baby steps

My baby has grown up.  We decided a couple of months ago it was time to lose the crib tent.  For the most part Bronson has done well at staying in his crib when it's time for naps or bed.  He does still climb out, but when he's tired he'll stay in.  

With his tent gone, once he wakes up he likes to hop out of his crib to come find us.  I very rarely have to go in to get him anymore.  So since he can climb out anyway might as well try turning his crib into a toddler bed and see how he does right? (I hope I'm ready for this) Tonight was his first night. It's been about 45 minutes since he went to bed and we have had no problems.  Bronson loves being a big boy, and although it is a little sad to cross these milestones, I love it too. 

Bronson and Daddy giving "knucks"

Is it just me or his Jared losing some hair on the top of his head?

 That little rail didn't seem too helpful so a rolled up one of his blankets and put it under his sheet, hopefully that will keep him in.  So bye-bye baby crib, hello big boy bed.

As a mom I think two of my most favorite parts of the day have

 been putting my kids to bed and going in to get them once they wake up.  

Mr. Woodchuck

Getting teeth is no fun.  Levi's top two teeth came in very very slowly. 

 For about 3 months I kept saying, they are gonna pop through any day.

Well, they did finally make it through and we survived to tell about it.

His crib however might not feel the same.

his whole top rail looks like this

I just never considered when we were picking out our cribs that we

were really picking out expensive teethers.

here he is, the proud sporter of 4 cute teeth

ps Levi's long awaited birthday party was scheduled for last Saturday.  Friday night however he was diagnosed with another set of double ear infections, I think this makes 7 (we are going to the Dr. tomorrow to be seen for tubes). So with both kids coughing and horrible runny noses, and not very happy, we had to postpone -AGAIN.  Bronson even threw up Saturday afternoon because he was coughing so hard.  I now understand why puke can also be referred to as "blowing chunks" - your welcome for the image.  Anyway I'm not sure when we will have the party now as Easter and Conference are next weekend, cousin Brock's birthday the following Saturday, and bridal showers and other wedding preparations for my sister Cami who is getting married on April 30 taking up the rest of the month.  If anyone has any good suggestions please share, I don't know what to do, and my poor baby needs to celebrate his birthday.  

fresh air

Bronson loved feeding the ducks at the park.

Levi, not so much.  Those ducks are kinda creepy (and horny)

Bronson is quite the little smarty pants.  He is becoming a very very good little talker.  It's so fun watching him grow.  One of my new favorite Bronson words is "gawicious" interpreted - delicious and  whenever something is lost he's quick to say "shoes, hare are ou?" followed by "isten" waiting for the shoes to reply to his call.  I'm pretty sure he learned that one from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.  He also loves nursery and is always asking when we get to go to church.  He hates when we have to stay home.  We've been trying to do better with FHE and this month we've been talking about prophets and have had fun using the Friend. Bronson has mastered his first primary song, "Follow the Cophet" :)  We are still working on our abc's, he's always good for the letter at the end of the. . . . .uh. . . . .whatever it's called. G, P, S, V, X, Z and me.  Ya we've got to work on all those letters in between. 

mom's new hat - mom's boys in mom's new hat

here is a sneak peak at the basement

 and yep, those are Bronson's helper handprints. 

Every great artist always signs his work right?

They were so cute we decided to keep them.

these boys are my favorites!

Celebrating one year with the Levi Bug

and Levi makes 2

We've lost a lot of sleep

but have found a lot of smiles.

Handsome blue eyes, 

cute chubby cheeks

that's our Levi bug.

After Activity Days, a Blue and Gold Meeting, and two VERY sick boys, his actual birthday was one of the worst days ever!  Poor Levi went through another round of ear infections (tubes soon to come-thank heaven)  With our basement being so close to being finished we just decided to postpone his party to have more room to celebrate.  This is our 5 minute birthday shoot,  hopefully I can get some better ones when Spring is in full bloom.   

Anyway, Levi is such a blessing to our family.  He is such a happy boy and loves his big brother. He has followed Bronson's one year old profession of furniture rearranging.  He loves when we come downstairs because he loves climbing up the stairs.  He is a nonstop giggler just like his mom, and great at demolition just like his dad :)  We are looking forward to a fun year with our CUTE boys, and are so grateful for our little Levi Bug!

Here are some cute Levi moments.  The last segment in the tub was taken a few days ago.  I don't know why throwing letters on the wall was so funny to him but he was laughing for 10 minutes straight.  You'll want to make sure your volume is up for the beginning.

Basement

Did I say completely done?  I meant mostly done. 

 I'll post some pics as soon as we get everything touched up 

and cleaned up but I can tell you one thing

I LOVE IT!

hip 2 save

Today I was a Kmart just grabbing a few things and the lady in front of me had a binder full of coupons.  She was going on talking to the cashier about how great all these coupons were and I butted in and said, "What in the world are you guys talking about?"  Long story short, she gave me a 10 dollar coupon off of a 20 dollar purchase, and I was excited.  

Have I known about couponing for a long time? Yes

Do most of my friends do it?  Yes

Do I like to save money?  Yes

Do I have the ambition to actually do it?  uh . . . . . . No

- for the most part, when I need something I go to the store and buy it, I hate collecting "stuff" just because it was a good deal.  I feel pretty proud of myself  just for price matching at Wal-mart, but that's usually as far as I go.  Anyway her friend who was with her (also carrying a huge binder full of coupons) told me about a great blog for great deals so I thought I'd pass it on.  Whether or not I'll actually have time to use it will remain to be seen.  I just know I saved 10 bucks at Kmart today from someone who had a "sickness" as she called for couponing.  So thanks coupon lady.

http://hip2save.blogspot.com/

paint

say hello to Galway

and Bon Nuit.

By next Saturday everything will be complete, and with the

 addition of these two colors I'm getting soooo excited. :O  

The long winter months of missing my husband will soon be over. 

 Yippeeeeee!

you won't be sorry

Do you ever find yourself wishing your life could be different?  Complaining all the time that it's just too hard?  Sometimes wondering how you are going to make it through the day, and what really is the point to this thing called parenthood? 

Then . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . you wake up.

This is one of my neighbor's brother's blog.  

Take time to read the story then watch the video.  

You won't be sorry.

http://jimmyandjenni.blogspot.com/

in like a lion

Sometimes storm watching is as good as it gets for 

entertainment around here.

cHoo cHoo

the perfect balance

Wishing I was better at this

so I didn't always feel like this

but thankfully Someone who knows me very well is 

continually reminding me how to stay on the road to this.