We kept up our tradition and brought Grandma Bonita flowers on Mothers' Day.
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Sunday, September 23, 2012
Saturday, July 24, 2010
This Is The Place
Yesterday we went to This Is the Place Heritage Park in SLC and had a blast! I had no idea what we were missing out on. There is so much to do there, we didn't even get to half of it in the 2 1/2 hours we were there. We definitely will be going back for another visit. The girls loved it.
Their favorite was doing all the pioneer chores - washing + hanging the laundry, beating the rug, using the hand plow, watering the garden. We probably spent 30 minutes just doing laundry. That was their favorite. We may need to invest in some washboards and clothes lines. Perhaps then I could get some help doing our laundry ;)
McKenna learning how to beat the rug:
When I told her that this is how the pioneers cleaned their rugs because they didn't have vacuums, McKenna just said, "But Mom, they have a broom in their house. They could just use that." That girl's a thinker.
After all the chores, we headed up the street for the candy cannon. It's exactly what it sounds like. They shoot a cannon full of candy (taffy) into the street and the kids collect it all.
Brooke slept through the whole thing.
We then hopped on the train to head over to the other side of the park.
We searched for gold in the river.
Brooke just sat in the river and played with rocks. Clearly, she was as happy as can be.
Hot, muddy, wet, and worn out, we hopped back on the train to head home.
We had such a fun day. There was so much more we didn't get to do. Next time we go we will go on pony rides, do some crafts, get some ice cream, ride the little train a whole lot more (that was Brooke's favorite), and do a lot more laundry, I'm sure. We are big fans of This Is the Place Heritage Park.
All in all, it was the perfect way to celebrate Pioneer Day.
Their favorite was doing all the pioneer chores - washing + hanging the laundry, beating the rug, using the hand plow, watering the garden. We probably spent 30 minutes just doing laundry. That was their favorite. We may need to invest in some washboards and clothes lines. Perhaps then I could get some help doing our laundry ;)
McKenna learning how to beat the rug:
When I told her that this is how the pioneers cleaned their rugs because they didn't have vacuums, McKenna just said, "But Mom, they have a broom in their house. They could just use that." That girl's a thinker.
After all the chores, we headed up the street for the candy cannon. It's exactly what it sounds like. They shoot a cannon full of candy (taffy) into the street and the kids collect it all.
Brooke slept through the whole thing.
We then hopped on the train to head over to the other side of the park.
We searched for gold in the river.
Brooke just sat in the river and played with rocks. Clearly, she was as happy as can be.
Hot, muddy, wet, and worn out, we hopped back on the train to head home.
We had such a fun day. There was so much more we didn't get to do. Next time we go we will go on pony rides, do some crafts, get some ice cream, ride the little train a whole lot more (that was Brooke's favorite), and do a lot more laundry, I'm sure. We are big fans of This Is the Place Heritage Park.
All in all, it was the perfect way to celebrate Pioneer Day.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Marching Soldiers
McKenna: Mom, girls are womans, right?
Meg: Yes
McKenna: And boys are mans, right?
Katie: Not mans, MEN.
McKenna: Oh! Mom, boys are men, right?
Meg: Right.
McKenna: And boys are also marching soldiers.
Meg: Yes
McKenna: And boys are mans, right?
Katie: Not mans, MEN.
McKenna: Oh! Mom, boys are men, right?
Meg: Right.
McKenna: And boys are also marching soldiers.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Conversation Between Sisters
Yesterday Katie motioned McKenna into the playroom and said:
Katie: McKenna, we need to talk.
McKenna: Taco?! Oh! Great!
Katie: No McKenna, not a taco, we need to TAAAALK
McKenna: Taco?
Katie: No, TALK
McKenna: Taco Bell?
Katie: NO! WE NEED TO TALK!
McKenna: Oh, ok Katie, let's talk.
Katie: McKenna, we need to talk.
McKenna: Taco?! Oh! Great!
Katie: No McKenna, not a taco, we need to TAAAALK
McKenna: Taco?
Katie: No, TALK
McKenna: Taco Bell?
Katie: NO! WE NEED TO TALK!
McKenna: Oh, ok Katie, let's talk.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Friday, April 10, 2009
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
It Has Come To This
This is Mom not ready to ween baby off bottle for her own sanity and sleep needs. This is the only way to keep McKenna from taking off the lid and pouring out all the milk.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
What's in a Name?
Ok, so I finally have started thinking about what the heck to name this baby. For some reason I HAVE NOT been able to think about it yet. Whenever I would, my mind would go completely blank and the only name I could really come up with was "Uhh...."
I have a few "requirements" for the names we are considering. I really like names that have nicknames. That will give the kid options as he/she (who am I kidding? - SHE) grows up. I also want all of our names to fit together. There doesn't need to be a theme or anything like starting with the same letter or Biblical names (not that I have anything against that) - I just want them to sound good together. And then, I prefer part of the name to have some sort of meaning. So far our children's middle names are both family names. We have already decided on Baby #3's middle name - another family name. So, now for the first name...
I think I finally have a few good ideas and I wanted some input. (I can't promise that we're actually going to use any of these names...)
Here are the finalists:
Brooklyn
I have loved this name for a while. She would probably be called Brooke (we planned on calling McKenna Kenna and we totally don't, so who knows...). I think this name is very cute, femine, relatively unique, and I just like it. Brooklyn was actually almost McKenna's name. We changed it 30 minutes before she was born. It also was on our list for Katie, but back then Dave didn't like it so much.
Pros:
I like it
It has a nickname
It fits
It flows with the middle name
Has been on the list for a while
Cons:
Brooklyn rhymes with Katelyn - kind of
Ashlee
This is a recent addition to the list. I just think it is a pretty name. And I have never met an Ashlee that wasn't pretty - not that that means anything, I guess I just associate the name Ashlee with beauty. Again, very feminine name. Not too original, but common enough and classic enough (like Katie) that she wouldn't feel like a fad. Plus, the other night Dave said that this was his favorite out of the three.
Pros:
It's pretty
It fits
It flows with middle name
Dave likes it
Cons:
No solid nickname - Ash? Nickname isn't as pretty as full name, but I guess could work
Elisabeth
Now, this name is quite controversial at the moment. I like this name, but have not ever really considered it for my own child. I don't LOVE the name although I do LOVE quite a few people with this name. But for some reason it keeps coming to my mind lately. I really like the nicknames Libby and Elle (REALLY like Libby - again, a recent development). Dave, however, does not share my enthusiasm. I think he likes the name Elisabeth, but doesn't like Libby or Elle, so he has vetoed the name. I am not giving up so easily though. It is still on my list. And Elisabeth with our chosen middle name flows beautifully and is a very classic, classY name. But, I am concerned mostly with the fact that my husband doesn't like the name, but also the I don't love all the nicknames. I would choose the name because I like Libby, and/or Elle. But I can't control what nicknames my child will be given or will choose.... The spelling is also debatable and still negotiable. I guess I chose an S instead of a Z because it seems softer....? Is that weird? Maybe it wouldn't be worth all the spelling corrections.
Pros:
I like it
It fits
It flows
Classic & Classy
It has many nicknames - I like Libby :)
Cons:
Dave doesn't like it
I don't like all the nicknames
Haven't always loved Elisabeth
Weird spelling?
So, I'm not sure if I'm making any progress with this, but it sure does help me to write it down. If any of you have some input on the subject I would definitely appreciate it. I know we still have 3 months before this baby comes, but history has shown that I definitely struggle in the baby naming department. I can't make up my mind! I can use all the help I can get!
There also is a poll posted if you care to participate...
I have a few "requirements" for the names we are considering. I really like names that have nicknames. That will give the kid options as he/she (who am I kidding? - SHE) grows up. I also want all of our names to fit together. There doesn't need to be a theme or anything like starting with the same letter or Biblical names (not that I have anything against that) - I just want them to sound good together. And then, I prefer part of the name to have some sort of meaning. So far our children's middle names are both family names. We have already decided on Baby #3's middle name - another family name. So, now for the first name...
I think I finally have a few good ideas and I wanted some input. (I can't promise that we're actually going to use any of these names...)
Here are the finalists:
Brooklyn
I have loved this name for a while. She would probably be called Brooke (we planned on calling McKenna Kenna and we totally don't, so who knows...). I think this name is very cute, femine, relatively unique, and I just like it. Brooklyn was actually almost McKenna's name. We changed it 30 minutes before she was born. It also was on our list for Katie, but back then Dave didn't like it so much.
Pros:
I like it
It has a nickname
It fits
It flows with the middle name
Has been on the list for a while
Cons:
Brooklyn rhymes with Katelyn - kind of
Ashlee
This is a recent addition to the list. I just think it is a pretty name. And I have never met an Ashlee that wasn't pretty - not that that means anything, I guess I just associate the name Ashlee with beauty. Again, very feminine name. Not too original, but common enough and classic enough (like Katie) that she wouldn't feel like a fad. Plus, the other night Dave said that this was his favorite out of the three.
Pros:
It's pretty
It fits
It flows with middle name
Dave likes it
Cons:
No solid nickname - Ash? Nickname isn't as pretty as full name, but I guess could work
Elisabeth
Now, this name is quite controversial at the moment. I like this name, but have not ever really considered it for my own child. I don't LOVE the name although I do LOVE quite a few people with this name. But for some reason it keeps coming to my mind lately. I really like the nicknames Libby and Elle (REALLY like Libby - again, a recent development). Dave, however, does not share my enthusiasm. I think he likes the name Elisabeth, but doesn't like Libby or Elle, so he has vetoed the name. I am not giving up so easily though. It is still on my list. And Elisabeth with our chosen middle name flows beautifully and is a very classic, classY name. But, I am concerned mostly with the fact that my husband doesn't like the name, but also the I don't love all the nicknames. I would choose the name because I like Libby, and/or Elle. But I can't control what nicknames my child will be given or will choose.... The spelling is also debatable and still negotiable. I guess I chose an S instead of a Z because it seems softer....? Is that weird? Maybe it wouldn't be worth all the spelling corrections.
Pros:
I like it
It fits
It flows
Classic & Classy
It has many nicknames - I like Libby :)
Cons:
Dave doesn't like it
I don't like all the nicknames
Haven't always loved Elisabeth
Weird spelling?
So, I'm not sure if I'm making any progress with this, but it sure does help me to write it down. If any of you have some input on the subject I would definitely appreciate it. I know we still have 3 months before this baby comes, but history has shown that I definitely struggle in the baby naming department. I can't make up my mind! I can use all the help I can get!
There also is a poll posted if you care to participate...
Monday, November 03, 2008
Evidence
Looks like we have some busy little bodies around our house
Here is some evidence I found this evening...
Here is some evidence I found this evening...
smudges
pen
not sure what this is...
more pen
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Peace, Love, and GIRLS!!!
It's a GIRL
Here's our little baby girl giving us the peace sign in our ultrasound this morning. We are so happy and excited for another girl! I have to admit that I thought it was going to be a boy, but I wasn't at all surprised when we found out she was a girl. We're getting so used to this that I could even tell on the ultrasound before the nurse even told us :) Even though I wasn't surprised, I couldn't stop from laughing. "Of course it's a girl," I thought. "That's what we do!" Everything looked great and the baby looks perfect. I still am amazed that this little baby is inside of me. What a miracle this whole process is! And I also wanted to reassure everyone who might be concerned, Dave will NOT be shooting himself. Luckily we cleared that up with Katie before the ultrasound so she knows that dad is excited for another daughter :)
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