Meeting Santa

The girls were so excited for our ward Christmas party. They knew Santa was going to be there and they just couldn't wait to see him. On our drive down the hill to our building Zoe said "I love Santa!" I wasn't convinced and figured we would just see what happened once we got there.

I almost missed her on his lap. She was the first one in the room and jumped up on his lap like he was her best friend. It was too cute and I'm glad I was able to snap a couple of pictures.When he asked her what she wanted she said, "candy". She's pretty easy to please. Luckily for her Santa came prepared!

Maggie was next in line and she was just as excited as Zoe to be able to tell him what she wanted. She is catching on that the Santa's we see in the mall and such are just the big man's helpers and not the real deal, but she still wants to get her wish list heard.

She didn't want anyone else to hear what she was telling him so she had to whisper it in his ear...

She got so embarrassed when Santa jokingly spilled the beans that she asked for a boyfriend...

This is as close to a Christmas card as we are going to get this year...

We hope everyone has a great Christmas and a fabulous new year!

Primary Talk

Today was Maggie's first primary talk. I'm not sure how we managed to get away from doing this before now, but she did a great job.

"My Family is blessed when we remember Jesus Christ"

I don't know that it's acceptable to take pictures during primary, but we did it anyway. Crazy blogger Mom has to have her photographic evidence of ALL events!

Pajama Day, Polar Express & Loco Lizard

Maggie was so excited about pajama day. All the first grade classes got to wear pajamas, take pillows and blankets to school and watch "The Polar Express". This is her class right before they went into another class room to watch the movie. They were all very excited and noisy. At some point they got to have hot chocolate as well. What could be better on a cold and yucky day? I wanted to get a few pictures of them during the movie, but Maggie's teacher kind of booted us out of the room. Her teacher last year was always very happy to see us and let us stay as long as we wanted. This year her teacher is a little less inviting. I always feel like I'm in trouble when I see her. I feel like I'm not allowed to be at the school. It seems kind of weird to me, but whatever!

The Loco Lizard
We had to make a run into Park City after Maggie got home on Friday. We still haven't closed our old bank account that doesn't have a branch here so we get to make runs to Park City every now and then. Since we were there we decided to celebrate my birthday a few days early and have a nice dinner at the Loco Lizard Mexican restaurant. This particular lizard was very interested in Zoe's chicken!

All full and ready to go home...

This was how Maggie occupied her time before our food arrived...

She made it for Santa and "sind" (signed) it the Tomlinsons.

While Maggie was getting ready for school this morning I realized that I hadn't even checked her homework folder last night. Luckily for us it is pajama day for the first graders so she was already dressed and had plenty of time to do her homework before school. In her folder she had a reindeer made from her foot and hand prints. It was really cute and Zoe loved it. I decided that Zoe and I would have a little craft time this morning and make some of our own. AND since today is Glenn's day off he got to participate when he got home from taking Maggie.
Zoe was so proud of our completed projects. She had so much fun. She decided where they all got hung as well. Good choice!

Now we just need our little man to get here so we can make one for him too!!

A Trip to the Dentist

Tuesday the girls got to take a trip to the dentist. They both did really well. I was surprised at how excited Zoe was to get in the chair and get checked out.

So, once again I uploaded all the pictures in the wrong order. I'm just special that way.

Dr. Lester was awesome and the girls felt really comfortable with him and his staff.

There was a TV up on the ceiling that they could watch during their checkup. The gadget around Zoe's neck are the headphones so she could hear it. Maggie wanted to watch it too.

The hygienist let the girls be in charge of the suction tube. They loved it. I thought Zoe would freak out a bit, but she was a pro and sucked out her spit like she had done it all her life.

When they were all done we got the news that Zoe had very pretty teeth. She just needs to brush a little bit longer to help get all the plaque off. Maggie on the other had has two cavities. One in a baby tooth and the other in a permanent tooth. The baby one is pretty bad and will actually have to be capped. Sounds silly to cap a baby tooth, but it is to help protect the teeth around it from getting cavities.

They were both so good they each got a new princess toothbrush and their own floss. Maggie had such a good time she keeps asking if they get to go back. Crazy kid!!

The latest shot of our little man!

36 Week Check-Up

I have survived 36 weeks of pregnancy! A major accomplishment considering what has been involved with this one.

I have been having some pretty intense cramping for a few weeks and last week decided I better have them check it out. It turns out that the baby is sitting really low causing lots of pressure and discomfort. I was 50% effaced and almost 2cm dilated. The Dr. could feel the baby's head. I have still been having lots of pain, but didn't really want to make another unscheduled trip to the Dr. so I've just been dealing with it.

I was really hoping that she would check me today and I would be really close to being ready. She didn't check me! She measured me, listened to the heartbeat and did an ultrasound. According to her calculations the baby is just about 5 pounds and 7 ounces right now. He could gain about 1/2 a pound a week. If those calculations are correct he is all the weight I have gained. I really don't understand how it is possible to look like this and to have only gained 6 pounds. I gained at least 30 with each of the girls. Now if I could just lose those 60 pounds after this baby I would be one happy Momma!!
None of my shirts completely cover the panel in my pants anymore. It's kind of embarrassing, but I don't get out much so it's all good!

A Zoe Funny

For some reason everyone was up early this morning. It was okay since I had a Dr. appointment and needed to be ready. When Zoe was done with her cereal I got her down out of her chair and she played for a few minutes until she saw Maggie with some book that had been left out from last night. She went over to the couch and proceeded to tell Maggie that they were her books and Maggie was not to touch them. She started walking off into the bedroom as I was getting after her for not sharing. I told her they were everyones books and we all share them. It didn't sink in at first so I repeated myself. She turned around with the most disgusted look on her face and simply said, "AHHH! I hate humans!!"

Super way to start the day!

Thanks for the laugh little Miss Zoe!!

A Little Catch Up

A very proud moment indeed! After two years of struggling with reading Maggie has finally gotten to the point where she is a pretty good independent reader! She has made amazing progress and was recognized at a school assembly for it. She received a reading award and got to stand in front of the whole school to be acknowledged for her accomplishment.

Way to go Maggie!

Principal Ingalls & Mrs. Masters presented the awards

November 13, 2009

North Evanston Elementary

Mrs. Masters 1st grade class award winners

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Maggie has asked me several times lately if she could have curly hair for school. That would be a big NO! We just don't ever have that kind of time. I decided that I should take the time to get her some curls for church. It took quite a while, but she loves it and she looks so cute. I kept asking Zoe if she wanted curls and she just kept saying "No, I fine!" However, just before time to leave she decided she really did want curls. I only had a few minutes so she only got a couple of curls. She was very proud of them and anxious to show them off to her teachers. I have tried to get pictures of Maggie with all of her primary teachers through the years and this year was the first year I got Zoe's too. I missed Maggie's first teacher of the year, but her new teacher is totally awesome and we all love her. Who wouldn't love a teacher that brings snacks?!Maggie and Sis. Lindsey Bowen
Evanston 5th ward
CTR 7

Zoe with her Nursery Leaders
Sis. Mindy Morrow, Sis. Charlotte Fry, Sis. Sheralyn Holgate, Sis. Annie Lewis
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While we were in Provo for our Thanksgiving break we had the chance to babysit Sadie and Kinley. Maggie took this opportunity to use Kinley as her personal Barbie doll. She had taken some of her dolls and clothes and thought this swim suit would fit Kinley. It was too cute! Kinley liked it too and got a little upset when we tried to get it off of her.

We also had the chance to be a part of Rachel's baby shower. She is due just a couple of weeks before me. It is kind of strange to be having a baby at the same time as my nephew and his wife! We are all anxious and excited to meet Hunter.
November 25, 2009

Mom, a.k.a Grandma, was there

Shelly was there

Mandi was there

Starr and Camille were there

Lindy and Cooper (and Ava) were there

Yummy food

Even yummier cupcakes!
I was there too, but no photographic evidence was taken. DARN!

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Four little monkeys sitting on the couch...

Kinley, Maggie, Zoe & Sadie

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Zoe doesn't really care for her winter attire. She tells me every day that she doesn't need her hat and gloves. As soon as she gets in the car they come off. She was attempting to get all of it off when we got home, but the hat to her coat came unsnapped and got stuck on her head. She looked pretty goofy, but she thought it was way funny!

December 3, 2009

BRRRRR!

The temperature is -2.9 degrees at the moment with a windchill factor of -19 degrees.

Who wants to come visit?

Glenn called me shortly after 8:00 this morning to tell me I should go start the car. It was going to take a while for it to warm up. I just have to say another HUGE thank you to Glenn and Kayle for putting in the time to fix our heater. I do still dread the walk from the apartment to the car, but at least I know once we are in the car we can get somewhat comfortable.

I have been trying to decide if I should start sending Maggie to school on the bus. I don't want to be taking a newborn out in this horrible weather, but at the same time I don't want Maggie to have to stand at the bus stop in this horrible weather. When I take her to school we run to a mildly warm car and I get her there just in time to run inside. If she takes the bus she will have to be outside in the bitter cold waiting for it to arrive and then she will get to school about 20 minutes before the bell and have to be outside in the cold again. I cannot decide which is the lesser of two evils.

I remember walking to the bus stop in the winter and hating every minute of it. Being so cold that the contents of your nose freezes is not pleasant. It can be quite painful!

What to do, what to do?!