Snow Day

Lucy has been asking to go to "the mountain" all winter long to play in the snow. The snow has been melting so fast these past couple of weeks, so last weekend we made the short trip up to our beloved Mt. Hood.

We ended up at Government Camp to go sledding. Lucy had a blast. Thomas was very indifferent. I think it is so funny how at times it is so hard to get a reaction of any kind out of him. But we love our little buddy!

No snow trip could be complete without some Hot Chocolate!

Karl Johnson Silhouettes

I am so excited for KARL JOHNSON to cut my kids silhouettes in June. He is making an appearance at Bridgeport and I just secured an appointment. There are a few spots still open if any of you live around here and want to do it too. Call Goodnight Room.

I will be sure to share my babies silhouettes with you. I honestly can't wait. I have been meaning to make them myself by tracing their shadows on the wall, but this is much easier and more exciting!

When I was in Heaven

Heaven is a very popular subject with Lucy. She loves to start sentences by saying "When I was in Heaven..." Usually this is followed by "you and daddy got married in the Temple," or "you lived with Mama Cindy." She loves hearing about how she used to live in heaven when I was her age.

Tonight, this was Lucy's prayer after a conversation about how she used to live in Heaven, and how she wants to live there again.

"Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank you for this day.

Thank you that Grandma Bernice could die and go to Heaven,

and thank you that

Jesus could die and go to Heaven.

In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen."

I didn't know if I should laugh or cry. Either way, it melted my heart and I had to share.

Buddy Gets Scared

Special Viewing Party

So this year for the Super Bowl we had friends over once again. We called it a Pot Luck with a Special Viewing Event to make ourselves feel a little better for doing it on a Sunday. This time a lot more people came and we had a full house of 30+. The funny thing is, Tyler and I don't watch the NFL. I would say that about 95% of our friends that came don't either. But what a great excuse to get together.

I said more than 30 people came. But did I happen to mention how 17 of these "people" were small children? After a couple hours of playing we couldn't ignore the pleas to watch How to Train your Dragon up in the playroom. But honestly, how cute is this?!

We had a ton of great food and even better company. You have got to love good friends!

Lucy wanted to dress up 'Tommy' today to look like a princess. I said that I didn't think Thomas wanted to be a princess because he was a boy. Lucy then replied so matter of fact, "well mom, Tommy does want to be a princess. But you can be the prince if you want."Lucy wanted me to take a picture of her 'mad face.' She was happy and giggly, but for some reason likes to look at pictures of herself being mad. She looked at this one for about a minute before wanting to take another. The girl makes me laugh!

Little Monsters

I was at Costco with the kids picking out new jammies. Lucy didn't understand why Thomas got all the cool pajamas. So after a little thought (I love her in girly things) I let her pick out one pair of 'boy jammies.' Of course she picked the monster ones. Now that we have them, I love putting them in their matching jammies. We have even done a few photo shoots with them. Poor Buddy, he just gets tossed around and clobered by his big sister and just smiles all the same.

I know the Holidays ended over a month ago, but my thinking is better late than never.

Zoo Lights with the Family

(We actually went with the Hornibrooks too, but I forgot my camera that night)

My mother had all her grandchildren over to decorate cookies. It got a little messy but what do you expect from 4 children 4-years-old and under.

Little Buddy likes frosting!

We acted out the Nativity at my parents Christmas Eve

Baby Jesus was a little big if you ask me:)

Who doesn't love the Meier & Frank monorail. I wish it still ran...so many memories!

Lucy made sure to ask for "Toy Story 3 and the doll house from Costco." She also added in that Buddy wanted the "Dragon Movie." (how to train you dragon).

Lucy was so excited to mail her letter to Santa!

Nobody, and I mean NOBODY makes omelette's as delicious as my dad!

She loved Thomas' toys!

Just what she always wanted

The 6:00a.m daze

A Daddy and his Little Girl

I just love the bond between Tyler and Lucy. It always amazes me how much he loves and adores her!

Four Months Old

Stats at 4 months (3 weeks ago)

Height: 27 3/4"

Percentile: OFF THE CHARTS

Weight: 17 1/2 lbs.

Percentile: 85th

Moments in Thomas' life

• Smiles all the time and does so for just about anybody
• Sleeps from 6:30 to 7 (most nights) and takes two good naps during the day
• Can roll over both ways...chooses not to do so
• Lucy makes him belly laugh like nobody else
• He is so easy going
• Can now hold toys and plays with them often
• Still loves to be swaddled (daddy finally can do it well)
• Has very kissable cheeks
• Little buddy is strong and can support himself from head to toe very well.