Carter enjoying vegas

 

Pool side in Vegas...and she is loving it.

Pampered

I am thirty...something years old and just had my first manicure and pedicure. It was so fun. Jordyn you are amazing and who knew my feet could recover from so many years of neglect. It was nice to be pampered. Thank you.

Memorial day 2010

 

Every year, on Memorial Day we go to the Bruneau Cemetary. That is where Grandpa Moore is buried and where they also do an AMAZING program for the men and women who have served our country. After the ceremony we head to the sand dunes for a picnic, some hiking, and some hanging out with family. I love it and look forward to it every year.

How many words can your ONE year old say?

I ran into someone at Wal-mart (weird..I know) who told me that Josie should be using atleast 20+ words by now and that I should be worried if she wasn't. Her little girl had a vocab of atleast 30, and that made her an expert...I guess. So, I thought I would let all of you know that Josie DOES have a 20+ vocab..
1. Maaah-that's me
2. Da Da-Nels
3. Da Da-baby (she does sign baby)
4. uh oh
5. Ba-Brogan
6. ughh, while pointing outside-outside
7. ughh, while doing the sign for milk-milk
8. la la-Bela (Kelsey's horse)
9. la la-Elmo
10. uh uh-Binkie
11. mooo-moo
12. uh, while pointing to tv-Barny
13. Hhhhhhhhh-hi
14. baaah-ball
15. dahhhh-dog
16. uhhhhhhh, while pointing to a book-Book
17. uhhh, after you have read a book-Again
18. wahhhhhhh-hold me
19. ughh, while pointing to chair-Eat
20. uuuuuuuut-up

She is AMAZING!...Nothing to worry about! :)

Mothers Day

They even planted them..

She melts my heart...

Grace has been going to TaVaci ( an enriching liberal arts experience for children ages 4-12 here in the Treasure Valley..there's one just down the road from me on King and one in Meridian. Children sing, dance, act, and perform.) She performed for us on Sat. May 8. It was adorable. Way to go, Gracie.

This little Piggy....likes to be rubbed!

 

When Josie had to wear her braces/boots 23 hours a day, I would count down the time until I was able to hold, rub, and kiss those little feet. I had one hour and I made sure that I used ever minute of it. She would get a bath and then I would hold her, rub and kiss those piggies.. Well, Josie only has to wear her braces/boots at nap time and at bed time now...but she still loves to have her feet rubbed. She will hold her feet in the air so they can be rubbed. It is the sweetest thing in the world. Is that not the cutest foot you've EVER seen...ahh..beautiful!

MA...ahhhh..

That's how she says my name now.

Happy Birthday...my little "Pie"

 

Josie's 1st birthday was April 29th. She is our little "Pie"..our "cutie pie", "pumpkin pie", "sweetie pie", and well, you get it. It's hard to believe that she has turned one. She is so much fun. She makes us laugh with her goofy smiles and her fake compliants. She has "DRAMA" written all over her. She pretty much gets whatever she wants from the bunch of us...and not one of us would change that! She really is spoiled.
This last year has gone by so, so fast, because of that we had the family all come and play some "Minute to win it" games at her party. We had tons of fun.
Happy Birthday my little "Pie".

Happy Birthday..."Punky"

Kelsey turned 17 on April 23rd. She earned the nickname "Punky" when she was a little girl because of the way she insisted on dressing and also because of her little attitude she had/has.
Kelsey,
*I love that you are very giving.
*I love that you love all.
*I love that you speak your mind. I never have to guess how you are feeling or what's on your mind. You've always been that way.
*I love your sense of humor.
*I love that you are not afriad to try new things..even when you are afraid of the new things your trying. Does that make sense? Okay, maybe not...let me back up...I can't believe you are going to raise chickens even though you are afraid of them..way to go, Sweetie.
*I love how kind you are to your brothers and sisters.
*I love that you are so willing to help.
*I love that you are always smiling.
*I love that you drive :)
*I love seeing the love that you have for Special Olympics.
*I love the you love to volunteer.
*I love your strong will.
*I love that you know what you want.
*I love your confidence.
*I love your silliness.
*I love the pizza you and Dad make every Sunday. :)
*I love seeing the love you have for your friends.
*I love that you make the best of everything.
and to change this up a bit I would like share what I have learned from Kelsey ..
She has taught me to love unconditionally, to laugh everyday, to be friends with everyone, to step out of my comfort zone sometimes, and friends really don't care if my house is a mess.
I love you. Happy Birthday..Punky.

Happy Birthday...Sis

How fun it is to have someone to share a birthday with. Happy birthday, Sis. I love you. You are an amazing example to me and to my kiddos. I have learned so much from you and I am so very proud of you. I guess it wouldn't make too much sense if I said I wanted to be just like you...because..well, we are twins, but guess what??? I do want to be just like you. :)
Happy Birthday. Thanks for the believe picture and the purse. It was time I stopped using the diaper bag as my purse. I was looking a bit strange walking around with the diaper bag even when I left Josie at home...:) Now, I have to try to not make my purse the diaper bag...hummmmm..that could prove to be tough!

My Roly Poly

Josie's appt in March with Shriners went well. She is doing great. She still needs to wear her brace/boots at night and during one nap. She will return in 6 months. You've got to love those legs! This picture was taken when she had to wear the brace for 23 hours everyday, It's one of my favorites. My sweet little Roly Poly!!

My Dad and Gracie

Gracie enjoying some "PaPa time". I think Papa got an ear full. She talked to him forever!! She had some pretty important things to share. She is a chatterbox that is for sure.

All about Josie

Josie is almost 11 months. Can you believe that?
.. She has FINALLY learned to crawl, she can pull herself up, she can say "Mom-ma", but she isn't wanting me, it's what she calls her binky. Nels is trying to get her to call me "binky" now. He thinks he is so funny :). She can also say "Da-da" and yes, she is wanting her Daddy. She knows how to get picked up by the kids, especially Brogan. She can also point where she would like Brogan or one of the other, easily convinced siblings to take her...it's usually outside. She loves to be outside and she loves animals. She has to interlock her fingers with yours when she is tired (the sweetest thing EVER) and she is such a gift. She has an appt at Shriners this Tuesday and I am looking forward to see what they think about her foot.

loving the silly smiles

Josie loves to give us these cheesy, giant, nose crinkling, eye closing, smiles and they just make us laugh...so she keeps doing it. I love being a mom.

Thank you Aunt Nadine

Josie shares a birthday with Uncle Keith. His wife, Aunt Nadine made the dress for her. Thank you so much, we love it.

Happy 20th my "little sunshine"

Twenty? Really? Wow!! Happy Birthday my "little sunshine". I love you so much.

20 things I love about you.

...I love your sweetness.

...I love your strength.

...I love that you have always been such a good example to your brothers and sisters.

...I love the way you always think of others first.

...I love seeing you in love :).

...I love the way you love your Dad.

...I love your phone calls.

...I love how much you love your brothers and sisters. You mean so much to them.

...I love your humor.

...I have loved watching you grow.

...I love your confidence.

...I love your stubbornness.

...I love hearing how your day has gone.

...I love to read the things you write.

...I love who you have become.

...I love your love of family.

...I love the decisions you have made.

...I love to see pictures that you have taken. You are so talented.

...I love that sometimes you can't spell :) (he he)

...I love being with you.

I love you. Happy Birthday!

Catching up on my.."I love you's"

A friend of mine mentioned how she liked reading the "things I love about you" that I have done for the kids birthdays and how nice it was for the kids to have and read. Jalia has just turned 12 and as I was getting ready to do hers, I noticed that I haven't done one for Carter or Gracie..(..gasp!! what kind of mom am I??)
Sooo, I am going to back waaaaay up to Aug 11, 2009.

Carter turned 7.

7 things I love about you, Carter

..I love how you are so willing to work and do jobs.

...I love how you love and take care of your Grandma.

...I love your Brian Regan impressions. You make me laugh.

...I love the way you help take care of Josie.

...I love the way you will give up anything you have if someone else wants or needs it.

...I love the passion you have about recycling.

...I love to watch you do math. You love it so much, and it is fun to see how your mind works.

I love you, my little man.

Happy 6th Birthday...Gracie Dec. 21, 2009

6 things I love about you

...I love how sweet you are to your baby sister.

...I love how you always want to be the one to say the prayers.

...I love the way you are always looking for a new friend to make.

...I love your sweet little voice.

..I love when you have "fancy" parties in your room. You are a very gracious hostess.

...I love your eagerness to learn everything.

I love you, my sweet Grace.

..phew..

Now I am to Jalia's.

Happy 12th Birthday, Jalia- Jan. 30, 2010

12 things I love about you..

..I love how you make me laugh.

...I love the example you are to the family.

...I love the way you include everyone in all that you do.

...I love how helpful you are.

...I love your honesty.

...I love your passion for books.

...I love your love of music.

...I love that you are always smiling.

...I love that you see good in everything.

...I love to hear you sing. It's the best!

...I love that you sometimes read to Gracie, at bedtime.

...I love your kindness.

I love you, my Jalia "JOY".

Mr and Mrs. Bingham

Jan. 30, 2010

What a beautiful, beautiful day.