Ice Day?

Living in Utah and Michigan we know Snow days. But here in Arkansas it's a bit different. Last week it started raining a bit, then it turned to ice pellets. By morning we has a thick sheet of ice covered by ice pellets all over everything. School was cancelled and we stayed home (for 2 days)...you can't drive on ice like you can snow. The kids did everything you would do in snow, minus the snow man. They went sledding down the neighbors yard (on ice), and they "ice skated" on our drive way. Isaac stayed out in the bitter cold all day. I kept telling him he was crazy and needed to come in. He had a fun day!

Caite's 5!

It's doesn't seem like five years ago when Isaac and I got on a plane leaving Grenada and headed to Utah to have Caite. I left the island about a month before my due date so it was "safe" to travel. Aaron finished up finales and made it home just 2 days before our cute girl was born. Life hasn't been the same since. Caite is the best hugger, has a contagious smile and laugh, she is smart, friendly, and extremely picky about what she wears. We love her to pieces!!

We celebrated Caite's big day by having a few friends over for a Christmas Birthday Party. We made candy trains, home made pizza, and played games. The party was simple yet successful. Just the way I like it. Here are the highlights in pictures.

Baby Steps

Look at Halle go!

For the last few weeks she has taken a few steps at a time. Now she can go from the fireplace to the couch. In the background, Caite is singing and dancing on her "stage".

Fa la la la la

We decorated just before Thanksgiving this year because Aaron was home to help. I'm glad we did other wise it still wouldn't be up. I love this time of year. I love the lights, the trees, the candy, the music, the letters to Santa, the Christmas decor, the nativities, and the drives around the neighborhoods at night looking at lights. I love the feeling of Christmas. It's a happy, peaceful, joyous kind of feeling. We are trying hard to teach our kids the true meaning of Christmas, but in reality they're true kids. They want their own TVs, cell phones, bikes, video games and everything else we see in stores. Although they may not be getting TVs and cell phones, they will be happy. I love their excitement. It's contagious.

Halle is starting to walk! She's not too stable yet, but will take up to 10 steps. I keep trying to get video of it, but she gets too excited and crawls after the camera. So a still shot will have to do for now.

What's for Lunch?

A few months ago a new Kroger was built in our town. I have been told it is the biggest one they have built. Needless to say it's very nice. The have a sushi bar with sushi chefs (or whatever they are called) there making it fresh daily.

I have been known on occasion (or several occasions) to stop by the sushi bar at lunch time.They have these Philadelphia Rolls that are filled with avocado, crab, and cream cheese. Dip them in soy sauce and a little wasabi and they are to die for! It's true I crave them often. Yesterday was one of those days! Mmmmmm so good! And yes, I eat all of them and would eat more if I bought more.

While I chowed on my sushi, Halle had ravioli for the first time. She chowed!!! She loved it!

Birthday Picture for Dad

Hayden drew Aaron a birthday picture. I found it GLUED to the chair Aaron sits on for dinner.

Tribute to my Man!

To my Golden Boy

Happy Birthday!

Just wanted to let ya'll know that I HAVE the PERFECT guy! Here are 31 completely random facts about him.

1. One of the other residents call him Golden Boy, because he does everything well.

2. He works extremely hard and gives 110% in everything he does.

3. He's a perfectionist.

4. He is wrapped around both his girls little fingers. (see above picture, look what he lets Caite do to him)

5. He loves the outdoors, but doesn't get to be out as much as he would like.

6. He's working on saving the world.

7. He is an incredible writer and public speaker (although he prefers not speaking)

8. He's very sarcastic.

9. He loves Indian Food.

10. He loves everything I cook (at least he tells me that).

11. He won't eat celery.

12. He doesn't like clutter. Everything has a place.

13. He has a file for almost everything.

14. He's patient with me and the kids.

15. He loves Broadway Plays.

16. He loves music...good music.

17. He loves to run.

18. He's a neat freak. (that makes it easy on me, one less person to clean up after)

19. He doesn't care for animated movies.

20. He's never been to Hawaii.

21. He loves his helicopter pants.

22. He can stay up late and wake up early and not be cranky.

23. He loves getting take out and bringing in home to eat while watching TV.

24. He's not a huge sports fan other than BYU football.

25. He loves Elder Neal A. Maxwell talks and books.

26. He loves to read, just doesn't have the time

27. He hates confrontation.

28. He gets more done in a day than most people I know.

29. Aside from me, his best friend is his dad. They are 2 peas in a pod!

30. He has a secret crush on Faith Hill and Taylor Swift.

31. In my eyes he's PERFECT!

Love you Hon!!