Now that the girls are going to Diane's while I'm working, they come home with all sorts of yummy food and treats (she spoils us). This time we got some yummy cupcakes Indie helped make.
Grammie's school had a literacy night we got to go to. Each grade had decorations and an activity based on different books/themes. One was making headbands with Goldilocks' or one of the bears' faces. You colored and cut out the face then glued it to a headband. Indie loved coloring for a minute then found the scissors and just wanted to cut. This girl loves crafting! We could not get her away from that. She didn't care about the headband, though.
She also got to make a wand so Adam and I taught her spells like "Bibidibobidi-boo" and "Abracadabra".
They had hot dogs for dinner; Indie had a bite or two then mostly just wanted the bun.
Grammie had some sweet sunglasses Indie got to keep.
For Christmas, Diane gave Adam and I a certificate for a weekend at Snowbird and she would watch the girls. When we were planning our trip we had hardly no snow this winter so we decided to go to St. George instead. Adam let me drag him mountain biking but was quickly regretting it [I think] when this "Beginner-Intermediate" trail proved well beyond our ability with lots of sand to slide out in and steep hillsides with big rocks, and not clear so we had to guess our way around. We were probably off our bikes more than on. We made the best out of it, though, and enjoyed this cool tunnel and indentations in the rocks.
That night we went to Casablanca in Mesquite for their seafood buffet with Uncle Dave and his family. We enjoy it because the crab legs are already cut open for us. Adam and I got there early so we killed some time walking around the resort and being disgustingly love-y like newlyweds.
I dusted off my golf clubs and went golfing at Coral Canyon. Adam gave me some tips and I did okay teeing off and putting for the first half then got bored but we continued along all 18. I did more ball finding while Adam heated up most of the back 9. The course was quite backed up so I kept busy doing some Indie moves while we waited.
That afternoon we worked off our sore bums for another mtn. bike session. Adam was a trooper through sore legs. This trail, More Cowbell, was neat as it rode around the red cliffs and we could look out over the valley. Near the end it has a cowbell you have to hit as you ride by.
I've heard about a number of great eateries in St. George, so we indulged with refreshing Swig, Cravings cookies, and Benja Thai and Sushi. Once we couldn't stuff ourselves anymore we soaked our tired bodies in the hot tub.
Meanwhile, the girls had fun with Grandma. The local library has yoga and story time Indie loves going to.
They went to the Home & Garden show. Indie sat on this riding lawn mower saying, "I help Bubba Ehwin".
At the park, Indie did some angels in the sand (I think she was doing it like snow angels).
March 11, 2018
Sunday, March 25, 2018
3.25.18 Big Girl Bed
My cousin Sariah had her mission homecoming talk and party after, where I saw Grandma Yearsley for the first time in a LONG time. She had our Christmas presents so I saved them to open for family night. Indie got a book (one of her great loves), and Nora got a stuffed bear but only cared about the tag (one of her great loves right now). So funny how much this girl is into tags.
We finally got some warm(ish) sunny weather when we had some free time, so we got out to enjoy the rays. Poor Nora is still not completely sitting steadily and tipped over on the concrete. She actually barely bumped in but got this scrape. It didn't phase her but I felt so badly.
Nora LOVES baths. It appears she has about outgrown her little tub.
Our basement is unfinished and just storage right now, but I would like to clear up at least half to keep large toys and have an area we can run around in bad weather. Indie and I went down to clean up and of course she found some tampons. Not sure why, but she has always loved playing with them.
I try to get a few minutes one-on-one with each girl while the other is napping (on my days off). These moments are so special for me, and I hope for them as well.
We had a big step this week. Indie got a big girl bed (and room). I found this floor bed idea on Pinterest a while ago so Adam built it, but we've been waiting for a good time to move it in and shop for bedding, decor, etc. She had a "sleepy party" at Grammie's house so we had some time to move it in and shop till we dropped for accessories. Because of my picky style and frugal mentality, this is as far as we got. We were nervous to see what she thought and how she would do. When we showed her, she was thrown off because she and Nora switched rooms, but immediately climbed on the bed. She hadn't had a nap today, thus very tired, but she went to bed easily and barely moved until 7:30 AM! We will see how she does when she's not so tired. Nora has been sleeping in a Pack N Play until we got the bed situation settled, so she is finally in an actual crib. She also did wonderfully in her new bed/room.
Grammie and Indie watched Aristocats and for some reason Indie picked up a certain "walk like geese". She swings her hips and moves her arms side to side with her hands flexed out. Everyone laughs when she does it.
March 25, 2018
We finally got some warm(ish) sunny weather when we had some free time, so we got out to enjoy the rays. Poor Nora is still not completely sitting steadily and tipped over on the concrete. She actually barely bumped in but got this scrape. It didn't phase her but I felt so badly.
Nora LOVES baths. It appears she has about outgrown her little tub.
Our basement is unfinished and just storage right now, but I would like to clear up at least half to keep large toys and have an area we can run around in bad weather. Indie and I went down to clean up and of course she found some tampons. Not sure why, but she has always loved playing with them.
I try to get a few minutes one-on-one with each girl while the other is napping (on my days off). These moments are so special for me, and I hope for them as well.
We had a big step this week. Indie got a big girl bed (and room). I found this floor bed idea on Pinterest a while ago so Adam built it, but we've been waiting for a good time to move it in and shop for bedding, decor, etc. She had a "sleepy party" at Grammie's house so we had some time to move it in and shop till we dropped for accessories. Because of my picky style and frugal mentality, this is as far as we got. We were nervous to see what she thought and how she would do. When we showed her, she was thrown off because she and Nora switched rooms, but immediately climbed on the bed. She hadn't had a nap today, thus very tired, but she went to bed easily and barely moved until 7:30 AM! We will see how she does when she's not so tired. Nora has been sleeping in a Pack N Play until we got the bed situation settled, so she is finally in an actual crib. She also did wonderfully in her new bed/room.
Grammie and Indie watched Aristocats and for some reason Indie picked up a certain "walk like geese". She swings her hips and moves her arms side to side with her hands flexed out. Everyone laughs when she does it.
March 25, 2018
3.18.18 Nora Update, Work Trip, Dentist and City Creek
As to be expected, I am late on Nora's monthly update. Baby girl turned 7 months last week. She likes to be sitting (which she can't do alone for long) or standing. Nora is getting better at and liking solids more and also sleeping better at night (woohoo!). She typically wakes once for binkie and once to eat. She rolls over from back to tummy quite often but hates being on her tummy and can't roll back over very well.
March 18, 2018
- Loves seeing herself in the mirror and being thrown in the air
- Very ticklish (just like her sister)
- Has to be held 90% of the time
- Does the cutest growl when I pick her up from daycare/Grandma's
- Just moved to 9 month clothes because she's too tall for 6 month clothes
Indie LOVES princess dresses (have I said that before). First thing she does when she gets to Grandma's is put on a dress and has it on until we make her take it off to leave.
Naptime essentials for Indie: princess pillow, this blankie, and at least one stuffed toy.
My heart melts at the love these two have for each other
I had to take a day trip to Las Vegas for work to help with a tradeshow. This was my first time using Uber and it took a little figuring out and nervousness as I had to rush from the airport to the show, but I got it down. Dad is down there often for work and I knew he had said not long ago that he had a work trip there coming up so I texted him and lo and behold we were flying out around the same time. Because security took so long for him, he had to run to my terminal because I had to board my plane soon. How sweet it was he did that to give me a hug and only see me for 5 minutes. Adam was fabulous and played the single working dad part today. They went out to dinner, because that's what dad's do best :) I think one of Indie's faves: "Chicky-fil-a"
Having not seen Indie much this week with work, she (and I) was needing some mommy-daughter time. This girl loves to cook and is getting better at helping every time. She now can take off and put the lid on the mixing bowl by herself (most every time). We made one of our favorites: chocolate chip cookies. She might have learned sneaking food in the kitchen from me. This time was my green smoothie. Not sure why, but she always likes my food better, even if it's the same thing I gave her.
We missed each other as well. Smiles and chat sessions to catch up with this one while her sister napped.
Indie had her first dentist appointment! We have a few books about going to the dentist that we've read leading up to this so she wouldn't be scared. She was excited for this train table and tv while we waited. The dentist called us back to a 4-chair room decorated like a forest where there were toothbrushes Indie could choose from. She couldn't decide between a Hello Kitty one and a purple one with sea creatures, so the dentist let her have both. Indie got to pick which chair, each with a stuffed animal, she wanted to sit on. She picked a chair with the alligator. The dentist showed her the different tools and how they work, and let Indie hold them. She was tentative but curious with all of this. Next she got on the chair and the dentist would have Indie help do the same thing to the alligator's teeth that she would do to Indie's teeth. One of these steps was counting her teeth; she has 16. Another was brushing her teeth. Indie wasn't sure about this but still sat back and white-knuckled the chair as the dentist worked. Between each step, Indie thought we were done and would go to hop down but sat back when realizing we weren't done. Finally the end came, though and she got to pick a prize (bubbles). So proud of our brave little girl in this scary new step in life.
Indie has gotten more into drawing and did this beautiful piece for me.
Yet another measurement session, this time adding (L-R) Luca Johnson (6 months), Zayne Jennings (5 months), and Christian Taylor (4 months). They were all little grabby hands with each other and moving all over...I'm amazed we got some decent snapshots!
It was a little cold but we wanted to get out so we took the girls to City Creek. This was their first time exploring around. We thought Indie would love the stream with fish through the mall, but wasn't as impressed as we thought at first, but eventually shouted about the fish. Next we walked over the bridge and wanted to get a cute picture of the girls, but our little stinker Indie would not quit moving. Not sure where she gets her teasing from HA.
March 18, 2018
Sunday, March 11, 2018
12.31.17 Christmas, Aquarium and New Year
Adam got our Christmas Jammies online and needless to say, the bear didn't quite look the same in person.
Christmas was so fun this year with Indie as she finally understands presents and the excitement. Grammie and Grandpa Rex came over to celebrate with us. To be expected, Indie loved opening presents but was so excited and wanted to just stop and play with whatever she opened/touched.
Indie was silly trying to walk around in the stockings.
Present highlights:
After presents at our house, we went to Grandpa Jones' for the annual Waffle Brunch, followed by Diane/Randy's. I led some of the kiddos in a workout and Ronnie kicked my butt.
Nora loves playing with plastic bags; I think she loves the sound.
We enjoyed our time off with a trip to Seaquest Aquarium with the Jennings. Indie loves her Minnie Mouse Halloween costume so we are getting our money's worth. At one point she tripped and got a bloody nose and split lip. Blood Everywhere! She came and sat on my lap for a few minutes; you know she is really sad when she sits on your lap. We finally got the bleeding stopped and she was off. Indie loved splashing her hands in the water for the stingray and shark tanks, and stomping around with a projected floor game.
Zayne was blessed so we went over to the Jennings' after for their brunch and compared the babies born close together. Nora is showing her age now being two months senior, but we will see as they get older.
We usually throw a New Year's Eve party, but with Nora not sleeping well I was a bump on the log not wanting to be up that late. Still wanting to celebrate a little, our neighborhood group put the kiddos to bed and went back to the Jennings to pound some good food and play some games. They ended up convincing me to stay until midnight. As the kids say, "YOLO".
December 31, 2017
Christmas was so fun this year with Indie as she finally understands presents and the excitement. Grammie and Grandpa Rex came over to celebrate with us. To be expected, Indie loved opening presents but was so excited and wanted to just stop and play with whatever she opened/touched.
Indie was silly trying to walk around in the stockings.
Present highlights:
- Indie
- Cozy Coupe (Grammie/Grandpa Rex)
- Wafflemaker set (Grammie/Grandpa Rex)
- Grammie's special blanket (Grammie/Grandpa Rex)
- Water color book (Santa)
- Movies (Santa)
- Alphabet foam puzzle (Mom/Dad)
- Bracelet (Mom)
- Book of Mormon picture book (Nora)
- Cooking set (Grandma/Papa)
- Clothes (Grandma/Papa)
- Books/boombox (Grandma/Papa)
- Nora
- Carseat buggy toy (Mom/Dad)
- Bottles (Mom/Dad)
- Banana teething toy (Indie)
- Hammer/ball xylophone toy (Grammie/Grandpa Rex)
- Silicone toy balls (Grammie/Grandpa Rex)
- Adam/Jessie
- Trip certificate (Diane/Randy)
- Growth ruler (Diane/Randy)
- Amazon Echos (Brent)
- Adam
- Panaca drawing (Diane/Randy)
- Flight lesson (Jessie)
- Golf gift care (Jessie)
- Pistachios (Christie/Rex)
- Jessie
- InstaPot recipe book (Adam)
- Laptop case (Adam)
- Candy thermometer (Adam)
- Waterproof phone case (Indie)
- Cinnamon sticks (Rex)
After presents at our house, we went to Grandpa Jones' for the annual Waffle Brunch, followed by Diane/Randy's. I led some of the kiddos in a workout and Ronnie kicked my butt.
We enjoyed our time off with a trip to Seaquest Aquarium with the Jennings. Indie loves her Minnie Mouse Halloween costume so we are getting our money's worth. At one point she tripped and got a bloody nose and split lip. Blood Everywhere! She came and sat on my lap for a few minutes; you know she is really sad when she sits on your lap. We finally got the bleeding stopped and she was off. Indie loved splashing her hands in the water for the stingray and shark tanks, and stomping around with a projected floor game.
Zayne was blessed so we went over to the Jennings' after for their brunch and compared the babies born close together. Nora is showing her age now being two months senior, but we will see as they get older.
We usually throw a New Year's Eve party, but with Nora not sleeping well I was a bump on the log not wanting to be up that late. Still wanting to celebrate a little, our neighborhood group put the kiddos to bed and went back to the Jennings to pound some good food and play some games. They ended up convincing me to stay until midnight. As the kids say, "YOLO".
December 31, 2017
Friday, March 2, 2018
1.7.18 Swimming, Dancing, and Gingerbread House Decorating
Welcome 2018! I ran 8 miles to celebrate. Love the beautiful place we live.
Anytime we mentioned swimming, Indie won't stop talking about it till we go. We enjoyed Adam's holiday time off and went to the South Davis Rec Center. They have a 3 story tall swirly slide that I was going to drag Indie on after she got settled at the pool, but she volunteered before I even said anything. She dragged me up the stairs and shouted and signed "More" as soon as we surfaced after arriving at the bottom. We went 5 times before she was done. You go girl! At the rec center, they also have this climbing wall that she calls "Rock Pool" and has to do every time. She is starting to climb off the floor all by herself!
Love this sweet face. I think my favorite is when she is stretching.
My buddies while I get ready for work. Indie always wants to hold Nora's hand. So sweet.
A favorite snack: apples and peanut butter.
I could make a whole video just of Indie dancing and wish I could put clips in here. This dance she tucked her chin to her chest, swung her arms by her side and shuffled her legs. It was funny forwards but even better backwards. *Sidenote: she has the best bedhead. I wish I could have gotten her head, but she has done this dance move for several months. It's her go to when told to bust a move and always wants people to watch. I think she picked it up from a breakdancer on So You Think You Can Dance.
Better late than never, we decorate our gingerbread house. Indie learned from Mommy how to snitch the candy and there was not much decorating after that. Then she was mad when we put the candy away when we were done and wanted to take a picture so she sulked on the couch. Good job photo bombing though, sis!
Indie has gotten more and more into "rough-housing" the last several months. She loves 1-2-3's with daddy.
January 7, 2018
Anytime we mentioned swimming, Indie won't stop talking about it till we go. We enjoyed Adam's holiday time off and went to the South Davis Rec Center. They have a 3 story tall swirly slide that I was going to drag Indie on after she got settled at the pool, but she volunteered before I even said anything. She dragged me up the stairs and shouted and signed "More" as soon as we surfaced after arriving at the bottom. We went 5 times before she was done. You go girl! At the rec center, they also have this climbing wall that she calls "Rock Pool" and has to do every time. She is starting to climb off the floor all by herself!
Love this sweet face. I think my favorite is when she is stretching.
My buddies while I get ready for work. Indie always wants to hold Nora's hand. So sweet.
A favorite snack: apples and peanut butter.
I could make a whole video just of Indie dancing and wish I could put clips in here. This dance she tucked her chin to her chest, swung her arms by her side and shuffled her legs. It was funny forwards but even better backwards. *Sidenote: she has the best bedhead. I wish I could have gotten her head, but she has done this dance move for several months. It's her go to when told to bust a move and always wants people to watch. I think she picked it up from a breakdancer on So You Think You Can Dance.
Better late than never, we decorate our gingerbread house. Indie learned from Mommy how to snitch the candy and there was not much decorating after that. Then she was mad when we put the candy away when we were done and wanted to take a picture so she sulked on the couch. Good job photo bombing though, sis!
Indie has gotten more and more into "rough-housing" the last several months. She loves 1-2-3's with daddy.
January 7, 2018
1.14.18 Nora is 5 months
Nora turned 5 months last week! Your smiles are somewhat rare but typically come when mom is in your face talking to you. you "laughing" screeches brighten mom's day. Mom loves when you're her little buddy hanging with her while getting ready for work. You finally dropped the 12ish wake upbeat still wake up at about 2:30, 4:30, and 6 when we have to wrestle you if we want you to sleep more.
January 14, 2018
- Eat about every 2.5 hrs with 4 oz. at a time.
- Cut off from nursing because you are way better at the bottle
- Push up with arms when on belly (which you mostly hate)
- Drooling like a leaky faucet but no teeth in sight
Never pictured myself with daughters but good thing Heavenly Father knows best. Oh how I love these girls!
Love these morning smiles
We are so lucky to live right by the Legacy Trail. I love running over these boardwalks
Adam discovered a pill called "Magic Berries" that makes everything taste sweeter for about 20 minutes after taking it, but especially citrus. Mind-blowing!
Blessed with the best grandparents
I wish we could include video, but here's a screenshot of Indie dancing to the music on the piano. She makes us laugh every day.
Nora's first solids- a little rice cereal. Kept opening for more! *Sidenote: could you die with those eyes?!
January 14, 2018
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