The other day I went down stairs to our court yard to pick up a seashell the girls had lost over the balcony. Not paying attention, I locked myself out. The girls were sitting up on the balcony watching me retreive their precious seashell so asked them to come downstairs and let me in. They both jumped up and I thought headed down stairs. Ten minutes later I could hear them giggling in the living room. I called to Kayt to come out and tell me what was going on. She appeared on the porch, now fully dressed (she was in her P.J.'s before), and explained she was trying to help Ella. I thought she was trying to help her get her shoes on so I responded, "Ella is fine, just come down and let me in. Another 10 minutes later they finally show up at the door. I started laughing so hard I nearly wet my pants as Ella came penguin walking down the last stair and to the door. She had put on a pair of her pajama pants, only both legs were in one leg hole. It was the funniest thing I had seen. She tripped several time in the short space to the door. I don't know how she got down three flights of stairs without killing herself but thank goodness she did.
I looked at Kayt who was also laughing and said, "no wonder you thought you needed to help Ella!" They are the silliest little girls ever, who love each other so much. They just melt my heart!
On another note, yesterday was the first day in 4 years and 8 months that I have not changed a diaper!!!!!! (and the crowd goes wild!!!!!!!!). Yes ladies and gentleman, Ella K. Smith has decided to potty train herself. All I had to do was buy some Jelly Bellies. She just decided it was time to start peeing on the potty. This all started last Friday and the last two days have been nearly accident free, (just 1). I did not have to pry, bribe, coerce, beat my head against a wall, nothing!! She just decided to do it. How did I get so lucky!!!
I keep waiting for her to change her mind but as long as I keep the Jelly Bellies comin' she is game. My baby grew up on me : )
The best has part has been to see her Kayt interact with it all. Ella could care less if Scott and I are proud, it is Kayt she is aiming to please. She wants Kayt to see every time she goes and comes running to her yelling, " I did it." Kayt has been so sweet to respond with a lot of enthusiasm and praise. She will go and sit with her and read her stories and go running in after her to encourage her. It has been so cute to watch.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Happy 4th of July
For the 4th this year we decided to do the American thing and head into the nation capitol and watch the fireworks. We made the 6 hour (20 mile)round trip journey and joined 1 million others to salute our country. We found a great spot on the lawn of the Lincoln Memorial and had a great time. Getting out of the city was the craziest thing I have ever done but we made it and enjoyed it.
Keeping Up
I can't believe how time flys. It seems I was just on here trying to update and here it has been over a month and I am still behind with more to catch up on. It has just been too busy. I sit and wonder at night if being so busy is keeping me from doing the important things. I get so caught up in the day to day tasks I forget to take a moment and enjoy each moment I have with my beautiful girls and wonderful husband. Learning of the passing of an acquaintance of ours 18 month daughter again reminded me of how precious each day with my family is and how much I want to remember and cherish each moment. So instead of working, I am going to blog my memories.
HOME TO IDAHO
We were able to take our vacation in June and head home to Idaho. I say home because it has always been and will always be where our hearts and thoughts are. I was able to see my two nieces and nephew, Julia, Leah and Emmitt, that have been born since we were last home. We were also able to visit with all of our brothers and sisters (minus Jake, Jeff and Brad :( ) and spend some time with each of our grandparents as well.
Kayt about summed up everyone's feelings as she cried while walking through the security gate at the airport. The promise of phone calls and skype just wasn't enough, it never is. But alas here we are back in Virginia making the most of it.
We started our trip with a great time up in Midway, UT with my family. I am always reminded why I miss being around my whole fam when we get together. WE have so much fun! There is just the right combination of personalities that there is never a dull moment. I didn't want to go to bed each night because I was afraid I would miss something, a moment to enjoy everyone just that much more. The only downside was not having Jared, Cassi and Emmitt there with us but we are planning on them making a roaring appearance at our next family "reunion" we have to call it that now. (BOOOOO) I am so blessed to have the family I do that loves each other and cares about each other and does what it takes to all be in the same place at the same time.
Highlights of the trip were
1-world cup soccer
2-settlers of Cattan way too late at night
3-seeing Emmitt and Julia for the first time
4-hanging out with my mom, emily, sarah and cassi
5-watching Kayt, Ella and Baron march in circles on the bed singing "Fall down, fall down"
6-Baron yelling "To infinity and beyond" and "Komanda" (Kung fo Panda)
7-Singing Jarry Happy Birthday! he never gets embarrassed but this time he was.
8-Watching the lightning storm camping up near Hisee
9-Taking Kayt and Ella camping with my parents
10- The zoo with grandma flamm and grandma erickson. It is a special feeling when you relive memories you had as a child with your own girls.
11- Running early in the morning and watching the sun come up over the Tetons
We also spent a week at Scott's parents house. It was the first time we have all been there together. It was so fun to just hang out with his family. I am very lucky to have such great inlaws. The four little girls were so funny to watch. They could play for hours and not get tired of each other. It makes me excited for the future as they all grow up together.
Highlights with the Smith's
1-Dad's 50th birthday
2-The mouse hunt
3-Kayt learning to ride a bike
4-Riding in the fast car with Grandpa Dye
5-Kayt riding paint all by herself at grandpa smith's farm
6-Seeing a happy and content Scott come home from a long day of fishing
7-Watching Kayt, Ella and Lainy test there courage running further down the road (lead by lainy)
8-Beauty and the Beast with Kayt and Ella on my lap on the front row! It was a little too intense for them
9-having Kayt and Ella wave to Bishop Smith on the stand in church
10-Cassi's softball game, and our running commentary. We are pretty funny!
11-Scaring Sarah my sister with he Gorilla mask
12-Introducing Scott's sisters to the art of toilet papering
My camera broke but I did get these before it went down.
It was a fantastic trip home. We got to see a lot of family and remember why we will always call Rexburg home.
HOME TO IDAHO
We were able to take our vacation in June and head home to Idaho. I say home because it has always been and will always be where our hearts and thoughts are. I was able to see my two nieces and nephew, Julia, Leah and Emmitt, that have been born since we were last home. We were also able to visit with all of our brothers and sisters (minus Jake, Jeff and Brad :( ) and spend some time with each of our grandparents as well.
Kayt about summed up everyone's feelings as she cried while walking through the security gate at the airport. The promise of phone calls and skype just wasn't enough, it never is. But alas here we are back in Virginia making the most of it.
We started our trip with a great time up in Midway, UT with my family. I am always reminded why I miss being around my whole fam when we get together. WE have so much fun! There is just the right combination of personalities that there is never a dull moment. I didn't want to go to bed each night because I was afraid I would miss something, a moment to enjoy everyone just that much more. The only downside was not having Jared, Cassi and Emmitt there with us but we are planning on them making a roaring appearance at our next family "reunion" we have to call it that now. (BOOOOO) I am so blessed to have the family I do that loves each other and cares about each other and does what it takes to all be in the same place at the same time.
Highlights of the trip were
1-world cup soccer
2-settlers of Cattan way too late at night
3-seeing Emmitt and Julia for the first time
4-hanging out with my mom, emily, sarah and cassi
5-watching Kayt, Ella and Baron march in circles on the bed singing "Fall down, fall down"
6-Baron yelling "To infinity and beyond" and "Komanda" (Kung fo Panda)
7-Singing Jarry Happy Birthday! he never gets embarrassed but this time he was.
8-Watching the lightning storm camping up near Hisee
9-Taking Kayt and Ella camping with my parents
10- The zoo with grandma flamm and grandma erickson. It is a special feeling when you relive memories you had as a child with your own girls.
11- Running early in the morning and watching the sun come up over the Tetons
We also spent a week at Scott's parents house. It was the first time we have all been there together. It was so fun to just hang out with his family. I am very lucky to have such great inlaws. The four little girls were so funny to watch. They could play for hours and not get tired of each other. It makes me excited for the future as they all grow up together.
Highlights with the Smith's
1-Dad's 50th birthday
2-The mouse hunt
3-Kayt learning to ride a bike
4-Riding in the fast car with Grandpa Dye
5-Kayt riding paint all by herself at grandpa smith's farm
6-Seeing a happy and content Scott come home from a long day of fishing
7-Watching Kayt, Ella and Lainy test there courage running further down the road (lead by lainy)
8-Beauty and the Beast with Kayt and Ella on my lap on the front row! It was a little too intense for them
9-having Kayt and Ella wave to Bishop Smith on the stand in church
10-Cassi's softball game, and our running commentary. We are pretty funny!
11-Scaring Sarah my sister with he Gorilla mask
12-Introducing Scott's sisters to the art of toilet papering
My camera broke but I did get these before it went down.
It was a fantastic trip home. We got to see a lot of family and remember why we will always call Rexburg home.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
