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.

I LOVE my kids!

Last night as I was preparing to go to bed I got the overwhelming feeling of love for my children. There was an incident in the hospital with Thomas that scarred me that day, but I honestly haven't thought much about it since. But last night as I was saying my prayers I got so freaked out by the fact that I could have lost Thomas and I couldn't help but run in to check on him. I had to look at him, touch his feet and rub his head. With tears in my eyes I then made my way to Lucy's room and kissed her lovable cheeks. I feel so grateful to have such wonderful children. They are sweet and deserve more of my attention. I made a promise to myself last night that my house doesn't have to be perfect. If it is between clean floors or putting together puzzles with Lucy, I almost always NEED to choose playing with my adorable daughter.

So today I have gotten a few loads of laundry done and have cleaned the dishes and such, but I have spent most of my time thus far on the floor with both of my children. We have done everything from reading stories and playing make believe. I have thoroughly enjoyed myself. And now they both nap...heaven on earth.

(look hard at the pile of toys on the couch)

Lucy was showing me how good she is at sharing her toys with Little Buddy. How kind.

Halloween came and went. I tried to get pictures of my little Tinkerbell but Lucy is almost impossible to get a good picture of! She is either trying so hard to smile or she is a moving target (mostly the two combined). This little fairy princess, Tink, got the award for cutest costume at our Church Halloween party. She hammed it up when her name was announced and she pranced across the stage, showing off her costume and holding up her skirt like a princess would. She even stopped in the center of the stage for a little while when most kids just ran to the other side as fast as they could. Do we have a little Drama Queen (several meanings here) on our hands???

Pumpkin Patch

Last week we went to the pumpkin patch with my mom and grandpa. I got a few pictures of my little guy. I didn't think I would be one of those parents who takes less pictures of their second child, but I so am. I have a bunch, but I don't take them multiple times a day, or even every day like I did with Lucy. I will be sure to show you more...

Isn't he adorable? I just love him and he finally has some fat on him. For the first couple months of Thomas' life he had skin hanging from his limbs. I guess that's what happens when you are born 23" long (we posted 21.5" but the doctors remeasured and it was 23") and only weigh 9lbs and 11oz. While that is heavy, it's not heavy enough for a long baby like he was.

I uploaded all my pictures onto my computer so I can pull from a bunch of them and post some stuff. A lot has happened in the last four months since you heard from me, but my computer got a virus and we had to reformat it and such...it pretty much took forever. Plus, being a mom of two is a little harder and more time consuming than one-go figure. I know my sister and mom have been quite vocal about "poor Thomas, all you have are his swollen hospital pictures up on your blog" or "I am sick of looking at the same pictures, post something new." So here is to you Amykay and mom.