Nice title huh! Guess what this blog is about??? Any one know?? Ding, ding, ding, that's right hair cuts. All the kids went to the salon and received hair cuts. Dawson, wanted a Mohawk and even told the lady how to stick it up. We settled for a cut that can be spiked allover or just in the center for a lovely Mohawk. It makes it even cuter because he is soooo white blond haired.
Xander just wanted his hair cut so that he could do it flat or spiky. He also does a reverse style Mohawk. It is kinda his own style. He pushes the top of his hair together and then instead of spiking it up, he flattens it down. And it comes to a point on his forehead. Hey, whatever makes him happy.
Mackenzie chose her own cut. She came to me one day and said, mom I want to cut my hair up to my chin. OK!! If she wanted to, that was fine with me. She sat down in the chair told the lady and that what happened. Off came the hair and it is so cute. She turned out with an A-Frame cut. That means it's shorter in back and comes down longer in the front. When the lady cut her hair, it took all the weight off the bottom layers which made her hair curl even more. So we style Kenz, with her back scrunched with gel to hold the curl and then the front top layer is straight and held clipped on the side with her classic barrette look. Or it's tucked behind her ears. Either way it is so cute and so grown-up.
Now my kids are all ready to see their grandparents in a few weeks!! We can't wait.
Monday, June 30, 2008
Monday, June 23, 2008
Hot Dogs and S'mores
This past Saturday we took a trip up American Fork Canyon with Ty's brother Nate and his wife- Stephanie and their boys. We found a great little spot with a picnic table and fire pit and the river near by. As soon as we got out of the car my children were ready to head for that darn river. I pulled them all back and gave them the bitter hard truth. I have a tell-it-how-it-is parenting approach. In other words, I put the fear into them. I very lovingly explained that if they were to fall into the river, it is moving so fast and is so cold that mommy and daddy wouldn't be able to get to them in time and the river would wash them away and take them down the mountain. And we would never find them and they could drown and be lost forever.
Yep, I told them that! And it worked. No river problems and Kenzie even kept an eye on Dawson. She even passed on my little story to him. She so tenderly told him, he would fall in and die! So please Dawson don't go by the water.
We then made a fire and roasted hot dogs. Xander is the man eating 2 1/2 hot dogs with buns. Kenzie roasted her own and was quite proud of herself. And then she made one for me. Complete with ashes. She said sorry mom I got some ashes on it but, it's OK cause it just makes it taste more like fire! Then Kenz was ready for the marshmallows. She made and ate at least 3 s'mores. That's my girl! Dawson even ate a roasted marshmallow, but preferred just the chocolate. Proving he definitely knew what the good part was.
The kids just ran around the trees and rocks and were happy being kids. While the parents kept running around after them, just being parents.
After a few hours and after the sun had gone down it was time to call it a night and head home to the wonderful luxury called a shower.It makes me very grateful to be able to live so close to nature and to enjoy the beauty that our Father in Heaven has created for us. And to be able to spend precious time with my children and make wonderful memories.
Yep, I told them that! And it worked. No river problems and Kenzie even kept an eye on Dawson. She even passed on my little story to him. She so tenderly told him, he would fall in and die! So please Dawson don't go by the water.
We then made a fire and roasted hot dogs. Xander is the man eating 2 1/2 hot dogs with buns. Kenzie roasted her own and was quite proud of herself. And then she made one for me. Complete with ashes. She said sorry mom I got some ashes on it but, it's OK cause it just makes it taste more like fire! Then Kenz was ready for the marshmallows. She made and ate at least 3 s'mores. That's my girl! Dawson even ate a roasted marshmallow, but preferred just the chocolate. Proving he definitely knew what the good part was.
The kids just ran around the trees and rocks and were happy being kids. While the parents kept running around after them, just being parents.
After a few hours and after the sun had gone down it was time to call it a night and head home to the wonderful luxury called a shower.It makes me very grateful to be able to live so close to nature and to enjoy the beauty that our Father in Heaven has created for us. And to be able to spend precious time with my children and make wonderful memories.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Sunburns and blisters
Kenzie received her first major sunburn of the season. She decided to wear a tank top on Monday and is now suffering. I know what you all are thinking, "why didn't here mother put sunscreen on her?" Well, she took off playing with her friend right after lunch. And when her mom told her to come home for sunscreen she disobeyed and now is paying the consequence of having ignored her mom's wise council.
I explained to her, as I smothered her shoulders in after sun cooling aloe stuff, that I have been burned so much that I know how much it hurts. And that next time she needs to listen to me so that she doesn't get burned again.
Now she is trying not to raise her arms because it hurts so bad when her shoulders wrinkle up. I feel so bad for her. But, what can I do?
On a side note, her tooth fell out on Monday. The tooth fairy brought a gold dollar again. No floss this time.
I explained to her, as I smothered her shoulders in after sun cooling aloe stuff, that I have been burned so much that I know how much it hurts. And that next time she needs to listen to me so that she doesn't get burned again.
Now she is trying not to raise her arms because it hurts so bad when her shoulders wrinkle up. I feel so bad for her. But, what can I do?
On a side note, her tooth fell out on Monday. The tooth fairy brought a gold dollar again. No floss this time.
Monday, June 9, 2008
Darn Tooth Fairy
The tooth fairy made several stops at our house during the month of April. Luckily May had been a quiet month from her. It now looks as if she will be returning soon. In April Kenzie lost both her front bottom teeth, within a weeks time. That left her with a beautiful gaping hole. Then about a week later out comes one of her front top teeth. That left her with a bigger hole and a lisp. (Think Cindy from Brady Bunch.) So now she is missing 3 with the 4th on it's way out. I have begged her not to pull it yet for fear she would have a giant square of teeth missing. Imagine the picture. Luckily, the bottom ones are coming in and it looks like she will just be wishing for her 2 front teeth this Christmas.
We have learned though, that the tooth fairy seems to be very forgetful at times. Ya see, she forgot to come to our house one night. Kenzie lost a tooth the same day as another kid in her class. Kenz decided not to put her tooth under her pillow so the tooth fairy would only go to Carson's house and not ours. Kenzie thought it would be too hard to go to both houses in one night. OK. what ever you want. (wonder how she thinks Santa does it) Well, the next night she put her tooth under the pillow and didn't tell us. Yep, turns out the tooth fairy forgot to come.
We explained to her that maybe because she had waited one night already, the tooth fairy knew she would wait another night because she had to make a special trip to some one's house who lost their first tooth. That did it. Oh, OK she said. Then she wrote a note to the tooth fairy requesting what she got. I asked her what she was doing and she responded, I am telling the tooth fairy what I want left under my pillow. I said, do you think the tooth fairy takes special requests? She looked at me and said, well, I had to wait an extra night for her so she should.
It turns out Kenzie requested, dental floss, a new toothbrush and her own tube of toothpaste. (Not the spicy kind mom and dad use) We use Crest. It's Minty not spicy. Well, the tooth fairy delivered a gold dollar instead. In the morning, she was very disappointed. There was also a note explaining the dollar. It read,
"Dear Mackenzie, I found your request written upon the envelope containing your tooth. I am sorry to tell you that I did not have any of those items left in my bag when I arrived at your house. Please feel free to save the gold dollar and use it to buy a new toothbrush or dental floss. Remember I only like to receive clean teeth so please obey your mom and continue to brush when she tells you to. I'll see you next time you lose a tooth. Oh' one more thing, Your room needs cleaned. I dropped my wand and couldn't find it with all the Barbie's on the floor.
Kenzie didn't find it as funny as I did. But, Her room is cleaned right now with the anticipation of her tooth falling out. Just a side note, she brushes her lost tooth before she puts them in an envelope under her pillow.
Maybe the tooth fairy will bring her that dental floss this time.
We have learned though, that the tooth fairy seems to be very forgetful at times. Ya see, she forgot to come to our house one night. Kenzie lost a tooth the same day as another kid in her class. Kenz decided not to put her tooth under her pillow so the tooth fairy would only go to Carson's house and not ours. Kenzie thought it would be too hard to go to both houses in one night. OK. what ever you want. (wonder how she thinks Santa does it) Well, the next night she put her tooth under the pillow and didn't tell us. Yep, turns out the tooth fairy forgot to come.
We explained to her that maybe because she had waited one night already, the tooth fairy knew she would wait another night because she had to make a special trip to some one's house who lost their first tooth. That did it. Oh, OK she said. Then she wrote a note to the tooth fairy requesting what she got. I asked her what she was doing and she responded, I am telling the tooth fairy what I want left under my pillow. I said, do you think the tooth fairy takes special requests? She looked at me and said, well, I had to wait an extra night for her so she should.
It turns out Kenzie requested, dental floss, a new toothbrush and her own tube of toothpaste. (Not the spicy kind mom and dad use) We use Crest. It's Minty not spicy. Well, the tooth fairy delivered a gold dollar instead. In the morning, she was very disappointed. There was also a note explaining the dollar. It read,
"Dear Mackenzie, I found your request written upon the envelope containing your tooth. I am sorry to tell you that I did not have any of those items left in my bag when I arrived at your house. Please feel free to save the gold dollar and use it to buy a new toothbrush or dental floss. Remember I only like to receive clean teeth so please obey your mom and continue to brush when she tells you to. I'll see you next time you lose a tooth. Oh' one more thing, Your room needs cleaned. I dropped my wand and couldn't find it with all the Barbie's on the floor.
Kenzie didn't find it as funny as I did. But, Her room is cleaned right now with the anticipation of her tooth falling out. Just a side note, she brushes her lost tooth before she puts them in an envelope under her pillow.
Maybe the tooth fairy will bring her that dental floss this time.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Rain Day
Well, today is cold and rainy. So I decided that it was time to go through all my baby and kid clothes and separate them back into sizes and totes. Missy, what do ya need? Katie, any girl clothes you don't have of mine or Missy hasn't already given you? Patricia, what does Gavin need? I might have it! If you guys are looking for a size let me know. I'm your own personal "Kids R' Us".
I love cleaning random things. It sure beats doing the toilets. ha,ha.
I love cleaning random things. It sure beats doing the toilets. ha,ha.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
A New Freedom for Mom
I forgot to mention that the love of my life got a monitor for the computer in the basement. I can now add to my blog in the middle of the day or whenever the opportunity presents itself. Ty found a couple of free monitors on Craig's List. He picked up 2 just in case they didn't work so well. Now I can use the Internet at any time!!! He also got a free laptop and power thingy from work. The computer lab was getting rid of old computers and Ty asked if he could take one. It is old and slow compared to what Tyler is use to. But, when it's free who am I to complain. I told him free is free and that is good enough for me.
The other benefit to me having a computer again is I can find activities and little lessons for the summer. I had mentioned that Xander isn't going to pre-school in the summer and I am going to continue teaching him. So having resources at my finger tips is a big help.
Another thing I love to do is find FHE Lessons to add to my expanding collection of "kid friendly" lessons and activities. It really helps when trying to pull a lesson together at the last minute.
And so I say, Thank-you, Tyler, thank-you.
The other benefit to me having a computer again is I can find activities and little lessons for the summer. I had mentioned that Xander isn't going to pre-school in the summer and I am going to continue teaching him. So having resources at my finger tips is a big help.
Another thing I love to do is find FHE Lessons to add to my expanding collection of "kid friendly" lessons and activities. It really helps when trying to pull a lesson together at the last minute.
And so I say, Thank-you, Tyler, thank-you.
Rollie Pollies, Swimming Pools, Sun and Fun
"Oh what do ya do in the summertime!"
Well school has officially ended. Gymnastics has officially started. And I am already worn out! Today was Kenzie's first day in her new level 4 class. She said it was fun. Next time I need to send her with a snack. It turns out that in a 2 hour class the girls get to stop for a break. Kenzie requested apple slices and peanut butter for her snack. Good,nice, healthy choice.
However, she didn't do so well with the 6:40 wake up call. She needs to leave the house by 7:15 and that means an early morning. Next time maybe she'll actually go to sleep when she is told to! I do have to give her props, she slept in her leotard so she wouldn't have to change when she got up. Now that's thinkin'.
Dawson is all boy! And he has proved it with his love for the creepy crawly critters. Today his choice for company was a poor defenceless Rollie Pollie.
(aka the potato bug) This helpless little gray bug has been carried around the house, dropped down the stairs, and even fed strawberry applesauce. Yet, it keeps on going. Right now as I type, Dawson is playing on a little keyboard with his new friend. So now it's deaf (if they can hear anyway) And it is talented as Dawson helped it play the keyboard. Oh what do ya do! Now for the Rollie Pollie's greatest adventure, He is riding a train. We have a Geo Trax train set, set up in the basement and Dawson put him in a cargo car and is sending him around the track. Hang in there little buddy it all be over in a minute.
Go toward the light!
Xander is being Xander and just buggin' his brother and beggin' to go outside and to a friends house. They will all be happy in a little bit when I stop typing and go mow the lawn. Then, they get to set up the pool. And then half the neighborhood will flock to my yard. Good times, good times in the summertime.
Well school has officially ended. Gymnastics has officially started. And I am already worn out! Today was Kenzie's first day in her new level 4 class. She said it was fun. Next time I need to send her with a snack. It turns out that in a 2 hour class the girls get to stop for a break. Kenzie requested apple slices and peanut butter for her snack. Good,nice, healthy choice.
However, she didn't do so well with the 6:40 wake up call. She needs to leave the house by 7:15 and that means an early morning. Next time maybe she'll actually go to sleep when she is told to! I do have to give her props, she slept in her leotard so she wouldn't have to change when she got up. Now that's thinkin'.
Dawson is all boy! And he has proved it with his love for the creepy crawly critters. Today his choice for company was a poor defenceless Rollie Pollie.
(aka the potato bug) This helpless little gray bug has been carried around the house, dropped down the stairs, and even fed strawberry applesauce. Yet, it keeps on going. Right now as I type, Dawson is playing on a little keyboard with his new friend. So now it's deaf (if they can hear anyway) And it is talented as Dawson helped it play the keyboard. Oh what do ya do! Now for the Rollie Pollie's greatest adventure, He is riding a train. We have a Geo Trax train set, set up in the basement and Dawson put him in a cargo car and is sending him around the track. Hang in there little buddy it all be over in a minute.
Go toward the light!
Xander is being Xander and just buggin' his brother and beggin' to go outside and to a friends house. They will all be happy in a little bit when I stop typing and go mow the lawn. Then, they get to set up the pool. And then half the neighborhood will flock to my yard. Good times, good times in the summertime.
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