Baby Blue Eyes

Lotsa prayers

Usually when we say prayers with the kids they tend to be the same so that it is easy for them to learn how we pray. Abbi has decided to add her own little prayer to all her prayers--whether it is for supper, KIDS church, or before bed. Her prayer is "for my lotsa grandmas and lotsa grandpas". AMEN

Snowfall

According to Rick, it was "snowing snowballs" this last weekend. Here are some pictures to prove it. It was quite beautiful.

Happy Birthday Rick

Yes, it is Rick's birthday today. 29 years old. He of course reminded me that he will never be as old as me--thanks Rick, so sweet of you to say. Older and wiser, older and wiser...that's all I have to say about that. Unfortunately we are celebrating this wonderful day in sickness. Bryce has strep, and the rest of us are just trying to compete in our sicknesses to get the most sympathy. Somehow I (Jenn) never win in this category. I suppose Rick can win the sympathy votes today, after all it is his birthday. Happy birthday to you (cough, cough), Happy birthday to you (sneeze, blowing noses), Happy Birthday dear Rick (cough, sigh), Happy birthday to you! (FEVER) :0)

Pretty in Pink

"Mommy, I love pink!! Pink is my favorite color!!" says Abbi. You think? Here she is all bundled up and ready to go play outside in what else, but pink, pink, pink.

Mommy's little helper

At the age of 13 months, Cambria has truly become a member of the household. This is done by having a household chore. This special chore is called "help mommy unload the dishwasher". The chore consists of Cambria grabbing whatever is nearest to her (usually it starts with the silverware) and starts handing it to mommy. Mommy then proceeds with a "thank you," followed by the next dish, and so on and so on. She's actually quite fast with this chore and mommy needs to move quick to keep up. It could be a spoon one second and a bowl the next--a fork, then a plate. You just never know what she will pick next. Mommy has to be ready to either move to the drawer or the cupboard. The only part she hasn't mastered (well, I guess there's actually two) is unloading the top rack (she can't reach that yet) and learning whether the dishes are clean or dirty. Sometimes mommy is loading the dishwaher and Cambria starts to "help" put the dishes away. Oh well. It's all gotta start somewhere.

All I Want For Christmas...

Here is the sequence of events tonight involving Bryce and his tooth. First is Bryce being hysterical while Rick is trying to pull out his tooth. Second, the tooth comes out! Bryce is relieved, and the proof is in daddy's hands. Finally, Bryce can show his pearly whites (minus one). What a proud moment--when your child looses that first tooth. You should have seen the week leading up to this event. Oh the tears and screaming, oh the toothache (Bryce) and headache (mommy), oh the fears and finally joys! I still have bad memories of my dad pulling my teeth. Hopefully Bryce won't have those same tramatic memories.