Peeps

I don't know where it came from, but Andrew uses this hilarious word when he needs to urinate. He says things like, "Mom, I need to go poops", but most of the time it's, "Mommy, I need to go peeps! Hurry! Peeps are coming out!" What's even funnier to me is that it has spread now to the DIAPERED 2-year old brother. In fact, just before getting the boys into the bath last week Andrew started with "the dance" and said, "Oh I need go peeps!" Of course it was followed by the ever-present Colby-echo. I glanced into the bathroom, and there stood both boys, buck naked, Andrew standing at the big toilet and Colby, trying so well to copy his big brother holding is little boy-part, standing in front of the baby potty chair, not quite knowing what he was supposed to do. Ah, boys. I love em!

Sunday Rewind--A Tribute to my Mom

I almost don't want to put a post up, afraid that no one will see Todd's nice post he surprised me with this morning, but I can't let this day go by without recognizing the woman who gave me life and so much more.

Thanks Mom for bringing my 8lb 12 oz massively chubby body into this world over 32 years ago.


Thanks for showing me how to give, how to love and how to appreciate my own children.


Thanks for teaching me how to lighten up, how to be completely uninhibited & goofy, and showing me how my day can turn around in seconds just by "kissing a tree".


Thanks for loving all my babies, being a wonderful grandma to them, and coming to all their fitti recitals & programs.


Thanks for Panama!


Thanks for having faith in me, in my successes, encouraging me through my trials and for being there unconditionally.


I love you.

The Best Mom

Happy Mother's Day Mel. Thank you for putting up with your stubborn husband and helping me become better. Thank you for bringing our four wonderful children into this world and giving them the best everyday. You sacrifice your time and go without so much to provide your children with experiences, opportunities and the things they need. We love you so much. Thanks for being the best MOM!

Sunday Rewind

This was taken at Old Town in San Diego I think. Sisters and bestest friends (for the moment!)


I just love this picture of Drewby and wish I could just kiss those cute, soft cheeks! So sad that my babies are not babies anymore.

Catch-up Time!

I can't believe April is just about over--what a whirlwind it has been here with us. I thought I'd catch you up on what we've been doing:

Todd had his annual BYU football alumni dinner/scrimmage-watch and no one was sick this year, so we decided to all go! Andrew got a picture with Max Hall! Go Cougars!


Todd got to sign the alumni flag, the flag that will be carried out by an alumni each home game this year.


Can you find Todd's signature? Hint: it's near the middle, on the left, and has a 93 by it.


Always the tradition, we decorated Easter eggs. . . .


. . . and then rolled them down the hill at Murray Park. This has been a tradition in Todd's family forever. At first I thought it was rather strange, but now I realize how fun it is! The kids look forward to it every year (and so do the Murray Park seagulls!)



Then came Easter. We had a great one full of Church, Easter-egg hunts and WAY too much candy!


Easter also happened to fall on Colby's birthday this year! He is 2 and insisted on a basketball cake. Of course, Dad provided.



And man-oh-man has he entered his 2's with a vengeance! The stool only manifests his determination to get to the only real plant I have in my entire house! And if only you could see the entire room. . . Naughty, naughty!


On Friday we attended the graduation for our brother-in-law, David, from BYU Law. We are so proud of him and for Jana, for her endless support. Way to go Dave!


Whew! So there you go; our April at a very lengthy glance. Thanks to those of you who endured it!

Some Advice

How do I keep from laughing when I'm trying to discipline my 6-year-old for mooning her sister while she practices her violin? Biting my cheeks has never worked for me.

Alli's Program

Last week Alli had her first grade program at school. It was entitled "The ABC's of America" and it was dedicated to the school's secretary whose son was killed a few months ago in Iraq.
I must say, I was VERY impressed. Not only were the music and actions great, but I loved the fact that they are teaching patriotism to our children. I think there is too much of that lacking in our society. I admit I was moved to tears a few times, especially as I watched my daughter, so proud of all that she had learned. I can't explain how EXCITED she has been for this program. We are talking practicing for months and studying the words into the night in her bed!

Which one is she? Oh, yeah, she's the stinkin' cute one in the middle!


Thanks Grandmas and Grandpa for coming!