Marie-

This is the video I couldn't post the other day of Marie in the bath-and her sticking her tongue out!

-a couple times on the video for instance when I say "there it is" I think I totally sound like my sister Lisa! Crazy..because I don't think we really sound that much alike.
--Make sure you check out the post below..that was my real post update-I remembered after wards that I wanted to upload this video.

Indoor Fun

Well the past couple weeks we did some lame stuff to keep us busy. First up, Brandon's been bugging me to get the bubbles out. I'm not sure where they are-I think they're frozen in the garage someplace. So I knew where the wands were, so we got those out and they had fun as always--this time they did some for Marie!


Many days Brandon just wants to cook something. He tells me what's on his mind, or gets a few items out on the counter..usually fruit and Milk--so I whipped up a shake and it actually tasted GOOD. Usually they're okay, you know the kids like them but they're not so great. But it was good and there was half an apple including the skin in it! Brandon thought it needed another apple--so it was totally his idea to put the apply on the rim! I thought it was clever and we drizzled a little bit of honey on the top for looks too.

Apparently the other day I was chatting with a friend for a few minutes, at her house and I guess Brandon was making a dinosaur robot thing out of paper..and he was sad that he couldn't finish--I didn't even know he was having such fun until he kept asking me to go back..so we made one the other day-it took LOTS of tape because he had to tape all this extra stuff on like shields, a mega gun, super long nails, a hat and a tale-that stood up when the paper was flat on the table..after ALL this work we took pics and he just threw it away! Maybe he wasn't happy--I'd have to say I got a bit tired of all the tape I thought he was wasting-then I really wasn't happy when he threw it out, but whatever--it lasted a while and it was fun I guess.

So the thing in the middle is the tail-it's so straight up you can't even really see it.

Marie giggles when you hold her hands and she sort of walks..we tried to get that on video--but she's smart, she knows what the Camera is! So sorry you don't get to see it.

Last Monday is was WONDERFUL here-we went around a block a couple of times on various modes of transportation, then found sticks for our campfire, played frisbee it was really awesome-but the rest of the week got colder and colder..and last night it snowed and was still on the ground in the morning. The snow is gone now-but it's just annoying we're SOOO ready for it to be warm!

Nothing much

I can't say too much has been happening. But since it's been a while I thought I better put some pics or video or something on here. Eric has been really busy-not as bad as the last week of February but still not home during dinner on week nights..that is really hard for me. Dinner is sort of a blah-Marie's cranky, I'm lucky if I eat anything and we're happy if we all sit at the same time..it's pathetic. I guess I need to just get used to Eric being gone-but it's just so hard for me.

I've been called as the 1st counselor in the Primary Presidency. So that's sort of exciting-I've never had a primary calling before-not really excited about teaching sharing time, but I'm sure it'll be no problem in no time! I have a bunch of kids' names I've got to get to know! Eric doesn't have 1 yet but the Elders Quorum presidency will be released soon and he's wondering about that..but only time will tell.

Marie is standing up on everything, she's got enough hair that I can put it in a little pony-or up with a bow..so it's more and more fun. Sunday it totally sounded like she said Brandon's name-probably not but it's cool to hear anyway! And she can get around-I really need to put the gate up for the stairs, there's been a couple close calls..but there's 1 step down then around the corner are the real stairs--so that's why I've been so lazy because I think she's cry after #1.

This pic I took-and meant to cut me off-I wanted you to see the cute bow pony type thing.


This one's not so hot of me--but I'm rarely in them, Brandon took it, and since I'm not in too many pics-I thought I'd put it in.



When you have a girl in the middle of boy toys-this is what happens!


-I had a movie to put on-how Marie can stick out her tongue on demand..but it won't load.--it's super cute though..maybe another time!

Tyler's no closer to potty training, he was doing pretty good in February-but we're back to diapers now. Honestly with Marie and her attitude I'm not too into the idea anyway..diapers are easier until they're a pro at going..so we'll see this summer.

-This is Tyler being creative-the ribbon around his head was him trying to be a TMNT!

Brandon is looking forward to his birthday big time! Whenever he sees a commercial on tv for a game or toy he wants it! And he wants an Alien cake..I think I'll just copy yours Jessica Myrup! That's the only one he's seen-so I'm guessing that's what he's expecting!

Brandon's pics are usually with Marie-sort of sad, but that means he really LOVES being a big brother!