To Grandma's house we go

 Today we went to my parents house. Seems small but these two are the most busiest people I know.

Being a bakery manager is a tough job. But today she worked a normal 8 hour shift so in the afternoon we were able to head down and spent some time with them.

Mason had to finish some school work before he was able to play. He was able to play later on so I didn't get a photo.

This was funny...Mike told Hailey to come here....so my Mom's dog came.....

I thought it was funny. Here's Cati being a camera hog.

It was a fun afternoon. And the kids just loving seeing their Papa and Grandma.

Cati

Cati ("Ca'-tee"....just take the Du off her name-it's what we call her) had her 9 month check up. She's healthy, smart, funny but just alittle on the small size. She weighed in at 17lbs and 26.5 inches long which made her in the 25%. No big deal for us...I love how she's so small and just the right size for cuddles. She's checking out Mike's tongue. She's strangely fascinated by it. But we're so glad she's with us. She was a surprise/bonus baby but she fits right in with our family and brings us such joy to have her in our lives. We're so grateful/blessed/thankful/honored to be her parents.

Dear Mom and Dad

Thank you Mom and Dad for taking us to Thanksgiving Point Ancient Life Museum today. We really needed a field trip day. We were getting bored with home school work.

 We had so much fun looking at the animal and dino skeletons. And thanks for letting us play in the kid fun-lands. They were so awesome.

 But why did you laugh when Ducati ate the sand? Sand is gross -not funny.

And did you know that Ducati is bigger than a Compsagnathus? I think that's how you spell it. It only weighs 4 pounds. I think she could eat it.

 

And Dad....that was not funny when you tried to put me in the sharks mouth. Don't do that again!

Mom...look we found Kevin from UP. You said it wasn't real.

But tell me why we can't kick each other in the head?

 She wasn't even awake. Fine....Sorry

Thank you Mom and Dad for taking us to the museum and we promise that next time you can pick where we have the field trip.

Love your kids

My Hero

 The heart grows fonder with absentience. So Mike help with that one...

He made this swing lock door for our kitchen. I love it! No more "Lily" interruptions while I am cooking or cleaning. I love my husband!

Just Us

Mike and I were finally able to get some time aside and just be together. Between  work and school and more schoolwork and......kids we only have a few minutes with each other a day. Some might think that's good enough but we're spoiled and need each other more than that. So today was our day....pizza and ice cream for lunch, reading under a shady tree and helping a charity fundraiser. And to top it all off...we won a fly fishing trip in ID. So date #2 already planned. Yes!

Princess Lily

She is almost 2 years old. Any given moment I have no idea what she is going to act like...cute and cuddly or mad and tantrums. But at this moment she is cute. Lily has been wanting to dress herself. Fine for us!
It's adorable to see the outfits she picks out but it's so MUCH MORE adorable when she dresses herself in this dress.

Party in my Bathroom

I love my girls. I love to hear them laugh and squeal in delight. I love seeing them smile from ear to ear. Occasionally I will do something funny that will lead to their joy but most often it's due to funny Daddy doing something crazy and silly. But these laughs were all mine.

Kids make up set. Best clown face contest . A few glossy kisses for daddy. And a sweet memory for mommy.

Ha Ducati is still deciding if she would crawl away or join in....she just watched.