I'm grateful for...Daniel Joshua

Daniel is such a fun little boy. I love his expression when he wakes up in the mornings. He is so excited to see his mommy and sister. Daddy is already gone for work, but when Daddy comes home in the afternoon, Daniel's face just lights up. He runs over and gives him a big hug. Daniel loves cars, balls, and of course, following his sister around. He is just full of joy. He also loves exploring and discovering new things. He loves being a big boy. We love having him in our family. February 27, 2008 was a wonderful day and we are grateful for our son!

I'm grateful for...Lindsay Jean

She brings such joy into our family. She has such energy and excitement about everything. She loves everyone that she meets. She is outgoing and makes friends very easily. She is very curious and loves to learn. She is a very cute little girl. We love her personality. She loves giving hugs and always looks out for her baby brother. October 30, 2005 changed our lives forever in the best way possible!

Isn't this cute?

My Family from WiddlyTinks.com

Halloween/Lindsay's Birthday

We had a great Halloween! The kids loved it. We went 'trick-or-treating' at the local grocery store, and our ward also had a trunk-or-treat. Daniel was a very cute pirate, and Lindsay was also very beautiful as a princess.

Josh was an 'escaped inmate'!

Lindsay has been saying the funniest things lately. Here are some of them:

(At the kitchen table) "I need scoot up-ed!"

(Playing with her toys, and arranging them the same way as on the package) "I'm following the constructions!"

(Climbing on us, and we tell her to get off) "I'm just trying to give you a hug" (we can't argue with that, and she knows it)

Me: What is your favorite thing about being 4?
Lindsay: Going to school!

Lindsay also had a wonderful birthday. On her birthday, we got the kids' pictures taken (see below). Then we just played till Daddy got home from work. We then went to the grocery store and got some candles, ice cream and halloween candy. We also picked up a pizza from Papa Murphys. So, we came home, had pizza, cake, and ice cream. Lindsay loved it and said she had a great birthday. She requested Chocolate cake with chocolate frosting, and chocolate ice cream. Hmm, I wonder what her favorite flavor is? Here are some pictures of her with her cake.

We're still here!

I haven't posted forever! We've been busy running around trying to keep up with work, church, and 2 little ones! Daniel is growing up so much. He is copy everything Josh, Lindsay and I say and do. His new favorite word is, "TA-DA!!!" said with just as much enthusiasm as Lindsay says it. Since he is left-handed (at least we think so, he eats and colors with his left hand), has blue eyes and poofy hair, we were joking that he didn't get any traits from me! His hair was SO poofy...it stood up about 1 1/2 inches from his head. So, conference weekend, we broke out the hair cutting kit and Josh cut it to 1/2 inch. It still shows every sign of being poofy again when it grows out. Lindsay is loving preschool. She is learning a lot and really enjoys it.
Sept 12 we got to go to Twin Falls for Jerome's birthday party. It was a lot of fun. Lindsay loves her cousins so much. Both kids played and played, and then slept all the way home!
Sept 20 was Chad's mission farewell. We went to Spud Day on Saturday morning, and then that evening went to the temple with Chad. It was wonderful. Sunday was his farewell and it was fun to see everyone.
I got Daniel's Halloween costume this week! He is a little pirate. He doesn't seem too impressed with it, but at least it's cute. I got Lindsay's princess costume off Ebay a while ago. I'm not in love with it, but it's cute. I think next time, I'll get one at the store. It's better if I can actually see them in person.
We are looking forward to Lindsay's birthday party in Idaho on the 24th, Halloween, and Lindsay's party here with all of her church friends. Two other girls in the ward are turning 4 around the same time, so we're having a big combined princess party.

Daniel with VERY poofy hair!

Daniel with not so poofy hair (after his haircut)
Lindsay on her first day of preschool (she has since got a haircut that looks much better! Her hair gets stringy when it's long)
Best friends forever! (I hope...)

We had a great month of July! We got to spend time with both of our families and had a great time. Here are some pictures.

Daniel and Lindsay, Temple Square. July 12, 2009

I love this pic of Daniel. It's just such his personality!

Daniel and my Grandpa

Cute Boy!

Our Cookie Monster!

Logan Canyon

The other day, it was really nice outside. Josh has been going into work early, and getting off in the early afternoon, so we decided to go to a picnic in Logan Canyon. Once we found a picnic area that didn't charge 7 or 8 dollars, we had a lot of fun. Lindsay loved walking around. She loves being outside. I came home with a huge goose egg on my forehead. No, I didn't fall or get hit in the head by anything- it was a mosquito bite. I HATE mosquitoes! I always get really bad reactions from their bites. Of course, I forgot the bug spray this time. We're going to be camping and outside a lot in July, and I'm stocking up! I wish I would have got a picture of the swelling. It was seriously huge!

Josh cooking dinner...yum yum!

Lindsay having fun!

Daniel being cute!

Best friends forever! They love their camping chairs.