Passover dinner

We had a very simple, although probably not super authentic Passover Seder tonight for FHE/dinner. I wanted to at least give the kiddos an opportunity to learn about Passover and the traditions associated with it. We had grape juice and parsley dipped in salt water and the "bitter herbs" and I made Matzah! It was pretty brief, but the kids seemed to enjoy it (Broder especially once he could start eating.) and asked if we are going to do this every year? I said hopefully we will.
Tim and I want to go to the BYU Passover Seder that is given every year and learn more. Happy Passover!

Happy Easter!...one week early

This years Easter finery. They are pretty much adorable.

Life according to Broder

After scoring a total of 600-plus points on the reading game for school-

"I love myself!!!!"

And then proceeded to give himself hugs for the next 10 minutes.

(His head and neck are doing fine. He stayed home from school yesterday, but mostly I think he was just stiff and sore.)

Trampoline mishap

Today Broder went over to the neighbors and did a flip on their tramp. Seemingly he didn't make the rotation and came down on the back of his head. I, of course, was on my way to the back yard and missed seeing what actually happened. He was lying on the tramp with his hands behind his head for awhile- I thought he was enjoying the sunshine, but after a few minutes he came over and told me his neck hurt. Awesome. So I immediately took him home and called the doctor and got ice on it. (And also did some Internet searching which usually says that your child is going to die.) Anyway, he didn't have any tingling sensations, headache or nausea. He could touch his chin to his chest without pain, it was when he looked up that he tensed up and hurt. He was happy though and was bouncing around the house (made me nervous) and was his normal chatty self. Only every once in awhile he stopped because something must have hurt. Anyway the nurse went over a pretty thorough list with me and after we talked through it all and asked him every question, she said that he's probably OK, but to watch for any nausea or tingling fingers or headaches and if that crops up to go to the ER.
I also happened to see our neighbor whose husband is a chiropractor and asked if it would be possible for me to bring Broder by their house for a quick look over. They were awesome and said yes. Bro. Moore is probably Broder's new hero because of the pop that he got out of his neck. Broder described it as the sound of a sword blocking a hit. (?) Bro. Moore prescribed more icing for a bit and pain meds if needed.
He seems to be doing fine. He had a greater range of motion when I checked him before he went to bed. We told him to try and take it easy on the soccer field or basketball court tomorrow at recess.
Also- strict and severe trampolining restrictions have been revisited.

Awesome big brother moment of the day

Jackson read Curious George to Sis during quiet time today. Awesome big brother!!

Awesome day in Park City

Today we took a quick trip to Park City to see an exhibit at the Kimball Art Center called "The Art of the Brick." Every sculpture was made entirely out of Legos and our kids were in hea-ven. Some of the faves were "Mountain Rushmore" and the story book castle and the giant pencil writing Aloha, but they were all very fantastic.
As part of our fun day out we also ate at a new restaurant for us- Davanza's. Tasty!

Little cowgirl

Today we went to the barnyard and one of the things she got to do was go on a pony ride. She l-o-v-e-d her pony which she immediately named Pinkie Pie and wants to go back as soon as possible.

Life according to Sis - part 2

"Daddy needs to vacuum the grass really a lot."

Life according to Sis

Me- "Sis, what are you getting into?"

Sis- "Bubble gum."

Me-  "Why?  Did you ask me?"

Sis- "Because bubblegum is healthy for us.  It's healthy all the times."

Project

One of the things that is fun about having a baby girl is the clothes and the dressing up. So, today I tried my hand at making her a little skirt for St. Patrick's Day. She had to have pink in it, so the material used is our compromise. I think it might be a tad bit too long, but it should last a little while through any major growth spurt.
She is very into posing so this is her ballet dancer pose with her PJ shirt and a scarf made out of a knit belt from an old sweater. (She put on the scarf so she would be "warm on the boat.")

Not trying to brag, but....

After a VERY long space of time (think before Sis was born long) I finally scored a goal tonight!!! And our team won!

 That's all.

Story

Once upon a time there was a little prince named Bubba. One night, Bubba watched his Daddy cut his own hair with the electric clippers. Bubba thought that was awesome and was very interested in the process. One morning, the little prince got curious and wondered what it would be like to cut his own hair. So while in the shower he got a razor and tried it out. He soon found that it didn't seem to work the same way as his Daddy's clippers did. When his Mommy asked him about it, he was sad, but admitted what he had done. He told his Mom that he would just wear his sweatshirt hood all the rest of his days. Mom said he would probably have to buzz the rest of his head and wait for it to grow out. Bubba was not too excited about this idea. He may decide to live with it, he may decide to let us buzz it, but I'm pretty sure he won't try it again.")

Lord of the Rings- complete!

Tim has been reading the Lord of the Rings trilogy to the boys.  The rule is that they can watch the movie after they have finished the book.  They are going to be able to watch "Return of the King" tomorrow night and they are more than thrilled.  Friday night can not come soon enough! Tim read The Hobbit to them before LOTR and I don't know what the next reading adventure will be.  These books are Tim's favorite and I know he loves that the boys love them too.  I wouldn't be surprised if they started the series all over again.

Hate it when that happens

Jackson's glasses have needed to be straightened/adjusted for awhile now. It just was another thing on the list that kept being pushed back because they were doing OK and all. But today was the last straw. I guess he leaned over to pick something up and because they were so loose they just fell off of his head. Of course, they were immediately stepped on. So frames were bent even more and lenses were scratched and chipped. Good news is the lenses are still under warranty and will be replaced for free. The nice lady at the eye doctor fixed the frames as best as she could, but we'll just keep praying that they make it for a few more months.

A boy reunited with his blanket

is a wonderful thing.

Apocalypse

Tim and I have done what we thought we'd never do. Facebook. That's right- the end of the world must be coming, so get your water and cans of dried beans.

Kitchen ceiling:finished!!

It looks great! Logan the handyman did an awesome job and Tim was able to get it all painted. Yay!

The things these little boys feet have done

I marvel at the wear and tear that Jackson and Broder's shoes go through over the course of a school year.  And then I think of all the things that they have done while they have been wearing these shoes and the places they've gone and the things they've seen and heard.  And I hope it's been good and I hope they've learned something and that they've done their best.

I've been slightly obsessed in the last couple of days watching missionary homecomings and videos of Mama's hugging their babies when they get off the airplane.  I think I am getting scared of my babies getting bigger and going out in the world and where their next pair of shoes will take them and what they'll see and hear and do.

But until they get to that shiny black shoe stage, I always try to remember that they're still little now and they're still here with me now and now is the time to love them no matter what and make sure that they know that no matter what shoes they're wearing, that I am always going to be here for them and I'll love them forever.