Just a few for this week! Love you all!!!
We were up in the
master bedroom looking out the window as Taylor was leaving for work. It
had rained so the ground was all wet. As we watched him pull away Eden
said, "Look it is Daddy's car's footprint!" (the dry area under the car
was now exposed)
Eden asked me, "When do I have ballet?"
I responded "On Tuesday"
E: "Oh is that today?"
M: "No, today is Sat. Then Sunday, Monday THEN Tuesday."
E: "Then after Tuesday ballet is the next day Sat?"
M: "No, it goes Tues, Wed, Thurs., Fri, THEN Sat."
E: "Oh okay..then the next day we get to go see Jesus?" (with a big grin)
I
was cutting up an apple for the kids and the knife got my finger. It
surprised me so I gasped and quickly grabbed my finger. (Those cutco
knifes are sharp!) The kids were eager to help. They went to get me a
band-aid. After a few min. Eden came over and came really close to my
face and said, "Mom...don't ever do that again! You scared me!"
While Russell was napping on Sunday afternoon I was able to squeeze
in a nap myself. And when I opened my bedroom door after I had woken up
Gordon was right there. And he said, "I knew you were awake!! I heard
you on the thermometer!"
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
1/22/13
Better late than never ;) Sorry I missed at least one week...maybe more.
Eden said to Ella: "Don't mess with me. I'm not a toy....I'm a person!"
Eden was on the toilet the other morning and I overheard her singing a song. It was to the tune of Snow White's 'I'm wishing'. She was singing "I'm Wiping....I'm wiping...." (you could put together the rest of the lyrics on your own ;)
Ella came into my room and said, "Mom SOMEBODY broke your scissors...it wasn't me and it wasn't Gordon...It was SOMEBODY."
Eden started ballet today. She did great! Ella also started in the longer evening class. She is really loving it and doing very well.
Russell is giving high fives. And my favorite thing is to hear him say, "Mama mama mama" while we are driving in the car.
I know I am missing loads of others. I need to make the resolve again to be better at writing them down.
Know that we love you all!!! Hope you are having a great week.
Eden said to Ella: "Don't mess with me. I'm not a toy....I'm a person!"
Eden was on the toilet the other morning and I overheard her singing a song. It was to the tune of Snow White's 'I'm wishing'. She was singing "I'm Wiping....I'm wiping...." (you could put together the rest of the lyrics on your own ;)
Ella came into my room and said, "Mom SOMEBODY broke your scissors...it wasn't me and it wasn't Gordon...It was SOMEBODY."
Eden started ballet today. She did great! Ella also started in the longer evening class. She is really loving it and doing very well.
Russell is giving high fives. And my favorite thing is to hear him say, "Mama mama mama" while we are driving in the car.
I know I am missing loads of others. I need to make the resolve again to be better at writing them down.
Know that we love you all!!! Hope you are having a great week.
While doing scripture the other day, I said, and so this little
girl hit her sister when she wouldn't give back the toy. Ella, what else
could she have done besides hit her?" She thought for a while and
said, "well, it seems like hitting her it the best way."
We were at the store watching a video that was part of a
marketing stand for a hi-def video camera. A sports car came on the
screen and was shown zooming around. Ella: "A sport's car. You could
get to a dance party super fast with one of those." It took me a second
to register this comment. I stopped and asked her if that's what she
said. "Yep," she replied.
1/4/13
This morning I saw Eden playing with two pencils and animating them as
if they were people. They were talking to each other and I overheard her
pencils conversation. "Hello, how are you...oh look it is baby
Jesus...say hello" Then my phone started to ring and she quickly worked
that into the dialog. It was a simple thing this morning, but was fun to
listen in. :)
I can't remember if I wrote about this one or not...the last day of school before Thanksgiving break I was picking up the kids from school and Gordon climbed into the car looking rather sad. I asked him what was wrong...and then the tears he had been holding back came out and he explained that he was busy cleaning up his desk and he did not get his Thanksgiving hug from his teacher Ms. Wednt. It melted my heart. So I told him that I would pull over and he could run back and get his hug. When he got back to the car he told me, "Mom, it was so great. I made her smile and guess what? She even gave me two hugs!" He is such a sweet boy!
Ella asked me today, "Mom is there a baby in your belly?" I replied, "No, not right now". She then said, "Well when you do I hope it is a girl...I will call her Pretty." I asked, "What if it is a boy?" She thought for a moment and then said, "If it is a boy, I will call him Sparky!".
Russell's teeth count is now up to 8! And he loves to munch on
bread and cheese...wow is this boy growing up so fast! And this past
week he started to clap his hands.
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Love you all!!
I can't remember if I wrote about this one or not...the last day of school before Thanksgiving break I was picking up the kids from school and Gordon climbed into the car looking rather sad. I asked him what was wrong...and then the tears he had been holding back came out and he explained that he was busy cleaning up his desk and he did not get his Thanksgiving hug from his teacher Ms. Wednt. It melted my heart. So I told him that I would pull over and he could run back and get his hug. When he got back to the car he told me, "Mom, it was so great. I made her smile and guess what? She even gave me two hugs!" He is such a sweet boy!
Ella asked me today, "Mom is there a baby in your belly?" I replied, "No, not right now". She then said, "Well when you do I hope it is a girl...I will call her Pretty." I asked, "What if it is a boy?" She thought for a moment and then said, "If it is a boy, I will call him Sparky!".
Ella was telling Eden. "Jesus loves EVERYONE!, He loves Chinese
people, Asian people, African people...He even loves Tori" (Tori is one
of the girls friends)
Russell loves to roll his R's. It makes me smile every time I catch him doing it.
We had a blast being at Grandma and Grandpa Nielsen's house
this past week and playing with cousins. Everyone had a playmate and
they were entertained for hours. We already miss everyone.
updated the blog. check it out. earlfamilyblog.blogspot.com
Love you all!!
12/17/12
Eden's new phrase is "What's a my heck is that?" Not one we will be keeping...but it is cute when she says it.
Ella today in the car asked, "Mom do I have 'the shock'?" I wasn't sure what she meant so I asked her. Her response was..."You know 'the shock'...look at me Mom, is my hair sticking up? If it is then I have 'the shock'!"
Gordon recited his poem today and did a wonderful job! I am so proud of him. This was the poem he recited (which he will be doing at the Earl Family Christmas Party as well):
"What I should like"
On Christmas Eve I like to lie,
Awake, when stars are in the sky.
And listen to the sound that swells,
From Santa Claus' jingle bells.
I'd like to hear upon the roof,
The patter of each tiny hoof.
Of Santa's reindeer overhead,
When I am sung and warm in bed.
But Mama says I must not lie,
Awake, or he will pass me by.
He does not like the girls or boys,
To watch him when he brings the toys.
I think I better go to sleep,
I guess the presents all will keep.
And in the morning I shall be,
Glad to think I did not see.
I overheard Gordon in the car the other day reluctantly sharing some of his candy and saying to Ella, "There Ella...I am sharing...see, I have the Christmas Spirit!"
Tonight over dinner Gordon was telling the girls about how they have hung up stockings in their classroom at school and then Santa came to their class today. Ella quickly said, "Well you know he is not real". Gordon replied, "I know he is not real Ella....but I am choosing to believe in Santa Clause".
Ella today in the car asked, "Mom do I have 'the shock'?" I wasn't sure what she meant so I asked her. Her response was..."You know 'the shock'...look at me Mom, is my hair sticking up? If it is then I have 'the shock'!"
Gordon recited his poem today and did a wonderful job! I am so proud of him. This was the poem he recited (which he will be doing at the Earl Family Christmas Party as well):
"What I should like"
On Christmas Eve I like to lie,
Awake, when stars are in the sky.
And listen to the sound that swells,
From Santa Claus' jingle bells.
I'd like to hear upon the roof,
The patter of each tiny hoof.
Of Santa's reindeer overhead,
When I am sung and warm in bed.
But Mama says I must not lie,
Awake, or he will pass me by.
He does not like the girls or boys,
To watch him when he brings the toys.
I think I better go to sleep,
I guess the presents all will keep.
And in the morning I shall be,
Glad to think I did not see.
I overheard Gordon in the car the other day reluctantly sharing some of his candy and saying to Ella, "There Ella...I am sharing...see, I have the Christmas Spirit!"
Tonight over dinner Gordon was telling the girls about how they have hung up stockings in their classroom at school and then Santa came to their class today. Ella quickly said, "Well you know he is not real". Gordon replied, "I know he is not real Ella....but I am choosing to believe in Santa Clause".
12/10/12
I was in the house looking out to the backyard where the kids were
playing. I made the sign language sign for 'I love you' to Ella. She got
a big smile and looked away. I could tell she was trying to think about
how to do it back...she looked back at me so I did it again for her.
Then with a giant smile she held up her hand high and proud showing me
her thumb, pinky, and ring finger :)
Russell was sitting in his highchair eating his food taking breaks every now and then to blow raspberries on the side of his tray.
Russell is not technically crawling but he can get places if he really wants to. We were up in the girls room and he was at one end of the room and saw the giant Mickey at the other end of the room. He started rolling and rolling and rolling until he rolled right into the closet door. He even surprised himself. So fun to watch ;)
Last night was our Relief Society Christmas Dinner. And Gordon was able to sing as one of the "angels" for all the ladies. He was so great. And smiling ear to ear as he sang Silent Night.
At our ward Christmas Party Gordon was Joseph, Ella was an angel, and Eden was a sheep. They all had a wonderful time singing and acting out the Nativity. I just wish I had remembered my camera!
Russell is working on another tooth...that will bring his total to 6.
We love you all and hope that each of you are enjoying this holiday season!
Russell was sitting in his highchair eating his food taking breaks every now and then to blow raspberries on the side of his tray.
Russell is not technically crawling but he can get places if he really wants to. We were up in the girls room and he was at one end of the room and saw the giant Mickey at the other end of the room. He started rolling and rolling and rolling until he rolled right into the closet door. He even surprised himself. So fun to watch ;)
Last night was our Relief Society Christmas Dinner. And Gordon was able to sing as one of the "angels" for all the ladies. He was so great. And smiling ear to ear as he sang Silent Night.
At our ward Christmas Party Gordon was Joseph, Ella was an angel, and Eden was a sheep. They all had a wonderful time singing and acting out the Nativity. I just wish I had remembered my camera!
Russell is working on another tooth...that will bring his total to 6.
We love you all and hope that each of you are enjoying this holiday season!
11/30/12
Pretty sure I missed this past week. It is hard to remember to write
things down with all the hustle and bustle of the holidays...and mid
week this week I got sick :( So just a couple this time. Love you all!
I was feeding Russell Pears for the first time last night. In between every bite he would smack his little lips and then open wide for the next spoonful. It reminded me of What About Bob...mmmmm! Can't get enough ;)
Gordon was playing up stairs on the stage and I noticed that he had gotten all the chairs and put them down on their sides and placed them together to make little tunnels to crawl through. Then I noticed he had the Bumbo (the little baby chair) loaded with jumbo blocks. I watched him crawl around for a bit, then he came over and said to me, "See Mom I am a hamster and that (pointing to the Bumbo chair) is my food dish...pretty cool huh?!" I love their imaginative play, so creative!
I went into get Russell out of his crib this morning and not feeling well I was crawling in and talking to him. He was cooing like crazy. Then I looked over the edge and his blanket was covering his eyes. I pulled it off still talking to him. He had a huge grin on his face with his eyes shut tight. It was too bright to look at me. So he and I chatted a bit with his eyes closed. Then he finally opened his eyes and smiled even bigger, if that was possible ;) Love that kid!
This morning I was telling Taylor that my ab muscles are sore from coughing. Eden was sitting next to me and said.."Mom did you just say, 'animals?' with a very confused look on her face. Made me giggle...which also made my ab muscles sore :) but that time worth it!!
I was feeding Russell Pears for the first time last night. In between every bite he would smack his little lips and then open wide for the next spoonful. It reminded me of What About Bob...mmmmm! Can't get enough ;)
Gordon was playing up stairs on the stage and I noticed that he had gotten all the chairs and put them down on their sides and placed them together to make little tunnels to crawl through. Then I noticed he had the Bumbo (the little baby chair) loaded with jumbo blocks. I watched him crawl around for a bit, then he came over and said to me, "See Mom I am a hamster and that (pointing to the Bumbo chair) is my food dish...pretty cool huh?!" I love their imaginative play, so creative!
I went into get Russell out of his crib this morning and not feeling well I was crawling in and talking to him. He was cooing like crazy. Then I looked over the edge and his blanket was covering his eyes. I pulled it off still talking to him. He had a huge grin on his face with his eyes shut tight. It was too bright to look at me. So he and I chatted a bit with his eyes closed. Then he finally opened his eyes and smiled even bigger, if that was possible ;) Love that kid!
This morning I was telling Taylor that my ab muscles are sore from coughing. Eden was sitting next to me and said.."Mom did you just say, 'animals?' with a very confused look on her face. Made me giggle...which also made my ab muscles sore :) but that time worth it!!
11/19/12
A couple of days late ;)
During scriptures tonight I looked over at Eden was was laying on the ground intensely listening. Then I saw her stick out her tongue to try to touch her nose...it was harder than she thought, she tried some more and then gave up and grabbed her tongue in her fingers and pulled it up until she reached her nose. Then she had a smile of accomplishment. A priceless moment I am glad I glanced over at her at just the right moment :)
Ella has already decided that her next birthday party is going to be a "married party" which I think I have mentioned before. I actually thought that maybe the idea would be lost and a new idea found. I thought it would be short lived and she would want a squinkie party or a hello kitty party (she has also mentioned before) But the married party is gonna be it I think. She talks about it just about everyday. And last night I saw the girls playing "wedding". Ella was explaining to Eden..."Eden stand back and then I throw the flowers and you try to catch them." "I am going to have a boy and girl on the top of my cake kissing on the lips...and it is okay because they are married." "You stand over there and I am going to walk around here like this". I am not sure where this little girl is getting all of her ideas but she has loads of them. I then asked her, "When you get married in real life where do you want to get married?" She quickly replied, "THE TEMPLE!" Thanks my girl!
Russell's two top teeth broke through and will be fully in probably by Thanksgiving. It is going to make him look like such a big boy. I love that kid so much! I love just snuggling him.
Russell is also now able to sit up all on his own. Last night the kids put on a puppet show and I sat him on the ground to watch. It was so fun to watch from a distance and see how grown up he is becoming. It is going so fast!
Eden said pointing at a little blue speck on the kitchen floor, "What is that?" I replied, "I don't know". She quickly said back, "It taste like a lollipop!" After a few more questions I did figure out that yes indeed she had previously licked it. Awesome ;)
Last night when Taylor was putting Gordon to bed he asked him, "How long do you think you will sleep with your Monkey boy?" (his stuffed monkey). Gordon replied, "Well probably until I am 16...well no, when I am a Dad!"
Tonight I was making pizza for dinner and some cinnamon breadsticks. I was spreading the butter on the dough and Ella said, "Butter is not good by itself..but it is when it is on things." Gordon said, "I like to eat butter plain, I think it is good." I said, "I know and that is gross!" Then there was a pause and Gordon then said, "I know...sometimes I accidentally eat... (I thought he was going to say butter..then he said) sand." I couldn't help myself I laughed out loud. Gordon did too. We had a great time making pizza and being together tonight! I love my kids!!!
During scriptures tonight I looked over at Eden was was laying on the ground intensely listening. Then I saw her stick out her tongue to try to touch her nose...it was harder than she thought, she tried some more and then gave up and grabbed her tongue in her fingers and pulled it up until she reached her nose. Then she had a smile of accomplishment. A priceless moment I am glad I glanced over at her at just the right moment :)
Ella has already decided that her next birthday party is going to be a "married party" which I think I have mentioned before. I actually thought that maybe the idea would be lost and a new idea found. I thought it would be short lived and she would want a squinkie party or a hello kitty party (she has also mentioned before) But the married party is gonna be it I think. She talks about it just about everyday. And last night I saw the girls playing "wedding". Ella was explaining to Eden..."Eden stand back and then I throw the flowers and you try to catch them." "I am going to have a boy and girl on the top of my cake kissing on the lips...and it is okay because they are married." "You stand over there and I am going to walk around here like this". I am not sure where this little girl is getting all of her ideas but she has loads of them. I then asked her, "When you get married in real life where do you want to get married?" She quickly replied, "THE TEMPLE!" Thanks my girl!
Russell's two top teeth broke through and will be fully in probably by Thanksgiving. It is going to make him look like such a big boy. I love that kid so much! I love just snuggling him.
Russell is also now able to sit up all on his own. Last night the kids put on a puppet show and I sat him on the ground to watch. It was so fun to watch from a distance and see how grown up he is becoming. It is going so fast!
Eden said pointing at a little blue speck on the kitchen floor, "What is that?" I replied, "I don't know". She quickly said back, "It taste like a lollipop!" After a few more questions I did figure out that yes indeed she had previously licked it. Awesome ;)
Last night when Taylor was putting Gordon to bed he asked him, "How long do you think you will sleep with your Monkey boy?" (his stuffed monkey). Gordon replied, "Well probably until I am 16...well no, when I am a Dad!"
Tonight I was making pizza for dinner and some cinnamon breadsticks. I was spreading the butter on the dough and Ella said, "Butter is not good by itself..but it is when it is on things." Gordon said, "I like to eat butter plain, I think it is good." I said, "I know and that is gross!" Then there was a pause and Gordon then said, "I know...sometimes I accidentally eat... (I thought he was going to say butter..then he said) sand." I couldn't help myself I laughed out loud. Gordon did too. We had a great time making pizza and being together tonight! I love my kids!!!
11/13/12
Sorry a couple day late sending this one out :)
We have been listening to some Christmas music here and there and 'Santa Baby' has been playing occasionally. During the song Ella looked a bit confused and said, "Mom...Santa is not a Baby...he has white hair and a beard...he is old, not a baby." How right she is ;)
We were discussing good ideas of things to get different people for Christmas and Ella said, "I have a good idea for a gift for Russell. You can get him some fake hair so that he can pull on it as much as he likes and it wont hurt anyone..he could even eat it if he wants." She makes me giggle...always thinking!
Gordon made the Honor Roll at school. He is doing such great things. It is so fun to see him grow and progress. I am a proud Mama!
Eden is my first one who is all about wearing a particular outfit over and over again....I need to watch her. If we are getting ready to go out, even if she is already in another outfit, she will run up and put on her week favorite outfit. She put it on again today right before we had our home teachers over...I need to steal it away so it can get a good wash :)
Russell's two top front teeth look to have started to break the gums. It is only a matter of days now I am sure.
Love you all...so excited for the holidays for lots of reasons but a big one is seeing family!!Can't wait!
We have been listening to some Christmas music here and there and 'Santa Baby' has been playing occasionally. During the song Ella looked a bit confused and said, "Mom...Santa is not a Baby...he has white hair and a beard...he is old, not a baby." How right she is ;)
We were discussing good ideas of things to get different people for Christmas and Ella said, "I have a good idea for a gift for Russell. You can get him some fake hair so that he can pull on it as much as he likes and it wont hurt anyone..he could even eat it if he wants." She makes me giggle...always thinking!
Gordon made the Honor Roll at school. He is doing such great things. It is so fun to see him grow and progress. I am a proud Mama!
Eden is my first one who is all about wearing a particular outfit over and over again....I need to watch her. If we are getting ready to go out, even if she is already in another outfit, she will run up and put on her week favorite outfit. She put it on again today right before we had our home teachers over...I need to steal it away so it can get a good wash :)
Russell's two top front teeth look to have started to break the gums. It is only a matter of days now I am sure.
Love you all...so excited for the holidays for lots of reasons but a big one is seeing family!!Can't wait!
11/2/12
Ella said, "guess what!?! noses are kinda like 'M's...see" and then she
outlined her nose making a little 'm'. Always thinkin' that girl :)
Eden came over to me the other day with the sleeping beauty baby doll and was balancing her out on her hands. And said look Mom!! (that is how Taylor holds Russell while he is balancing him)
We went to a polo match yesterday (not water polo..a real polo match). It was really interesting to see what the atmosphere at a polo game is like. I think I was expecting it to be more casual. Most ladies were in nice dresses with hats and the gentlemen were in sports coats. The horses were beautiful and the field was so green. We found a spot in the shade for our blanket, it was such a relaxing wonderful afternoon. Gordon had a highlight. We were sitting down by one of the goals and the ball came right near us. Gordon grabbed it and ran it back to the referee. You could tell he felt pretty special!--pictures on the blog, earlfamilyblog.blogspot.com
Gordon is reciting his second poem tomorrow morning at school. He knows it inside and out. I can't believe he is growing up so quickly! I love that little boy so much!!
Russell can almost sit up all on his own without falling over. He does well for awhile and then lean for something and tumble over. Soon he will be an independent sitter. He will be 7 months in about a week...WOW time has just flown by!
Gordon lost his other front tooth. (picture on the blog too ;) )
We love you all and hope you have had a wonderful week!
Eden came over to me the other day with the sleeping beauty baby doll and was balancing her out on her hands. And said look Mom!! (that is how Taylor holds Russell while he is balancing him)
We went to a polo match yesterday (not water polo..a real polo match). It was really interesting to see what the atmosphere at a polo game is like. I think I was expecting it to be more casual. Most ladies were in nice dresses with hats and the gentlemen were in sports coats. The horses were beautiful and the field was so green. We found a spot in the shade for our blanket, it was such a relaxing wonderful afternoon. Gordon had a highlight. We were sitting down by one of the goals and the ball came right near us. Gordon grabbed it and ran it back to the referee. You could tell he felt pretty special!--pictures on the blog, earlfamilyblog.blogspot.com
Gordon is reciting his second poem tomorrow morning at school. He knows it inside and out. I can't believe he is growing up so quickly! I love that little boy so much!!
Russell can almost sit up all on his own without falling over. He does well for awhile and then lean for something and tumble over. Soon he will be an independent sitter. He will be 7 months in about a week...WOW time has just flown by!
Gordon lost his other front tooth. (picture on the blog too ;) )
We love you all and hope you have had a wonderful week!
10/19/12
We had Vince's Spaghetti while we were visiting my parents and Ella said
in excitement... "Look I have little Neat-balls in my sauce!" I think
they are pretty neat too :)
Gordon and Ella did a great job on the Primary program. They both were so reverent the whole time. It was a joy to see their beautiful little faces sing the Primary songs. Gordon's class sang one song up by the microphone. Gordon just happened to be front and center and he sang his little heart out at the top of his lungs, it was priceless! (the song was "I'm trying to be like Jesus.") Gordon also had his part memorized. He was looking quite handsome in his suit with his bow tie. And Ella choose her outfit and how she wanted me to do her hair, in a braid crown ;) And after church G & G Earl came to have dinner with us, a wonderful Sunday!
Today for lunch we were making grilled cheese sandwiches. I asked Eden if she would like a grilled cheese sandwich...she looked at me and said, "no, I want a boy one...not a girl cheese" :)
Eden goes around the house pretty much everyday in our dress-up wedding dress. She has worn it so much that the sleeves are no longer connected to the dress portion. And do worry, she always has a bouquet in her hand as well. :)
Russell had his 6 month check up. He is just barely under 18 pounds and 28 1/2 inches long. The Dr. said he is very tall and thin for his age. Not a shocker ;) She also said, "he really is such a perfect baby!" I agree.
Taylor came home a little early yesterday and was able to eat dinner with us. All of the kids were so excited to have him home! (me too!!) And then we went out to get the front lawn ready to re-seed. The kids all helped scoop all the old grass into bags, swept the walk, and road their bikes around too. Then Taylor, the amazing Dad he is, took the opportunity to talk to the kids about the parable of the seed. How we prepared the ground and how we need to be spiritually prepared. The kids were so attentive. I love you honey! Thanks for being so wonderful ;)
We love you all and hope that things are going well for each of you! I know awhile back I had asked for each of you to send me a story back every now and then, short or long, from your childhood (or anytime really) that we could tell the kids. I think they would love to hear stories about you when you were their age. I would love to hear them too....and then I can include them in the next book I make of the grandparents journals so we will have them always :)
Love you!!
Gordon and Ella did a great job on the Primary program. They both were so reverent the whole time. It was a joy to see their beautiful little faces sing the Primary songs. Gordon's class sang one song up by the microphone. Gordon just happened to be front and center and he sang his little heart out at the top of his lungs, it was priceless! (the song was "I'm trying to be like Jesus.") Gordon also had his part memorized. He was looking quite handsome in his suit with his bow tie. And Ella choose her outfit and how she wanted me to do her hair, in a braid crown ;) And after church G & G Earl came to have dinner with us, a wonderful Sunday!
Today for lunch we were making grilled cheese sandwiches. I asked Eden if she would like a grilled cheese sandwich...she looked at me and said, "no, I want a boy one...not a girl cheese" :)
Eden goes around the house pretty much everyday in our dress-up wedding dress. She has worn it so much that the sleeves are no longer connected to the dress portion. And do worry, she always has a bouquet in her hand as well. :)
Russell had his 6 month check up. He is just barely under 18 pounds and 28 1/2 inches long. The Dr. said he is very tall and thin for his age. Not a shocker ;) She also said, "he really is such a perfect baby!" I agree.
Taylor came home a little early yesterday and was able to eat dinner with us. All of the kids were so excited to have him home! (me too!!) And then we went out to get the front lawn ready to re-seed. The kids all helped scoop all the old grass into bags, swept the walk, and road their bikes around too. Then Taylor, the amazing Dad he is, took the opportunity to talk to the kids about the parable of the seed. How we prepared the ground and how we need to be spiritually prepared. The kids were so attentive. I love you honey! Thanks for being so wonderful ;)
We love you all and hope that things are going well for each of you! I know awhile back I had asked for each of you to send me a story back every now and then, short or long, from your childhood (or anytime really) that we could tell the kids. I think they would love to hear stories about you when you were their age. I would love to hear them too....and then I can include them in the next book I make of the grandparents journals so we will have them always :)
Love you!!
10/5/12
Ella asked me, "Mom where is your death?" I wasn't sure what she meant. I
asked her to clarify. She said, "Mom, where is your death...point to it
on your body."....still not sure what she means :)
Eden has been wearing her ballerina outfit pretty much everyday this week and kicking her legs behind her when she walks everywhere. She can't wait to start ballet lesson next year! (she wants to be just like her big sister)
Russell started eating rice cereal. He loves it! Still trying to get use to it so it is not a huge mess every night....but we are embracing it. I let the kids help, lots of cereal everywhere but lots of laughs and smiles too ;)
I got the craft box out the other night and the kids have had a blast with it the last couple of days. They never get board of gluing and cutting. I am quite impressed with their crafty abilities.
Taylor and I decided just last night that we are going to take the kids to Sea World...TOMORROW! We are so excited....we haven't told them yet, it is going to be wonderful!
Not a lot of funny moments this week...well, not any I have written down..they happened for sure, just slipped from my memory. :) Hope next week I am better at writing them down.
Love you all!!!
Eden has been wearing her ballerina outfit pretty much everyday this week and kicking her legs behind her when she walks everywhere. She can't wait to start ballet lesson next year! (she wants to be just like her big sister)
Russell started eating rice cereal. He loves it! Still trying to get use to it so it is not a huge mess every night....but we are embracing it. I let the kids help, lots of cereal everywhere but lots of laughs and smiles too ;)
I got the craft box out the other night and the kids have had a blast with it the last couple of days. They never get board of gluing and cutting. I am quite impressed with their crafty abilities.
Taylor and I decided just last night that we are going to take the kids to Sea World...TOMORROW! We are so excited....we haven't told them yet, it is going to be wonderful!
Not a lot of funny moments this week...well, not any I have written down..they happened for sure, just slipped from my memory. :) Hope next week I am better at writing them down.
Love you all!!!
9/28/12
Today we went to the Dollar Tree and on the big letter sign on the front
of the building Ella noticed something in one of the letter. She said,
"Mom look there is a Scorpion living in the 'E' on the sign." I said,
"How do you know it is a scorpion?" She replied, "I can see it's tail
hanging down." I tried to explain that it probably wasn't a scorpion
because they would be too small to see from where we were out in the
parking lot. She looked up at me and said, "Mom, I can see it because I
eat my carrots!" (we tell our kids that eating carrots will help their
eye site ;) ) made me giggle. And just so you don't think there is a
giant scorpion living near our house...we got closer and she looked up
and said, "oh it is a branch hanging down for a birds nest probably." :)
Russell's first tooth broke through today. Hurray! Hopefully the poor little guy will be able to get some good naps in now. When it comes in more we will take a picture of him with his pearly white and send it off ;)
Ella is taking ballet. And her teacher has told me before about her wonderful ability to point her toes. She told me that again today and went on to say that Ella is a wonderful dancer. She said she has a gift, a natural born talent. She was impressed with how aware she is of how her body moves. She thinks if she sticks with it she will be a wonderful dancer! Made her Mama proud! :)
Gordon got a book from the library yesterday, an early reader chapter book. He finished it before bed. Then tonight I let him read in bed before bed and he finished another early reader chapter book! Make me so happy that he is loving reading. He is growing up so fast!
Today at lunch Ella was telling me how she wants her next birthday party to be a 'wedding party'. And then Eden quickly said, "I want my next party to be a CHEEEEESSSE party". That girls would eat cheese all day long if I let her! And she asks to do so pretty much all day. She makes me laugh :)
Eden put on her footy pajamas on inside out tonight. I told her what she had done. (I was concerned that she would not be able to get them off quickly if she needed to go to the bathroom)...she said, "I know Mom...I did it like this on purpose. I can get out lickity split!"
Updated the blog again...if you need an invite let me know ;) www.earlfamilyblog.blogspot.
Love you all!!
Russell's first tooth broke through today. Hurray! Hopefully the poor little guy will be able to get some good naps in now. When it comes in more we will take a picture of him with his pearly white and send it off ;)
Ella is taking ballet. And her teacher has told me before about her wonderful ability to point her toes. She told me that again today and went on to say that Ella is a wonderful dancer. She said she has a gift, a natural born talent. She was impressed with how aware she is of how her body moves. She thinks if she sticks with it she will be a wonderful dancer! Made her Mama proud! :)
Gordon got a book from the library yesterday, an early reader chapter book. He finished it before bed. Then tonight I let him read in bed before bed and he finished another early reader chapter book! Make me so happy that he is loving reading. He is growing up so fast!
Today at lunch Ella was telling me how she wants her next birthday party to be a 'wedding party'. And then Eden quickly said, "I want my next party to be a CHEEEEESSSE party". That girls would eat cheese all day long if I let her! And she asks to do so pretty much all day. She makes me laugh :)
Eden put on her footy pajamas on inside out tonight. I told her what she had done. (I was concerned that she would not be able to get them off quickly if she needed to go to the bathroom)...she said, "I know Mom...I did it like this on purpose. I can get out lickity split!"
Updated the blog again...if you need an invite let me know ;) www.earlfamilyblog.blogspot.
Love you all!!
9/21/12
The other night Ella said the bedtime prayers and in part of her prayer
she said, "bless Dad to be safe...and Russell to be able to sleep so
that Mom can get her rest". After the prayer was done she had a big
smile on her face and said, "Did you like that Mom?" I replied, "That
was a great prayer, I loved how you prayed for others it shows them you
love them." She said, "...but what was your favorite part?? was it when I
said so you can rest?" yes it was!! And the best thing about it is her
prayer was answered quickly. Russell has not been sleeping well for the
last two weeks and that night he slept from 7:30 until 5:30. Love
it!!..Is it wrong to ask her to prayer for that every time it is her
turn? :)
We were in the car getting the kids from school today and I hear Ella ask from the back seat..."Mom, how many skins do we have?" I wasn't sure what she meant. She asked again. I replied, "Well we have layers of skin, is that what you mean?" Then she looked out the window and said, "I knew it...layers. I think we have 3..yes 3 layers of skin!" She is always thinking.
I had Gordon's first parent/teacher conference yesterday. And his teacher Ms. Wendt thinks Gordon is great. She said that they even play basketball together during recess. He is doing well in school and she said, "he is such a joy to have in class."
We were in the car getting the kids from school today and I hear Ella ask from the back seat..."Mom, how many skins do we have?" I wasn't sure what she meant. She asked again. I replied, "Well we have layers of skin, is that what you mean?" Then she looked out the window and said, "I knew it...layers. I think we have 3..yes 3 layers of skin!" She is always thinking.
I had Gordon's first parent/teacher conference yesterday. And his teacher Ms. Wendt thinks Gordon is great. She said that they even play basketball together during recess. He is doing well in school and she said, "he is such a joy to have in class."
9/21/12
The other night Ella said the bedtime prayers and in part of her prayer
she said, "bless Dad to be safe...and Russell to be able to sleep so
that Mom can get her rest". After the prayer was done she had a big
smile on her face and said, "Did you like that Mom?" I replied, "That
was a great prayer, I loved how you prayed for others it shows them you
love them." She said, "...but what was your favorite part?? was it when I
said so you can rest?" yes it was!! And the best thing about it is her
prayer was answered quickly. Russell has not been sleeping well for the
last two weeks and that night he slept from 7:30 until 5:30. Love
it!!..Is it wrong to ask her to prayer for that every time it is her
turn? :)
We were in the car getting the kids from school today and I hear Ella ask from the back seat..."Mom, how many skins do we have?" I wasn't sure what she meant. She asked again. I replied, "Well we have layers of skin, is that what you mean?" Then she looked out the window and said, "I knew it...layers. I think we have 3..yes 3 layers of skin!" She is always thinking.
I had Gordon's first parent/teacher conference yesterday. And his teacher Ms. Wendt thinks Gordon is great. She said that they even play basketball together during recess. He is doing well in school and she said, "he is such a joy to have in class."
We were in the car getting the kids from school today and I hear Ella ask from the back seat..."Mom, how many skins do we have?" I wasn't sure what she meant. She asked again. I replied, "Well we have layers of skin, is that what you mean?" Then she looked out the window and said, "I knew it...layers. I think we have 3..yes 3 layers of skin!" She is always thinking.
I had Gordon's first parent/teacher conference yesterday. And his teacher Ms. Wendt thinks Gordon is great. She said that they even play basketball together during recess. He is doing well in school and she said, "he is such a joy to have in class."
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