Weekend B-ball game etc,,,

Taylor has been playing Jr. Jazz basketball all winter. Their team is doing good and has made tons of improvement since the beginning of the season. Danny is their coach and has enjoyed spending time teaching the boys about the sport.

Taylor has started shooting really well and he's caught on to defense and has been stealing the ball and blocking shots. It's really fun to watch him play and have fun at the same time. Great job Taylor!

Birthday celebration

I took Taylor and a couple of friends to Classic Skating for a little birthday celebration. The kids had fun playing, jumping in the bounce houses, and riding their scooters on the jumps.

I was trying to give Taylor a kiss and got this instead, I love this picture, it describes Taylor lately. He is growing up and doesn't want a kiss from his mom in public! I still love you, even if you won't let me hug you in front of your friends!

 

Fun at Gateway Museum

 

We have had so much fun going to the Gateway Museum lately. The kids got a pass from Goofy Grandma & Goofy Grandpa and it is the perferct place to go on cold, winter days. We love all the activities, games, costumes, etc...

Taylor's "Show and Teach"

Taylor did his "Show and Teach" in school today. Instead of "Show and Tell", the kids bring something and teach the class about what they brought.

Taylor chose to bring "Mr. King" his gray banded king snake, and teach all the class about snakes. It was a huge hit with all the kids in his class. He taught about what snakes eat, where they live, how big they get etc...
Then all the kids took turns holding "Mr. King", he was very popular and it was fun to see all the excitement from the kids.


Taylor made this poster to show during his presentation. He drew pictures and diagrams of snakes, mice etc.. It was really cute to see Tay teaching the class, and he did a fabulous job!


I really do not like reptiles, but Mr. King is such easy pet. He makes no noise, doesn't smell, and only needs to eat a few times a month.-so everyone is happy!

Baby to Toddler over night!

I have been feeling a little sad this week about Isaac approaching his 2nd birthday!

I love this stage-He wakes us happy and smily in the morning, he eats by himself and gets his own diapers, he's getting more independent, he's talking and communicating so much better, he sleeeps 12 hours at night and takes a long nap in the afternoon,and he's full of energy, smiles and has tons of tricks.

BUT he is turning into a stubborn, trouble making little guy. How could this happen to my little baby? I realize he is not a baby, but he still seems like one to me. Just in the last week he has started picking fights with Taylor and Emily, thrown several fits about minor day to day things like putting on his coat, and has been so mean to his adorable cousin. He used to give her hugs and kisses and now he shoves her and walks the other way. I guess it's time to start time-outs, and real discipline.

It happens too quickly, baby to toddler over night!

We love you Isaac, but we do miss you when you were little, sweet and adorable!

Our life in Jan.

Isaac LOVES to eat hummus, it's a favorite snack of his. He usually eats it with carrots or crackers but the other day he was dipping a ripe banana in the hummus over and over. He likes to have the whole tub of hummus right in front of him. He is talking a lot more and saying all sorts of words; "Yes, grandpa, water, "Uno" (when we play cards). He is such a fun little guy, we love every bit of him!

Lately, the weather has been smoggy, freezing and depressing. The kids have had lots of fun playing with their Marble Set, buildng forts and riding bikes for 10-20 minutes at a time. It's hard to get their energy out playing inside all day, so sometimes we just bundle up and go walking in the cold, go sledding, and try to stay warm.

Here are a few pictures from our new house. These pics. are scary, but we are making good progress on completing the remodel. it is taking ALL of our extra time; every night after work and all day on Saturdays, but it's going to be so nice when it is done. THANKS to everyone who is helping us with this huge task, we really appreciate all your time and energy!

Celebrating January Birthdays!

Happy Birthday!

We celebrated all the January Birthdays with a big B-day dinner tonight!

We sang Happy Birthday to Grandma Shields, Natalie, Marcus, Teresa and Jeffrey.



We all enjoyed a yummy dinner and a triple chocolate cake!
Happy Birthday to all!