Sorry, this is kind of gory. And I never thought I would remember to take pics during times like this, but while on the phone with the doctor, I snapped this pic. Luke just walked out of his room the other day with this gash on his head. Riley looked super guilty but then showed me that he tripped on the rug in his room and fell on his nightstand and cut his head open. Of all the million times he falls a day, it's the little fall that needed stitches. He was barely even crying when it happened, but getting stitches, he was hysterical. I did good until the needles came out. Then I had to sit in the corner. Luckily Trevor came home right in time and was there too. It was so sad, but today he got his stitches out and didn't even cry. We are glad that experience is over. The doctor said he could be Frankenstein for Halloween.
Friday, September 28, 2007
Luke loves to play with Riley's kitchen set. The other day he got all decked out in her chef outfit. (Don't tell Trevor)
I must take a ton of pictures because now Riley will give Luke a hug and say "Mommy... go get the camera..."
Lauren and Hallie
We got to babysit Lauren and Hallie the other day. Riley and Luke had fun showing them all their toys. They had fun showing off how they can walk...
Saying Goodbye
Ethan and Riley were both so sad when it was time to leave Papa and Grandma Crane's house.
Flying the kite with Papa
All the kids had so much fun flying the cool airplane kite with Papa Crane.
Luke eating cake
Luke absolutely loved my Mom's infamous chocolate cake with the fluffy white frosting. When I made it for him once he didn't like it this much. It must all be in the cook.
Tami and Luke
Since I do all the picture taking, all our pics are of Trev and the kids. So, I've finally started asking Trevor to take a pic of me and the kids here and there so that I can be in their scrapbooks too and they will not always wonder where their Mom was...
The Football Game
While in Bear Lake, we went to my nephew's game. Jaden is in 6th grade and is the quarterback. They won 36 to 0. It was so fun to watch him play.
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Riley and Ethan-
We stayed at my parent's house last weekend and Riley and her cousin, Ethan, had a blast together as usual. Ethan calls her "Rawly". When we take them places people think they are twins. It's funny to watch them play together. They teach each other all sorts of things. One time, Riley even tried to pee outside because Ethan showed her how. Well, it worked out a lot better for him than it did for her. That's all I'm going to say!
Monday, September 17, 2007
A Fairy Princess or A Pirate?
These are the two costumes I brought home for Riley to choose between. She has been telling me she wants to be "a butterfly princess" for Halloween for about a month now, so I found this cute fairy costume. But then I found Luke the cutest Pirate costume and they had a girl Pirate too. So I figured I'd just give it a try and show her the pirate costume and the fairy... (Not that the fairy isn't cute but it looks just like her dress up princess clothes she can wear any day) And...She chose the pirate over the fairy and is so excited that her and "Wuki" are going to be "Pyatts" together. (But she informed me that she is a nice pirate not a mean one.)
Riley first day of dance this year
Riley is so excited to start dance again this year. (Especially since Grammy will be her teacher this year!)
The Parade
I had never been to the 2 1/2 hour Peach Day Parade before. Wow! By the end we had tennis balls, frisbees, necklaces, and way too much candy. The kids were in heaven.
Peach Days!
Porter, Marli, Riley and Luke dancing to the music...(Jade's brother in law's band GearHead was playing)
Little Lukey
"He's a ball of fire!"
"He's got the devil dancin' in his eyes!"
"He is so full of life!"
These are some of the many comments I hear about Luke all the time. He is the funniest little boy I've ever seen. I love Luke at this age. He has started expressing himself and says the funniest things. Last night when he was saying his prayers he said "thank you for my family" like I told him too and then he threw in, "and my binky!" He keeps us laughing all day long.
Friday, September 7, 2007
IT'S FALL
As sad as it is to see summer go, I love fall. I am especially excited this year! Maybe it's because I bought a lot of decorations on clearance last year and have been waiting to put them up. Or because I'm so glad we didn't move back to Arizona after all because Fall there is just like summer -- you never feel the change of season and it's really sad. I'm excited because Riley is having so much fun watching for the colored leaves and because Mantua and Sardine Canyon are the prettiest places ever in the fall. Also, being able to bearably be outside is so nice for our bike rides and walks. And I've already made and eaten a whole batch of Pumpkin Cookies--my favorite! Anyway, Fall is great!
Thursday, September 6, 2007
RILEY'S FIRST DAY OF PRESCHOOL
Tuesday was Riley's first day of Preschool. She was a little bit nervous, but more excited than anything. She didn't even cry when I dropped her off. I was the one who almost cried. Almost... until I realized just how much you can get done in 2 hours with only one kid. Now with a clean house, a clean car and lots of errands taken care of, I'm not too sad about this preschool stuff. She has the cutest little class and she loves her teachers. And her friend, Porter, is in the same class. They have a lot of fun together. Yay for Preschool!
This is Porter and Riley on the first day. They are the best of friends and love being in the same class. I heard their moms like the carpooling part too. :)
Riley's 2nd Day of Preschool
I know, I'm a little obsessive and this pic didn't even turn out very well... She just looks so cute when she gets all ready for preschool.
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Last Summer Day at Bear Lake
We spent Labor Day weekend at Bear Lake "camping" at Bluewater Beach with Trev's family. I can kind of call it camping because we did at least sleep in a tent. We had a great weekend and got to go see my family too. We spent lots of time at the beach and Trev practically had to drag me away the last day. I hate leaving Bear Lake on our last summer trip. I'm really glad we live close enough again to go as much as we did this past summer.
Last Day on the Boat
This was our last day on the boat this summer. The water was so rocky, we couldn't even go wake boarding. Luke fell asleep instantly (go figure), but Riley enjoyed it. Trev had a great time tubing.
Bluewater Beach Toys
Riley and Luke and their cousins had so much fun on the blow up toys at Bluewater Beach all weekend.
Herding Sheep
When we were at my parents house, my uncle was herding sheep outside. So, Riley and her cousin Tayler went and got fly swatters and ran outside to help. I wish you could see them better in the pic. It was really funny.
The Dragon Wagon at the Fair
Riley and Luke loved the rides at the fair except Luke hated the Dragon Wagon. Sure he's smiling now, but once it started he was clinging to the side and his face was so scared. Everyone laughed, but I felt really bad. It was a bit too fast and scary for a two year old. Whoops!
Luke's Hives
After getting home from the pool and taking his nap, Luke woke up with hives all over him and he was so itchy until the Benadryl kicked in. It was so sad and he's still on medication for whatever was in the water that day. I don't even want to know...
Almost Asleep in the Pool
Luke is so funny. He requires SO much sleep! He cannot stay awake past 2:00 on any day and he usually takes a 3-4 hour nap and is still tired by 8 or 9pm. (I think he's related to Trevor and Chase.) At the pool he was almost asleep on his floaty out in the water.
Last Day at the Pool
We had so much fun going to the Brigham City pool this summer (minus getting Cryptosporidium and Luke getting hives that still haven't completely gone away) This was our last day there...
RIley and Luke taking a nap
One day I was really sick and Trev took this picture to show me how he got the kids to sleep so I could sleep...
