Crazy Week!

Scott gathered up construction paper, scattered them in the hallway and started jumping on them. I asked him what in the world he was doing and he said, "It's a hopscotch!" It's amazing what kids can learn from Curious George, but I'm still impressed he used papers because on the show they obviously used sidewalk chalk. Pretty creative.

My sister asked me to post some pictures, but I only had this one above because it has been so crazy the last week trying to finish the basement in time for carpet to get installed today. They still have to stretch it tomorrow, but it's all here and Scott was literally jumping up and down and rolling in it he was so excited. We are going to double our square footage...Okay so I was jumping and rolling around with him, but I can't help it!

So I have a crazy story to tell. Friday I was headed to Richmond (almost to the Idaho boarder) to pick out a countertop for our bathroom vanity and I had just gotten to the highway where the speed jumps to 60 MPH and about 2 minutes later there was the loudest crash and I couldn't see a thing because the hood of our car flew up against the windshield (yes it was closed and has a safety latch, it was just one of those freak things that happens...) I went from 60 MPH to a dead halt and managed to get into the turning lane as well, otherwise I'm sure we would have gotten slammed into from behind. I don't think I have ever been so scared. When I slammed on my breaks the hook dropped down for a second and I was able to see that nobody was coming and I pulled off the side of the road. This is a really busy road and it was a miracle that nobody hit us. I tremble to think about us getting hit from behind with my kids in the back! I just know that the Lord was looking out for us because there is no way I could have gotten into the turning lane that fast on my own. (Even Kevin said I had amazing reaction skills) I called Kevin right away and getting a hold of him was another miracle in itself for those who know his schedule. He answered and came over right away and hugged me while I cried. It was really traumatizing! When you become a mom I think you get more soft hearted and sensitive because of that "mother goose" nature. On a lighter note, while I'm sitting there waiting for him to come rescue us the thought crossed my mind...well maybe we have to get a new car now (the hood was to no repair, the fenders smashed and the bottom of the windshield shattered). Not so... my husband can fix anything and after he takes the hinges and shocks off he stands on the hood to get it back in place and says to me "it's just cosmetic. It still drives!" (Ghetto!) It's true though...it doesn't look that bad, and I'm definitely more concerned with it happening again than I am about what people think, that's for sure. Maybe sometime later this year we can get a new car, but for now it's just a "cosmetic problem" Haha (I can laugh about it now at least)

On a happier note, here is a video of Scott tickling Hailey. He usually does it softer but he was showing off for the camera.

Cuties...

Here is my new beautiful niece Mia born on the 21st. My mom emailed this pic to me and I had to post it. Check out that hair! She is so beautiful! Congrats Candice and Rick!

I know I've been posting a ton lately, but I'm constantly taking pictures and I just can't help it!

This shirt from Grammy says, "Don't let the halo fool you"...the smile either because today was a rough day! Still, she's pretty cute!

Scott has been so cute with Hailey lately. He is always going up to her and softly tickling her face saying "tickle tickle". Hailey cracks up every time! Lately I've been handling them both at night, and I have to be pretty creative when Hailey is screaming and I'm trying to get Scott settled in. Last night I put her in bed with his arm holding her in and she wouldn't stop giggling through the whole book. She thought it was so much fun!
The other day Hailey was crying and Scott said, "Dad is trying to sleep HAILEY! SHHHH!!" It was so funny! Especially since he's always screaming and stomping around the house....poor Kev.
After Scott put on the outfit from Grandma he says, "Take a picture of my cute outfit!" (Still a little cold to wear shorts outside, but hopefully soon)
Scott has been sleeping on the floor next to his door for weeks now, so we thought maybe it was time to upgrade the bed (we had a brand new twin just sitting in our garage). It's still a little tall just with the box spring and mattress, but so far we haven't had any falls and it's been a week. He still falls asleep by his door (we lock him in...I know, rude parents) and then I go put him into his bed after he falls asleep. I don't think he'll ever go to sleep without kicking and screaming. He thinks he's missing out. I unlock the door once he's asleep so that he still has freedom in the morning to get out and play. (Thanks for the tips Kelli!)

So Scott was eating lunch yesterday when out of the blue he says, "Grandpa Clair...(with a worried look on his face)...he has a scary eye!" My grandpa has an eye patch and it has been about a year since Scott has even seen him. I guess that memory stuck with him after all this time and I'm not sure if it was in a good way! Haha. I had to post that for those who know my Grandpa Clair.

When I was preparing dinner tonight Scott sat and ate the raw rice and said to me, "It's better when you don't cook it mom!"
When I was putting Scott down for a nap today I leaned Hailey over to give him a kiss and she literally puked all down his chest! Scott said with a mad face, "That wasn't very nice Hailey!"

Easter Pics!

Easter Pictures

                             

Handyman

Don't be alarmed that Scott has a real screw driver. No matter how creative we think the hiding place is, he will still find it. It's his favorite toy for sure. Make sure you catch what he says at the end...I couldn't resist asking the question because I knew what the answer would be!

HAPPY FRIEND FRIDAY MEL!

(Not such a good picture of me...but this isn't about me)

Okay so I made up the whole "Friend Friday" but I needed an excuse to talk about my friend Melanie. I have to start in the beginning...so even though I went to college by myself in Rexburg, I still could go to my grandparents homes when I was home sick. Moving to Logan was different because we didn't know anyone! I was having a really hard time meeting friends because most people have family around here and therefore don't really need friends. I can definitely tell you that I was depressed. For about 6 months I was just sad, which was really weird because I was pregnant and usually that makes me glow with happiness! So back to the subject here...Kevin and I met Brian and Melanie at a work party because our husbands work for the same company. They had just moved here from Wisconsin and we found out we both lived in Nibley. Well a few months passed and they invited us over for dinner. That was the dinner that started it all. We have seen each other almost every week since. We even found out that her mom and my dad knew each other growing up (my dad even had a little crush on her). We have so much in common and have the same crazy organized perfectionist personality. (For instance when we went to the movie on Saturday she said she was coming an hour early to be sure to get a good seat. When I told Kevin he said, "She's almost as crazy as you are" and I replied, "Yep, that's why we get along so good!") So the reason for this post is to tell everyone what an awesome friend she is! Not only did she watch Scott for majority of my doctor's visits, watch Scott both for the "I think I'm in labor" hospital run and the entire day when it was the real thing, but she brought us dinner and is always willing to help out. Last week Kevin was tiling our laundry room so she willingly took our laundry to her house and even had the nerve to apologize for not folding it for me. Then she called me Tuesday during one of my nervous breakdowns and insisted that she watched Scott on Wednesday so I could have a break. I brought Scott over there at 10 am and enjoyed a quiet house with Hailey until I picked him up at 4 pm. She even told me that it was for selfish reasons because her boys play better when they have a friend. I know that was a lie to not make me feel bad... that's just how she is. I know I probably even missed a few good deeds here and there, but those are the ones I've been thinking about. When it comes to me and friends, I go for quality, not quantity and for that reason, I'm so lucky to have a friend like her. So a big thanks to Melanie! And you better start using up some of your I.O.U.s ....I know there's a bunch of them!

Here are the boys when we took them to see "Horton Hears a Who" on Saturday. (Scott, Walker and Jackson)

So thanks to Hailey's frequent nursing strikes, I now have mastitis! Two nights ago I was up all night with the chills, fever and a killer headache. Come to find out it is a breast infection. I had no idea that you could get something like that from breastfeeding or how horrible it can be! I will spare you the details but to recover you have to do a long list of things to "that area", none of which you have time for with two kids. Along with antibiotics 4 times a day, you have to keep nursing through it even though you are insainly sore because it's the only way to get rid of it. I don't know how much longer I can take this nursing deal with Hailey. Scott was a perfect nurser for 12 months, but Hailey just isn't into it. She'd rather have a bottle. Even in Vegas she refused to nurse and she refused to be held to take a bottle. She wanted to sit in a chair and do it herself. She was even trying to hold the bottle on her own. I swear- What is with us getting these stubborn independent children!?

Well it seems as if Spring might be around the corner. I sure hope so because Scott is in major depression after a nice long trip in the warm country. He keeps thinking he can just walk outside whenever he'd like to because that's what he did in Vegas, but then I yell at him for letting the 40 degree weather inside the house! Pretty soon our basement will be finished and we will double our square footage. Our fireplace was installed today and we just have to tile and carpet. I was going to post pictures, but I'll wait for the finished product.

Look at those big round blue eyes! We can't get enough of them!
Hailey is such a gabber. All day long she squeels and squeels. She squeels at her toys squeels when she gets up in the morning. I couldn't resist posting a video so that you can see for yourself.

In Vegas after I pumped some milk into a bottle, Scott suprised me by his knowledge so I made him say it again for the camera.

Just incase you didn't catch that he says "Hailey needs to drink. It goes to her intestine and Hailey needs to poop" Thanks Candice for the book about our bodies!

More from Vegas

Of course we spent all the time we could at all of the parks because of all the nice weather. I think the hardest part about having having another kid is that I don't get that one on one time (with either of them). So I left Hailey with my mom and Scott and I had our first picnic experience at the park. He loved it so much he kept asking me if we could go on another picnic. I thought he'd just run off and play, but he sat and ate his lunch and talked, and then ran off to play after about 30 minutes. We were just enjoying eachothers company. We did it twice. It was fun. The second time I couldn't stop staring at him realizing how grown up my little boy is. Of course you are overwhelmed when you have a baby wondering how you will take care of it, etc. but it's when your little guy starts up a conversation with you that the weight of responsibility comes down on you. Forget about changing diapers and keeping their tummy full, now you have the responsibility of raising a good man or woman in society. (I don't know if any of this makes sense...) I have so much gratitude to my Heavenly Father for trusting me with these beautiful spirits, and I would feel much more overwhelmed if I didn't have him to lean on when I'm unsure. After all, he knows them better than even we do as their parents.

This picture is to show how daring my little boy is. If I was his height there's no way I would be going on these slides! He loved them!

So we did go to the 3rd grade classroom and you can probably tell by Scott's face that he didn't want to touch the worms. It was still fun though. Thanks Candice!



And of course we have to go feed the ducks every time we go to Las Vegas. I miss doing that with him at the nature park in Rexburg. He loves animals so much.

Here's our little "love bug" (my mom's nickname for all her grandbabies). She's doing a little better with her colic and only had one or two fiascos instead of every day like she was before we came. I thought it was funny and told my parents and sisters how Scott never touched the floor when we visited with him (being the first grandbaby and boy in the family) Ahh... second child syndrome. Kevin and I both know about that because we are both the middle children! I was glad my parents were able to keep Scott busy so that I could really enjoy her one on one. She's so beautiful. I just love her to pieces! You can never see in the pictures but she has eyelashes that curl up. It's adorable.

We also got to use my parent's fire pit in their backyard to roast some marshmellows. Pretty sad that living in both Idaho and Utah we have only got to go camping 2 or 3 times (Once he went just with his dad). Camping is a part of our lives and Kevin and I use to go 5 or 6 times a year. Ah how life changes when you have kids! It was still good to eat yummy marshmellows though, and then be able to put your sticky kid in the bath instead of in a sleeping bag at the end of the night! Haha