Emme's New Outfit

We came out of the bedroom to find Grace and Emme playing. This was the outfit that Emme was wearing.

I call this one Emmeline of Arabia.

PS: to see some of her old outfits click here.

Why I'm Smiling This Morning

1. Jon and I got to sleep until almost 7. He got up and got all the kids breakfast while I read my scriptures, showered, and got ready for the day. Thanks babe.
2. I got a new dishwasher! Our old one wasn't cleaning well and leaving a weird pinkish residue on everything. Gross. So I just called up our office, they had someone look at it, and then a few days later, voila, a new (and free) dishwasher is delivered and installed. I complain sometimes (okay, often) about still living in an apartment, but I should remember that there are perks. Stress free maintenance is #1. Somebody tell me if there's a #2.
3. Emme is hilarious. She came to me this morning very frustrated. She said, "Mommy, I've been trying to fly all morning, and I just can't get the hang of it!" Then when I was doing her hair for preschool, she started chattering and squeaking. I said, "What's that?" "Oh, that's how you speak squirrel." "Who taught you how to speak squirrel?" "Jesus taught me, of course!" Obviously.

Girl Power Is In The House

We recently received a new netflix movie called Barbie and The Three Musketeers. Grace and Emme have watched it once with friends and once by themselves. Both times when the show is done they have a new level of energy and they become empowered to fight bad guys. They start kicking, rolling, "flipping" as the tough Musketeers do in this show. They are now saving their money to buy play swords so they can be true Musketeers. Tonight I found them outside with the broom fighting the bad guys on the basketball court while they lived under the Golden Tree (tree with yellow leaves). I don't think this empowerment will end soon. It's a lot of fun to watch. You go girls!!! (snap, snap, snap)

A Favorite Day

The weather was SO nice yesterday so we decided to go up the canyon for a walk. It was really nice and I was able to get some nice pictures for memories.

Just thought I'd add some nice color/river/serene pictures.

I love my girls.

Who could pass up a plumber bum shot?

Get a load of Max's face. It cracks me up.

They always have to find some huge walking sticks when we go up the canyon. One of us always gets hit/poked with their sticks when we go.
Just me and my boy!!!

What else can I say but I love you Mary.

Log entry #7

1. Final log entry, thanks goodness.
2. Started the day at 12:30 am with max crying. I hadn't gone to bed yet.
3. Max woke up again at 2. I let him cry back to sleep.
4. Max woke up again at 3. I picked him up and he was wet. I changed his wet poopy diaper. Thank goodness I brought a second set of PJs.
5. Got Max down by 3:30. Emme got up at 3:45.
   
6. Got Emme a late snack and back to bed by 4.
7. Dad was awake so I talked with him until 4:30.
8. Laid in bed trying to fall asleep until 5:30.
9. Came up with a new training/educational simulation in my mind why in bed.
10. Fell asleep at 6. Emme got up at 6:30.
11. My sister took care of Grace and Emme so I could sleep. Thanks Ash, you rule.
12. Took care of kids until 11 and put Max down for a nap.
13. Ran some errands, visited my brothers at work.
14. Stopped at the store and forgot to buy 2/3 of the items I went for. (no sleep = no brain)
15. Came home and spent time with kids and parents.
16. Can't wait for Mary. I'll be picking her up tonight around midnight.
17. Must stay awake while driving back to Logan.
18. Bummed that Mary missed her flight. I miss her and want her home.
19. Thought this was going to be the last post. It's not.
20. Packed up the kids and drove back to Logan. Hopped up on caffeine and M&Ms.
    
21. Have to find a babysitter to watch Max and Emme so I can go teach my class tomorrow.
    
22. I will now be volunteering for an hour at Grace's school.
    
23. Got three hours of sleep last night so I'm going to try to get more tonight. Kids, please please please sleep tonight.
24. Oh yeah, and Max started to walk on his own without Mary there to see. Sorry babe.
    

Log Entry #6

1. Kids got up at 6:40
2. Max had leaked out everywhere so gave him a bath.
3. Fixed the girls green waffles with instant mix and food coloring. Never again!!!
4. Max pooped while eating. I have to explain this poop. It had the consistency of clay. It stuck to his skin like glue. I could not get it off. I have no idea what he ate that would cause this consistency. Hammer and chisel would not help this poop. It was crazy.
5. While getting the laundry started Emme hit Max so I had to defuse that one.
6. Started to clean and pack for the drive to Grandma's this evening.
7. Realized how tired I was. I had one of those dreams that never went anywhere and the next thing I know the kids are up.
8. Just found out that my dissertation proposal defense has been set. That' s cool and nerve racking.
9. Cleaned the house and packed the bags for a quick visit to Grandma's
10. Took kids to babysitters and taught my class from 1:30 - 2:30.
11. come home picked up kids and drove for 2 hours to Grandma's.
12. Grandma had dinner all ready when we got there.
13. Played with the kids, read some books. and helped Grace do some homework.
    
14. Helped Grace and Emme play dress-up in my sister's old 1985 prom dress. That was funny.
15. Got them to bed and have been talking with my sister since.
16. Good night. See you tomorrow Mary.
    

Log Entry #5

1. Got this kids some breakfast this morning. I didn't want to make anything so they had cereal.
2. Played with the kids for a while.
3. Gave Max a bath and put him down for a nap.
4. The girls dressed themselves today. Emme had on a sleeveless dress and no tights. Grace at least had an under shirt on.
5. Got to church with 5 minutes to spare.
   
6. Max was pretty good during sacrament meeting. Emme was the one that I had to deal with. She finally fell asleep and then things were ok.
7. Sat in the the hallway for the next 2 hours because Max will not fall asleep on me or will not sit still.
8. Got home and put Max down for a nap.
9. Played games with the girls.
   
10. Let them watch a movie.
11. Had dinner, pancakes. (I think that is the 4th time we've had pancakes this week.
12. Emme hit me with a heavy pillow which then hit my arm which then hit by forehead/eyebrow. Oh yeah I was wearing a watch and yes it hurt. After I said ouch she wound up and hit me again. Ruthless kid.
    
13. Gave the girls a bath, read books, and put them all to bed.
14. Cleaned up and watched some TV.