girls, girls, girls

St. George

Once again our semi-annual trip to St. George. What a well needed vacation after the weeks and weeks of cool weather and rain. The girls had a blast in the pool every day and my little dare devil needed no instruction for swimming in the pool as long as she had her life preserver on. Now my 6 year old...that's a different story. After being there for almost 4 out of the 5 days, she reluctantly entered the pool. One leg at a time, making sure each leg adjusts nicely to the cold temp of the pool. She did however stay close to the steps. But Calli would wander to the deep end and before we knew it....SPLASH!!! In she went. No hesitation. Proud yet scared as her mom. Keira even enjoyed cooling off in the water. Her little legs were going a mile an hour as she moved like a wee bitty frog. We had a great time and were sad to come home.

Tooooooth funny

My little sweetheart came to me the other day in tears because somehow she had gotten a safety pin stuck in between her teeth. I felt so bad but I just laughed so hard. And it was really hard to get out. But what on earth possessed her to put a safety pin there? Only my little Calli or should I say my mini Nick!!!

Post Easter

Keira on Easter. We didn't take too many pics as it was a cold day and that was the last thing on our minds. But I did happen to snap a few of the baby. What a trooper. She didn't have a basket of her own but no need...it was so much more fun to watch the other kids collecting stuff that just happened to appear in our yard.

Peek-a-boo baby

So Nick and I were so amazed by our baby's smarts that we had to capture it on video. I know that many of you are thinking that babies are supposed to be doing this at her age, but we just like to think she's brighter than most other babies.

Spring Snow

So the spring snow came and went but not without so fun first. I decided to spend some time w/ the girls outside building a snowman. Well Livvy, learning at school all about penguins and Antarctica, decided she wanted to build an igloo. Not afraid of a challenge we set out to work. After an hour or so I was beat. I asked her, being only half way done, if a snow fort was cooler. Like she would somehow take my side over the idea of an igloo. "No mom we have to finish". Well I had taken a shower just before coming out thinking I would only be out there for a half hour or so but after almost 3 hours we finished our igloo. More like a snow cave but she didn't care. She wanted to have lunch in her new cave and a sleep over. She was pumped. Then the sun came out and about an hour after completion....kersplat! Our hard mornings work had collapsed into a heap of snow never even looking as though something had once been erected there. Her little heart was broken. I felt so bad that she didn't get to play in it more. Oh well. It was worth the hard work and sweat. Needless to say I had to take another shower. She really knew how to put me through the grinder!

Dance Recital

I know that I am late posting these pics as this event occurred approx. 3 weeks ago, but life is crazy. Livvy had her 1st dance recital at school and they did routines involving Antarctica. They have been learning about this continent for some time. They acted out taboggining and waddled like penguins and jumped over pools of puddles. She had so much fun and looked adorable.

Daddy's Little Girls

Truly the favorite. The girls just love their daddy. And I don't think he would have it any other way.

Happy Valentines Day

So my sister and I made the heart felt door wreath that everyone in Utah is raving about, but were unable to locate more styrofoam heart wreaths so I did the next best thing. Topiaries! I gave them to my my mother in law as she is so awesome. I thought they turned out pretty cute but I guess I could just be tootin' my own horn.

Getting So Big

More pics of my little angel. I've been so lame as to take pictures this past month. Busy busy I've been. But I shall try much harder.

My sweet baby girl

My darling baby is now 4 months old and the best baby I could have asked for. She never cries, is a good eater, sleeps through the night and most of all adores her Mommy. I love it. And she does it all with a gigantic smile on her face. I swear...she is that happiest baby ever. I'd have a million more if I knew they would all be like her. I know, I know, I better watch my words because she is bound to have her Daddy's curious child genes running through her just as number 2 does. I hope not though. I want her perfectness to last forever.

Christmas Time

So every Christmas during break we usually TRY to go bowling. Well this year we accomplished that and had a ball. Missed the Colemans but none the less had a great time. We also had a good christmas and once again Santa was waaaaay to good to us this year. The girls were able to get everything they asked for (which wasn't much) but do to unfortunate circumstances (Calli) most of it is already broken. That child just has a curious nature to figure out how everything works in turn results in damages or breakage. Poor thing just has too much of her dad in her.

Grumpy....? No Happy!

So my daughter officially has the waller scowl. But what a ham when she's in a good mood. We went to the my sisters christmas party last night and the girls, yet again, had the time of their life. But slightly disappointed were they when what to their wondering eyes should appear...santa! But wasn't he just at our other christmas party. He looks different mom (Nick played Santa at his family christmas party just hours early and somehow Santa had gained a significant amount of weight in such a short time). Well being that mom and dad weren't informed that this Santa was providing presents...my girls were sorely left out of the festivities only to bring up the fact that they had only received candy canes from him at the last party. I guess their "dad" is Laaaaaame!

Rockin' Hannah

So we spent an evening at the Dorney house and I have to give my sister-in-law props for catching this photo of my little Calli rockin out as Hannah Montana (at least her version). She has a blast with guitar in hand creating her moves while decked out in a wicked pair of suede boots.

Thanksgiving

So we spent Thanksgiving at my sister Alisha's house in Boise. Everyone was there but Erika's family and Scott's girls. We sure missed them, but had a great time all together. The girls especially had fun as they hadn't seen their cousins in such a long time. What a great reunion for them. And they are still recovering from their 4 night slumber party whilst staying up til 11 o'clock (my girls were the culprits behind that fiasco. Sorry lisha). Thanks to the Marlatt's for a wonderful holiday. We miss you guys!

Homemade snow cones

The girls were so antsy to get outside and play in the snow after one of the first big snowfalls this year. I couldn't get them to come inside. Even with frozen toes and icy fingers they begged me to stay outside. I love that they love the snow and pray that we get more because they are the cutest snow bunnies.

St. George

So our semi-annual trip to St. George was so good. Although not as warm as we would have liked it was fun to spend the time with the family and to get away for a mini vacation. You couldn't have paid me to get into that pool but my girls thoroughly enjoyed it despite the cold.

Blessing Day

So we blessed our little one on the 1st of November. It was a wonderful blessing. I was so glad our families could be there. As you can see, she slept through everything. But I think she felt the most at home with her Uncle Brandon. She snuggled right up with him after a tough afternoon of not wanting to take an actual nap. He has the touch I tell you. And not just with her. He has an amazing connection with all 3 of my girls. They sure love him. I was glad though that she was good for family pictures. Not that she isn't all the time. I couldn't have asked for a better baby!

Halloween

The girls had so much fun this year trick-or-treating. Little Calli was a pumpkin and Livvy was Cinderella. They most especially loved tricking grandma by coming to her door to trick-or-treat. They thought that was so funny. Thanks to the Colemans for going door to door with us and for the wonderful dinner. What a blast!

Crazy Look-a-likes

So originally I posted that my sweet Keira was the spitting image of Calli. Crazy how things change because now she looks just like Livvy. I guess adding a few pounds really does the trick. We think it's all in the cheeks. The girl has almost doubled her birth weight in 2 months. What can I say....she sure loves her food.