Pictures for Papa!

This is the Big Caboose. I got it for my birthday. I overheard someone in the Mall say, "Did you see that bus of kids?" I knew he was talking about my stroller. Well, my excuse is that I have three kids under the age of four. Should I never leave the house again?

Mckinley with his awesome preschool teacher Miss Anita. She is literally amazing.

I just can't get enough of these two little girls. I can't stand it I have to kiss them all the time.

Busy Kids

Mack and the girls have discovered Mack's old push car. It's all the rave these days. I also purchased a used car from the thrift store (Care Bears). I should have checked to see if it played music or anything else for that matter. The girls love to push the button over and over.

We were testing out our Halloween costumes. All three of these costumes were once Mack's. The only one that made the cut this year is the chicken. Lily will be wearing it proudly come the 31st of October.

Being A Woman

I hope this post isn't too depressing. I just feel like being honest. I'm not going to lie. Sometimes I feel sad and not altogether great. I know, what a surprise. I'm sure there are other women out there that can relate to just wanting to have a good cry to feel better. I was just washing bottles for tomorrow morning and I had this very lonely feeling come over me. Now this could be caused by either female hormones or not enough sleep. I stood there washing bottles wondering what's wrong with me? Why am I crying? My next thought was, I'm tired. I've had a long day with the kids, taking care of the house, making dinner, and getting Mack back and forth from preschool. Not to mention the girls and all they need. I'm not complaining I guess I'm just writing my feelings, and I guess I'm getting brave enough to share them with all my friends. It isn't that I don't love being a mother. I love those sweet little faces when they crawl up into my lap and try to grab my earrings or want me to hold their little fat hand as I help them walk around the room. I get lost in the smell of their hair and their huge gummy grins when I make them smile. Those moments are beautiful. I guess sometimes you just get tired and you need to cry, and then your right back to folding laundry and wiping noses and taking diapers to the trash. Well here are my thoughts for today. I hope they weren't too sad to read. Maybe tomorrow I won't be so tired?

My Little Girls

I just wanted to post something quickly because I haven't been very good about updating lately. It seems like I never have time, or maybe Im just watch TV instead? I'm not sure, but here is a cute picture to satisfy those who actually look at this blog every now and then. I can't believe that these little girls are going to be 1! I love them so much! (reference to the movie Raising Arizona)

Meeting President Monson

This post is way overdue. Way back in May UVSC became UVU and President Monson came to dedicate the new library. We were very excited and never expected to be able to meet The Prophet. I thought there was no way that Bryan would get close enough to see the prophet let alone shake hands with him! I was wrong. This was a day that we will all remember forever.
President Monson was so sweet with Mack. He took his face in his hands and looked him in the eyes and said, "Look at my ears."He wiggled his ears up and down. Mack smiled and laughed.

I love the way that he is looking at Mack in this picture. We are so blessed to have such a wonderful loving Prophet.

This is a picture of my niece Emma and my sister Mori shaking hands with The Prophet! It was such an exciting day. Sorry it took me so long to post these pictures.

My Mack

This little boy is a roller coaster ride. He is so charming and loving, but he can also be a little sneaky and hyper. He has such a kind heart. I love when he will randomly tell me thank you or this dinner is good. I also love the little flowers and rocks that he brings to me. He is always thinking of what flowers he is going to pick for me when we are outside. I know he must grow up, but those moments make me wish he could stay four forever. Mack loves doing anything that Bryan does. His Dad is his superhero. Mack will say to Bryan, "Dad were cool, right?" He usually follows up that comment with, "And Mom is pretty, right?" Charming. I can't believe my little miracle baby born at 3lbs. 11oz. is four-years-old and growing. I will cherish these moments that I have with him now. Mommy loves you Mack!

Fevers, diapers and a trip to the mall.....

So, since I last blogged I've been taking temperatures and administering medication. I really can't complain because the girls are 9 months old and this is the first time one of them has been sick. As for Mack he has only been sick a handful of times. I really don't claim to be over cautious about germs or anything like that. I just guess I've been a little lucky with the sickness thing. The bright side is we can't sell our house in Yakima, WA, but our children our healthy. (As I type these words I'm hearing a sarcastic under tone.) However, I am a little sick of changing poopy diapers and I don't think the end is in site anytime soon. I love these adorable little girls, but they are a really an expensive hobby.

Now for the exciting stuff. Well it's exciting to me anyway. I've been kind of stuck in the house with sick kids this week. So, tonight I left the two sick kids at home and took Lily with me to the mall. It was such a treat to just have one baby! I walked all around Nordstom and looked at all the things I can't buy. I really didn't care I was just glad to be able to focus on one thing and not have to keep reminding Mack that he needs to hold onto the stroller or to stop hiding in the clothes. Today was my day at the mall. I decided to check out the Shade store to see if anything was on sale. I was glad I did. I found some really cute shirts! I have been really feeling blah lately so finding some cute shirts on sale was just the pick-me-up I needed. I guess I really have more to say than I realized. I'll start with this for now.

On a side note I just wanted to thank all my girlfriends who left encouraging comments on my blog. You are the reason I felt inspired to share some of my thoughts. I just love reading your blogs.

Blog Awakenings

So usually when I post something on my blog it's pictures of my kids with captions of what we are doing. I am finally brave enough to write more than just things about my children. Don't get me wrong I love blogging about them. I also feel like I might need to practice putting my thoughts down on paper so as not to loose my communication skills completely. I've been inspired by some of my friends blogs. They give insights on their life and opinions about different subjects. To quote the Movie Real Women Have Curves, "Thoughts, ideas?" That's right women can have thoughts and ideas. Anyway, I guess Im ready to share a few of mine. Try not to judge me too much on my grammar. I've never been good about that sort of thing.

The Girls

I love the way they look in their swimsuits!

Feeding time is always an adventure. This time they were smiling, go figure.

Our Month Long Trip to Colorado

We started our trip with a stop in Grand Junction to see our good friends The Defords. In case you didn't know Mack is on the left and Wyatt is on the right.

We did lots of activities while in Colorado. I'll attempt to list them all.

Amy and I took Mack and Owen to see the ballet Peter and the Wolf. Mckinley was quite taken with the cat as noted by his huge grin.

Playing at the park.

Rock climbing outside of the Flagship REI in Denver.

We also celebrated Mckinley's 4th Birthday early this year. It's rare for the Waite's to be all together. So we took advantage.

Abe and Mack remembering that they use to be friends.
Papa and Nana took Mack and Owen to Build A Bear. You are witnessing the birth of Franklin The Turtle!

The Butterfly Pavillion

Mack and Owen really did have fun together. But towards the end of the trip I think Owen was ready to have his house and schedule back again.
The Denver Museum of Natural History

The girls were so good the whole time. We are so blessed to have such easy going twins.

Bryan and Mack went with Papa, Aunt Amy, Uncle Brett and Baby Owen to watch the Colorado Rapids play.

The Denver Zoo

The train museum in Golden Colorado

The Boulder Bolder
And in between activities we watched kids and tried to rest. As if those two things could actually be done together.

Sophie, Lily and Mack ready to go home to Utah.