Package from Nenee

A package came from Nenee today. The kids had a great time going through all of it. They got a sticker book and originally put all their stickers on their bodies; but we got it worked out and they enjoyed matching the stickers to the right place in the book. Turn the music off by clicking on the speaker under the pictures.

Mom's Mission

Mom's not very good with attaching pictures on emails, so I thought I might pass along these pictures of Mom on her mission.

Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to Nenee and Grandma and Me

Yeah for us! I sent Mom a letter with pictures from Jade(T won't color!!). She drew a picture of herself on the beach in the sand and the whole picture was done in a light peach color. Mom said,"And I see a picture here with a red border, but nothings on it" HAHAHAHA!! The other picture was of Jade and Sugar, and on the back was a picture of Nenee. I sent her flowers, well, a picture of flowers- so she could tape it to her office wall.

Rob and the kids got me a box of chocolates to help me with my diet.

At church the kids made me Mother's Awards with hershey's kisses and hugs taped to them. I know there were kisses and hugs on them, because when the kids gave me my awards the wrapper were still there as evidence!! But, I got chocolate kisses smeared on my checks and that was better!! (For my diet, too!!)

After church, we went to Aunt Kristina and Uncle Ricks. The food was incredible and man can they set a table. The presentation was so nice, it was almost a shame to have to mess it all up. The kids gave Grandma their present (of chocolates from around the world), but T made Grandma let him unwrap it.

Aunt Kristy put Jade's hair up in pigtails and it was so cute. Her hair is really getting long!! Jade and Aunt Kristy cuddled up and watched Toy Story, while T had a good time jumping over Uncle Rick.

NeNee's Packages

We got to open Nenee's packages today! T was really excited to get his bunny! They had a good time going through their boxes, and they even took turns showing each other what they got.

Calling Nenee

Jade is really missing her Nenee. She is asking to go see her. Then T reminds her, "She's bar away, Jade. Nenee's bar away." We talked to Nenee on Skype, and Nenee showed Jade the Easter dress she got her. Jade was excited about the matching purse!

Talking to Nenee

Jade and T each wanted a turn talking to Nenee the other day. When I came in to check on them, this is how I found Jade. She's 4 going on 16. Jade had lots to tell her. When T asks about Nenee Jade says,"Nenee's far away." T enjoys his turn on the phone, too; but he mostly walks around and shows her his toys (by showing the toy to the phone).

Heading Home

None of us our really looking forward to the trip home. T has been asking for his Daddy alot and has gotten to talk to him on the phone some. Jade wants to stay here with Nenee. She has no desire at all to go home; and she won't speak to or kiss Nenee goodbye in hopes that we'll wait until she does before we leave. Well, you can't leave until you kiss me bye, right?
Wrong, we gotta go!!! Sorry Jade.

Thanksgiving at the Zoo

The zoo had free admission for Thanksgiving. We got to see lions, elephants, monkey and lots of other really cool animals. Jade and T LOVED it! T hung out with Aunt Marie alot. He really attached to her.

On Lake Eerie

Since we've been in Ohio, the kids have gotten really sick. They each had fevers and T hasn't slept very well. He didn't play here for long before he was ready to go, so we went to the car and let Nenee and Jade have their fun.
T is pretending to throw up in on of the pictures, I don't remember why; but he is such a kidder!!
Jade loved the sand. I'd say next to the zoo, this is a close second. She loves rolling in it, running in it, and throwing it. The messier the better- YUCK!

At Mom's for Thanksgiving

We went to mom's for Thanksgiving this year. It was soo much fun. It took us 3 days to get out there, but that's because the kids made me stop as soon as it got dark. It was a good thing though, I got tired, too!
We had our own apartment, it had 2 bedrooms and a big living room for the kids to run around in. They were glad to be free from the car. All that stored up energy was let go!! T made a great horse for Jade to ride. He had to fake riding on her. Blah!
We also went to the mall to see Flushed Away and got Dip & Dots out of a machine in the movie theatre. That was a huge hit with the kids. T loved seeing Rudolph there, but Jade wasn't having it.
We went to the Children's Museum and had a great time. Our favorite part was playing on the PVC pipes like drums. Next to running around the outside of the building. (Which was free!)

Feeding the Ducks

Occasionally, we'll grab a bag of bread and take the kids to feed the ducks. We go out on this bridge, because if we don't the ducks will bombard us and I'm afraid they'll scare the kids. (or eat them!) It's also easier for me to keep the kids beside me on the peir, otherwise they'll run in different directions.

At the Salt Flats

At the Mayan

The kids were really impressed with the dive show and Jade loved her glowing cup.

Mom's House in Salt Lake

Easter

Going to Nenee's

All by herself, at her insistence! Sometimes she get distracted!

Nenee & T

Nenee & T

Bev's Endowment Day

Houston Temple

Jade's Blessing Day

Grandma and Grandpa came down for your blessing. Kela (Meme), Uncle Gippy, and Aunt Jamie also came.