Childs Band

After running this morning I came into the game room to see these two jammin out! Nash told me that they were playing Macklemore songs. I love Monday's when Nash does not have school. These two are best buds and they have so much fun together. I cannot wait to see what they come up with next. Love their sideways hats! So hip!

Belated Anniversary

For Christmas KC gave us what I hope is the first annual gift of a night away at Zermatt. He and Brenna offered to come watch the kids so we could enjoy a kid free night away. We left around 4:30pm and went to Chili's for dinner. Then after a stop at Dairy Keen for shakes, we made our way to Zermatt. We spent the night relaxing in our pjs and enjoying each other's company. I feel so lucky to love him even more after 12 years than the day we got married. He is truly my best friend and I feel so blessed to be his wife.

Decade Day

This week is Red Ribbon Week at school to promote anti-bullying. Monday was wear boot day, Tuesday was jersey day, Wednesday was crazy sock day, and today is dress like a different decade day. Luke opted for the 50's and could not wait to slick his hair back! Harlee went for the 80's. She sported a side ponytail complete with scrunchie and pink lipstick to compliment her neon pink shirt. They both looked so cute! I love that they go to the same school and get to enjoy these dress up days together.

He Pooped!!

After only a few days of going on the potty, Gray pooped on the potty! We are so proud of him. We immedietly got our coats and ran to Target for the "poop" toys! Gray chose more cars because he does not have enough already! I think he might be a little more like his Grandpa Childs than we thought! He was so excited. He ended wearing underwear for the rest of the day and was able to stay dry. He is really doing this!!! Will I really just have one in diapers? I don't think it has been that way since Harlee was born!

She graduated!!

I have been noticing such improvement in Harlee's speech lately. She is speaking so clearly! So I was not too surprised, yet so excited when her speech therapist Bree called from the school. She said that she wanted to test Harlee and see if she would be able to graduate from the speech program. She was tested and got 91%! She is ready to stop speech therapy and we are so happy for her. She has worked so hard and we are so proud!

Gray did it!!

For months we have been offering a toy when Gray goes on the potty. Yesterday after church he did it! We were so so proud of him. So even though it was the Sabbath, Joey took him to Target to get some new cars. He was so excited. He wore a pull up to bed and stayed dry. Then this morning he went again! Maybe this is really happening. It would be so nice to just have one bottom to change! Gray we are so excited for you. You are such a big boy!

Something about Mary...

On Friday morning the latest cousin was born into the family. Mary Lovelace was born at 6:33am weighing 7 lbs and 19 inches long. I was so lucky to get to visit her on Friday night when Joey got home from work. She is so cute. I am so happy for Jeremy and Steph. What a beautiful addition to their family.

Dad and Jazz

It was about 5:30pm when we were reminded that Luke and Dad had tickets to the Jazz game starting at 7pm! So we hurried through dinner and they were on their way. They sat by most of Luke's basketball team and watched the Jazz play the Timberwolves. The Jazz were crushed! The final score was Jazz 97 and Timberwolves 114. Because it was a school night Luke and Joey came home at half-time. So grateful that they get to enjoy these times together. Such handsome boys!!

Highlights from the SG

Have I mentioned before how much I love St. George?? How blessed we feel to have a place to go to and relax! So this time we were there from Thursday night until Monday morning. We spent most of our time in the pool. But when we were not swimming we spent time with Grandpa and Grandma, went to the park, went out to eat at the Pizza Factory as a family, and just laid around. It was just what we all needed! So fun to have these times as a family. I feel truly lucky!

The Children's Museum

On Saturday in St George, they were having the opening of the new Children's Museum and the admission was free. Since Joey was not feeling well, he napped with Tag and I took the other four out for some fun. They had a blast at the museum. They were able to do science experiments, play basketball, pretend shopping, milk a cow, and many other cool things. They even were given some free yummy cookies! The kids are getting older and it is so fun to take them places like this. Especially now that I do not feel so overwhelmed. What a great experience. After the museum, we walked over to the Tabernacle and went on a tour with Grandma and Grandpa. So fun to learn from them! After the tour the kids went to the fountains and waded in the water. It was so much fun to spend time together in the beautiful weather.

Swimming in January

Really?? It is January in Utah and we are spending the weekend in the pool! We are seriously the luckiest! We called our pool guy a few days before driving to the SG and we spent the weekend swimming. It was so great. It was about 65 degrees and beautiful. I really wish that we could live in St George. The kids were in heaven and nothing makes me happier than seeing them enjoy themselves.