Staying inside.

I had a plan to get a lot of things done yesterday. I was going to go to a family history class, and run a whole bunch of errands to finish picking up everything for a craft day I am sort of in charge of called Super Saturday. But, life happens and Micali was sick all day with stomach issues so we stayed home close to the bathroom. Here are some pictures I took while the kids were playing. I haven't played with my camera in awhile so I was just practicing and having a good time.

 

Elijah is nearly 10 months old now. I think I can say he sits up on his own. He was doing a good job at it yesterday. He can sign "daddy" and he has 5 teeth. He is my happy go lucky boy and I love him more and more everyday. I am worried for when he gets a little older. How could you resist this smile??

 

Micali just being cute reading with her bear. I couldn't resist the shot of her little feet. She laughed when she saw her toes on the camera.

 

This is just one of the many projects that will be featured at our Super Saturday tomorrow. I will take my camera and post some pictures of the finished products that everyone else creates.

Good Times

 

Micali loves to sing lately. I have noticed that she is very good at singing most of the words to I am a child of God and also Teach me to Walk in the Light. We sing to her before she goes to bed and she helps me sing to Eli before he takes a nap or goes down for the night. I was surprised when she started requesting her favorites and then even sang along.

 

A cute picture of my little man.

 

Micali and her friends. I just had to get a picture of her bed when I was putting her down for a nap this afternoon. Her bed is completely full of her friends. Some of them have names others are just referred to as bear, bunny, cookie man, etc. She even knows when one has gone missing.

 

Lastnight I tried distracting Micali so we could clear out her bed some and perhaps hide some of the friends so she had a place to sleep. She went in there all worried and made sure every one of them were accounted for. How does she remember that she left bunny in the basement while she was helping me do laundry? Luke did manage to get rid of the Carebear that makes way to much noise but, the others have all stayed and she likes it that way! Today she pulled a few of them under the blankets with her and signed "warm". She felt bad for them just sitting on her bed and wanted them under the blankets next to her.

Funny.

I got this email from my uncle and thought it was quite humorous. Our TV looks about as old.

My Little Sweeties

 

I tried to get some pictures of Eli's top teeth. They are coming in pretty far now and when they are fully in he is going to look so much different. I think that having teeth just makes them look all grown up. I couldn't get him to smile big enough for me though. He was really involved with playing. I figured out that I can get him to sit up for awhile if I put him infront of this toy because he just hangs on for dear life. When he is finished he lets go and rolls right on over. He still hasn't tried to crawl at all. He can pull himself in a circle to get the the things that are around him. If he spots something across the room that he wants he rolls right over to it. It is funny to watch. I need to get my camera ready so I can capture that on video. His new favorite snacks are goldfish and pretzels.

 

These pictures are of Micali enjoying her favorite things. She has quite the little personality and I love listening to her jabber with her babies and stuffed animals because now I can understand some of it. She was holding her little puppy Xander last night after Luke left to church and she brought him over in front of the TV. She said, Hey puppy wanna watch TV? OK.....uh....how bout Signin Time? Okay, wait.....sit...and then she asked me to help her put on Signing Time. It was so cute. She didn't have any idea that I was listening to her talk. Everyday now she comes up with something new that she says.
The other night for dinner we had ribs. I didn't think Micali would be into that so I fixed her something else. Well when Daddy came home and started eating ribs she was right over there next to him eating any piece of meat he would hand to her. She was all smiles and kept asking for more.
The big bowl of popcorn is also a favorite of hers. We got and air popper a few weeks ago so often after nap time I will make her a little snack. She can down this stuff but, I figure it is a pretty healthy treat. She doesn't even care if it doesn't have butter or salt on it.
I would have to say she is definitely a DADDY'S GIRL lately. She asks me all day long where daddy is but now she also answers that question for herself. "Where daddy?" Oh Daddy work? Yep! When he comes home he is the only thing she is interested in. She follows him around and teases him constantly. She takes his tie away from him, sits in his chair at dinner, steals his newspaper. Anything she can do to get daddy to chase after her or growl at her she will do.

Bob Bird For US SENATE!!

I just want to do my part in letting everyone know we have a REAL choice for US Senate. Kristen
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In all my years as a voter I have never stood up and done anything to help a candidate until now. Because I believe in the message Bob brings, and I know the integrity of this man's heart personally, I have donated money, time, and countless prayers for his bid to represent Alaska as our senator. The only reason he is marginalized by the press and the mainstream two party system is because he speaks of a true return to what this country was founded upon-the Constitution. A divinely inspired, unbreakable oath between our founding fathers and WE THE PEOPLE today. Please don't be suckered into thinking you will be throwing away your vote. Vote with a clear conscience. The choice is not between the lesser of two evils, but for the one who will remain true. BOB BIRD FOR US SENATE.
Lucas

Cute pics 2nd try...

 

Micali with her snowpants on. She likes to wear these all the time and has even figured out how to put them on herself.

 

Bundled up snug and cute as a bug.

 

Just relaxin and watching some good old Signing Time.

 

So cute together! They just love each other.

A few cute pictures.

  Micali absolutely loves wearing her snow pants any time of day. She has gotten really good at putting them on all by herself. For now they are hidden away in the closet. She thought she needed to put on all her gear every time we went outside and that just took way too long!
  Eli bundled up ready for a walk around the block.
  Micali and Eli relaxing together this morning. They were very content watching Signing Time.
  These two already have a very special bond. They love being together! Micali tries hard to be a nice big sister.


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A lesson learned from my Mother

For those of you who haven't been lucky enough to meet my mom, you should know she is an angel. She raised and is still raising 13 of us children. This blog could go on forever and explain all the lessons I learned from my mother but for now I will just let you know one of them.
  Yesterday morning I awoke to see lots of snow coming down. It was huge beautiful flakes. I remembered a few blustery cold days like it when I was growing up. On these especially cold days my mom would declare it a baking day. It was her way of keeping the house extra warm and cozy and we all enjoyed time in the kitchen together making and eating all sorts of yummy treats.
  I am glad my mom took the time to teach us how to bake yummy treats but, more importantly, how to make a potentially gloomy day full of fun and yumminess! I love you mom!

Outside at last.

Micali has been so excited to have snow outside. She looks out the window every morning to see if it is still there. Yesterday I finally dug out all the winter gear. After Eli went down for a nap Micali and I went out to enjoy some fresh air. I wasn't sure what Micali would actually think of the snow once we got out there. She didn't hesitate at all. Here are some pictures of her totally enjoying herself.

Thanksgiving dinner?

 

Eli's bib that he is wearing in the top picture is very fitting. It has a turkey on it and says "baby's first." Well, he hasn't experiences a Thanksgiving dinner yet but he actually seems to think that every meal is. This boy can EAT. I have never had him refuse a bite of food, at least since we got passed the cold baby cereal with water in it. I thought that a baby would quit eating when he was full. So, either I am starving this poor guy (do you think he looks like he is starving??) or he just doesn't get full. I just decide when he has had enough food and then stop feeding him. The bottom pictures are of him all ready to go to bed tonight. I knew I was going to post a blog and decided to get a few new pictures of him. He was totally staring me down.