Gabe's Field Trip

Matt was able to go on Gabe's field trip with him. His preschool went to Bear World. Gabe loved it. He has talked about it ever since when we drive by he likes to tell me about the animals he saw.

Our Little Zoo

Here we are at the zoo. My parents were able to meet us and join the fun of the zoo. I forget how fun the zoo is. It isn't a huge zoo but is the perfect size for my little kids.


Dad was the best babysitter for Peyton. She loved Grandpa pushing her around.


Grandma looks so cute with Parker. The tigers were out and so were the lions.

Here are my ferocious animals - kids. Haha.
What cute kids.

Hill Air Force Museum

While in Utah we stopped by the Hill Aerospace Mueseum at Hill Air Force Base. It was really neat. We went with Matt's brother Brad and his family. I think everyone loved it from the grown ups to Parker everyone was very entertained for the two hours we were there. Matt and Brad were able to get this picture in front of a P-38 - the plane

their Grandpa flew in WWII. We loved the whole experience. I have enjoyed reading stories about wars and it was humbling to be in the presence of these historical planes and memories.

First day the park!

A few weeks ago the weather finally warmed up enough to start going to the park. This was our first outing. We were so excited. It was wonderful for a few days. Then it rained and snowed. I love spring. I wish the weather would make up its mind.

Random

Here is Peyton eating rice cereal for her first time. I was about a month ago but I thought I would post it. She loves it.


Peyton wore herself out rolling and playing on the floor. What a cute little girl!
Unfortunately, I didn't have the same luck with Parker. This is a picture of him when he is suppose to be napping.

Parker has been ready to potty train for quite awhile now but with four kids and a busy schedule I didn't know how to do it. My cousin, Kendra told me to try this book.
I had tried this method with Gabe but for several reasons this method just didn't work with him. I decided to give it a try. I didn't think for one second that it would actually work. I read the book for about a week and got the supplies I would need and got all ready. Matt took the kids to my parents house so Parker and I could be alone. We worked very hard and it took a whole SIX hours for him to be potty trained. When I say potty trained I mean going to the potty by himself, emptying the potty chair pot into the toilet and flushing. Yeah!!!! He didn't have any accidents for 7 days and then had two days of wetting his pants Friday and Saturday. Ahh. I talked to my cousin and she said that happens to most kids - almost like they are testing to see if we will follow through with our part. He hasn't had an accident since Saturday afternoon. I am so excited to have it done. I am so proud of him. Anyways this is a picture of Parker after his hard potty training day. He worked so hard and was just so tired he fell asleep watching Kung Fu Panda.

MaKyra's Haircut

Before

After.

You can't really tell how cute it is but it is very cute. She just got a chin length bob. I will have to take a picture when her hair is fixed.

Update!

My camera batteries have been dead so I haven't been able to load any pictures to my computer. So I took care of it and here is the update.

Peyton got her helmet last week. Hopefully she won't have to wear it too long. It is cuter than I thought it would be but in the end it is still a helmet. Gabe thought it was so funny. He asked if Peyton could wear her helmet on the lawn mower. I think he thought it was like a 4-wheeling helmet which by the way he has never wore to mow the lawn. MaKyra said, "It is cuter than I thought but she is cuter without it. I think she looks like a hard boiled head." Nice.

Two weeks ago I was in my room when I heard a THUD! Parker started to cry. I called to him to come to my room thinking a hug and kiss would solve it all. He walked in and his face was covered in blood. AHH! I cleaned him up and found his little battle wound. It seemed pretty deep so off to the hospital we went. The doctor said it went right to the skull. Yuck! After he was numbed the doctor proceeded to put his finger in the wound and felt around (I think to check if the skull was cracked.) I about passed out. I don't do so well with blood stuff. Anyways, he received to stitches inside and four outside. Oh, every time some one asks what happened he said, "I run a wall." Gabe watched it happen and just kept saying, "It was amazing. It was amazing." Brothers are so sympathetic.

At the hospital, they gave him this bear for being so brave. He saw it and said, "No that bear a scary bear." He wanted nothing to do with it. I made him at least take a picture with it before giving it to a new home. I thought it was kind of cute.

My dad's birthday was a couple of weeks ago. Mom wanted to send Dad on a little treasure hunt. I told Mom I would take care of it. Shilo and I put it together and thought it would be fun to surprise them and drive them around. It was so fun. We sent them to places all over to pick up a fun treat or gift.



My parents were so surprised to see Shilo and I pull up to escort them around town. It was such a great day.

The day before Valentine's I invited some friends and their kids over for a Valentine's party. It was so fun. We decorated Valentine boxes and sugar cookie hearts. My friend, Katie, did a cake walk for the kids. It was so fun. The kids had Valentine's to give to each other and they all loved it.

Peyton's helmet

Peyton has a flat head. Flat enough she is going to get a helmet to help reshape it. I feel so bad for her but I would feel worse if she was in junior high and still had a flat head. We went in on Thursday to cast her head so they can make the helmet. She didn't really enjoy it and was thrilled to have it taken off. Her helmet should arrive in the next couple weeks.