create

Kate asked today if we could make a Ladybug. I told her I didn't know how to make a ladybug she then got out all the crafty things she could find, telling me she would show me how. When I explained that the supplies she had (wacky glue, glitter, yellow and pink paint and q-tips) wouldn't make a ladybug Kate began to whine saying. "We never create anything. Can't we create something?" Seriously, create something? So I suggested we paint instead. Apparently it fit the bill for a creation for the day.

dad

Happy Birthday Dad!

As I was looking for pictures with my Dad smiling, (few and far between) these popped up on my screen and Gentry said "that's my Papa!" We love you, Dad.

bikes

After Casey sat in meetings all day on Sunday he encouraged us to go for a walk. It was really bright but still a little chilly we started out like this... Everyone on their own bike Gen on her hand me down Dora 4 wheeler ready to go...

Turns out for those of you on the fence about purchasing one of the electric four wheelers, they drive the dad crazy. Too slow for this group, So we changed it in for the Dora with training wheels...

The walk ultimately ended like this, isn't that how it always goes. If everyone downsized they could get the bikes home without carrying one. All looked good till Gentry fell and skinned her hands and knees.

We did make it home, gladly and I'm so excited that it is soon getting to be the time of year that Sunday walks will be the normal. We will keep trying but I'm not sure we have reached the family bike ride stage yet I think we still need a stroller.

Here's to waiting patiently, for spring. OK maybe not so patiently but waiting nonetheless.

seven

While Kate was giving every one a run for the money, Hayli had 7 warts frozen. Turns out if you pick at a wart the infection can spread to other areas. Which means warts all over your fingers and hands. While the doctor was freeze, thaw, freeze, thaw repeat, I looked up at that adorable round face and she was white as a ghost. I asked "Are you alright?" Hayli nodded but then really loudly said she couldn't hear anything. Uh, OK, little one you need to breathe while someone is freezing your fingers. Gladly after sitting down for a little bit and taking a few deep breaths her hearing and color came back, all was fine.....except for a few sore fingers. Seriously, did they have a class on how to take your girls to the doctor? Because I missed it. I apparently was sitting on the back row talking and I didn't learn how to handle crazy or fainting kids at the Dr. office. Would it have been wrong to grab Gen and leave...pretending "I don't know where the mother of those one kids over there is", but agreeing she should probably do something about them?

kindergarten

Today, Kate got her kindergarten shots. 4 shots and a finger poke.  She was mostly brave but man she can be strong willed.  She made it through the doctor part great answering the questions with enthusiasm, then the nurse came in with the shots and started telling me rub right, not left etc., I look over and Kate had pulled the caps off all the needles and was playing with them. The nurse then had to go get new sterile shots and start over. Then Kate wouldn't pull her pants down because she didn't want the nurse to see her underwear. After some threats turned bribes the pants come down.  Doesn't everyone look away when the needle is coming at them?   Not Kate I kept asking her to look at me but her eyes were glued to the needles.  Soon her little body is shaking and she is pulling away I had to hold her hands down.  No tears but really? The display was ridiculous. Try this little one listen to me, I really am trying to help things be easier on you!
As she practically skipped out of the doctor office, talking of all the treasures to be found at Target, I wondered, "Which one of us got our way?"  I think I have been had.
  Yep, Kate won that one.  We have Barbie magnets to prove it... :)

cleaning?

How to use a entire roll of paper towels and almost a bottle of Windex in one setting...

They think they are helping, So happy to be helping. When do I tell them it is work?

(Yes, Gentry still has morning hair and it is the afternoon. That how things roll around here!)

st.george

Will you remember the sun shinning so bright, walking for a long time?

Or will you remember the warm sand in your toes and the beautiful sights of Zions Park.

Will you remember the waterfall making everything muddy?

Or will you remember climbing every rock you could asking for your picture to be taken.
Will you remember not having your own bike?

Or going for a ride on Dad's handle bars,getting new swimsuits to go to the pool & Kenna letting you borrow her tinker bell nightgown?

Will you remember asking what a rhino was and if it was nice? (over exposed but you can't beat that smile!)

Or soon forgetting what it was called just loving the warm wind in your face?
Will you remember the rockets loud noise you thought was scary?

Or will you remember being amazed at Marks collection of rockets and airplanes that flew all by themselves!

Will you remember being disappointed the water parks water wasn't turned on?
Or will you remember playing in the sunshine soon forgetting all about the water park?
Will you remember the smile the warm sunshine made on your face?

I will! It made me smile too!

A BIG thank you to the Wimmer family who hosted us for some needed sunshine last weekend!

warmest

Warmest day of the year so far! I am kinda jealous of some of the blogs I read as they are already harvesting from their gardens, but I'll take 60 degrees anytime! And I'll admit I walked around my yard this morning noting the work that needs to be done, it's going to take some work to get to the "harvest". Walking to dance will be OK for today!


As Gentry ran home she kept turning back telling me "my hairs blowing!" Hope you get out and enjoy the wind in your hair today!

princess teeth

For some reason Kate has weak enamel and EVERY time we go to the dentist she has cavities.  Yes, we take fluoride and brush regularly nevertheless she gets to go back every time!  This time one was so bad she got to have a sliver tooth put in.  Very sparkly and well she says it hurts.  The dentist calls them princess teeth which I think she liked.

This is what your smile looks like when 1/2 your face in numb and your eyes look very tired after a 1/2 hour of laughing gas.  Warrants a couple new polly pockets eh?   Brave girl.

hayli

Aunt Rachel gave Hayli this necklace for her birthday. Hayli loves it and never takes it off. Thanks Rach!

Caught this by accident, I think I like it because we were outside finally no flash just warm light! I am ready for spring sunshine.

legos

Spent a rainy afternoon playing with these.

Why do little toys made for 3yrs+ frustrate me so much! I think maybe my fingers are too big. The level of concentration on the girls face leads me to believe it is complicated for us all.

while folding laundry

it dawned on me...

... soon it will be sandal season! No more looking for matching socks in the laundry!

...I love listening to my girls play together while I fold the blasted socks!

...Kate needs her kindergarten shots, take advantage of them playing before she is gone!

...if you have the car washed, you remember that it isn't a bad car after all, in fact I kinda like it!

...my windows look awfully dirty, the SUN must be shining!

...time for spring cleaning...ahh closets.

...Girls need new spring/summer clothes!

...Kate only wears dresses...Targets little dresses are not in her size anymore~

...where do you buy big girl dresses???

Just saying my life is THAT exciting lately :)

OK I'll put the clothes away now.

lick-stip

Gentry LOVES her lick-stip.  Over here we like to use it has a all over face moisturizer.
 Who doesn't want to kiss that face?!