Kids Say.........

I love the things that come out of my kids' mouth. Here are a few.......


"Daddy is a hero, because he has The Power"

"When Jayden and I grow up we are going to be just like Daddy, We are going to have the priesthood too. You need a girl to be just like you"

"When you look in my eyes can you see my skull?"

(in a very worried tone) "Mom what do I look like?" "You look like Alex." "Oh good"

After dropping daddy off at work one day both boys were crying for daddy. I told Alex that we were going to get ice cream, and not to be sad. He explains through tears.
"Yes, but I love my family the most"

Alex likes to tickle his ear with my hair. He has done ever since he was a tiny baby. The other day I spent a long time doing my hair, I even ratted it and created a bump-it! It looked very cute. Alex tried taking my clip out so he could play in my hair. He was very irritated that I asked him not to and says in an irritated almost teenager tone says....

"Are you trying to make me think that you are beautiful?" "No, Do I look beautiful?" I asked. "No" He says. My feeling were not too hurt, he usually tells me I am pretty all the time, He was just mad because he couldn't tickle his ears.

In a remorse tone almost as if confessing, he tell his aunt Rachel.... "(sigh) I like to play video games all day"

Jayden has started Calling me "Mommy" except when I come home through the garage door, then he yells "Daddy" I think he thinks this is some kind of welcome home greeting because we call out DADDY! when Stillman comes home in the evening. He also very dramatic and says OH NO for everything. I learned today at church that he know the color Yellow. He also tried very hard to sing all the primary songs for our program today. I love my kids.

On Mother's day all did not go as planned. Stillman had plans to make me breakfast in bed and give me my presents. Jayden woke up early and on the wrong side of the bed. He was screaming and mad about everything. All Jayden wanted was for me to crawl back in bed and cuddle with him. Sadly I could not accommodate because we had 9:00 church, Alex was suppose to sing, and we were running late. So amidst the crying and screaming Stillman yells out "Happy Mother's Day!" I laughed so hard. It truly made my day.

2 yrs old today!

Today is Jayden's Second Birthday! He has started it off with a kick, by overdosing on Motrin. Oh this kid has kept us on our toes! This morning Alex and I sang Happy Birthday to Jayden along with his pancake breakfast. Jayden sang along and said his own name for the first time!

We had his party on Sunday with family and friends. He had a Cookie Monster cake. Jayden has taken more to Cookie than Elmo lately, we were debating weather or not to do an alphabet theme party because Jayden loves the alphabet. However Cookie is always promoting numbers and letters so it fit. I will have to post pictures of the party later, I also need to post birthday pics of Alex too. Right now my camera battery is dead and I have lost my charger. We sure missed those of you that couldn't be with us, but are thankful for all the Birthday wishes you sent.

Happy Birthday Jayden!

Are You Ready!

Eagle Island State Park

Five Years Old!

Happy Birthday Alex!! It is so hard to believe that he has gone from that little baby to looking so old. Just looking at last years pictures he has lost his little boy look. His face is leaner and you can almost see what he will look like as an adult. Happy St. Patrick's Day and enjoy these little leprechaun pics.

Not of this earth

I went shopping today with two kids in toe. Alex was lagging behind a little. I walked around an isle and had to call for him to keep up please. Soon he comes tearing around the corner and says "Mom I saw a scary person who does not belong on this earth." Now before you judge him to harshly I must interpret for him "Not on this earth" means "Not in real life", or "Make-believe" for examples Superheros are not on this earth, Ghosts are not on this earth, neither apparently are witches, or Little old ladies who bare a striking resemblance to Snow White's Stepmother........

Where do I begin. I began telling him how not everyone looks the same, How Heavenly Father made everyone look different because it would get really confusing if everyone looked like Alex, And of course how Heavenly Father loves all of us and we should too, no matter what they look like.
Near the Cereal isle he whispers "Look mom, There she is"

A little old lady was walking by, she was short and a little hunchbacked. To me she looked very sweet. I think it was the shawl covering her head that made her appear too mistrusting to be of this world.

Sneak Peak for Deedra

Treasured Portraits now has backdrops and studio lighting! We tested it out with a couple of families so far. To see a sneak peak of Deedra kids' photos go to www.treasuredportraits.blogspot.com They are stinking cute pictures!
There are only a few right now, but they are good if I do say so my self. LaVerne you will love them.