My Graduate

Isaiah graduated from Kindergarten last week! The program was so awesome, and Isaiah knew all the songs and sang so well. My favorite song was the last one: "We're great, but no one knows it, no one knows it just yet . . . but they will someday!" I can't believe my little boy is so grown up already. I'm so proud of him and so excited to see him continue to grow and learn.

Isaiah with his teacher, Mrs. Cornwall

Speaking of hair . . .

It's been a while since I've posted a hairdo, mostly because we've been so busy that Katie is lucky if she gets her hair done. Here's one we tried yesterday:

Here's a close up of those cool braids at the top:


They're "scrunchie braids" I saw over at Girl Hairdos & Ideas, and they're super easy. Jess, who writes that blog, is in my new ward. I walked into Primary on Sunday and saw Isaiah's teacher and thought she looked familiar, and then I saw her little girl up at the front and realized I did "know" her! She was doing a demonstration Friday night for a few moms and invited me to come and learn some new stuff. Be prepared, I'm going to have more cute do's to show off!

And the winner is . . . .

Shelli!

Adam was the one who got the haircut (although he's not the only one who needs one). Here is the before picture of him opening presents on his birthday. One of his presents was new clippers (thanks, Shelli, they work great!).

After I cut his hair, I looked at all the hair on the floor and couldn't believe it came off his head! I had to take a picture because it was so long and dark. Molly's right that hair looks darker on the floor.

Thanks everyone for playing!

P.S. So far, no "little visitors." We're crossing our fingers that they won't make an appearance.

Haircut

Someone got a haircut today!

If you can correctly guess who it was based on this picture of the cut hair, I'll send you a virtual prize. Do you think it was:

A. Max

B. Rachel

C. Adam

D. Isaiah

E. Katie

You could be a winner! All you have to do is comment your vote, and if you guess correctly, I'll email you something grand (and of no actual monetary value)!

Happy Mother's Day

I haven't had much time to blog over the last two weeks while we've been settling in to the new house. Hopefully as we get more settled I will have a few free minutes once in a while.

I have had such a great Mother's Day, despite fighting, cranky, poopy children. They made me adorable cards. (You can tell what the latest fight was about with the message in Isaiah's: "I love you! Dij you no Katie dus not no wut 2+2 is?") And Adam made me a delicious breakfast of strawberry-filled crepes, sausage and eggs. I love crepes! (But I'd be surprised if Katie does anymore after the trauma we caused making her wait until breakfast was cooked to eat, and then forcing her to eat even though her crepe kept coming unrolled. The horror!)

I got to open lovely gifts: a new knife set (yesssss!) and chocolate truffles (mmmmm!) and we made it to church before the meeting started despite being five minutes late--it was a Mother's Day miracle! They gave out tulips for the mothers, my favorite flower. And I got a bouquet of cookie flowers because Isaiah's Primary teacher was cute and on the ball. (Oops, the kids in my class didn't make anything for their mothers.) Between the boys there were 4 pairs of poopy pants and two showers this morning, but all is quiet now in the house (I think everyone is asleep, but if not, I don't want to know), and I am enjoying a rare moment of peace and solitude.

And I want to take this opportunity to dedicate this post to my incredible mother.

I came across this picture of her while I was cleaning out boxes this week, and it made me nostalgic. When I think of my mother, this is picture I have in my head. Strangely, this picture was taken in 1988, when I was six, but in my head she is frozen in time. Maybe not just in my head: she is just as beautiful today, but without the 80s 'do and makeup.

I'd like to say that although I was a pain in the butt as a kid, we're now best friends. Instead, we were best friends all my growing up years and now I'm a pain in the butt as an adult daughter. I don't know why she puts up with me, but I sure love her. She's raised me through a lot of tough stuff, and I credit her for every good thing about me. She's sacrificed a lot to be a good mother, and I think she did an amazing job, despite how I turned out.

Happy Mother's Day, Mom! I love you!

P.S. I can't forget to give a big shout out to the mother of my amazing hubby. She welcomed me into her family with open arms, and continues to make me feel important in her very busy life. She raised eight great children, some of whom are my best friends, and one who is my eternal partner (she did an especially good job with him!). I hope she knows how much we love and appreciate her--just for being her.

Adam

Today is Adam's 31st birthday. I can't tell you how much I love this man. He is my world. In the eight years we've known each other he never ceases to amaze me with his kindness, determination, faithfulness, strength, intelligence, and humor. I want to be just like him when I grow up (if I ever do . . .).

Adam, two years ago today

I love you sweetheart! Have a wonderful day.

Max - 6 months

6 months

19 lbs 8 oz

28.5 inches

red hair

blue eyes

Loves: grabbing and pulling (especially hair), tasting, drinks of water, peek-a-boo (especially with Katie and Isaiah), being thrown in the air by Dad, the aquarium crib toy

Hates: being fed slowly, being left in a messy diaper, not having someone's attention (anyone in the room), being left too long in the exersaucer

Milestones: playing peek-a-boo, drinking from sippy cup, sitting alone, first two teeth, moving to a new house

You are growing up by leaps and bounds! It seems like you always have a new milestone. You started playing peek-a-boo using your elephant while I was changing you one day, and it is a new favorite game with the whole family. You are starting to like solid foods, and you're noticing when we eat and seem to want to join in. You love drinking water from a cup, but make a huge mess no matter the cup. The week we were moving, you were extremely fussy and didn't sleep. Two days before moving day, Daddy discovered a tooth poking through your gums and then we understood why! Less than a week later, the second tooth appeared.

You are so big and strong that you started sitting easily and balance for long periods of time. When you're tired or want to reach a toy, you deftly roll onto your tummy. It's amazing! And it makes you so much happier and independent. You like to play in the exersaucer for short periods, especially when someone is watching you and reacting to your motions. You are so social, and love to study new people and smile at them. They love to play with you, too, until you get close enough to grab their face, neck, hair, or clothing, and then they are happy to smile at you from a distance.

Sitting up on your half birthday