The kids.

I need to update our lives real quick.  So no pics.  That takes too long.  First Tyson,

He is REALLY testing my patience right now.  I'm not quite sure how to punish him at this point because I don't know what he understands.  He is being super naughty though so I need to do something. 

He spills his juice/milk/water everywhere.  On purpose.  If I leave the room for 2 seconds he has already successfully sprinkled the contents of his sippy on my computer or on the carpet/couch or wherever else he feels like it.

He started talking.  My favorite thing he says is "Nashty".  His first sentence was "Go away Momma". 

He is OBSESSED with anything shaped like a sphere and anything with wheels.

He loves cats.  He makes me watch YouTube videos of kittens crying as often as I'll give in. 

He loves the movie Spooky Buddies.  Anytime I ask him what he wants to watch he starts panting and thats what he wants.

All he wants to eat is gummy multivitamins and gum.  He will climb on the countertops to get "Um".  If I have some in my mouth he'll dig it out and steal it.  He dances when it's time for vitamins.  He likes to take 2.  1 for him and 1 for Sadie.  Even if she's at school. 

He started Nursery last month and hasn't had any problems.  He seems to love it! 

He only wants whatever Sadie has.  They fight ALL THE TIME.  I can't stand it.

He's a big helper.  He helps me load and unload the dishwasher and cook. 

He still loves hair.  When I pick him up from day care he is usually twirling a barbies hair in his ear.  Everyone loves it but me.  I can't ever do anything with my hair because he destroys it. 

Sadie always says "He has the cutest squishy face I ever saw in my whole life!"

Now her turn:

She just started preschool.  She loves it and is doing really well.  The only problem is that she brings home a LOT of papers and remembers everything so if I throw something away she'll be devastated.

She just became a Sunbeam in Primary.  I think she's still missing Nursery a lot especially Sister Robertson.  She loves her Sister Blevins though.  She makes me wait until Sis Blevins shows up.

She just started Tiny Tumblers gymnastics.  She is adorable in her Pink leotard.  She had a rough 1st day because she was a little behind the other girls but she has grown so much in just a few weeks.  I love watching her as she gets stronger and stronger.  She's a fast learner.  She's a lot like me in that way.  She has a strong desire to do things the way the coach wants them done.  She likes to follow the "rules".

Everyone is her best friend.  (opposite of Tyson)

Super friendly and out going.

She thinks she's a princess.  I tried to wash her hair in the sink and she yelled "Put me down!  I'm a princess!!"

That's all I can think of now!  I'll try to do better!

Sink time!

Trip to Southport!

 

Today we went to the beach!  It wasn't really planned so we sort of swam in our clothes.  It was a lot of fun until we got attacked by evil biting flies.  They swarmed us!  I wanted to go to Southport because I just finished the book Safe Haven (awesome book!) which is based in Southport.  They actually just finished filming the movie there (which I'm super excited to see!). 

I figured there would be beaches in Southport but apparently it is actually just a port.  Go figure!  We did find this narrow teeny tiny strip of sand so Sadie got her sand fix.  Tyson just wanted to swim!  The flies were awful though.  Southport was beautiful but the flies ruined it.  I don't think I'll go back.  We went to a nice outside restaurant that was overlooking the ocean.  The whole time getting bit over and over again.  It was miserable.  As soon as we got our food I had them put it in boxes so that we could eat in the car.  I couldn't handle it anymore!  Sadly, when I opened the car door and buckled the kids in like 20 flies got in the car.  The whole drive home I was getting bit.  Grrr...!  I HATE those flies!

It was so fun to be with the kids!  I enjoy spending time with those little cuties.  It's nice to feel like that rather than counting down the minutes until nap time. 

In other news!  Tyson is now 15 months old!  He has started to have an opinion about EVERYTHING.  I actually love it.  He either nods his head violently yes or violently no depending on what he wants.  It's cute.  He started folding his arms by pinching his wrist and he says Amen after.  He's so BIG!

New blog!

I decided not to do this weight loss stuff on this blog.  I want to keep it strictly family related but if you want to follow my weight loss blog it'll be at http://hotdoesntstop.blogspot.com/#!/2012/07/first-post.html

I'm going to run out of good names for posts really quick so why try?

So today was fast Sunday.  I didn't eat anything until about 6 o'clock.  But I sure made up for last time!  So ya it's safe to safe that today was a BAD eating day.  But seriously if you've ever had my dear friend Erin's cooking you would understand.  Plus I have a hard time controling myself when I'm hungry.  I turn into a wild animal.  I had about 7 chocolate chip pancakes, a piece of toast, a tiny bit of scrambled eggs (2 bites), an apple slice, 3 pieces of vegetarian bacon, and 2 small pieces of coffee cake.  It was delicious!  I mean um, bad, so bad! 

Vacation Time!

Our vacation to Nebraska/Utah is coming up soon so I thought I'd write down things that I'm interested in/or will be doing while I'm there.  Anyone who wants to join can! 

Nebraska
-we arrive on the 3rd @ 7:15pm so we'll be using the rest of that night to recover :)  I have a feeling this is going to be a rough flight.  Tyson is teething and he is congested.  I just hope it clears up in time!  Yikes!

-The 4th of July in Nebraska is CRAZY!  People spend thousands of dollars on their fireworks.  Last time I was here for the 4th I stood on top of the hill and watched the whole city light up.  It looked awesome!  I sure hope they didn't decide to celebrate the weekend before or I'll be super upset!  My goal is to photograph it with my fancy smancy new camera. 

-A few other things that would be fun but aren't really things that I HAVE to do

• The Omaha Zoo
• Eat breakfast at Wheatlands (?) (best pancakes I've ever had!)

-I don't really know much else to do in Nebraska (maybe eat some corn on the cob or something!) but I'm up for anything!


Utah

-Lagoon
-Camping (Lava hot springs or Bear Lake)
-Swimming
-Fishing at the trout farm
-Go see Breezy and get my feet zoned (I have a feeling I'm "Crunchy" haha)
-Get sushi at Takara (?) in Logan
-Cafe Rio (duh)
-Treehouse Children's museum
-Kangaroo Zoo
-Ride the Front Runner
-Family party
Hmmm...Not sure what else but I'm sure I'll think of more! 

I have a few photo shoots set up (My parents, Jordan, maybe Mason's homecoming, and Jen)  Anyone else who's interested let me know but make sure you check out my new rates first!  You'll find a link to my photo blog up in the right hand corner. 

There are lots of friends and family that I would love to see (YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE!) but also I think it would be super fun if I could see all of my old Paradise friends.  Maybe have a big reunion!  I know I only lived there for a little while but it was were I felt MOST at home.  I miss it so much!  I long for that slow life out in the country that I had while living there.  SO, if ya'll want to meet up sometime let me know!



                                 

Tyson's FIRST Birthday!!

I've been so busy lately that I totally forgot to post about Tyson's birthday!  I'm such a slacker. 

We had a joint birthday party with Tyson and his buddy Ace.  Ace is moving soon :( so I figured it would be our only chance to have a birthday party for the both of them. 

The party was originally supposed to be on Saturday but they were both sick so we postponed it to Monday.  It decided to rain Monday though so we weren't able to do any of the games we had planned on doing.  It ok though it was still fun!

We had a few of our friends over to eat and have cake & ice cream.  The boys were cute.  Ace dived right into his cake but Tyson was a little more hesitant.  He stared at it for a while and then he kind of poked at it for a little while. 

Tyson's 12 month check up went well.  He weighed 19 1/2 lbs and was 28 inches tall. 

Some fun facts about Tyson:

He helps me sweep

He likes to close the dish washer whenever it's open

He dances and sings

His favorite show is Yo Gabba Gabba

He has 4 and 1/2 teeth now

He said Pizza today (Man after my own heart)

He grunts like and looks like a baby gorilla :)

He fights me like crazy when I'm trying to change him

His favorite toys are cars, 2nd favorite balls, and 3rd favorite books

He can sign all done, more, and thank you

He can mimic lots of different phrases and words

He throws some awesome tantrums

He fits best in size 9m-12m

Wears size 4 diapers

Loves to mess with Missy's face while she sleeps

Still sucks his thumb

I LOVE him SO MUCH!