Tv

I usually let the kids watch netflix in the morning while I shower, get dressed and do the dishes. Yesterday they turned it on too early. I called them to come eat breakfast... They glanced at me then back at their show without moving... So instead of yelling, I thought I'd do something new. I went and got ready and started on my chores. By 11am they came to me saying they were starving. I told them they could have a drink but that they'd have to wait for lunch because I'd already asked them to come for breakfast and they didn't do it.  Ada and Evelyn took it well, our Sam started obsessing. He whined for a half hour before I told him to go to bed. Ironic thing? We were only half hour away from eating lunch by that point. Maybe they'll come next time I call for breakfast.

On a walk with my baby

Sam's birthday bike

He's been so fun riding this thing all over! He's getting so big!

Sunshine

Thanks to Uncle Seth

Evelyn has expanded her horizons... she loves to sit on my brother, Seth's, lap and say, "Ears..." He then puts his ipod earbuds in her ears and rocks out to whatever he's got playing...

Saturday she had a blue sucker and I said, "Evelyn, you're blue!" She then started to pretend that she was banging a drum and splashing stuff everywhere... didn't take much to figure out that she was acting out one of the Blue Man Group youtube clips that she's watched with Seth... too cute.

This weekend with pictures....

This weekend was crazy!  Despite having to miss our niece, Mariah's, baptism, a neighbor's wedding reception, and a neighborhood bbque among many things... we were still very busy with fun activities.  We went up to John and Diane's for a fun dinner and game night on Friday. Saturday took us up to McKay and Sophie's for our nephew's birthday party, and on to a game night with Rebecca and Mike. Sunday, Jer made the most amazing homemade chocolate cake ever. Monday, John and Diane came down on a short play date while they picked up two of their kids from Grandma and Grandpa's house, and then we went to my parents for a combined birthday party for me, Sam and Evelyn.  We are so lucky to have the families that we have and to be able to have time to do these fun things.  Thanks for the weekend all!

Can't believe how big these kids are getting!

Cute birthday boy

Sam and Mom opening presents

Evelyn's new boots

After party recovery with Uncle Seth

Lost tooth #6!  Crazy!!! She and cousin Rachel are racing to see who gets all their adult teeth first I think.  As soon as Rachel loses one, Ada tries to catch up.

Nough said

Grandpa pile

Playing puppets

Evelyn

My not quite 2 year old is doing summersalts.  Too cute.

Puppets

Sometimes it just has to be someone else... I've tried to introduce my kids to puppets in the past and haven't gotten more out of it than weird looks. Sharon and my mom helped the kids make puppets with paint stir sticks and they've been putting in all sorts of shows.