May (in a nut shell)

Ok, this seems to be a pattern. I really will do better once we're settled into the new house. This month has been busy. We officially moved out of our home and into my parents basement on the 19th. It's been a fairly easy transition for the kids, but I think we're all ready to have our own space again. :)

We started this month by going to my cousin's wedding. Here are some pictures of my kiddos at the temple:







Like I said we moved in with my parents. The kids have really enjoyed all the attention, and it has been great to have live in babysitters. :) Here are some pictures of our (or I should say Carson's) adventure so far:







We had a fun family party on Memorial Day as well. Grandma Hansen who passed away last year always had a Memorial Day party at her house. Since she wasn't here to plan it Brian's cousin did, and it was so great to see everyone!!









And just because this is really what is consuming our lives at the moment....here are some pictures of the house:

Front of house:


Back of house:


Light above table:


Front door:


Kid's/Guest bathroom sink:


Master Bath sinks:


View out kitchen sink window (park nextdoor):


Kitchen sink:


Breeze way into master bedroom:


Greatroom:


Looking into the entryway from the greatroom:


Kitchen:


Looks like we'll be moving in within the next 2 weeks!!

April (in a nut shell)

Ok..I've been REALLY bad about blogging lately. Let's just say we've been beyond busy! Here is a wrap-up of April:

The month began with Cousin Dani's birthday; we went to Boondocks and played. The kids had a blast and there was no scary Chucky Cheese there (Dani isn't a big fan. ;)) Here are some pictures:







Carson got a big boy buzz hair due; I don't think we'll ever go this short again, it makes him look too old.





We went to Krispy Kreme with the Adys:





The kids got new "cool dudes" (sunglasses):





We had numerous naps (mom's sanity time):



I attended a graduation where the Prophet spoke. And I was able to meet him and his councilors!!!







We listed our house for sale and 7 days later sold it!! Now we're in the process of packing and searching for a new home.

Hopefully once life gets settled down I can get back to blogging more. May isn't looking any less busy than April was though.

A little late....but Abby's 4!!

I'm only 2 1/2 weeks behind on posting this. :) We had such a fun time for Abby's birthday. We had a little party for her on the Saturday before her birthday (Feb. 27th). Brian made her a cake this year (GO DAD!!) and she got a lot of fun gifts. Thanks again to everyone who made it, or didn't and sent gifts.

Happy Birthday to you...Happy Birthday to you ...Happy Birthday Dear Abby! Happy Birthday to you!!


Carson and Papa:


Hadley, Abby, and Reagan:


All the kiddos:


Abby's dress that Grandma Patrice made:


All the kiddos in their goofy glasses:


On her actual birthday (March 2nd) I took her to preschool. And dispite the teacher telling her it wasn't her birthday and forgetting to let her hand out her treats it was a good day. After preschool we headed home for a quick bite of lunch. Then we went to Princess and the Frog (such a cute movie.) Both kids did great. Carson sat on my lap the whole movie and both enjoyed some popcorn and soda. When we got home Carson went down for a nap and Abby and I played games. We met Brian at Chuck-E-Cheese that night for dinner and some fun games. It was a fun birthday!!

Abby being a goof on her birthday:


Abby, you are such an inquisitive little girl. You want to know about everything. Often we'll be driving down the road and you'll ask me to "tell you all about _____." You love to make up songs, dance, and tell us stories. You are such a big helper. Just the other day you helped mommy rake up all the leaves and put them in the garbage. You even offerd to pay me out of your piggy bank. :) You say some of the funniest things; here are just a few that I can think of:

"Heavenly Father has a toliet, so when He needs to go potty He can."
"Pretend that you're the sister and I'm the mommy."
"I'm not silly...I'm a princess!!"
"What are my options?"
"I wanna see you shake your booty!"
"Let's be flying unicorns."

We love you so much Abby! Happy Birthday!

Such a Boy!

So the other night after dinner Brian gave each of the kids some animal cookies. A few minutes later I walked over to see if Carson was done and ready to get down. This is what I saw...

*Note that the poor animals have no heads left!*

I couldn't help but take a picture...the kid had distinctly bitten off all the animal's heads!!

And he was so proud of it too:

Valentine's Day

We had a wonderful Valentine's Day (aside from Abby's third ear infection of 2010.) Abby had a party at preschool on Thursday. They decorated kleenex boxes for their drop box and gave each other lots of treats and cute Valentines. Here are some pictures:

Abby with her cute box of valentiens. You can't see, but it's colored and stickered to the hilt!


I had to take a picture of her cute Valentine's hair too!!


On Sunday Brian ran to pick up the flowers he'd ordered on Friday (he forgot to get them on Saturday.) He got both Abby and I some Gerbera Dasies (my Favorite!!) Carson got a Cars themed bubble blower. And both kids got cards that make noises. We went to church and Abby took some valentines to her teachers and fellow Sunbeams. We had left overs for dinner; nothen' fancy, but sometimes that's better! Just before the kiddos went to bed we sat down and watched Up together. It was a great V-day! I'm so blessed to have such an amazing little family.

Carson's bubble machine:


My beautiful flowers:


Abby's flower:


We did get a chance to eat out yesterday for lunch. This is where we went....YUMMY!!!

Randomness

So the kids' new obsession is to get dish towels out and pretend to be Flying Unicorns (the dish towels are their wings.) When the Unicorns get tired they use one wing as a pillow and the other as a blanket and lay on our kitchen floor. Ok truly this is an "Abby" game that Carson just thinks looks like fun so he shadows her. But it's really cute when they're both running around the house screaming and being silly. Here is a picture of them "sleeping"



The other day they were both sitting watching a movie together and I couldn't help but snap a quick picture of them. It's so much fun to watch them watching a move!



And just this last Saturday Grandma Patrice gave Abby a beautiful quilt that she's been working on for months now! In the quilting it says Abby's full name and that it was made by Grandma Patrice. Thanks again Patrice! She loves it and says so every night when she climbs under it!

Abby's Preschool

Last week Abby had school pictures. Here is her cute little class. Can you believe she is the tallest?!?! Haha..she's the same way in Sunbeams; it must be something in her DNA. :)