New Jammies

Claire was so happy with her new princess jammies, that we had to take her picture. She found them in the store, and carried them around the whole time, along with her new princess jacket. I try to buy other things, but it is almost not worth it! Owen wasn't so fond of his new jammies, but he did say "cheese," after the picture was taken. It is so much fun to see how they are becoming good friends

Dance Class

Claire started dance lessons this week. It was so funny. It took me half the class to convince her that she could leave my side. We drove there, and she jumped out of the car and said, "Bye mom, I'm going to dance class." But, as soon as we got in there, she wanted to go home. I couldn't even bribe her enough. After I made her go do something, she stayed for the duration. Her favorite part was watching herself in the mirror during tumbling practice. I couldn't help but laugh. I hope she starts to listen soon. Doing her favorite thing, watching herself in the mirror.
Gotta love the tummy. She finally decided that it would be OK to stay and dance.

About Me!

Ok Tania, I am taking your challenge. If there is anyone else out there that wants to do this, I would love to read about you.

5 things I was doing 10 years ago:
1. Starting at Idaho State University
2. Driving to Utah a lot - Tania lived there.
3. Writing to a missionary (why are us girls so dumb sometimes?)
4. Trying to find a decent job for a college student.
5. Enjoying George Strait and all his friends in Provo with Kim and Tania (that was fun).

5 things on my “to do” list today:
1. Prepare my lesson for preschool tomorrow.
2. Can a million tomatoes.
3. Mop my kitchen floor.
4. Clean my office.
5. Try to finish Eclipse (what a great book!)

5 snacks I enjoy:
1. Diet Pepsi (Chad calls it my devil juice).
2. chocolate chip cookies (I have to freeze them after I make them so I don't eat them all)
3. cheeze it (I'm not sure why)
4. strawberries
5. string cheese

5 songs I know the lyrics to:
1. Life is a Highway (on the Cars soundtrack, and played every day around our house)
2. The Wheels on the Bus
3. Old Mc Donald (a favorite for Owen). 4. Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy (Long story)
5. To many INSYNC songs to name.

5 things I would do if I were a millionaire:
1. Pay off our student loan debt
2. Pay off our mortgage
3. Go on another cruise
4. Save it! 5. By myself a Chevy Tahoe, and have enough money to put gas in it.

5 bad habits:
1. I bite my nails
2. Picking at my hair
3. I am obsessed about my kids clothes matching - it's pathetic
4. Putting things off to the end
5. Wanting things right now!

5 things I would never wear again:
1. stretch pants (yes I know their back in, but I've had two kids!)
2. pegged pants (what were we thinking)
3. My prom dress
4. jelly sandles (maybe Claire will love them)
5. overalls

5 of my favorite toys:
1. Internet
2. Netflix (I just love that they come right to me)
3. Digital Camera
4. My computer
5. Our swingset (only because the kids love it!)

Preschool

I started teaching preschool last week, and I love it. I only work about 9 hours a week, and it is working out great for my family. I teach 16 kids and am trying to figure out exactly what to do with 12 3 year olds. We are getting it though. I promise I will take pictures of my classroom soon! I hope everyone else is enjoying having their kids in school as well. Of course I forgot to take a picture of Claire on her first day of preschool, but I will be better!

Doggie PJ's

Owen still carries doggie wherever he goes, so when I was shopping a couple of weeks ago, I found these pajamas, and I couldn't resist. He thought they were so great.

He couldn't quite figure out how to hold onto these doggies while they were on his feet.

Claire had to get in on the action.

Peachy Keen

We have a peach tree in our backyard, and the peaches are finally getting ripe. I picked one and Owen wanted a "bee." For those of you who don't speak Owen, that means bite. He sat in his swing and ate the whole peach. He loved it. Claire then had to pick her own peach off the tree, and she sat on her swing and ate a peach. I just had to take pictures because they were enjoying it so much.

Easter Idaho State Fair, 2007

Last week we took the kids to the fair in Blackfoot. Claire was so excited! We had our first experience with taking 3 kids places. I was watching my friend Angie's little girl while she had surgery, so we looked like we had twins and Claire. Claire loved going to the fair. She was so excited. Her favorite part was seeing the cows, and riding the choo choo train. We had so much fun, and can't wait to go again next year.

Claire was afraid to get to close to the horses.

Eating at the fair - our favorite part. I think we starved them to death first because Claire and Owen just went crazy when we got to the food area.

Claire eating her first taste of cotton candy. Needless to say, she loved it. Owen and McKinlee weren't to sure about it.

Claire, Owen and I on the train. Owen sat there holding my hand the whole time. He was a little scared. He now hears all the train noises around us and tells me that it's a choo choo.

MiKinlee is ready to go home after a fun day at the fair.

Owen is ready for a bath - look at his face. I'm not sure how he gets so dirty!