2 For 2

Once again, for 2 years in a row, Cambria has been sick on her birthday. At least she was on the mend and didn't have a fever the day of, but her eyes still look sick. However, we decided to stick it out and went to ChuckECheese for pizza and fun and then opened presents. Here's some pictures of our cute 2 year old!

As a side note: We were at the doctor's office this morning and Cambria looked at me and said, "Mom, I cute!" I totally agree! I'm glad she doesn't suffer from a lack of self esteem. :)

Cutest little girl ever!

We are all right in the middle of all the Christmas crazy-ness. My life has been more complicated this week because I'm throwing a baby shower tomorrow for a friend of mine who is having triplets (she also has a 4 year old and a 2 year old besides!) and on Sunday Tyler and I are speaking. Lots to do...no time to do it...I'm sure everyone is singing the same song! However, Cambria is turning 2 on Monday (Sunday technically but we're not celebrating until Monday) and we are having a party (Chuck E Cheese is a great place)! Here's her picture...she is so adorable I can hardly stand it (and I will freely admit I'm biased!)

Birthday fun

Last Sunday was my birthday and was it ever a stressful day! Tyler had to go into work in the morning and was there all day...so guess who had the kids by herself at church? (You only get one chance so think hard...) So not only was it me against three loud, grumpy kids but I had to lead the music in Sacrament and play the piano for a special musical number. Not one of my better days but we did end the day great with a fun party at my parents house with chimi chungas for dinner and cheese cake for dessert. Fast forward to today and man did Macaroni Grill taste good! Tyler took me up to Portland tonight for my birthday feast and it was heaven! Grandma Doman took the kids so we actually had uninterupted conversation time (a rare thing around here). Thanks everyone for a great birthday afterall!

Phases of Trevor

Lately Trevor has been driving me crazy. When I ask him to do something, he ignores me, or if I ask him to STOP doing something he does it more. When I yell at him and put him in timeout for being naughty he gets all mopey and says "Mom, your breaking my heart". So its all MY fault that he's in trouble and having to suffer the consequences. I'm about ready to pull my hair out! He's been doing it for the last few weeks and no amount of attention or positive praise I give him makes any difference. Does anyone else have this frustration?! We've talked about choices and consequences until I'm blue in the face and he even tries to use it against me...little turkey. My mom says I have Justin (my brother) reincarnated, so I guess I'd better fasten my seat belt because I'm in for a rough ride...{sigh}

Ethan's New Do

The day I was playing with Ethan's hair and made a ponytail on top of his head is the day I realized he needed a haircut. I didn't really want to take him in because I've noticed that after the first haircut babies don't really look like babies anymore...they look more like toddlers. However, I couldn't stand it anymore and it had to be done so I took him in to Misty (my aunt and an amazing hair stylist) and here's the results:

Before

After

He's such a good lookin' kid! And a very happy, content baby...We are so lucky!

Change is coming...

I'm not quite sure what to think of the elections on Tuesday...I have to be honest, when Obama won I was sick to my stomach. Not that he's a horrible person but I'm not sure he was the best choice to lead our country. I'm feeling a little more optimistic about the whole thing today because I guess I've resigned myself to the fact the he is going to be our President and maybe what he has to offer will help our country. He's a great public speaker...I'll give him that much...but time will tell if he makes good on his promises. I just can't see how a man with about 4 years of experience will know how to make the "change" happen that will get us out of the war without negative consequences for those in the middle east, that will strengthen our economy, and that will improve our foreign relations. McCain was a model for respect and graciousness and I'm wondering if just maybe he's glad he didn't get the job afterall. It's just going to be interesting how people react when they discover that suddenly ALOT more of the their paycheck goes to taxes...I wonder how they will feel then? Anyway... I have my food storage in pretty good shape and our emegency reserves are okay so I guess BRING IT ON! :)

Halloween Fun

Halloween was a huge hit at our house this year. Trevor kept trying to tell Cambria about how fun trick or treating is but she didn't get it until we went out. We did our ward trunk or treat and they both got tons of candy (they are still eating it whenever they get the chance). On the ride home Cambria kept saying "trick or treat hehehehe", and then started crying when she saw our house. She didn't want to go home. Here's some pictures of our cute little Indians!