Snow Day

These pics were taken awhile ago, but they are really cute, and I feel like sharing them!! I let the kids play in the snow. This was back before they were so sick all through January.

Vika was posing for me!!

And then Conner asked me to take a picture of him on his bike!!

I really can't wait for spring. I am in desperate need of some warm weather, and letting the kids out of the house!!!

Just Vika being silly

Last week I was trying to have a great discussion with Vika while Conner was at preschool. I drove to the temple parking lot, and because it was so cold we stayed in the car. I told her some things we do in the Temple. And then I was telling her that we need to be like Jesus. She got really confused and said, "But Jesus is a boy, Mom!" I laughed and tried to tell her that even though he is a boy we need to be like him because he was always nice to others and he is a great example for us. She wouldn't listen to me anymore because I was asking her to be like a boy!!

She just cracks me up sometimes!!! I love her and her smart little brain!

My Word For 2011

I miserably failed on my word from last year. Not only did I not TRY to find Joy in my life, but I made it so my family didn't either. I was such a horrible mom, and wife last year. I found myself yelling more than I was talking. :( There were some good times last year, for example the 3 family weddings we got to enjoy: Joanna (Dave's sister) got married in San Diego in January. Steve (Dave's brother) got married in July in Couer D' Alene (no idea how you spell it) Idaho. And then my baby brother Sheeb got married in August here in Utah. We had a lot of fun participating in all the weddings!

I vow to right now to be a much better person this year!! I am not going to yell every time I want my kids to do something, or even when I am trying to just talk to them. I am not going to yell at my husband. My new words for this year are "FUN" and "PLAY". I really need more fun in my life, and so do my kids. I have been the most boring mom, and I usually refuse to get into the spirit of holidays. I leave that up to their grandma, she loves doing things for every holiday. I just get so overwhelmed by the thought of doing things that I don't end up doing anything. I am such a bad mom. This year is going to be much better! In fact it already has been better!! Minus the fact that both kids were extremely sick all weekend.

Not only am I going to be more fun with my kids, but also my husband. We haven't been able to go on many dates recently because he has been working more than normal. We did however, get to have an amazing New Years together!! The kids were at my sister's ALL day on New Year's Eve, while I was at the spa with my inlaws getting an awesome 90 minute pedicure!! That evening Dave and I went to pick up the kids and take them to Grandma Teri's for the night. Thats right, they both slept over with their grandma!!! Dave and I went back to my sisters for lots of food and games! It was so nice to have that break and be able to have both of us play all the games!! New Year's Day we got to sleep in, and get ready at our leisure and then we went shopping all day! We had fun buying jeans together, and eating an awesome Thai lunch. In the middle of lunch Dave's mom called and asked if she could take the kids to a movie! "Are you serious?" Is what both of us said!! So, we just hung out and took a nap and waited for them to get back!! I seriously couldn't have asked for a better New Year's than that!! So, not only am I going to focus and playing this year, but I had the great opportunity to start the year by getting to have FUN with my husband!!! :)

I hope you all had a great New Year's as well!!

Haircuts

Conner got a haircut! He got sick of me pestering him everyday to do his mohawk, so we decided to just shave it. Yes, he still has a mohawk, but its easier to manage and he loves it!!

Dave has been losing weight ever since his food poisoning from Taco Bell. He decided it was time to cut his hair. He has been growing it out for awhile, and it was super long. I barely recognized him after his haircut!! He looks very handsome, and I'm so proud of him for trying to eat better!!

Just for fun I chopped my hair! I'm really glad I was able to go through with it because I was pretty nervous. I have never had my hair this short before. I LOVE it!!!

No, Vika didn't her haircut. :( But I couldn't leave her out of this post. She was modeling her Christmas dress. (This was her dress from last year, and it still fits!!)

Halloween 2010

We had a great Halloween. Its always been Conner's favorite holiday because its in his birthday month and he thinks that all the parties are for him!! I like to have us all matching in similar costumes. Last year we were all pirates! So this year I decided we would go with Conner's personality and be Punk Rockers!! We had a lot of fun getting all dressed up, putting lots of makeup on, and spraying painting our hair!!

Conner's mohawk was blue on one side and white on the other!

Vika had all blue hair, and she absolutely loved getting makeup on!! This was Vika's first year trick or treating, and she didn't want to stop even though she couldn't feel her hands because they were so cold. She just wanted to get more candy.

BTW they both completely forgot all about the candy the next day, so I hid it from them. I ate a lot of it by myself and then threw away the stuff I didn't want. They still have no idea that they missed out on all of their candy!!! LOL

Conner's Birthday!! (very, very late)

I realize this is super late, but Conner's birthday in October was so much fun. He is now 5, and just growing up way too fast. We took him to Disneyland, and we had a blast!! We went with his Grandma Teri, Aunt Lissa, and Uncle Joey!! I think this was a birthday he will remember for a long time!

Conner's classic picture pose, and sporting his new hat. We were just waiting in line!!

This was also Vika's very first time to Disneyland! She loved most of it. She cried on a lot of rides because they were too scary, and she just wanted to go outside. We did, however, find a few rides that she absolutely loved. The carousel, Dumbo, Buzz Lightyear, and It's a Small World.

Me and my Bebs on the carousel. She was so excited that we got a horse that had pink!!

Summer Days

I can't believe that Summer is almost over. Its gone by way too fast. Sadly, I didn't do all the things I had originally planned, but we have still had some fun.

This is my bow frame I made, with a little help from Deb!! I bought a plain frame from Roberts and painted it dark brown with a black glaze. And then just hot glued the ribbon on!! Super easy and so cute!!

We have been doing some cloud watching!! My kids absolutely love to lay on the grass at Grandma Teri's and stare up at the clouds. This was awesome day to cloud watch because of the cool clouds!!!

This Summer Vika moved out of her crib into a toddler bed!! She did awesome the first couple of days and nights. Now she gets out of her bed anytime she can!! She still had a way better transition than Conner!!

To keep busy on the crazy rainy days, we have been making forts!!

The kids absolutely love making forts, and will even pose for a pic!!

We have been having fun this Summer, how about you? What have you been doing to stay busy?