Sunday Snippets

Evelyn

1. She amazes us with how she manages to create a mess out of everything. We still love her.
2. She loves dressing up. The superman cape and my childhood apron are her favorites. 
3. She resists naps and has learned to crawl out of our crib when she's angry. 
4. I got brave and tried potty training her one day this week but realized I wasn't ready for the stress. Then today she went into the bathroom on her own and went. I guess that means we need to go for it! Wish us luck. 

Oliver

1. He has a blow out every week at church without fail.

2. Speaking of church, Janel Spencer from our ward made this cute blanket for him. She lost her husband a year ago, but still manages to serve our ward so much. It happens to be Oliver's favorite blanket lately. He sleeps the best in it--we're talking looong stretches at night.
3. He loves facing out and prefers to be on his tummy instead of laying down.

Blake

1. He has woken up with growing pains a few times in the last month. One night as Brandon was consoling him, he said, "I don't want to grow anymore." We couldn't agree more. He is in a cute, sweet stage right now. Also, he's quite the comedian and makes us laugh a lot. 

2. He went home teaching with Brandon today since his companion couldn't go. Blake asked to say a prayer before they went and said he was grateful to get to go with Dad.
3. The other day Evelyn hurt her foot playing and Blake immediately stopped playing and said a prayer to bless Evelyn's foot to feel better so they could play more.
4. He would wear PJs 24-7 if I let him. He would not change out of them for church today, so Brandon had the brilliant idea to let him wear them under his church clothes. A great compromise if you ask me.

I have a child in primary?!

The same day Oliver was blessed, Blake went to primary for the first time. I got a little teary eyed walking him past the nursery room to primary. He walked bravely in the front row to sit with his class. I wish I could have watched him the whole time. I tried all day to get him to tell me about primary, but every time I asked him, he'd say, "I don't remember." But that night after him and Evelyn got into bed, I heard him say, "Evelyn, do you know Sister McCrae? She's really nice." So at least that's a good sign that he likes his teacher. I love my sweet Blakester. I can't he's a little boy now. Good thing we have a baby! 

2nd annual ice skating outing

{December 29th} We attempted to go ice skating a few times before Christmas, but something got in the way. Finally we made it last week. And my sweet visiting teacher watched Oliver so we wouldn't have to bring him in the cold. 

Ice skating is fun. But ice skating at the cutest little outdoor rink with a giant Christmas tree with my little ones and husband is one of my new favorite Christmas activities. i couldn't get over the cuteness of the tiny ice skates. It look Evelyn a little while to warm up (in all senses of the word) and want to try it, but once she did, she liked, especially daddy taking her fast. Blake liked helping her, too. 2nd annual ice skating adventure a success. Can't wait for next year! 

st. nicholas day

{December 6} St. Nicholas Day was so much fun this year! Blake and Evelyn were so excited to set out their shoes the night before. And I wish I would have captured Blake's excitement when he saw the surprises that were left. Since it was Fast Sunday, we didn't have crepes like we normally do, but the kids were excited to eat their chocolates for breakfast along with muffins. 

St. Nicholas brought the children new Christmas jammies. They were pretty thrilled about them. In fact, I think Blake stayed in his for 36 hours straight. 

Blake's turning into quite the comedian. Oliver's hat is just a tad too small for him. :) 

I said "Cheese!" and this is what I got. Haha.

I'm feeling so so blessed this Christmas! I still can't believe all 3 of these cute kids are ours forever.

a picnic by the christmas tree!

brotherly love

It's safe to say that Blake loves his brother. He always wants to help out and be around him. He kept begging to be in Oliver's one month photos. Well, he didn't have to twist my arm! These sweet moments make the craziness all worth it! And trust me, there are a lot of crazy moments.

10 happy feet in the fall

(October 30th) After a few days of being at home, we all needed some fresh air. We ventured out (after it taking about an hour to get out of the house!) for a picnic and afternoon walk at the Lagoon trail. It did not disappoint! The leaves were gorgeous and it made us all happy being outside. Oliver of course slept through the entire outing (minus one photo-had to prove he was there!) I love Fall even more now.