Good Helpers

How many boys does it take to set up a christmas tree?


One and three quarters.



How many boys does it take to change the doorknob?


One and three quarters.
The boys want to do everything with their dad. The days he is home, they are his shadow. Needless to say, not much gets done those days. I was very impressed the door knob actually got changed. Way to go dad. And your three quarters helpers.

catching up...birthday

Most people try to limit their food intake a few days before Thanksgiving. Not this family. We decided to stretch our stomachs to the max with seafood. We went to Red Lobster for my Birthday lunch. The boys kept asking for more shrimp. They are their mothers children. I love shrimp. And I discovered, we all have a healthy appetite for crab legs too.



The waiter was nice enough to let us pet a lobster. We were the only ones in the restaurant so he was excited to have someone to work for. My sweet hubby left a generous tip.

Camping

I have fond memories of camping. Marshmallows for dinner, hot chocolate for breakfast. A nice warm fire and cozy tent. Generally a peaceful fun experience....

Now as a parent I realize MY CAMPING MEMORIES ARE DISTORTED. Who is the person that makes the fire... parents, who makes breakfast and the hot chocolate.... parents. Who gets up in the middle of the night for potty runs... parents. Who doesn't sleep at all because they have children inside their sleeping bag to keep them warm.... parents. Who might need to buy a new air mattress because of the craziness that happened in the tent... parents.

Camping as a parent STINKS!!! I would like to publicly apologize to my parent for all the times we went camping. I realize now that is was not the peaceful, easy vacation experience. Its work all the freaking time.
This video captures the chaos of the weekend...

Rabbit

Notice any resemblance....





Carson wanted a snack, so I told him to find something. This is what he came back with, an entire head of lettuce.


He was nice enough to share. Then he finished the entire lettuce



Every last bite. Just like a rabbit. I've never met a toddler who likes lettuce. Carson you are unique. I sure love you.

And the winner is...

A knight, a dragon, supermom

and John Wayne.

I learned two things about my husband this Halloween. First, he has a great John Wayne impression and second, he carves awesome pumpkins. For a holiday he doesn't like, he sure contributed to it this year. Thanks honey. Feel the Love. :)

Birthday

Cooper's Birthday was earlier this month. Better late than never to post about it.

I was thinking of going to grandma's house for General Conference and opening presents to keep the boys busy. No party, no cake, he's only two - he'll never remember. Than my sweet husband said No Way. So on the way to Grandma's we stopped at Alberson's and found the really neat cake. It was even better because it required no effort from me.

He loved the cake, or atleast the frosting.

His favorite present was the Cowboy outfit from Grandma Jean. Grandma Jean is a smart woman, so she sent 2 outfits, one for each boy. Thanks Grandma Jean and Hppy Birthday to Cooper.