Wright On!

Look who has glasses!

2010-05-24T20:06:00.000-07:00

My little Brooklyn is now sporting some pretty cute glasses. I know I am biased but I think she looks darn cute, just too old! I noticed her right eye starting to turn in as she focused on things like cartoons or me when I was talking to her from a distance. We decided to take her to the eye doctor who confirmed my findings, since Brandon never saw her eye "wander". Now I know I am not crazy and my eyes aren't incorrect! We are trying to make it fun for her so it won't be such a struggle for her to keep them on. We'll see how it goes. Since we caught it early, we hope it will correct her eye so she won't have glasses her whole life. Any bets on how long this first pair will last!?

Mackenzie

2010-05-20T15:23:00.000-07:00

Since Mackenzie's new bike is a "mountain" bike, Brandon decided he was going to take her on a mountain bike ride. He took her on a dirt road trail not too far from our house to give her the feel of it. She did great, especially climbing, but didn't enjoy the downhill much. Hmm....reminds me of someone, me maybe! She really had a fun time.

This is what Brooklyn does at Mackenzie's games when she isn't cheering "go Mackenzie go" while Mackenzie is at bat. She is a little monkey!
Nice shot of dad and daughter

One of Mackenzie's at bats. She went through a short period where she couldn't hit a single pitch and had to hit off the tee again. It didn't seem to bother her and now she is back to hitting well. In safety ball the last batter hits everyone in and this time she is the last batter.

Bike for shelter

2010-05-20T10:24:00.000-07:00

Last year we rode in this and the girls had a great time. It is a ride for a local children's shelter. This year I wasn't pregnant and Brooklyn was ready to ride on her own. My what a year can do! It is a 2-mile fun ride and Brooklyn rode the whole thing. Slow and steady with several stops but she did great. We were so proud of her. Mackenzie and I rode about 6 miles. She got a new bike for her birthday and was breaking it in. Marin fell asleep in her carseat we strapped in to the bike trailer. It was a little chilly but it was a fun activity for the family.

Afterwards there were activities for the kids like bounce houses, face painting, etc. and this miniature pony rides. Brooklyn decided she didn't want to ride.

Look who's rollin!

2010-05-17T20:45:00.000-07:00

What can I say...

2010-05-05T11:34:00.000-07:00

Does this not just make you want to eat her up! I love when kids start to interact more and especially smile. Now if I could only get her to smile at the camera instead of pull a blank face. She is so fun!

Introducing....

2010-01-04T19:32:00.000-08:00

Marin Lucille Wright
December 11, 2009
6 lbs. 7 oz.
18 3/4 inches
7:53 a.m.
(To pronounce her name say Mawin like Brooklyn and replace the 'w' with an 'r.' It shouldn't sound like Karen.)

Our best Christmas present arrived 2 weeks early!

This pregnancy was pretty uneventful as far as emergency situations. I almost prefer the emergency over the anticipation and anxiety of a sheduled day. We arrived at the hospital at 5:45 am where I was prepped, etc. It was so laid back it seemed very foreign. At 7:35 my doctor began. Because things were less stressful, Brandon watched almost the entire thing over the curtain. He gave me the play by play which is almost worse, especially knowing (and smelling) my flesh burning as the took out old scar tissue. Everything looked great even though I carried her even lower then the other girls. At 7:53 she made her debut into the world, crying as soon as her mouth and nose hit air and peeing 2 times before she made it to her warming table. Along with her crying which was very comforting, all I heard was "look at all the hair she has." Maybe the old wives tale is true that if you have heart burn during pregnancy your child has lots of hair. I certainly had my share of it! She had no complications and "pinked" up right away. We couldn't believe how much she weighed. We were anticipating a 5 pounder so to have one in the 6 pound range was big for me. Although Kayla is still the biggest at 6lbs 11 oz., Marin comes in second. She sure didn't seem that big and I don't know where I put her but we will take her. She is healthy and such a calm baby, only crying when she is hungry. Now if we could just get a little more sleep that would be even better!
Her sisters love her almost too much. They are difinitely proud big sisters!

November review

2009-12-30T09:46:00.000-08:00

November went by so fast. We were trying to be on the ball and have all of Christmas done before the baby came. We were successful! The girls thought it would be funny to stick a ball under their shirts to look like mom. There was no bumper belly being played with me but they sure had fun!

Aren't they so scary! Forgot to put it on last month.
For family night we played red light green light. The girls had so much fun being carted around by Brandon or trying to cart him around. Mackenzie found out really quick that wasn't so easy.

Brooklyn the goof or dare-devil. She is always up to or into something. She is swinging on the oinger-boinger bands, just bungy cords with handles. She LOVES these. All the other kids in her class won't do it but she would do it all day if you let her.
The girls tried to catch snow on their tongues. They weren't very successful since the flakes weren't very big.

FINALLY, after 9 years of marriage I got Brandon to put Christmas lights on the house. He wasn't so thrilled but did it anyway. Thanks B they looked great!

October review....this is a long one!

2009-12-29T07:08:00.000-08:00

They must have a dentist for a dad! Why else would a 6 year old and a 2 year old have flossers and actually be using them. (Sorry for unclothed 2 year old!)
Playing out side painting rocks while it was still "fall" or just winter without the snow. BRRR!
More soccer...who plays soccer in sweatshirts and sweatpants? I guess we do and it was only the middle of October. I am a fair weather type of person so I struggles sitting at those games.
Can she lose any more teeth! Two more are loose now but thankfully the others are filling the gaps. Thank goodness dad can pull them out or they would be in there forever!

Looks like fun right....not if it comes the beginning of October. The girls sure had fun, especially Brooklyn who built the first snowman of the year with her dad. I think she forgot what snow was from last year.

We had to do something to beat the frigid weather we had so we played at our little indoor splash park. The girls could have stayed there all day. Trying to fit into my normal swimming suit at 7 months pregnant wasn't too fun but we managed.

Brandon wanted to go pheasant hunting with my brothers and dad in Oregon so we took a little trip home again. I didn't even get a picture of his birds but he did well and had fun. Of course we had to leave a pumpkin for Kayla since it was almost halloween. Mackenzie is the most sensitive little girl. Every time we visit her sister she cries, especially when it is time to leave. She was Brooklyn's age(now) when all of that took place but she remembers alot and always hates to "leave my sister here." Me too kiddo.
I had the brilliant idea of making our own trick-or-treat bags. They were easy and fun and now will be used for years to come. I was even smart enough to make one for the baby. I love Brandon's crafty side!
Cheese ball at soccer. Again wanted me to take her picture.
So sad...The day came we got rid of my pilot and yep bought a minivan of all things. I fought Brandon on it but he convinced me it was more practical with 3 kids and hauling neighbors around, ya know the soccer mom status. I gave in and now we have an odyssey. We like it but I don't love it like I did my pilot. I just can't get over the fact that I drive a minivan. It is really stupid but true. I can't wait for the day I can have another suv.

We made a day of car buying and visited the dinosaur museum in Bozeman. The girls thought most of it was cool but the big ones scared Brooklyn.
What a Sunday entails....wearing their yellow shirts (don't ask me why but it is Brooklyn's favorite shirt) and sweats playing with blocks or other games after church. Did I mention she(Brooklyn) rips out her hair to when she changes clothes. Why bother!

Playing outside before the time change.
Carving pumpkins. Brooklyn thought the inside was pretty fascinating.

The dunce hat? I don't know she just got it from the bank and decided to make a hat out of it!
Mackenzie's halloween party at school. Brooklyn was thrilled to be able to spend some time with her big sister at school and be dressed just like her! Costumes were easy this year and no one complained!

Just before trick-or-treating. The coats and gloves weren't on yet!
I am so glad Brandon likes to be cold.
The stash. Brooklyn could have eaten all the candy in one sitting but Mackenzie could eat one a day if that. Brooklyn must be my child and Mackenzie is definitely her dad!

September review

2009-12-28T09:17:00.000-08:00

Since I can't seem to keep up with blogging I am doing a recap of the months to catch things up. September was busy with Mackenzie starting school, piano, and soccer for the first time. We requested she be on a team with one of our friends with hopes of her not being so shy and timid. That friend then asked Brandon to help coach. She was right at home and did great! The herd around the ball was so funny to watch. She got called for hands ( I think) one time and she just broke down in tears. This picture is Brandon trying to keep her calm after that!

There were actually some pretty good kids on some of the teams which was good for her to see and get a better idea of how the game goes.

Then there is Brooklyn who is a nut. As you can see she is fully potty trained well before the baby and after only a little bit of persistence on my part when school started. Thank goodness for that!
Aren't they a little young? I thought the same thing and look at her smile! What do I have to look forward to. Yikes! This is the coaches son who she plays with in nursery at church.
All she wanted me to do was take her picture. Just open your eyes! She loved going to Mackenzie's soccer games, not to watch but to run around and play with the other kids. Go figure!

We gave her the same incentive as Mackenzie but she didn't take it as seriously. If she could keep her undies dry she could get a fish. Well, she did so we got a fish. mackenzie got to pick one too. Thank goodness the adults feed the poor things or they would have been dead a long time ago!
Mackenzie is such a good big sister. Now that she can read they curl up on each others beds and she reads to Brooklyn. Since we are mean parents and tell them to stay in there room on Saturdays until it is light outside, this fills the time.
Brooklyn loves to be in the middle of everything. I don't know if I call her my big helper or my bit mess maker. She runs the bosch when I make bread and she is so excited when I let her.
The girls loved the Osprey baseball game and Ollie. Well, that was from a distance because Brooklyn freaked when he actually got close to us. she usually has no fear so this made us laugh to think something scared her.

September in a nutshell. Mackenzie wasn't so sure of her school teacher but quickly learned to like her. She is a great teacher and keeps the kids on track.

More updates to come in the next few days.

Mackenzie R. 1st Grader

2009-08-25T20:09:00.001-07:00

Okay so it doesn't have the same ring as Junie B. First Grader but oh well. Mackenzie started 1st grade today! It seemed like yesterday she started kindergarten, then she was done, and now first grade. The summer went by way to fast. Mackenzie was very excited to go back to school and only shed a few quick tears. I could have kept her here for much longer because she is such a good helper and playmate for Brooklyn. After one day, Brooklyn is missing her sister. She asked all day if it was time to pick up Mackenzie from school. She was thrilled when she finally got home. Hopefully we have another great year ahead!

Mackenzie on the last day of Kindergarten

First day of kindergarten 2008
She looks so little. I hate kids growing up!

Mackenzie's Big Recital

2009-06-10T20:55:00.000-07:00

Mackenzie has been taking piano for about 8 months. She had her 2nd recital and did great. It is funny how particular and precise she is. She plays a little soft but it was awesome. She was very brave and played all by herself. She is the youngest of all the kids that played. We are very proud of her.

Tball 2

2009-06-03T20:53:00.000-07:00

I forgot to add this one of her running home. The rules are everybody hits and advances one base. The last batter hits a grand slam and hits everyone in. There are no outs of course. Mackenzie loved to run the bases. That is if she was paying attention or if she had to be yelled at to run. Most kids had to be yelled at from parents in the stands and obviously the coaches would kindly push then along. They were too busy talking to friends or daydreaming or something to pay attention to when the ball was hit. Mackenzie would always be running with a smile on her face.
The first video was the beginning of the season. Brooklyn loved to say "hit that ball Mackenzie." I never got her on video saying it. The second video was at the end of the season. Brandon was recording and Mackenzie knew it so she was running and smiling at him the whole way. Goof ball! The last two games was coach pitch and for some reason I don't have that video. That is how we practiced at home so she did well. It was a fun season although I am glad it is over because of I was tired of chasing Brooklyn and trying to keep her off the field and away from her dad or favorite sister!

T-ball

2009-05-13T21:01:00.000-07:00

I am just a little behind on posting since tball is now over! Whoops! Mackenzie played on the Lolo Dental Clinic Team with Brandon and our neighbor as coaches. She really had a good time and improved quite a bit. After the first game all I could do is laugh because it really was a mess. The kids got better every game though. We'll see if she plays baseball again next year.

I was trying to get a candid shot of her team on the bench. Well, she saw the camera and shot me a smile. Notice she is the ONLY one looking at me!

Brandon taught her to squish the bug with her back foot and she listened.

The action!!

Wright's visit

2009-05-13T20:30:00.000-07:00

Brandon's parents came to visit the beginning of April. We took them to Lolo hot springs (definitely not Fairmont), then to Lolo pass. I don't know how many feet of snow there was at the pass but a ton and it is only 25 miles from our house! Thankfully we don't get that kind of snow at our house. Since we really didn't much snow at the house this year the girls loved all of it there. Unfortunately we weren't prepared to play in it and the girls were disappointed. we also went geocaching. A favorite activity with them, that is if Ed can figure out his GPS!!!!! Good times anyway.

If Mackenzie has sunglasses on Brooklyn has to also. She loves showing off her gum!

We probably shouldn't have climbed on top of the visitors center but it was closed anyway. Too much snow for me!

Easter fun

2009-05-13T19:31:00.000-07:00

These are all out of order but oh well at least I am getting them up. We ended the day with the Wright family tradition of egg rolling. Our neighbors joined us and the kids had fun racing their eggs. Because the ground is so rocky most of the eggs were destroyed by the end. The last time we did it we used a concrete driveway and that was worse!

Before our egg roll we had a small egg hunt outside with our neighbors again. We had lots of good spots to hide. Of course none too obvious! This one was probably the best because the kids got candy!

Brooklyn only lasted about 10 minutes decorating eggs.

Mackenzie could have spent hours decorating them!

Easter morning was fun. Brooklyn was still confused this year until she figured out there was candy in her basket and the eggs the Easter bunny hid. I think the eggs with money were the favorites. The girls love to "feed" their pigs!

We actually had very nice weather which made the day all the more enjoyable. Mackenzie is getting old enough now she is starting to figure out and ask if the Easter bunny is real, and all the others too. It is kind of sad. She is still a believer for now and hopefully we can keep it that way for a few more years!

Happy really late Easter!

2009-04-27T19:05:00.001-07:00

I'm only a little behind! We had a quiet but fun Easter with egg decorating,the Easter bunny visiting, some egg hunts inside and out, and the Wright family tradition of egg rolling (more pictures to come). I have to say I love and hate getting the girls all dressed up because I realize just how much they have changed and how grown up they look. It makes me want to cry!

I couldn't decide which I liked better of the girls. Why can you never get both kids looking, smiling, etc. in the same pictures!?

Gymnastics

2009-04-19T19:41:00.001-07:00

Brooklyn has been in a parent-tot gymnastics class since January. It is amazing to watch how much more body control and awareness she has in a few short months. It is so fun to do it with her. She does things like they are a piece of cake. Although she is quite short and small, she is a strong little stinker! She was so excited when her dad could finally come and see her. She loves swinging over or jumping into the sponge pit and jumping on the trampoline. The most noticeable area of improvement has been on the trampoline. She is not afraid to try anything and is so excited when it is her turn.

AZ hike

2009-04-17T11:29:00.000-07:00

Okay, I hate to break it to all you arizonans but hiking just isn't the same down in your neck of the woods. I guess I am just used to the trees and BIGGER mountains, some elevation increase, etc. We had fun hiking anyway and seeing the cactus and lizards and all.

Brooklyn was not happy she couldn't walk the whole way. Nice pouty face!

To keep Brooklyn entertained on our short hike, Brandon told Brooklyn to call for the lizards and maybe we could see them. This is her calling for them.

We had an enjoyable trip. The warm sunshine was very much needed. Thanks Walkers for letting us come visit!

Park and a Spring Training game

2009-03-30T21:20:00.001-07:00

I finally was able to upload these pictures from AZ. We took advantage of another nice evening playing at a park. After being in our house alot because of the cold weather it was nice to go outside and let the kids burn off some energy in nice sunny weather. (This post has lots of pics..you were warned!)

Brooklyn was very independent on the slide. She made me nervous every time she went down but never fell.

Mackenzie is a good big sister and they really do get a long most of the time thank goodness.

Uncle Jimmy had them race.

Brooklyn short little legs just couldn't keep up! She made a good effort.

At the baseball game

The kids were more interested in the snacks then the game

Or in trying to drive the stroller

Another fun day. I actually got sunburned! I'll take it...better then the pasty white I am usually.

More AZ fun

2009-03-24T20:02:00.000-07:00

It was so nice not to be bundled up to go outside. We took advantage of the sunshine and played outside. I am missing that sunshine right now since we have winter storm warnings and it is almost April! Ugh!

I had to add this since I haven't seen it on my brothers blog. Hope you don't mind Jim. Isn't he adorable! He is such a funny little kid.

Brooklyn loved the freedom to run and play wherever in a privacy fenced backyard!

The things kids say

2009-03-24T19:53:00.000-07:00

This was too funny to forget. Today I was driving in to teach, the girls were with me, and it smelled like Brooklyn had a poopy diaper. Since I forgot to check before our quick exit out of the house I asked her, "Brooklyn are you poopy?" Her quick little personality said, "No........Mackenzie did it!" I died laughing! She doesn't miss a thing that is said or done around our house. Thanks to Brandon who always blames his toots (as they are called in our house) on one of us girls. I thought it was funny how she hardly paused before saying Mackenzie did it. She is quite the character!

Wild World Zoo

2009-03-20T20:28:00.001-07:00

Two weeks ago we visited my brother and his family in Arizona. What a nice change of weather from our dismal, cold, dry, ugly weather in Montana. Brandon spent the trip at a CE course while the girls and I played. We went to the Wild World Zoo and the girls loved it. Brooklyn was happy in the stroller as long as Brooke kept giving her snacks. Thanks Brooke! Mackenzie had fun but she got hot, go figure. So did I but it was nice to be in shorts and short sleeved shirts instead of a parka!

The kids kept calling Marty when we were at the Zebras.

How rude! Doesn't he know people are watching! Monkeys are funny animals. Maybe because they are so human-like or vice-versa. Anyway, I thought this was hilarious. The kids got a good laugh too.

Giraffes are just weird. This was like a family of them I think. This is the baby giving the mom a kiss but check out the mom picking her nose with her tongue!

Check out the tongue on that animal. No wonder it can so easily take care of it's nose. Neither of the girls wanted to feed the giraffe. Can you blame them? I didn't want that long thing to wrap around my hand either, especially when it had just picked it's nose!

Brooklyn had never been to a zoo so she loved it and Mackenzie thought it was cool seeing the lions, tigers, zebras, giraffes, and the rhino even if it was being a bump on a log.

Thanks for taking us!

Happy St. Patty's Day

2009-03-19T12:21:00.001-07:00

The sneaky little leprechaun came to our house and turned our toilets green! Mackenzie thought it was funny and wondered what else he had done. Unfortunately with being gone I didn't have anything else planned. She was a little disappointed. Next year I guess I better do better. Brooklyn was confused, partly because she had just woken up and Mackenzie drug her into the bathroon to show her before she left for school.

I was told to make a green lunch. Mackenzie thought it was funny when she opened it. Doesn't it just look appetizing! ( I know it doesn't look like I feed my kid but she doesn't eat much at lunch. She is too worried about having time to play at recess or she is talking.)

Of course we had a green breakfast with green eggs on a green plate and green forks (just Brooklyn) and green juice. Yum! The girls weren't too sure about it but they ate it anyway.

I had not gotten Brooklyn dressed in her green before Mackenzie had to leave for school but Mackenzie insisted we take their picture. I love the smile, if you want to call it that, on Brooklyn's face. I crack up every time I see it.

We had a fun day and even Brandon wore green to work! What other fun things did you do for St. Patrick's Day? I would love other fun ideas for next year.

Mackenzie's 2nd time skiing

2009-03-03T15:00:00.000-08:00

Brandon took me skiing for the first time and Mackenzie's second time on valentines day. I was quite hilarious at first but then got the hang of it. It didn't take Mackenzie long to remember. We would get to the top of the bunny hill and she would say, "see you at the bottom" and off she'd go. There was a little 4 year old girl there that would fly down the hill. She showed me up! A fun day anyway!

A little late but oh well

2009-03-03T11:10:00.001-08:00

Valentines day came and went it seems that is why it is now I am posting this. I wanted sugar cookies since I hadn't made them for probably years. We invited friends over to frost them so we wouldn't have as many to eat. Although I ate most of them anyways! The cookies tasted great and the kids had fun!

We heart attacked Brandon's side of the bed. The girls had fun decorating the hearts, well Mackenzie was very particular about it and Brooklyn just wanted to throw the crayons and eat the fire balls!

We painted fingernails and toenails too. You can't tell really but Brooklyn wouldn't sit still, go figure. It was like painting dots for her fingers and toes because they are so small.

Brandon is the best horse...and dad!

It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood

2009-03-03T10:06:00.000-08:00

Mackenzie decided we were going to take advantage of the nice weather we had a week ago and have a picnic. The menu of choice was good ol' pb and honey. She made all of the sandwiches and even put them in baggies with our names on them. She gathered everything else..blanket, chips, fruit, drinks, plates, and napkins. She was very proud of herself and we were too! Thanks Mackenzie!! The sandwiches were delicious and we had a lot of fun!

Helping Brooklyn not "spill" or squeeze or capri sun everywhere!

Can you tell they LOVE their dad!

Mackenzie and her neighbor friend took Brandon on several trips around our neighborhood. They probably rode a good 5 miles making laps around.

As you can see we have no snow and haven't for a while. I know it's Montana and we should have a ton. It has been so sad. Brooklyn wanted to ride in her sled so we used the grass. It just isn't the same!

Can't forget jump roping! Does anyone remember all the funny things you sang while jumping rope? I am being reminded of all the silly songs..they haven't changed much!

More bike riding!

Brooklyn had to ride too! I think the sweet glasses helped her ride fast!

Hopscotch of course!

Like the hand position Brandon!

Brooklyn got tired of her little bike. Brandon was helping her pop a wheely!

We had a very fun filled day. Thank you sunshine for coming out and letting us enjoy being outside again!!

Brooklyn at the Sock Hop

2009-03-02T18:36:00.000-08:00

I forgot to add this to the sock hop post. Sorry you have to turn your head to watch the video. Didn't take the time to figure out how to turn it. Anyway, this is Brooklyn with Brandon obviously. But there is a little boy who comes to dance with her. I missed the first time he did cause I was switching batteries. It was so cute! He even kissed her hand the first time and Brooklyn gave him a hug. We didn't know him or his parents and his parents were as surprised as we were. This is way too young to be starting this isn't it! (This was towards the end so they were kind of done playing the oldies) Enjoy! I hope it works.

Pengaroo??

2009-03-02T18:26:00.000-08:00

Yep you read that right, pengaroo! Ever heard of it? Me either until Brooklyn said it while cleaning up her bath toys. I held the penguin and asked her what it was and with very little hesitation she said, "pengaroo." We got a good laugh, she got a little embarrassed because she new it wasn't right once she said it, then we laughed some more because she started saying and doing waddle, waddle, hop, waddle, waddle, hop. It sounded good to her!

Sick and tired....

2009-02-11T20:48:00.000-08:00

Of being sick and tired. Our family has been hit with more sickness in the last 6 weeks then we have the past few years. First it was throw ups and now it has been colds, coughs, running noses, stuffy noses, fevers, sinus infections, Brooklyn's first ear infection, you get the pictures. It definitely makes me SOOOOO grateful for good health and healthy kids. Now that we are all coming back around it's time to play catch up from not getting anything done. Always fun but at least we are on the up side of sick. Yeah!!!

Sock Hop

2009-02-10T14:25:00.001-08:00

Mackenzie's school had a sock hop, or 50's night, on Friday. The girls didn't have anything to wear and neither did two other friends so us moms decided to make some poodle skirts. They were really easy, of course after many phone calls to my mom "just making sure" I got it right since we only used the pattern to cut it out. I thought they turned out so cute. Of course Mackenzie loved hers and Brooklyn REALLY loved hers. She would twirl in it, dance, twirl some more....not what I would expect from her but whatever. At least she kept it on, right! They even kept the scarfs on. We all had fun dancing to the good oldies music. ( I was supposed to have one too but being sick all week I was lucky to get theirs done. Plus they are cuter in them anyway!)

Brooklyn continued

2009-01-29T11:33:00.000-08:00

Here are some more randoms of Brooklyn. She is quite a pistol but lots of fun if she is in a good mood. She is a very busy girl with a mind of her own. Little miss independent.."me do it!" She keeps me on my toes but makes me laugh, especially when she repeats words like delicious, butterfly, dinosaur, etc. as clear as you just said it! Don't ask me how. When asked how old she is she replies, without hesitation or thought, "19." Where did that come from? The only thing I can think of is she hears me tell other people she is 19 months old. Little kids hear more then we realize obviously! She knows she is funny and comments, "Brookyn (no typo, that is how she says it) funny, or I funny, or daddy funny (like a courtesy laugh). She is a pistol but we love her!

We finally got a little more snow so we had to put her sled and snow clothes to use.

She likes to help, especially if it is dad. She had to have her own shovel too!

What a good helper....look at all the snow in her shovel!

Santa made this magnetic chalkboard which she loves. She told me she was coloring a rainbow!

Getting organized at a young age. She is taking care of business...twice! (She likes to play with my ipod)

Who needs expensive toys when a good old cardboard box can be so much fun!

Sorry for the unclothed child but this was too funny to actually catch her practicing her "swimming!" After the water is gone she likes to "practice" swimming like Mackenzie. Good form!!!

Or she likes to practice her donkey kicks from gymnastics or just lay in the tub!

This is just a little of what she does. If I could figure out how to put video on here then you could see it in person instead of having to imagine through pictures!

Brooklyn

2009-01-28T20:39:00.001-08:00

As I was going through pictures I realized most of them were of Brooklyn so I thought I would share a few. There will be more to come. I felt bad there weren't more of Mackenzie but since she is at school all day what do you do. Brooklyn is quit a nut. I can rarely get a picture of her smiling, looking at me, and her eyes are open. Enjoy!

She loves gum and chews it for a long time if I remind her to chew.

She was so excited I actually gave her some!

Chug, chug, chug!

I was trying to get her pigtails but you can't really see them so I thought it was cute

She "practices" piano like sissy

A little confused about potty training, maybe a necklace!

Not sure of her cute pigtails I finally was able to put in!

Trying to do her own hair

Organized?

2009-01-20T09:45:00.000-08:00

Does anyone else have the same resolution as me to get organized? I am working on it a little at a time. I always thought I was a very neat and organized person but after living in our home for a year now I have found things are still where I quickly put them when we moved in. The "clutter" (to me) is driving me crazy so now I am determined to get this house put together. I am tired of it hanging over my head. It might take all year but it will be worth it! Anyone have any good organizing suggestions?
I am also finally getting my emergency binder completed. Now that we are more or less settled it is time to save my worry and get it done "just in case." A few other things are on the list of organization too. Hopefully I can stay on top of things and finally be organized!! I am actually kind of excited!!

Fairmont Hot Springs

2009-01-15T11:19:00.000-08:00

New Years day we went to Fairmont Hot Springs and met up with Bryan and Julie Hess. We swam in the indoor and outdoor "hot pools" as Brooklyn called them. Yes we were swimming outside while it was snowing and blowing (didn't have the camera). We had a lot of fun with the Hess'. Thanks for coming!

Flying high

Dad and his girls

Brooklyn taking off

Rare moment with me in the pic!

Brandon took Mackenzie skiing for her first time and she did awesome. Brandon thoroughly enjoyed the bunny hill as they went down about 15 times. Half of those Mackenzie went by herself. I guess if we live where we get to enjoy lots of winter we better take up an activity to pass the cold!

She did take a few spills!

Time to start

2009-01-14T20:52:00.000-08:00

I have been wanting to start a blog for some time now and just haven't done it. Thanks to my friend Kaylene I have now officially entered the blogging world but I am still learning how to do things. Hopefully I will write things down more for my own sake and you can enjoy them if you want. Enjoy!
Thanks Kaylene!