Kelsey did start to play in the sand she quickly grew tired of it and wanted to go home. The other princess, Kelsey's cousin, had similar reactions as Kelsey to the beach. To distract them and keep them on the beach longer Brian sent them on a search for seashells. He said they spent close to an hour filling their bucket.PS The swimsuit Kelsey is wearing has to be retired. We found a hole in it yesterday. She has worn it every time we have gone swimming since my mom purchased it in April. She won't wear anything else. Hopefully she will be okay with it when I toss it. I am not sure she got it when I explained this to her yesterday.
Macy wanted to be buried in the sand so I made her into a mermaid.
One day we took the kids to the Long Beach Aquarium. Kelsey loved seeing the fish. In another post I will put up some video. Macy and Jensen were not as excited. Also Macy now has to do a goofy face every time she has her picture taken.She didn't no her picture was taken so no tongue.This is in Long Beach outside the aquarium. I had to put it up because I thought I looked good in this picture.Another day we went to Magic Mountain. Kelsey really wanted to go to Disneyland. She kept asking us where Mickey Mouse was so someone told her Sylvester was Mickey Mouse. I think she knew it wasn't and became confused to accepted this answer. 
Macy loves roller coasters. She and her cousin Kennedy rode this kiddy one over and over. There was hardly any one at the kiddy rides so the operators just let them stay on the ride for 10 minutes. Both of the girls needed a little more than a merry-go-round but the big coasters were just too big. The log ride was another favorite.
We were so sad to leave that we might have to make a trip to San Diego this September.
Friday, June 20, 2008
My Man
I don't write much about Brian so today I am dedicating this post to the wonderful man that he is. I don't know if he will read this, but at least the world will know how magnificent he is and why he is the man for me.
The man is so good to me. While I was gone last week a friend of mine was using my house for a party. I tried really hard to get everything cleaned before I left, but when it came time to leave I still had vacuuming left to do. So guess who took care of that for me. While on my trip I gave him a honey do list over the phone. I didn't think anything of it until my sister's boyfriend made fun of me and told me to give the guy a break. But guess what. He did everything on the list. The day I came home he went above and beyond. He made sure the house was spotless, he trimmed the trunk of the palm trees, mowed the lawn, weeded the front yard, raked up some grass that I had killed the day before I left, washed my car inside and out (we had traded cars for the week), and had dinner ready for me when I came. To do all this stuff he had to give up something he really wanted to do, look at a boat that is for sale. He also did this in the hot weather. Last night I went to Relief Society for an hour and came home and he had completely cleaned up the kitchen. What a guy!
This man is also my motivator to get out of bed in the morning to workout with him. He lifts me when I need it and always thinks I am beautiful. He always beats me at Ticket to Ride, but I must be challenging enough because he will still play with me. He makes me laugh and hugs me when I cry. He is strong physically, spiritually and mentally. I know he can help me do anything.
All this and more makes him the man of my dreams. I love you Brian! Oh and his good looks make the dream even better.
The man is so good to me. While I was gone last week a friend of mine was using my house for a party. I tried really hard to get everything cleaned before I left, but when it came time to leave I still had vacuuming left to do. So guess who took care of that for me. While on my trip I gave him a honey do list over the phone. I didn't think anything of it until my sister's boyfriend made fun of me and told me to give the guy a break. But guess what. He did everything on the list. The day I came home he went above and beyond. He made sure the house was spotless, he trimmed the trunk of the palm trees, mowed the lawn, weeded the front yard, raked up some grass that I had killed the day before I left, washed my car inside and out (we had traded cars for the week), and had dinner ready for me when I came. To do all this stuff he had to give up something he really wanted to do, look at a boat that is for sale. He also did this in the hot weather. Last night I went to Relief Society for an hour and came home and he had completely cleaned up the kitchen. What a guy!
This man is also my motivator to get out of bed in the morning to workout with him. He lifts me when I need it and always thinks I am beautiful. He always beats me at Ticket to Ride, but I must be challenging enough because he will still play with me. He makes me laugh and hugs me when I cry. He is strong physically, spiritually and mentally. I know he can help me do anything.
All this and more makes him the man of my dreams. I love you Brian! Oh and his good looks make the dream even better.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
My Baby Can Swim
So with the heat we have been spending some time in the water even though there have been excessive heat warnings. The kids and I seem to be doing fine.
Anyways the girls have really become little fish. Macy is overcoming her fear and swims all over as long as I am in the water. Her favorite thing is to do a silly dance and then jump in. She also has me stand back to the far edge of the pool and she jumps and swims to me (about 10 feet is the distance). Well little miss copycat has decided she can do this to. Kelsey did take swim lessons in April, but she was no where near proficient. She stands on the edge of the pool and tells me to go all the way back by the rocks. The first time I was uneasy with this plan and stepped closer after she had jumped. I was unsure on how long she could hold her breathe. Well then I got brave too. The next time I stayed by the wall. She jumped and swam all the way to me. She had her legs kicking and her arms alternating. She finally got everything coordinated and she can swim! She isn't really fast and definitely could use some more practice, but my little 2 1/2 year old can swim!
I wish there was a way I could get video of their jumping/ diving without ruining my camera. The expressions of pure joy on their faces is so fun to see. Kelsey jumps with a smile and she comes up with the biggest grin and such happiness in her eyes. Swimming this year has been so much more pleasurable.
Anyways the girls have really become little fish. Macy is overcoming her fear and swims all over as long as I am in the water. Her favorite thing is to do a silly dance and then jump in. She also has me stand back to the far edge of the pool and she jumps and swims to me (about 10 feet is the distance). Well little miss copycat has decided she can do this to. Kelsey did take swim lessons in April, but she was no where near proficient. She stands on the edge of the pool and tells me to go all the way back by the rocks. The first time I was uneasy with this plan and stepped closer after she had jumped. I was unsure on how long she could hold her breathe. Well then I got brave too. The next time I stayed by the wall. She jumped and swam all the way to me. She had her legs kicking and her arms alternating. She finally got everything coordinated and she can swim! She isn't really fast and definitely could use some more practice, but my little 2 1/2 year old can swim!
I wish there was a way I could get video of their jumping/ diving without ruining my camera. The expressions of pure joy on their faces is so fun to see. Kelsey jumps with a smile and she comes up with the biggest grin and such happiness in her eyes. Swimming this year has been so much more pleasurable.
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