eriksens

I'm alwlays catching up!

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A few quick highlights..

This summer with cousins.

This is how Luke prays.

LOVE this picture.

Grandma's pioneer day.

NH fun.

First day of first grade.

First day of kindergarten.

Kate celebrates her birthday at school.

First day of preschool.

The girl has lost two more.. I don't know how she eats.

My girly Elle tucks everything in! This was her first season and she always gave it her best.

A rare, all 4 kids in picture, moment.

This girl is a beast. She steals the ball, takes it up the field and scores, over and over again.

So hopefully you feel a bit caught up.. Plus we found out our little ones are girls. My girls were so excited when we found out that they couldn't sleep that night. Elle has claimed baby A and Kate has claimed baby B. And luckily when Gray found out he told me that now he won't hit them. I guess it works out for everyone.

update

2011-08-14T19:29:00.000-07:00

4 + 2 = 6

You do the math!

And yes, we are very excited:)

LAST ROUND!!!!!!!

2011-03-31T05:28:00.000-07:00

We are in the LAST round!! It has been close.. too close at times!!!! Lend your support! It takes 20 seconds or 3:20 if you want to watch his video again (I can't log on without watching). Thank you in advance and don't forget to vote pfoulger (even if you are a boarder)!!!!!!

VOTE HERE!!!!!!!

VOTE and PROMOTE!!

2011-03-22T15:55:00.001-07:00

Do you want to see an amazing ski video?!!

my brother Price is in a ski video competition and needs more votes today! (He's just fallen behind in his match up!) His video is AMAZING! He's an unbelievable skier and really deserves this opportunity! (the prize is his dream - to be filmed in a professional ski video!)

So click through to this link for me (and him :) ) and vote for "PFOULGER - Alta-holic on a Bender"

Here's the Link:

http://contour.com/contests/march-radness/bracket#

*when you go to the link, click on "PFOULGER" (in the upper left tournament bracket) and then you can vote for him!

It's set up like March Madness, so he really needs votes every day as he advances to the next round, but today we think is his toughest competition of the whole tournament so please help him make it through to tomorrow with your vote!

Thanks in advance!!!!

P.S. Reasons to vote for Price:

1) his video is sick!

2) his skiing is insane! (if you could do a double back flip, double lincoln roll, and triple on skis, then I'd vote for you too :) )

3) the guy he's up against today has 7 skiers in his video - don't get me wrong, he's very good, but he's showing 6 other people in his video along with him (Price only shows his own tricks) and that guy is already sponsored, so give my brother a chance to get in the video and get sponsored too! he deserves it!

4) as much as a like you, I might even like you better if you vote for my brother. okay - I'll definitely like you better. :)

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!

My secrete wish..

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is that all of these little ones belonged to me! I LOVE them all! And I wish I got to see all of them everyday! I love their interactions and their darling personalities!
So is anyone going to give me my Christmas wish?

HALLOWEEN DIY CONTEST

2010-10-20T17:00:00.000-07:00

Send in your Halloween DIY's. Anything to do with Halloween. Costumes, projects, crafts, decor or recipes. They can be as simple or complex as you would like. Send pictures and instructions to elleandkate@gmail.com

!st prize: $150 gift certificate to Elle and Kate (store will be restocked by end of contest).

2nd prize: Grab bag from Wild Sage valued at $100. Check out what could be yours at their online store. And to find out more about their beginnings and store check out their blog.

3rd prize: $40 gift certificate to cranberries and capers. Darling handmade headbands, clippies, bows pacifier clips, and bow holders. And everything is so wonderfully priced that $40 goes a really long way! To find out more about what you could be getting, check out her blog.

The contest will be judged by me (Brooke Eriksen), Danielle Obernesser & Kim Ford of Wild Sage and Cindy Clark of Cranberries and Capers. Winners will be announced October 31, 2010. DIY projects will be posted as they arrive.

all about the details

2010-10-17T17:57:00.000-07:00

This girl has had attention to detail since I can remember (I am pretty sure before she even spoke). I found her trying on different headbands on the skeleton. Because why wouldn't you accessorize your skeleton's?

Indian ladder farms

2010-10-04T18:25:00.000-07:00

We have been looking forward to Kate's apple picking field trip. Today was the day! The car managed to die at the school (thanks for the ride Tinker), there were no apples to pick (except off the ground), and it was raining and freezing. Thank goodness for awesome kids who still had a good time!

And if you have heard of Liv (if you have ever had a conversation with Kate) now you can put a face to the name.

some things we LOVE..

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Adding dish soap to the trampoline (thanks Mel).

Discovering the tooth fairy.

Climbing up everything and getting treats solo.

Packing lunch.

Riding the bus.

Wearing my really high shoes.

Eating mud.

Birthday parties.

Dance parties.

Sign for preschool (the day she realizes I threw it away will be a tough one).

Learning to pose like her older sister.

Waiting for the bus and holding their little brother (they "take turns" for hours).

Picking outfits out the night before. Elle tries to be every ones stylist (Kate is the only one who sometimes lets her).

Painting nails all by themselves. First picture is of Kate, second one is of Gray. When he came up stairs and showed me (I have never seen anyone so proud) I was terrified to see the damage from the process. I ran downstairs hoping to quickly get it off before it dried and I found that everything was spotless. He only got on his nails. Still don't know if I should be worried or proud.

Family makes me all emotional

2010-09-24T20:25:00.000-07:00

Amy and Bryan Foulger have mad skills when it comes to picture taking. Amy just updated their blog and I can't stop looking at it. It is of all these little cousins this past summer. I couldn't love those little kids more. Oh how I miss them! I wish I could explain to you all the huge personalities in those tiny little bodies. Thanks for the pictures Amy, I LOVE them all!!

finally

2010-09-19T19:54:00.000-07:00

I LOVE having talented family! Thanks Julianne for the photos! We LOVE them!!
Can you believe this is the first time we have gotten pictures taken of our kids?!

Kate

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Kate turned..

She had a good day.

She is such a joy in our lives. She is definitely one of a kind. We love her dearly!

Bryan

2010-07-02T05:50:00.001-07:00

I want to live next to this little family! I saw this picture last night and my heart ached for my best friend. It was nice though, I dreamt about Amy, Bryan and Jo last night. And I woke up to a message on my phone from Jo and Bryan. So when it is a little latter than 5:30am I am going to call him back. It's killing me I don't know that little girl better. Wouldn't it kill you?!

Don't forget to check out the sale!

check it out!

2010-07-01T19:51:00.000-07:00

Run on over to my store! HUGE sale going on for the fourth:)

breakfast

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Look familiar? Because this is very typical for us. And I wonder why we go through so much cereal. I am not fast enough in the morning getting to every ones needs so they tend to help themselves:)

Sorry for the close up while he is eating but it is the only time he shows his new feature (can you see the two teeth on the bottom?).

Equally loved

2010-06-09T15:06:00.000-07:00

He is my fourth. He sits in something (bumbo, jumper, car seat) most of the time. He gets all the hand me downs. He is squeezed, pinched, and tossed around by children only a few pounds heavier than he is. When he is hungry he usually has to wait because we are picking up, dropping off, or somewhere very inappropriate.

But I love him just the same! He is the perfect child to be fourth. He babels, spits, and entertains better than anyone I know. He is happy and content and will make you feel like a million when you look at him because he gives you a winning grin every time. I would kiss those checks and squeeze those thighs all day if I could (and do when I get the chance).

So maybe to prove to him how much I love him.. I will fix a few holes in the hand me downs:)

Family portrait

2010-06-02T20:09:00.000-07:00

Nik came home yesterday informing me he needed a family picture for a resident dinner. I don't even remember the last family picture we have taken. We were all outside and had been weeding for over an hour. It was hot, we were all sweaty and dirty (literally, dirt everywhere). We grabbed the camera and our ghetto camera stand (it fell over 3 times). But hey, 5 out of 6 are looking at the camera.

My favorite part of the whole thing is Gray's outfit. Yes, that is what he was wearing while weeding.

So here we are, the Eriksen family!

Field trip

2010-06-01T19:48:00.000-07:00

Last week Elle had a field trip to five rivers. We were going on a hike. The girls knew all about it and the morning of I told them to dress for the hike.. apparently that meant socks. Cute, right?!

6:30 am

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This little one came running in my room needing gum.

I informed her we were all out. She ran out telling me she was going to look for some. A little while later.. she came running in "Mom, we need to get a lot of gum at the store."

She asks for this every morning. What do you think the girl dreams about?

A good day!

2010-05-26T17:00:00.000-07:00

Picture taken 5/16/2010 at Bethlehem Community Preschool

Elle totally made my day. The girl decided to be extra pleasant and helpful today. This morning while I was making breakfast she surprised me by organizing my room, bathroom and closet. She thought she was getting a play date and was only momentarily upset (miracle in and of it self) when it didn't pan out. She again helped (with no asking) by brushing Kate and Gray's teeth (decided not to check to closely). Crossing my fingers I get another day like that again.

"nothing more funner"

2010-05-23T17:40:00.000-07:00

We went home to MD for my cousin Paul's wedding (which totally rocked). My kids LOVE Grandpa's real race car. Gray wouldn't get out (that is how he got to go with the girls). And after the girls ride, he sat in the garage in his car seat refusing to get out. Awesome.

WOW!

2010-05-16T18:31:00.001-07:00

I have an infant. I do, I do, I do. So today when he sat up by himself, I don't know who was more shocked, him or me. Can you believe he is almost 6 months old!?! Can't get enough of this little guy.

No nap

2010-05-13T19:03:00.001-07:00

We decided to have a play date instead of the regular nap. Come dinner time, I couldn't find Elle. Kate and Gray found her. I guess it is a good thing I held her back from all day kindergarten this year. Do you think she will be ready next year?

tattoo artist

2010-05-10T17:02:00.000-07:00

My little tattoo artist. Anytime he finds a marker when mom isn't in sight he goes to town. Seriously, look how proud he is. It is impressive that he never gets it on other things.. just his arms and hands.

Yum Yum!

2010-04-28T13:31:00.001-07:00

I don't know what is more yummy.. that belly or his feet.

Get me to the Church on time

2010-04-25T15:00:00.000-07:00

The truth of the matter is that I was up at 6 and Church doesn't start till 10 but somehow we always manage to be a few minutes late. Today as we were about to leave, Kate got hit in the head with a flying toy car (it really was an accident) plus the shoes that matched her dress were scrapped yesterday and me thinking I was brilliant colored the scrapped part blue to match (they did not match to her liking). Gray thought he was in trouble for the flying car and if I remember right (which I rarely do) he was upset about his car sippy cup. But I really did pull out the camera to get a picture of Elle in those earrings because she wears them so seriously. She found them the other day with my jewelry and she keeps wearing them (they are clip on's). My favorite was yesterday when she was wearing them while playing in a mud hole, catching frogs.

So this is why we were a few minutes late today.

Happy birthday?!

2010-04-23T12:16:00.001-07:00

I turn 31 today. 30 was hard for Nik. It was the big number for him. For me, well I couldn't wait to be 30. People were always making fun of me for having so many kids and being so young. I think even when I told people I was 29 they only heard the 20 part. But 31, well it has been my hard number. Maybe because I can hardly walk, but my body feels old. So this is what I am doing about it.. starting tomorrow I am going a full year without sweets, chips or fries. I feel younger just typing it (I am an all or nothing kind of girl).
My second goal to be accomplished this year is to make motherhood glamorous. Elle informed me (and continues to inform me) that there is no way she is going to be a mom when she grows up. She has declared that she is going to be a movie star. I realized something is wrong if she thinks mothering is so horrible. So as of a week ago, I get dressed up (I mean really dressed up). Pearls, earrings, rings, makeup, curly hair, blown out hair, my cutest outfits, nails painted kind of dressed up (I am sure most of you do this anyway). And that's not all. I want to get a cute little apron for when I make dinner. I am going to make dinner each night with a smile on my face. I am not going to grimace when everyone complains about that dinner. And these are just a few of the things up my sleeve. Everything about motherhood is glamorous and I am going to show on the outside what I feel on the inside. I'll let you know in a year if Elle has changed her mind:)
So here is to one amazing, young, glamorous year, 31.

Elle and Kate blog

2010-04-19T20:59:00.000-07:00

Here is my new blog. I am really excited about it. Check it out. There are going to be give aways. DIY's and more. SO FUN!

American girl

2010-04-18T18:58:00.000-07:00

The day finally came! Thank you all who made this day possible. It brought tears to my eyes to see who bought her jewels. A sincere thank you. We (Elle, Lucas and I) drove the 2.5 hours to Boston to go to the American Girl store. It was well worth the drive. And a bonus, Ashley and Bennett met up with us after, I LOVE those two!!
This is her running in the rain yelling "Yippee, I am getting my American Doll", over and over.

Posing in front of the store.

Apparently you have to make reservations way in advance to eat at the little diner but they managed to squeeze us in. We didn't have time to buy the doll first though so she was able to borrow Ruthy. Side note.. Kate did not come because she told me she was going to cry the whole time (she wants Ruthy) and as we were taking this picture Elle was talking all about how Kate was going to cry because she was with Ruthy.

Miniature little food (Elle ate the dolls food, not her own).

Poor kid is going to hate this picture when he is older.

Picking out Kit.

After they took her out of the box (I always love her little leg actions in her photos).

Watching a movie with Kit on the way home.

That night we got home late. Nik got home equally late with the other children. The girls were in their room telling each other about their day. Elle was going on and on about Kit and all of her adventures of the day. I walked into the mud room to lock the door and I saw this. I don't know why I thought it was hilarious to have Elle talking up the doll that was sprawled on the floor down stairs (don't worry, she is in her bed tonight).

Matt Jones,
You totally rock! And I am so sorry for how late your jewels are. I will not bore everyone with all the insane stories I have for trying to get this little package off and of where this little package has traveled. After almost loosing two children in a parking lot (me trying to hobble after them) and having a woman flat out laughing at me telling me I have four children (thank you, I really was not aware) we finally got it off. If you have not yet received it.. this is your tease. It is coming! And PS you bought my favorite one.

elle and kate

2010-04-01T20:14:00.001-07:00

I have been trying to start my little kids jewelry line for years now. Right before I had baby I was almost finished with my web site (almost being the key word). My friends Lynn and Kate (whom my Kate is named after) have been the key to anything happening. Well as many of you know, Elle started her little jewelry store on etsy. It was SO easy to start that I thought, hey, why not!

So until that nightmare of a job (the website) is finished, you can find us here.

And PS, I think I might start a blog about starting that little business and design and stuff. Sure, you can get excited.

Lucky

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to have this chunky, funny little guy in my life.

Babies, babies, babies and more babies.

2010-03-22T12:42:00.001-07:00

So my knee was an accident (skiing of course) but such a bonus was that we got to be out there when all the babies came. Five babies in one year! Four of which were born within two and a half months. Seriously, how cute are those babies?! I know, I am biased but I still think I'm right.

Did I mention..

2010-03-21T17:15:00.001-07:00

That my mom totally ROCKS!!!! The woman flew out to Utah, took care of my kids and nursed me back to health after surgery. And if that wasn't enough, she flew to NY and has been here for a week and is here for yet another. I LOVE this woman and am so grateful to have my baby brought to me:)
Good news for the day: I took a few steps without crutches!!!

The big announcement..

2010-03-15T15:02:00.000-07:00

The grand opening of Elle5 is today. The story begins here...

A few months ago we received an American doll catalog. Elle fell in love with Kit ($100 doll). She informed me that she needed this doll. And of course there was no way I was going to buy her that doll. I told her that she could earn money and buy it. She wanted to work for me, and so it began. A penny for cleaning the playroom. Another penny for folding the laundry (I know it isn't much, but really those are her jobs anyways). She quickly realized it was going to take a life time to earn money at that rate. She took matters into her own hands. She went into my beading supplies and started beading. She came up with the name fancy jewelry but I didn't get the whole etsy thing and now the name is elle5. Her name is Elle and she is 5 (we thought it was JUST the user name). So check it out, she is totally talented!! And if you are interested in buying, please know that the beads are worth more than you are paying. BONUS!! Check it out here.

Skier Chicks

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Gray the skier

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This little guy couldn't get enough. As opposed to crying to go home like all the other kids, he cried if we tried to take him home.

"I did a jump"

2010-03-14T21:22:00.000-07:00

Elle really started loving skiing this year. She loves the trails, and even started doing "jumps." She wanted to get poles like her friend Katie, which she earned by turning all the way down the big run.

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Kate, Gray, and Grandpa Foulger

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Jackson Hole Trip

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Our tracks are in the background. Yes those are sincere smiles.

This was an amazing trip. Grand Teton seen to Olivier's right.

getting excited for v-day

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We had fun

sibling love

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Our little Mary

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She was really excited to be Mary.

2 things this boy can't live without

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Also they are the only words he says. Only hippo he refers to as "bippo" but we all know who he is talking about.

adjusting to life outside the womb

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I am thankful for...

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Lucas Clayton Eriksen

Peek a boo!

2009-11-11T13:25:00.001-08:00

Where's Gray?!

Peek a boo!

Yeah, I am HUGE!

Getting ready for church

2009-11-08T19:49:00.000-08:00

I walked into the girls room this morning and this is what I found. My favorite part was Kate yelling "ouch" as Elle paid no mind.

Halloween week

2009-11-01T18:10:00.001-08:00

How many parties did you pack in?! Church trunk or treat, two preschool parties/parades, neighborhood parade and party and then finally the real deal Halloween night trick or treating. Hope you had a happy Halloween!

Here is Elle as Genevieve (from 12 dancing princesses). She has been saving her money since last Halloween for this costume. I am pretty sure she could not have been more pleased.

My Truck. And totally appropriate since the only word he can say is "car" and he is obsessed with all moving vehicles.

And the butterfly. She loved her costume as well. She had been wanting to be this for quite some time (I have no idea how they decide).

Had to include one of Kate's class photos because I couldn't get over the little boy on the Left. I don't think he was enjoying this moment.

The only picture we took on Halloween. It was poring rain with a harsh wind. Elle and Kate were sprinting from house to house. Elle did not want to stop. She even wore boots "so I can run in the rain". She definitely got the whole candy thing this year. More houses, more candy, meant Elle running as fast as she could.

And yes we did survive the field trip. This was the only sketchy moment. Gray decided to shoot down the slide (mock 5) he was berried seconds later after this shot. I literately had to dig to find him. The boy has no fear!

My heaven

2009-10-27T17:09:00.001-07:00

I couldn't love this little guy any more. He is absolutely perfect in my eyes! I truly love everything about him. The way he is obsessed with cars, to his independence, his snuggles and kisses, the way he tries to make everyone laugh (his fake laugh), to how he steals every ones milk, to how truly brave and tough he is. I LOVE this kid. And on Tuesday when Elle and Kate both go to preschool, I get him all to myself for a few hours. Just two more Tuesdays and then he will share with the new baby but until then, I am going to enjoy.

Rapunzel

2009-10-25T19:21:00.000-07:00

Elle forever now has been growing her hair out, "like Rapunzel". Any time she wouldn't let me do it I would tell her we would have to cut it if she couldn't take care of it. She would always let me do it. The other night in the bath she started crying telling me that she didn't want me to wash her hair. I told her that if she didn't wash her hair we would have to cut it. She got a huge grin on her face and thought that was a great idea. She couldn't wash her hair quick enough to get it cut.
The first big clump I thought she would cry but instead she started in "Oh how fancy. How stylish!". And for the rest of the hair cut told me how no one would recognize her and how her friends would ask her who she was and she would tell them Elle but they wouldn't believe her but they would than start playing with her (and on and on and on). It has been over a week now and I still catch her looking in a mirror, oven, window, or anything that reflects with a smile on her face, checking out her new do.
I know you can't see the hair cut in the picture but she was posing to show off her new do so I thought it appropriate.

I showered today

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don't know if it was worth it.

terrifing field trip

2009-10-22T20:11:00.000-07:00

So a field trip consisting of a hay ride, hay maze, hay slide, snack, pumpkin and gourd picking sounds like an absolute dream, right? WRONG! My poor, poor Kate. This was with her class and I am always excited for her to experience and be a part of her own things.
The hay ride went well. She sat next to her friend laughing and having a good time.
Next came the hay maze. The first time through, Elle took off with Kate's special friend and Kate couldn't keep up. Crying for "Liv". Next time through, Elle and Kate went running through with Liv and her mom. Gray running as fast as he could but not being able to keep up. The next time I thought I would wait for the girls at the end. I did but they again sprinted to do it again (they obviously knew exactly how to get through). I was waiting toward the entrance when Gray sprinted into the maze. I was a bit panicked when it took me a minute to find him. I found him and was half way through when I heard Kate screaming hysterically. I was yelling to her and trying desperately to get out but kept hitting dead ends. After a few minutes parents were coming to the side telling me to hurry because she was bleeding everywhere. Still I couldn't get out! Dead end after dead end, listing to my poor hysterical child. I finally got through going back the way we came and saw Kate with three adults around her trying to calm her. Apparently someone ran into her giving her a bloody nose. It was a bad one and looked even worse since she doesn't want anything to do with people she doesn't know well. They were trying to put tissue on her nose while she was thrashing all directions. Blood every where. All over her face, in and over her eye, in the hair, all over her clothes, hands, sleeves and boots. It was a heart breaking site. So as I am calming her I turn just in time to see Gray get bulldozed by a large boy. Giving him a lump on the back of his head sending him into hysterics. My poor Elle telling me about it later was in tears "I was so worried for Kate and you were not there."
To make the rest short, the slide looks fun in the picture but than she ate it and that was the end of that. The gourd Elle wanted had a slug on it which was a big deal apparently (don't worry we got it off). And there was a huge dog that Gray was terrified of.
Really none of this was a big deal but knowing we have to go back Monday for Elle's field trip makes it a big deal for me. I guess it can only get better:)

Of sleep..

2009-10-14T11:48:00.000-07:00

We still are not sleeping well. Giggling till late at night. Coming in at 3am. Thinking it is morning at 5. Not napping and acting like it throughout the day, each day. But when I find them sharing a bed, I realize all is just fine:)

And although the second time around we still ate apples we also brought home a bushel.

I love this picture because it shows a bit of Kate's stubbornness. This is her refusing to get in her class picture. Despite all parents, kids and teachers trying to persuade her.

apple picking

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I am pretty positive none of my kids put an apple in the bag. But boy were the apples good. And thank goodness for our friend who shared their wagon with us. Luckily Kate's field trip is tomorrow (hopefully we will come home with a few more than we did today).

STOP EVERYTHING!!!

2009-10-04T20:08:00.000-07:00

But Seriously! I blinked my eyes and my children are all grown up! That really is how I feel. Elle and Kate both started pre-school (held Elle back and am proud of it, no kindergarten for this house). They both love it.

My hint to Elle growing up. She talked to me for an hour straight the other day about the drama that went on during their play time out side. And I keep hearing her say things like "Are you kidding me Kate". I am sure this means nothing to anyone else and although I enjoy each moment and stage of their lives I really just want a pause button for life. STOP GROWING UP!!

Further evidence of my children growing up.. Gray now runs to the girls when the camera is pulled out to get in the picture. And please take note of the outfit Elle has on. Of course she picked out every detail including my belt that she found and wrapped twice around her little body.

I told you, all grown up. She, wanting to be her older sister chose to wear one of Elle's skirts for the first day.

So this is a random picture but apparently the only one I took of our trip to MD for a cousin's wedding. Truly, Katherine Foulger (now Louis) was the most beautiful bride I have ever seen. And that adorable pregnant lady in the back ground is not me, did I mention that 4 in my family are having babies and we are all due within less than two months. Welcome home Mom and Dad:) They will be traveling the country taking care of us crazy moms (I love that they are finally home). So the picture below is of us at the zoo, so obvious I know. The kids had a great time with their cousins.

And two of the funniest things my kids said while in MD.
One night while brushing our teeth, Kate stated. "Mom and Dad got married in the temple. I am going to get married in the temple." with a big smile on her face. Elle's response "Kate, you always talk about the temple" (which is very true). Kate "I am getting married in the temple". Elle "I am getting married in the temple and I am going to marry Gray because he is so cute and stylish".

Elle and Kate were supposed to be sleeping. I was next door at the wedding reception and a friend had her baby there. It was freezing and the little 6 month old was in shorts and a short sleeved shirt. I told my friend I would run home and grab him some warm things. I went home and was going through our suitcase holding the baby. Elle and Kate rushed out of their beds to welcome this baby. Kate was very excited. Than I understood why. "Mom, he is SO cute. I can't believe he came out of your tummy". So within the 10 minutes I had been away she believed me to birth a child and dress him for a wedding. Just call me super mom.

finding a way

2009-09-19T17:07:00.000-07:00

I want this font. I am trying to justify buying it but of course can not. Although just to look at it puts a smile on my face.

getting ready for baby

2009-09-11T10:41:00.000-07:00

We really are getting ready. We moved the girls into the same room so we would have a special little place for baby #4. It has only been a few weeks but we are lacking in sleep 100 fold. They giggle for hours at night, dare each other to sneak out during nap time and cry in the early hours of morning because the other one woke them up. Thank goodness we started early.. can you imagine that with a newborn?

the DRIVE IN

2009-09-10T11:26:00.001-07:00

Best part about where we live. And to make it better they added a wonderful outside ice cream shop:)

Our last escape

2009-08-28T20:09:00.000-07:00

Before school starts at least. We went back to New Hampshire for a few more days. We had a blast and then said good bye.

Kate got her cake

2009-08-18T18:18:00.001-07:00

For months now if you ask Kate what she wanted for her birthday she would answer "a cake". She has never had a party so on Sunday Nik and I decided today (Tuesday) would be really the only time to do it. One day to plan and we did it. Yesterday she got more specific with the cake. She wanted Bell with a pink dress. It's nice to easily be able to make a child's dream come true.

note: there are many pictures because when ever we have a party people always request detail pictures. I only forgot a few, the goody bags and what not but I am improving.

Kate's favorite kind of breakfast.

Gray enjoyed the topping.

getting ready for the party

decided the wings didn't quite go.

the dream cake

after picture

dress up station

ballroom

present area (after math but I still got the picture)

family party

Gray was ready for the long day to end. He was definitely the only one. It was a good day. Kate is 3.

We ran away!

2009-08-15T19:21:00.000-07:00

For over a month. I never wanted to come home. We LOVED our summer. No phone, email or toys. Family, new friends, new experiences and LOTS of really good food:)

WARNING: There are many pictures here... some of my favorite (all because the memories they bring back).

after dinner show

2009-06-29T17:43:00.000-07:00

The girls put on a show for me after dinner. They were into it. Dancing, twirling, and changing their outfits numerous times. Gray came in and began to twirl right along with them. Elle saw this, looked at me and said "Gray can be my Prince now. He just has to get older." She was very excited.
I always enjoy my shows.

endings

2009-06-07T19:31:00.001-07:00

The end of the school year. Don't fret.. I held her back so she will not be going to ALL DAY kindergarten next year (I wonder how many years you can do that?).

The end of long hair. Summer is here, time for a new short due. He was really excited until...

I turned on the clippers.

He needed a bribe.

We did it! Very hairy and very messy but the end of long hair.

The end of Ballet. Elle had her recital and LOVED every minute of it! This girl was made to dance.. and made to wear a lot of makeup and made to get dressed up. It was pretty much a dream come true.

The end of Kate having to want to dance at every lesson and the end of Kate desperately wanting to go to school. That's right people, next year, she will be doing it all.

The end of crawling and walking. This kid runs every where (usually trying to keep up with his sisters)

And the end of me using my broken computer as an excuse not to keep in touch with the world. That's right, I am trying to figure out this crazy hp of my husbands. Please cross those fingers for me:)

Wednesday - the best day of the week

2009-03-22T18:03:00.000-07:00

The pickalicious party was coming. It was all we could talk about. What presents to make, what presents to buy. How to do our hair, what pink to wear, this was a BIG deal. The day finally arrived. We started the day with a friend coming to watch my kids while I ran to the doctor. She brought crafts. Yes, my children adore her. Gretchen, you are the best.

Elle got her hair blown out, Kate got hers curled. They both got pick dresses. Elle chose pink dress up shoes while Kate chose her purple jellies. They clipped flowers onto headbands, put pink blush and pink gloss on. They were ready!

I love this picture because it captured such a moment. You know, Kate having a toy that Elle wanted hidden behind her back. Oh the power.

Kate had to be told multiple times to not open the present. She stayed strong. Such temptation.

This was one unbelievable party. My friend Kim has a gift. Down to every detail kind of gift. The girls started out decorating crowns. They were each given a homemade apron (I have taken over Kate's). And they read, but of course, Pinkalicious.

Next, decorating cupcakes. It was a really good thing that my children were not sick because into the bowl those little knifes would go and straight into the mouth, back into the bowl. They LOVED it.

They each decorated four to take home and one to eat. They ate grapes, strawberries and booty (Kate couldn't stop eating the booty, if you have never tried it, buy it, it is scrumptious). And of course Kim made green stuff to eat after.

We partied way past nap time. It was obvious to everyone and time to go. Upon our arrival home we saw this next to our trash can. WOW, what a treat! We found out later who mysteriously left this much appreciated boy toy. THANK YOU Michele:)

Gray loves it but has to fight for time in it. The girls are constantly driving their "van" to parties. Please note Grays "salmon" colored shirt for the party.

This next picture, although cute, gets me the worlds worst mother award. I have been trying a new method of discipline. I count, no emotion, at three they "take two" a time out for the age you are. Lately when I say "that's one" to Kate she storms up to her room and yells "I a close my door" and does. I am usually calling after her explaining that she is not in time out. So after the party everyone was tired and I counted her "one". She stormed to her room and slammed the door. I got Elle to bed and Gray, but Gray had some trouble and ended up crying until I got him. I had to take the kids to the Church that night and Kate was still asleep (it was 6:30). I had no choice, I had to wake her. I went in and saw this. I couldn't believe she climbed out of her crib, I was shocked! Until it hit me. She didn't climb out, I never put her in. She even got her little blanket out. I felt SO bad. She got lots of extra snuggles that night.

Last but not least. I did it. The frosting in the hair during the party was my last straw. She was excited to let me cut it. When I was finished she ran to the mirror. I didn't hear anything so I went to see her reaction. She turned to me with hands on her hips and a pout with her lips and declared "I don't like it. I want my long hair." She likes it now. All she needed was a compliment from dad.

tagged

2009-03-16T10:42:00.000-07:00

Ashely Schmutz got tagged and I loved it. Apparently you choose the sixth folder and then the sixth picture and write about it. Hers was of our off the wall dog Charlie (OK, it was Price's dog). He really was crazy. She brought back so many memories from writing about that picture. It was fun for me. At the end of her post she tagged me along with a few others. I usually never do tags (yes, I am admitting it. Sorry to all for the ones not done) but I was curious about my sixth and sixth. Apparently I have a lot of folders, so I did the sixth, sixth, sixth and than sixth and this is what I found.

I know it is out of focus and dark but this is Miss Kate as a baby. Wow she was so tiny. She was a baby that cried ALL the time. Got to love the acid reflux (you mothers who have had a baby with it know exactly what I am talking about). I LOVED this baby girl from the moment she came out with her larger than life pout (still does it all the time). I remember going into the doctor about the reflux and a few other things that were wrong. I was in the room with the doctor for about an hour talking about all the different issues, with Kate screaming the entire time. Finally my very calm doctor looked up at me and said "I can't take this any more. How are you doing this at home? You must be going crazy!" He then had to step out for a few before entering back into the room of crys. I also remember at about six months of age going to Nik and telling him I was ready for another baby. He looked at me and said "I don't even know Kate". I am so glad that time is over. Nik more than knows her, Elle and Gray. Happy days. I love this little girl.

Kaye Gladwell and Autumn Kimball you are now tagged.

Julianne Smoot

2009-03-13T08:32:00.000-07:00

This post is just for you. I would really like to be able to read your blog!! Please send an invite:)

Kay would really like one too (we have talked about it many times)

A good day

2009-03-11T11:48:00.000-07:00

Thirty years ago today was a REALLY good day. I LOVE this man of mine.
Happy Birthday (yes this is for all of you who need a reminder, he likes really big gifts:)

*picture taken by Elle (I think)

our Sunday

2009-03-08T17:31:00.001-07:00

Now that the sun has come out, Kate's favorite new phrase in the car (in a desperate tone) "Is hot mama, is hot". Meaning that the sun is in her eyes. She discovered glasses today.

They were "best friends" today. Lets hope it lasts tomorrow:)

We still dance. All the time.

Gray is usually the DJ and doesn't quite know what to do when the job is taken from him.

We love these little kids. Did I mention it was a beautiful day and we got to play outside. I am sure that is why every one had a great and happy day (plus their dad is really funny, that's what they are laughing at).

You may not believe this but I was a tom boy as a little girl (at least that is how I remember it). And even though I make jewelry, I never wear it. It is a really lucky thing if I get makeup on for Church. So it is true, they come with their own little personalities:) Thank goodness for that.

bed & bedhead

2009-03-05T12:14:00.000-08:00

We rearranged Elle's room. Added a few flowers to a lamp and netting (go here to find extra cheep flowers) and I am pretty sure Elle thinks she died and went to heaven. She won't even sleep in her bed because she doesn't want to "mess it up". She told me she would sleep on it when it was Sunday because Sundays are fancy.

And this is what Kate shares with us each morning. I literally wonder every morning how she sleeps at night. I should put a camcorder in there at night to see what in the world that girl does in her sleep.

email

2009-03-04T18:52:00.000-08:00

I got an email today. The title: Why boys need parents... and than I opened up the pictures. Here are some of my favorite.

PS - Autumn, I couldn't stop thinking about you:) You amaze me!!

newest addition

2009-03-04T12:33:00.000-08:00

We LOVE our newest addition (good work Erin and Olivier). We miss our baby girl. So much that Elle is really on me for getting a baby girl in my tummy. "We already have a baby boy. I want you to get pregnant with a girl this time." I wonder if she will wake up in the middle of the night with a new born? Maybe only if it is a girl. And no I am not pregnant but one would think with the way Kate and Elle are talking:)

Welcome, welcome Hannah Mary! We adore and miss you.

Tribute

2009-03-02T17:22:00.000-08:00

to Kaye. I love her. Everything about her is AWESOME! I am lucky to have her as a friend. I saw her a few weeks ago in UT (she drove many hours by her pregnant self and three children) and we skied together. You should see this lady ski the bumps (yes very pregnant) - she ROCKS! But not only is she beautiful, talented and fun, she is the smartest lady around! I watched as she changed her son's diaper in aah. Aah because he just lay there. The only time I think Gray is a difficult child is when I am trying to change his diaper. His little hips flip so fast and he is off before I can grab his little foot to pull him back. Naked little bum crawling at lightning speed away from me. So Kaye asked if I used a changing table. Of course not. I didn't think much of it until today when naked bum had gotten away from me one two many times. I went upstairs, got the changing pad that we haven't used since Elle, took it down stairs and laid Gray in it. Guess what happened. He just lay there. Every single time I changed him today. Kaye I love you more today than I ever have.

and yes I stole the picture from Kaye:)

More snow

2009-03-02T17:19:00.000-08:00

It snowed today. In Elle's prayer over the food she added "bless that it will be warm..WARM, warm". I couldn't agree more.

Eriksen's LOVE to ski:)

2009-02-18T12:16:00.000-08:00

Elle was a natural (at least her parents thought so). We had SO much fun skiing with the whole family. It was always really tough getting out the door, but they DID enjoy it when we were actually skiing. Gray is not dead but asleep. And the last day of skiing, Kate skied in front of me. YEAH KATE!

Here is one more with our little friend Katie.

question..

2009-02-01T20:53:00.000-08:00

This morning at breakfast Elle asked a question.
Elle "Mom, what is your favorite toy?"
Me "Of yours or of mine?"
Elle "Yours."
Me "Probably my computer."
Elle "No, that isn't a toy."
Me "Than my camera because I love taking pictures of my kids."
Elle (with grin on her face) "Mom, what if your camera broke and you could never take a picture of us again. Would that make you sad?"

Where do they come up with this stuff?

Ski school

2009-01-31T19:54:00.000-08:00

I'm not sure if they have the right name for it (ski school). This is her fourth week and they have finally put both ski's on the girl. It mainly consists of games and snack. What ever gets um out there, right?

permission

2009-01-29T21:32:00.000-08:00

I believe I have permission to tell you a bit of my conversation with Andrew on the chairlift.
me "Did you like your pillow last night (all fur)?"
him "Yeah. Your bed was so comfy last night. So comfy, I peed in it."
me "Andrew, you can pee in my bed anytime."
him "Yeah, it's OK. You can just flip the mattress over."

I only wish you could hear his voice when he said it. He is darling!

Today..

2009-01-29T17:37:00.001-08:00

we had a really sick birthday boy

a really sick sister

and a sick sister who got a big bonk on her head but was really happy because she got to make Valentines

I was so impressed with her. I thought I would be walking her through each step. She grabbed the glue stick and started shouting orders "Mom, I need another pink bird. Now a heart out of that paper. A bigger one. Another bird out of that pink." Art director or fashion designer? I guess only time will tell. Which reminds me, I need to share some of her art work. Most children draw butterfly's and rainbows, mine draws ballgowns, skirts and accessories.

Today was not the greatest day to have a birthday. Lots of crying, lots of needed hugs and snuggling, lots of fighting due to not feeling well, no wanted treats or singing, daddy on call but Grandpa Eriksen saved the day. We received a package about a week ago for Gray. The box has been sitting next to the door. When no one wanted cookies I announced it was time to open the present (the only present, this mama didn't get a chance to shop with all these sick kiddos) and everyone was excited. Thank you Grandpa Eriksen:)

Hunt's + house = AWESOME

2009-01-25T19:50:00.000-08:00

That's right. The Hunt's came to town and it rocked! Coolest family around. Oh how I LOVE family. I loved every minute of it. And I know I can speak for my kids saying they did too. Elle invited them to go into her special, treasure, drawer (first time ever for anyone). A few things that went on: dress up, sledding, skiing, ice shoveling (Stu totally ROCKS) and hanging with my cous:) It was the best.

And this is one little guy you should really get to know.

He is the funniest little man around. I was just waiting for the next thing to come out of his mouth. Its between him and me, but the best little conversation I have ever had was with him up the chair lift. And by the way.. one cordinated little guy. In two runs he learned to go, stop, go slow and turn. Like I said, one cool kid.

2009-01-18T11:34:00.000-08:00

We LOVE Pinkalicious. As a matter of fact, if you would like, Elle could recite, I mean "read", the entire book for you.
Today was another sick day. I won't give the groddy details, we will just say we were up late giving a lot of baths and doing a lot of laundry. Lunch rolled around and I was worried to put any sort of food in those little bodies. I thought about it and decided pancakes were pretty harmless. To try and brighten the blues I added pink sprinkles (not even remembering the favorite read). Elle was protesting against pancakes until she saw them. All of lunch Kate and Elle were dancing and chanting "pink-aaa-licios". Best part about it.. they actually ate their food. Pink dye and sprinkles are going to be a regular ingredient.

Yes that is my shirt. She went through all her pajama's last night. As I said, a lot of laundry.

stubborn girl.

2009-01-17T22:00:00.000-08:00

Kate. Kate is the stubborn girl. I mean, WOW stubborn. For instance, we walked in the door the other day and she usually needs me to help her take her coat off. So I unzipped her coat and boy was that a mistake. She screamed and hollered. I tried to zip it back up so she could do it but the damage was done. She sat in the laundry room with a pout on her face covering her eyes with the back of her hands (she takes this position quite frequently). We had friends over so I left her there, figuring she would get over it and play with her friends. Quite some time later (I can never keep track of time but it was a really long time) my friend Kim asks if Kate is still in there. Realizing I hadn't seen her around I peeked my head into the mud room. And there she was in the same exact place. Pout on her face with the hands over the eyes.
More evidence. She has this thing as of late where she will not swallow her food. I have found breakfast at lunch time, lunch at dinner and dinner at bed time. Usually I make her spit it out but lately we have been trying to get her to swallow it. I was at work (Tanya, I work at the YMCA teaching two classes a week, you can hardly even call it work) and Nik was going to watch a movie with the girls. He told Kate she had to sit in her chair until she ate her food. She sat there for 45 min.

Kate was in one of her blue funks and wouldn't snap out of it until I offered to paint her nails. It's all this little girl needed to hear.

She's back!

2009-01-16T10:59:00.000-08:00

Miracles happen. Stephanie is back! I can't wait to get her regular updates. This is one woman I have never met, yet I feel as though we are best friends. I love her in every way. She truly has made me a better person. So if you want her goodness to rub off on you as well, find her here or the button to the left that reads "I read nie nie". Really, check her out. It is life changing.

home sick

2009-01-11T18:35:00.001-08:00

Gray and I were sick today. We stayed home from church. We slept, snuggled, and played. It was a really good day.

It's official.

2009-01-10T18:45:00.000-08:00

You can never start em to young and..

Elle is her fathers daughter. It has been snowing a lot this year which has brought about much talk of skiing. Elle has decided that she loves it. Because of the fact that last year when we skied with her she had to be bribed very ten feet with chocolate gummy bears, I was thinking she was all talk. So being a good little wife, I signed Elle up for ski lessons. It was quite a sight. Nik was working so I dragged all the little kiddies with me. I was pushing the double stroller through the snow and I had put Elle on her skis pulling her behind me to get to the little lesson. I drop her off and realize I had left her mittens in the car. It was 10 degrees and my hands were freezing so I was sure that leaving her in her lesson as I ran back to the car to fetch them was the perfect equation for disaster. When I got back to her she had a smile on her face. I was pleasantly surprised. I watched the entire lesson from the car and ran to her anxiously to hear how she liked it. I asked how it went and she looked up at me with a huge grin and said "I loved it. I like it the best out of all my classes. Even better than dance." And since her life revolves around dance, this is a big deal. Needless to say, when I told Nik the above account, I don't think the news could have been any better. Nik is thrilled.

Love paper!?!

2009-01-09T18:51:00.000-08:00

I love paper. I love good design. So thank you, thank you, to my gifted cousin Alison who just opened up a paper store in Brooklyn. Its a must to check out her logo. LOVE it!

BIG GIRL!

2009-01-05T18:39:00.000-08:00

Elle got a bed tonight (technically for Christmas, but we picked it up tonight). The kids got to bed latter than normal due to picking up the bed (how I wish Santa delivered). Elle was so excited! Making sure the bed was perfectly made (for those of you who don't know, she is ocd). We laid out her cloths for school tomorrow, did our nightly routine and left her there alone in her bed. It is now 9:40, Nik went in to check on her and she was sitting up in her bed, dressed in her school clothes, playing with her toys in the dark. AWESOME! I couldn't stop laughing. All this time I was afraid of her coming in our bed keeping us up at night and now I realize she will be the only one up at night. Perfectly happy playing by herself in her bed. What a big girl.

Happy New Year!

2009-01-04T19:04:00.001-08:00

some favorite moments over xmas

2009-01-02T19:08:00.000-08:00

my prince to be

2008-12-30T20:09:00.000-08:00

I got home from work and Nik was reading to the girls while I made a quick dinner. I quickly finished and went in to hear the end of the story. As I walked in, Nik and Elle told me what Kate had just said. While pointing to Eric "That is Prince Eric. I love him." I asked her if she was going to marry Prince Eric. "Yes, I love him". But then we all agreed that Ariel would not approve. Then it hit me to start the brain washing. I told her she could marry Prince Ben and Elle could marry Prince Christopher (Kaye and Racheal you better be doing the same thing). She put her best pout face on and informed me more than once "I don't want to kiss Ben". I love how the two go hand and hand. Any time anyone or any animal for that matter, kiss they inform me what is happening and tell me they are now married. LOVE how kids think.

The place we live...

2008-12-17T20:28:00.000-08:00

Narnia. That is what it has looked like. We had an ice storm and in our area 200,000 people lost their power (we were so fortunate). This was last Thursday and people are still without. The ice melted and has been replaced with wet snow. I was missing the good old days (last winter) when I was pregnant and all neighbors had pity on me and would come and snow blow our drive way. I can't complain, I still have help (Elle and Kate give me company).
I have had too many fights lately over warm enough clothing. I finally gave on the jelly shoes and figured Elle would go in when she got cold enough (she lasted a good 10 minutes). Kate lasted the entire length of time it took me to shovel where our tires drive (too lazy to shovel whole thing) eating the very wet snow. I do have pictures but I couldn't upload them so you will have to check back later.
As for Gray.. he figured out the stairs today and climbed the entire length. Next step, teaching how to go down (or gates).

Birthday highlights

2008-11-24T17:13:00.001-08:00

Hero in her off time. She is smiling because I moved Gray but she was almost in tears, frantically trying to block the stairs from Gray. That boy will be lucky if he ever gets near the stairs again with this sister.

Her new dress. Well at least I bought it thinking it was a dress. I was so impressed that she actually fit in the size she is supposed to . It wasn't until after she put it on that I realized it is supposed to be a shirt. Whoops a daisy!

Elle opening a few gifts, so excited and Kate...

not so excited. Its hard not being the birthday girl. All day she told people it was her birthday and she was four.

What did they discover?

Pop rocks! They had a blast! Remember how fun those used to be. And remember every time you had them someone would tell you that someone had died because they drank coke with them (I still don't know if it is true).

This is very typical. Kate is screaming "Gray, NOoooooOOOoo" while everyone else goes on as if nothing is happening (maybe because we hear it all day long).

Isn't he just the cutest thing! I want to hug him and squeeze him all day long!!! A perfect angle I tell you.

Daddy made it just in time to sing Happy Birthday (literally).

Some of fairyland. I would show you more but I kind of feel like a dork.

Enjoying her gifts.

I love little girls!

Did I mention Aunt Ashley came! She is the best and we love her guts and miss her to pieces!

Elle went shopping and got the most delightful thing.

Gray eating a fake phone. That is the last of it. I am sure only Grandparents enjoyed that many photos but really this blog is for them, so sorry to all the rest of you.

Our girl turns four!

2008-11-23T17:26:00.000-08:00

I can't even believe it! Four!

We got to take cup cakes into school for her.. she is crying because she doesn't want us there. Talk about feeling like a million bucks:)

At least Kate enjoys our time there:)

Making sure Gray try's the delightful cup cakes.

The cup cake didn't quite make it into his mouth (object below the lip).

She ended up having a good time and wanted us to stay (few, no tears from me as well).

Kids, so much smarter than parents.

2008-11-18T10:56:00.000-08:00

The story begins last night. I am incharge of bringing the snack today for Elles school. I am never prepared and had to go out the night before to pick one up. I have no self discipline after the hour of eight. I buy things that we definitely don't need (walmart will do that to you). I saw some gingerbread men for sale. Not only were they ginger bread men but woman and children. I thought my girls would love them!
So this morning the girls went down stairs as I was getting Gray out of bed and dressed. I went down stairs only to find both girls behind the couch, cookies spewed all over the carpet with the beginnings of two equal piles, one in front of each of them, mouths full. I would have taken a picture but I was quickly trying to get them off of the floor and away from tightly gripped hands.
I was right they LOVED them.
After I picked them up I made breakfast for them which shockingly was not eaten. After breakfast this was the conversation between Elle and I. Elle "Mom, can I have a piece of candy?" Me "Absolutely not you had plenty of cookies". Elle "But mom, candy isn't cookies". Me "I know but they are both bad for you". Elle "Then WHY did you buy them".

Bangs (part 3)

2008-11-17T19:27:00.000-08:00

So I am no longer a chicken. I sat Kate down today and told her I was going to cut her bangs. She looked up to me pulling her hair to the side and said "Mom, just clip it to the side". Didn't even realize she would or could have an opinion about this. So for now, no bangs.

This is my 100 blog entry. CRAZY!

They just don't get it.

2008-11-17T19:10:00.000-08:00

It snowed today. It is sooooo cold. I had to get gas and debated running out and being in a warm car or pumping gas in the freezing cold. That is how cold it has gotten. So while I was feeding Gray lunch, Kate walked in the kitchen with a bathing suit on asking me to help put on goggles. I obliged and she went running into the playroom where Elle was dressing and redressing for the umpteenth time. I herd Elle yell from the play room "You look AWWWESOME Kate! I want to look like you". I went in a bit later to find this...

They really just don't get that it has gotten colder.

Kate looking AWESOME!

Bangs (part 2)

2008-11-16T19:40:00.000-08:00

Many have inquired about the bangs (oh fine, just four of you) but I am sure it is on every ones mind. I am totally chicken. I want to, and every time I go to, I don't know how much i should cut off. I am more scared of growing them out if it is a disaster. So words of encouragement are needed.

Getting ready for the big day.

2008-11-16T12:08:00.000-08:00

Elle is about to turn four. Many months ago she began planning. She would wear her Tinkerbell costume and it would be a fairy day. Since then her outfit has changed but the theme has not. This week was dark, cold, rainy and all around dreary. So to keep busy we began to make fairy land. The girls loved to glitter, glue, and bead (because what 2 and 4 year old wouldn't). To make her special day that much better, Ashley and Mason are coming (if you can't any more, no pressure). So this house will hopefully be a magical land by the time they get here.

Outfit laid out two weeks prior. Check out the wand on the sleeve.

Sneak peek of the glitter and glue. I didn't say beads because I am sure they all ended up on the floor.

What a WEEK!!!

2008-11-16T11:50:00.000-08:00

For Gray that is. This is what the week consisted of: Learning to STAND. Getting 2 new TEETH. Begins to take a SIPPY with real milk since he just spits formula in my face. Figures out how to climb stairs and FALLS ALL THE WAY DOWN A FULL FLIGHT OF STAIRS. I am pretty sure I was more effected by the fall then he was. I was in hysterics (literally), Nik was in a surgery and I couldn't get a hold of him so I was about to call 911. Luckily our good friend came to mind and I was able to calm down enough to call him. He made it seem like no big deal and talked me through what to look for. THANK YOU FORDS FOR BEING THE BEST!!! The picture below is to show that he made it.