Stuffed to the Max!

Craig has been saying that we should try cloth diapers overnight. I haven't wanted to put the effort into it, so we haven't done it. If I had known how entertaining stuffing them in an overnight diaper would be I would have done it sooner.

Check out our big buns!

August 3-4, 2010: The Great Outdoors

Craig and I love camping. Or maybe we just love the idea of camping. Either way we convinced our selves, yet again, to give camping a try.



We were going to work out all the kinks. We packed the boys special blankets and stuffed animals. We got a fancy tent that had separate rooms so the boys would sleep better- they sleep best when the can't see anyone. We'd- more like I'd- write lists and make sure the packing was organized so we wouldn't have to scramble all over to find things. We'd stay a couple days this time so we could get settled in and used to our surroundings. And, most importantly, we'd camp up the canyon that is 20 minutes away from our house, so that we could just run home if needs be.



Well things didn't work out quite that well. We remembered the boys special blankets and stuffed animals, but we forgot binkies. Of course we were able to grab some since they wouldn't go to sleep anyway- they kept peeking their heads around the room divider- so Craig had to take them for a drive. I packed everything really well and organized, but we didn't have the time I thought we'd have to set up camp, so there we were fumbling around in the dark for things. We stayed just 20 minutes away from home, at a beautiful campground, but we only stayed one night- camping is just too much work to stay one night, but Craig's school schedule interfered with our options to stay longer. I guess it's for the best because the noon heat came on and, even though we were in the mountains, this pregnant woman was on her way to miserable.

It was good that we stayed just 20 minutes from home because we forgot the boys suitcase, and had to run home and get it. And the boys ended up having a cry fest at 3:00 in the morning, and we threw in the towel and drove home. I stayed with the boys, and Craig went back to spend the rest of the night with my nephew.

On the plus side we got some cute pics!

Big H loves the dirt. Oh if you could have only seen the mess he made of himself. Both boys made a mess of themselves. We had to clean them up and change their clothes before we ate because they got so messy.



This is my nephew's trike. The boys love it! We may have to get them one of their own.



This is me after going down to the creek with the boys. They couldn't keep their hands from getting grubby, and they couldn't keep those grubby hands away from mom.



One little boy spilled his Trix on the ground, so two little boys kept trying to eat them. No that is not chocolate all over his face. That is dirt!



Lets get cleaned up and go home. Isn't he so cute?

Meet the Kitty!

We've been wanting to get a cat since we discovered we have an unwanted guest in our shed. So when my brother's cat had kittens we said we'd take one. Last week we brought her home. She's a cute little kitty and, except for being a little whiny at first, she's been fun to have. She was meant to be an outside cat, but she's litter box trained so we've kept her inside for now. I'm hoping she'll eventually just use the big litter box outside. I'm not a litter box person. When we do let her outside she doesn't wonder too far from the house which is nice. And the boys have really enjoyed her. They love to hold her.




And fight over her.




Of course, the boys call her Ruby, but my nephew named her Cocoa. We decided to have that be her name since we couldn't come up with anything.

She loves to hang out in this room. Please forgive the mess it's full of stuff to be sold at our next yard sale. Bet you can't spot where she's hiding!



It took as a minute to discover her secret napping spot.

July 31, 2010: Pool Party!

My nephew- Big P- had his birthday party last weekend at my parents pool. We had quite the turn out. It was a fun party.



Playing in the pool!



The boys loved the beach balls.



I promise he was having fun!


Everyone taking a break to eat. The food was great. Even the twins ate well.


My poor nephew M was so sick that day. Too bad he couldn't enjoy his brother's b-day party.


The pinata took quite a beating, but never broke. It broke off the string before it cracked open. I think Craig eventually had to rip it open.


Here's big P taking a final swing at it.


Yummy cake! Why couldn't they eat their birthday cake this well?



And, every kids favorite part, the presents.




This is how all the adults felt after the party.

August 1, 2010: Cousin Kevin Stops by for a Visit

It's not very often I get to see my cousins on my Dad's side. Especially my Uncle Kent's boys. Luckily Craig and I timed a Sunday walk to my parents house just right. My cousin Kevin stopped by with my Grandma Andreason, and we got to visit for a bit.



He's on his way to Seattle to attend a friends wedding. He's driving the whole way because he'll be playing at the wedding and needed to bring all his equipment along.



It was fun to get to visit and I'm glad the twins got to meet him. My only regret is not getting a pic of him holding the twins because there is a family famous photo of him holding me, when I was little, at my Aunt Pat's wedding.

That's My Boy!

I'm happy to report that Little H finally latched on to a security item.



One day I caught him snuggling on the couch with this blanket his Aunt Jessica made for him. He was just laying there. How often does that happen?

Sadly the blanket happens to be huge, so it makes it hard to travel with. So I made him some smaller versions.




While we are on the subject of Little H I must mention his cute obsession with my jewelery.

I'll loop my earrings around his ears and he'll shake his head so he can hear the rattle. And every morning he pulls out one of my fake pearl necklaces and wraps it around his neck.




Perhaps it should worry me, but I just find it to be the cutest thing in the world.

Reunited!