Henry turning 2

Nnnnnnnno!
'Lo (hello)
Laura
Mama
Dada
Shsh
Papa; shouts papa when he sees Marquette HS
MaMom
Sings "Twinkle twinkle little star" and "small small small" from "once there was a snowman"
Likes to hear "head shoulders knees and toes" and "popcorn popping"
Eats!
Loves to play anything outside
Reads and reads and reads
Lives tractors, school buses, and garbage trucks
Likes to plug things in
Climbs everywhere! Particularly on the counter
Desperately wants to go to "schoo"
Sweetest little boy who consoles others when they cry with a hug and a pat
Loves his mom
Strawberry blonde curls
Loves to look at bugs
Can spot the moon before anyone else
Gap teeth
Skinny legs and shoulders; big belly
Always wants to play in winston's room
Loves blue blanket

We love you, Henry!

Lizzie first ballet recital

EVR: 4 yrs

Height: 43.3 inches 97%+ (off the charts)
Weight: 43.6 lbs 93%

Favorites...
Food: mac n cheese
Color: pink and purple
Friend: Helene, Oliver and Emmie and Norah
Drink: soda
Breakfast: Shake
Show: Sofia the First
Activity: watch shows and play ballerina and go to school
When I grow up...Cinderella
I've learned...art
Book: Pete the Cat
Dessert: ice cream
Vacation: New York City or Utah

Lizzie turns four

Last night Lizzie and I walked into her room to tuck into bed. Before she climbed in she made a motion like she was taking a necklace off -- lifting over her head from around her neck. I asked what she was doing. She said she was taking off her "3". Tomorrow she would put on her "4."

Lizzie...I'm so glad Jesus sent me

Tonight when I put Lizzie to bed she said, "I'm so glad to be here with you. I'm so glad Jesus sent me here. And that SheShe can be here. And MaMom can be here. And Poppy. And Maria, too."

Pretty sweet.

Heaven ward temple day

Heaven ward temple day

I really enjoyed the spirit in the temple. Felt like I was going about doing an important work.

Endowed for Nevada Bell Dill.

Ran youth baptisms. Impressed by righteous, good youth. Strong kids.

At end of the day, I felt anticipation for the day when my kids can come to the temple. I hope they will feel as engaged in temple work as the youth tonight. I hope my children will feel and see that they can contribute to this great work. I hope they will Want to contribute.

I'm so thankful to have been in the temple today.

Henry 18mos

Height: 33.5 inches 80%
Weight: 25.6 lbs 46%

Funny hair in the back
"Thank you"
Bottle before bed, finally drinks milk from cup during day
Still dairy free
Goes upstairs on his own when he's ready to go to bed
Usually about 7:00 every night
Finicky sleeper
Makes car noises and pushes cars around
Loves the bathtub
Pb&j still fave food
Likes to throw food
Loves to run outside
Nursery -- hooray!!!
Usually goes willingly, but first child to be somewhat hesitant
Only naps in his bed
Looooves to look at books
Climbs on everything: counter, table, play kitchen
Blows his nose like a champ (doctor even wanted to see it!)

Christmas Break 2014-15

We were supposed to go to Utah to see family and attend Justin and Laura McBride's wedding.  Alas, Dave came down with the flu and we ended up in the emergency room the day before we were supposed to go.  Big bummer!  Instead of spending New Year's at Deer Valley, we spent it at the Larsons with the Lakes and the Bezzants.  It was a great time...but sad we weren't in Utah.