Motherhood-

Ever since I've had kids I've become an emotional wreck! I cry every time I watch Dumbo, or read the book I love you forever, (you know the one... rocked him back and forth back and forth). Yes I've even cried in 30 second commericals. Anyway, today Asher and I were watching the Living Scripture's animated video of Abraham and Isaac. I cried so hard I couldn't breathe. I was trying to explain to Asher why I was sad, "Abraham listened to Heavenly Father even though it was so hard because mommas and daddy's love their kids so much". Anyway, it just made me really think about the joys of a mothers love. Today was a perfect day for the reminder. Asher threw his yogurt across the kitchen, and slammed Evie's fingers in the door. Evie fell off the couch and is teething so wanted to be held ALL day, and all I want is a snickers bar, but couldn't leave the house because either Asher was in time out or I had Mckaillie!
I think this pretty much sums up motherhood. Some days they drive you absolutely crazy, but once you have them you can't help but love them and never want to be without them. So here's to mom's!

"I wanna be a doggy my love"

Asher is now obsessed with being a dog! He barks when I ask him questions, he pants, and wants to eat on all four. When he licked my leg the other day, I decided I didn't like the new pet, and I wanted my cute boy back. Well the best part of the doggy obsession is that dogs don't wear clothes. So that means Asher, I mean goofy (yes he's still goofy. Conveniently goofy is a dog so that plays well into the role.) insists he should be naked as well. He always wants "to be naked for a little while". This afternoon I checked on him while he was supposed to be napping and found him naked sitting on the chair in regular doggy stance, barking as I walked in. And this morning when I went to put Mckaillie on the bus, he ran out on to the porch in his birthday suit, barking at the bus driver. Oh the joys!
He now calls me "my love" which melts my heart every time he says it. I can't help but smile even typing it.

Mustang Pride!

It's been 10 years since I was a mighty mustang.  I can't believe how time flies.  I had so much fun at the reunion!  Maybe I wasn't expecting much, or maybe I had forgotten about all the fun people I went to school with, but it seriously was a blast!  I was a little nervous about how I've... chubbed, but I figured even though I'm 30 pounds heavier, I don't have snagel teeth and my head isn't shaved so it's a wash, right?!  The downer to the whole situation was that Brian was conveniently golfing in California, so I showed up solo.  So he's playing on the beach and golfing while I'm home with 2 kiddies not able to show off my hottie husband at the reunion.  Somethings wrong with this picture...   Anyway, it was so great to see everyone.  

Brian living it up on the Californian Coast.

My greatest mom!

I was just thinking of my mom and what a staple she is in my life. (Off topic, but I just heard in my head Asher saying, "staple it together mom, great job!" from the Jack Johnson song). Anyway, my mom is the greatest! Some of my favorites about my mom:
She is the most forgiving person I think has ever existed through all time. Seriously, she is amazing!
She is such a constant. I know my mom will always be there for me. Whether I want to complain, talk about old memories, ask advice about how she would parent, or just laugh about life. She's there. She's a regular, continued part of my daily life.
She is so kind.
She is humble.
I love her desire to do good.
I love her crazy fascination with serial killers- she is so interested in how their minds work. (Maybe she doesn't want me to share that?)
I love that she is so stylish. Shopping in her closet is the greatest, maybe second only to Kristi.
She is always ready to debate, especially about abortion or the Holocaust.  Sheesh!
I love you mom and am so grateful you are part of my life!

The kids birthday party

We figured the kids are young enough we can combine their parties and then the family doesn't have to travel as much.
Asher is always so excited to see "everybody". He is such a fun age for birthdays. He loves to open the presents and to blow out the candles. Last night he asked us if he could have a new truck for his birthday. We laughed and told him he had a long time until his next birthday.    Evie was just happy to see everyone and play outside.

Yes, Asher is licking the ice cream off the driveway and yes, rather than telling him that's gross and he shouldn't do that I opted to take a picture.

Happy Birthday Asher!

Asher's wishes came true when he finally got his big truck. He's been talking about this "big truck" for months. Anytime we told him his birthday was coming he would immediately say "yeah and get a big truck with back door to put cars in like Jacob's".
Here are our some of our favorite things about Asher:
-He's been sleeping on the floor for months. He falls asleep in the doorway of his bedroom and then we move him to his bed EVERY night.
-Flip flops are "sip sops"
-He is incredibly patient when he is a monster and stomps on the floor through out the house. He will takes about 30 seconds from one loud step to the next. His favorite attire is a tiger mask with a golf cub over his shoulder.
-He LOVES the Jack Johnson CD. He insists we play it loud every time we're in the car. He knows all the words.
-He is terrified of the sound of power tools.
- When he's upset and you tell him to go to time-out he yells, "No thank-you!"
We love our Asher and are so happy he's part of our family! Happy Birthday Asher!

Tagged I'm it!

Three Joys:
1. My family
2. Feeling peace in my life
3. Shopping
Three Fears:
1. Death of anyone I love
2. Being viewed as an ignorant person
3. Loosing my memory
Three goals:
1. Volunteer internationally
2. After my kids are grown, them remembering me as a great mom
3. Have a HUGE savings and not spend it!
Three Current Obsessions:
1. Chocolate chip cookies
2. Making my yard as beautiful as my dads- I'm failing miserably
3. Finding that dumb nursery bag that was stolen at church!
Three random surprising facts about me:
1. I enjoy working on genealogy
2. My favorite meal is a hamburger, fries and pepsi (although that may not be too big of a surprise when you see my love handles!)
3. I have to constantly work on not being lazy-

Happy Birthday Evie!

This week was Evie's 1st birthday! I can not believe how quickly this year has flown by. I think the second child grows a gazillion times faster than the first. Here are some of the fun things in Evie's life:
When you hold her she pats your back
She will "talk" back and forth with you for as long as you'll keep going
She has 6 teeth
She loves to conduct music with her arm up and dance
She's walking
She crinkles her nose when she smiles big
She laughs anytime she hears anyone else laugh
She still loves to suck her fingers and hold her blanket
She loves water and to be outside
She loves to tease Asher
We bring her into our bed in the morning and after a few minutes she'll get right up in your face and smile to wake us up- it's the best way in the world to start a new day.
She growls
She cleans the table and unloads the dishwasher
She loves to put clothes, (especially Asher's) on her head

Moving right along...

I just needed to update the last post. Asher is potty trained! It is wonderful! About a week after the poo incident, he just started always going in the toilet. He hasn't had an accident since! I must admit it's not always as convenient as a diaper, like when your at the park and he has to go RIGHT NOW. But it is so nice to have him be such a "big boy". Way to go Asher, you did it!

Evie is now a walker! She can walk from room to room with just a few stumbles. I love the sound of little feet walking!  I'd say it's my favorite, but I've decided I have many favorites...