Obvious Growth Spurt

The candy drawer that was once a place that Avery could only point at and say "ucker" in hopes we would give her a treat......is now within reach!

It only took her a few minutes to make this little pile of unwrapped, licked once and set aside suckers and tape gum.

Once I found her I took some pictures and then left her be. I mean, she was being still and quite. Why mess up a good thing?

Looking for any last victims.

Empty bag....mission accomplished.

Of course one sucker in hand is just not enough.

For the Love of Money

Caden: "Mommy. When can we go to the toy store and buy something?"
Me: "When you have some money."
Caden: "What can I do to earn some money?"
Me: "The dishes."

He was so proud, and actually did a good job. You see that bowl he just cleaned? Well a few short hours later Avery pulled it off of the counter top and it shattered. She is a ball of terror.

We Rock!

Kayla turned 5 this weekend. This year she wanted a "Camp Rock" themed party. So we made lots of glittery stars, decorated cardboard guitars and had lots of fun.

Here is the birthday girl taking a swing at her guitar pinata.

Getting ready to blow out the candles.

The party guests decorating their guitars.

Kayla posing for a picture.

My labor of love.

Kayla is such a sweet girl. She had good time at her party and was so grateful for everything she got. She is having fun playing with her new barbies and creating art with her new craft supplies. I however am still cleaning up glitter.

I'm Getting the Pledge Out

and dusting off this blog. This poor blog has been left neglected and collecting dust for way too long. The poor thing had its one year birthday and I didn't even notice.

I have had so many things going on that it just got pushed further and further down on my "to do" list. Not that my "to do" list is any shorter, but that annoying "tap, tap, tap" sound of fingers impatiently strumming in my head has forced me to take a moment and update.

Our family hasn't really done anything overly exciting in the last 2 months. In fact, that is probably one of the reasons I haven't updated. I have been waiting for some great trip to write about, or some interesting insight to share, but alas it is just the same 'ole routine. Early morning wake-ups, bus stop drop off, preschool drop off, house chores, preschool pick up, grocery store, bus stop pick up...yada, yada, yada. You get the picture.

I have been busy with my church calling. The beginning of the year has been filled with getting things in order with Primary, but I think I finally have all the programs running as they should and schedules made. In fact I think I'll poke my eyes out if I have to color and laminate one more piece of card stock.

Kids are good and growing and changing. Caden has been playing Saturday basketball with Brice as his coach. Kayla has her 5th birthday this weekend and Avery started nursery at church.
It seems like we have had an extra dose of sick germs this winter. We keep picking up and passing things around. Nothing major, just your average colds and coughs and snotty noses. But the weather is warming up and hopefully we will get a break soon.
I'll dig thru some pictures soon and try and post a little of what's been or not been going on in our house.