A babe of many hats!

Some kids have a favorite blanket that they can't live without, but our son has a fettish for hats. He is always wanting to wear a hat, whether he is playing inside or out...

Taking a bath.....

Or going to sleep.

'Bout the cutest thing ever, that dear boy of mine.

One of those days....

Today was one of those days where you are getting ready for bed and you happen to glance in the mirror on your way to the bathroom, only to be stopped dead in your tracks, as you realize,......

"Wow, I didn't even brush my hair today...."

Ever tried waterskiing in a snowsuit?

This morning it was 37 degrees at 7am.....and guess where we were? We took the boat out on Lake Sammamish to do a little skiing and wake boarding before Jason went to work. The kids literally were in their snow suits, with mittens, hats and sippy cups full of hot chocolate.


We had dry suits to wear, but it was still freezing once you got up. Because now your head, hands and feet were wet and the cold 37 degree weather was now blowing on you. Jason's friend, Scott, came with us so that we could be legal and have a flagger. Actually most times we go out Scott comes with us... (Jason and Scott are like 2 peas in a pod) Or as Anne of Avonlea would say, they are "Bosom Buddies" ..at least they are when it comes to boats and wake boarding. This is actually a picture of Scott wake boarding, but it really showed all the steam coming off the lake that early in the morning. Frigid, I know.



Remember when you were in middle school and you planned a double wedding with your best friend? Well, Jason and Scott, bought matching boats within 2-3 weeks of each other and then bought matching wake board towers as well. It's like middle school all over again, but in a good way. But I digress....


Tonight we had a new family from our neighborhood over for dinner and it was really fun. They are originally from Canada, but recently moved here from Wenatchee. They were really fun and I was surprised to hear that they love to play DDR (Dance Dance Revolution). It was a blast to play with another family that would actually get up and do it with us. Most people are too embarrassed to try and so Jason and I end up making an exhibition of ourselves.

The dad, Cam, was really impressed with how well Dallin could play the XBOX. I don't really know if that is a good thing though. :) Dallin has gotten really really good....Jason has been hoping to find an XBOX competition somewhere and enter him.

"As long as he is so good we should make a little money off it!" :)

...always the entrepreneur.

These are a few of my favorite things!

Sometimes I feel like my very favorite hours of the day are from 9pm to midnight.

Sittin' on the couch in my jammies....

Snuggled in a blankie....

Watching a show or two....

Quoting "Seinfield" because we have seen every episode at least 3 times....

Eating ice cream....

Or Kettle Corn.....

Sometimes both....

Just hanging out with the guy I'm still crazy about....

And enjoying the stillness of the house.

Like Balm of Gilead to my crazy life.

Shots, shots and then....more shots.

Today was a sad day. Dallin had his 4 yr old check up and he had to get 4 shots for vaccines plus another one for his flu shot. While we were at it the doctor asked us, since we were already there, did I want Thatcher to have his flu shot as well?

Sure, why not? Bring it on!

Dallin was crying as the nurse walked in because I had mentally tried to prepare him that he was going to get a poke at the doctors office (I conveniently omitted that he was going to have to get 5 pokes!!!) but if he was a good boy (and to ease some of his mama's guilt) that afterward we would go to McDonald's!

Thatcher went first and cried for a few minutes and poor Dallin was so scared he was crying for me to hold him which I did and covered his eyes as well. It was truly sad and I really wished that I could have done it for him. He kept saying that he wanted me to go first. :) But, he really was brave and afterward we went to QFC and got him some grape chewable Tylenol (which are actually quite tasty compared to that nasty cherry liquid stuff) and then went on to McDonald's. I don't know which eased his pain: the Tylenol or McDonald's but after our little outing, he was completely cured and suffering from no side effects. I actually felt like it was worse having your 4 yr old get shots compared to having your baby get shots.

I double checked with the nurse before we left and she said no more shots until age 11! Hallelujah.

Dallin turns 4...finally!

Dallin has been counting down for MONTHS until his birthday and I am not kidding. I went back and forth about whether or not I wanted to have a "friend" birthday party for him but after all his excitement and anticipation I really did want to make it a special day for him.

So this is what we did: In the morning we woke up and opened presents.

And after a few short minutes, this....

Was reduced to this!

Then we got cleaned up and played with Dallin's new toys before going on over to Chuck E. Cheese's for Dallin's birthday party. This was our party table.

Dallin invited 4 friends: Preston, Ryker, Little Matthew and Kiana. It was absolutely adorable to see them all soooo excited to be at the birthday party. For a lot of them, it was their very first friend birthday party and they felt grown up. :) We had pizza and pop....

Then we played all manner of nasty germ infested games, (but we earned lots of tickets and so it was worth it!!!)

And then we had cake and ice cream and opened more presents. Thanks everyone! Dallin is still talking about his birthday at Chuck E. Cheetos!

Dallin you are definitely the "biggest boy." I remember just a few short years ago that I used to call you "Tiny" but you probably don't remember that. I can't believe how fast you have grown and it makes me sad. I miss you....is that even possible because you are just in the next room, breathing deeply and occasionally talking in your sleep. What I mean, is that sometimes I miss your little you. Oh! don't get me wrong, your big you, is very fun too. Completely full of life and a little mischief and a lot of independence. Sometimes when I think about you having to be the oldest child, it makes me sad. I am definitely not a perfect mom and every time you get to a knew stage it always takes me awhile to "figure things out." I am sorry that you have to be the guinea pig for our family and for your siblings. You are sooo smart though, I know whatever you choose in life, you'll be fantastic.

And I'm not just saying that because I am your mom. :)

I love you a million trillion dollars!