Brinlee vs. Iverson

Brinlee is now 18 months and guess what? I can get her hair into braided pigtails! Now that is saying something considering some children are completely bald until they are 2. I love having a little girl. I love making her hair fancy. It took some time to get this little hair do perfect. When I was done I rushed Brinlee out to the garage to show daddy how adorable she was. I was so excited and told David to look how pretty our little princess was. David said "Oh she is adorable, our little Iverson baby." What?!? Brinlee does not look like Allen Iverson. The only thing they have in common is that they are both really good at throwing fits.

Oh well. I still think she is a pretty little princess no matter what. Iverson hair or not!

Craft, food and much more.

I just started a craft, food and much more blog. It is called Ronni's blog (boring name). You can link to it from my facebook page or the sidebar of this blog. Don't be too shocked if I ask some of you to be a guest blogger!
Check it out: http://ronniscrafts.blogspot.com/

Brinner

Why is it that your second child becomes a toddler so much faster than your first? Where has my baby gone? I just love this little Brinner! She is so much fun and we love having her running around our home.
A few things to know:

*She loves to swing. While we were in Blanding last week Grandma took the kids to the park (she is brave). Brinlee just loved swinging, she even pumps her little legs.

*She loves her baby doll. A few weeks ago she was sick with a double ear infection and strep throat. She was a VERY sick little girl. She wanted her baby by her the entire time. Mommy got her baby a towel for her head to and Brinlee was very happy to see her baby was getting better with her. Her baby is very loved and knows how to say mama (well brin says it for her). There is not a day that Brins doesn't have her baby in her arms. She is a very good mom.

*She loves to cheese it up. Just look at the picture, this kid really loves to have her picture taken. Anytime a camera is out she puts on her cheese face and is ready.

Brinlee will be 18 months on the 20Th. I just can't believe she is ready to go to nursery! We love our Brinner.

Down on Aunt Kim's Farm.....

There are happy little babies!
Goats eating cookies.

A turkey that will let you pet it.

And little boys feeding chickens.

Auntie Kim and Uncle Clayton have quite the set up at their new home. A place for their horses and lots of fun farm animals. The kids had a great time being around the animals. I now want chickens, yes I want chickens. Thanks for the fun day Kim and Clayton!

Sister for Sale!

Brinlee is my sweetie. She hardly cries and has always been a very happy little girl. That is until recently. She is teething and it is extremely miserable around our house. You know the routine: up in the middle of the night, never wanting anything to eat, short fuse(baby and mommy), and all the whining. Pray for me!

Now you know that let me tell you a little story.....

Today while the kids were playing in the playroom I heard a CRASH and then Chandler crying. That's right Chandler, normally it is Brin and I was a little freaked out. I got up to go see what had happened. Chandler met me half way and told me the whole terrible story. Short Version: Brinlee was stealing his toys and he told her no so she pulled his hair and then hit him in the face (according to Chandler). He also said "She is extra mean to me today!"

I got after Brin and put her to bed then had a talk with Chandler. I told him that little sisters don't know how to share and so big brothers need to be a good example. Plus, she a super sad so no matter what you do she isn't going to be happy. At the end of our talk Chandler looked at me and said "I think we could sell her. Is that a good idea?" Hahahahahahaha! I couldn't stop laughing. Kids. I told him no and he was very unhappy that I didn't agree. Afterwards I thought about a poem I use to love in elementary school.

FOR SALE

by: Shel Siverstien

One sister for sale!

One sister for sale!

One crying and spying young sister for sale!

I'm really not kidding.

So who'll start the bidding?

Do I hear a dollar?

A nickel?

A penny?

Oh, isn't there, isn't there, isn't there any

One kid that will buy this old sister for sale?

This crying and spying young sister for sale?

It's funny but I think we all at times have wanted to sell our sisters. I know I did!

Christmas

FUN FUN FUN! We had such a great Christmas morning. Santa found our little house and boy we must have been good. Chandler is the proud owner of Legos, a giant box of army men, and some big trucks. Brinlee is now the adoptive mommy of Violet Harley (her new Cabbage Patch Doll) and will host any of you with her new tea set.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Our Nativity 2010

Every year I look forward to Christmas Eve and a nativity scene with little children. It has been a while. It was so special this year to have our little ones play the parts of Mary and Joseph. I don't think they quite understand fully the significance of this small play. I hope that as they grow David and I can teach them what a great gift the birth of our Savior is. These pictures make me laugh. I love to have things perfect, sometimes I get a little crazy and when it doesn't work out I am mad. Not this year. The kids were so funny and couldn't stop running around in their little costumes.

Brinlee was a very loving Mary. Making sure the baby Jesus got lots and lots of kisses.

Chandler was a very handsome Joseph. He made sure Brinlee was giving the right amount of kisses.

I love these kids, they are such a joy in our lives.

Cookies for Santa

What do you do with a little boy on Christmas Eve? This is the first year he has really understood what was going on. We have watched lots of Christmas movies and in each one there is always someone baking cookies for Santa. Chandler was so excited! He decorated them himself and even made a special snowman sandwich.

Christmas coloring

Chandler and Brinlee both love to color. The other day we colored some special pictures for Santa. Brinlee scribled and tasted her crayons, while Chandler stamped and did some watercoloring. She just couldn't keep those darn crayons out of her mouth. We have alot with teeth marks in them.

Chandler really loved the stamps. He stamped for 30 minutes, it was great. If any of you know where I can get some cheap let me know. It is something I am willing to spend money on.

The lights at Hogle Zoo

Did you know they have lights at the zoo? We didn't either, one of David's co-workers told us about it and we decided to check it out.
To start things off both of our children fell asleep on the way down (this is something that NEVER happens). Them falling asleep turned out to be a very good thing. They were still a little drowsy so a stroll through the Christmas lights was even more relaxing. Most of the animals were in their hibernation so we didn't see many. We did see the tiger's, Santa's reindeer and all the snakes and birds our little hearts could enjoy.
Chandler and David by the Gingerbread house. We have been reading the Gingerbread man and Chandler loved the little boy and girl.

Mommy and Brinlee enjoying the lights. Brin was an angel, she didn't make a peep the entire time. We almost forgot she was there.

After the Zoo we went to Bajio for dinner. Normally they have Hispanic music playing, last night they had all sorts of good 80's rock. Chandler just couldn't resist! We were the only people there and he was dancing his little heart out. Just watch and wait for it, you will get to see his version of the moon walk. Hilarious!

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Last week my Grandma Jennie was preforming at temple square. She is in the Payson Civic Corale and is quite the singer. We decided to go down and watch. Since parking is a NIGHTMARE downtown we parked over the the Gateway and jumped on the train. Chandler loved it! We met up with Grandpa and Grandma and walked around to see the lights. As always it was beautiful. The kids loved it so much. After we walked around we headed to the assembly hall and listened to a few songs. It was a really fun night. If you haven't been down there this year you are missing out.

Thanksgiving

This year David and I hosted Thanksgiving. It was really fun! I like to cook and eat so it is really a win win for me. We had the usual Turkey, Stuffing (amazing), Potatoes etc. My mom made her incredible yams and a very delicious pumpkin cheesecake. All in all we were very full and happy.

Chandler and Brinlee Photoshoot

Halloween 2010