Little Mommy

Zoe loves to play with her many baby dolls whenever she is home.  She carries them with her everywhere.  They go on car rides with us.  They sleep with her.  They get their clothes changed frequently.  She just loves her babies!

I think she's going to be a great Mom when that time arrives, but we do need to work on one aspect of Mommyhood.  She needs to make arrangements for a babysitter before running out the door.  Glenn took the girls on a Walmart run tonight and after they left I noticed how she had "taken care of" her baby...

I had a good laugh.  She is pretty creative.  I love that little girl and all her spunk & sass.  She just wouldn't be our Zoe without it.

I may need to work on my Grandma skills over the next several years since it was quite a while after they left that I noticed the baby hanging out of the blanket.  I'm not all that observant apprently.

Meeting Josi

I have never been a real big reader, but I thought since I'm trying to encourage my kids that are learning to read I better start reading something myself.  On one of our weekends in Provo I went to Deseret Book to see if anything caught my eye.  I noticed a couple of books that looked interesting.  I love looking through recipes and getting new ideas for meals and these novels had food on the cover and were categorized as culinary mysteries.  Sounded interesting.  I purchased the first book in the series and decided I would see how I liked it before I bought any more.  I liked the story & thought it was an interesting concept.  I finished that book pretty quick, but it was several weeks before I could get back to a Deseret Book to get the next one.  I decided to get the rest of the series since we don't live near a Deseret Book and it never occured to me to look online.  I'm just that brilliant!

We got home Sunday afternoon and were enjoying our relaxing evening when it was so rudely interupted by the fire that broke out on the balcony below us.  I had placed the stack of newly purchased books on a cabinet next to my rocking chair that was next to our sliding door that lead to our balcony.  They did not survive the fire.  I was pretty bummed to have just spent that much money on books that I hadn't even taken out of the bag.

I just recently re-purchased all those books plus those that have come out since.  I decided to check out the author's website with all the recipes from the books.  She was having a release party for her newest book in a bookstore in Brigham City.  It just so happened that it was on a Thursday evening before one of Glenn's treatments so we were able to go down and get her to sign a book for me.  We told her a little bit about our situation and she told me that would be a good scene for a book.  I agree.  It wasn't fun to live through, but we have come out better and stronger and it would be interesting to see how she would have her characters deal with something like that.

Thank you, Miss Josi for taking the time to chat with us and to have a picture taken with us!!

Maggie, Zoe, Me, Wyatt & Josi S. Kilpack

School Days

It's that time again & the girls were so excited, especially Zoe. She has been waiting not so patiently all summer for her turn to go to school.

Maggie starts 4th grade and she has an awesome teacher. We have heard all good things about Mrs. Lester. I hope she has a great year!
Zoe started Kindergarten & couldn't be more ready! She gets to be in Mrs. Lonsway's class. I think she will be an excellent student!

That leaves Mr. Wyatt at home all day with Mom. Not sure how he feels about that, but so far he's been good. He's a big helper & when he plays he just kind of disappears and enjoys the freedom of being able to play with whatever he wants!

Bear Lake

I decided that our lazy Sunday afternoon needed a pick me up so we packed the kids up and went for a drive.  We ended up at Bear Lake.  I've never been there and was very surprised at how beautiful it is.  The water is so clear and pretty.

Since we weren't prepared for water play we didn't actually stop at the lake.  I was pretty bummed and so were the kids, but we found a fun pizza place and had some dinner.  We drove around a few more minutes then grabbed us an ice cream snack & headed back home.  We had fun on our short impromptu road trip!

Snacking on Cheetos for an hour will give you some super orange and deliciously cheesy fingers!!

This chunky little bear was in the restaurant and the kids loved him

This big ferocious bear was outside...they liked him too!

Movie Night

I've been wanting to have an outdoor movie night for quite a long time now & finally decided to just do it.  Unfortunetly I didn't get pictures.  I took one of Wyatt with the consession table, but didn't get anything else.  The kids and I were at the bowery all day setting up and having fun.  We rented a popcorn machine, had a kiddie pool, hula hoops, bubbles, glow sticks and lots of candy.

Since most of the people we invited were not able to make it because of girls camp and scout camp we decided to do another movie night just before school starts.  I'm looking forward to it.  We had so much fun.

Thanks to Karleen, Kylie, Mandi, Sadie & Kinley for sharing the fun with us!!

Dentist

 I should have known better, but I scheduled dentist appointments for me and ALL the kids on the same day.  It was Wyatt's first visit and he was so excited.  All the nurses were so nice and helpful.  They made his first time in the dentist chair fun for him.

After Wyatt was done getting his cleaning the Dentist came in to look at his teeth and to chat with me.  Bad news!  He has four cavities in his front four teeth. sigh.  It will cost a fortune to do all they are recommending for him.  So for now we will get flouride treatments every 3-4 months and see if we can keep them from getting worse.  Then if we can keep them under control until he's a bit bigger he can just get fillings instead of doing root canals and caps.  Fingers crossed!! 

Of course when the dentist came in to check Wyatt, Zoe started talking to him and he kind of peeked in her mouth.  He asked her if she was a shark which got a squeel and a "no!".  I wasn't sure why he would ask her that, but then he pointed out that her new teeth were coming in behind her baby teeth.  I had not even noticed! I could tell she was talking a little bit different and she chewed differently too, but it never occured to me to look at her teeth.  I'm just such a good Mother!!  Her baby teeth are loose, but if they don't come out on their own soon we may have to get them pulled so her new ones can have room to straighten out.  Why didn't anyone tell me that kids would be so expensive?

Help if You Can!

I know I have so much catching up to do, but I have to get this on here just in case someone will see it here that won't see it on Facebook.

If anyone has anything that they would like to donate let me know quick so we can get it picked up!!

We are so grateful for all the love and support we have already gotten from so many friends and loved ones.  Mandi is going above and beyond all expectations by putting this together for us.  We love our family & friends that continue to bless our lives!!

Darth Wyatt

Me am yours father!!

Doodlebug Turned 5

I just want to stop time! Our spunky little Zoe has turned 5!!
She is so excited that she is FINALLY old enough to go to school.  In her mind fall cannot get here quick enough.

Zoe,
You are such a joy & I love your sassitude, even though it is what gets you in trouble!!
I love you bug!!

Sad Boy

Wyatt didn't realize that Maggie had left for school this morning so when he noticed she was gone he got a little upset.

Wyatt: "Where's Mag?"
Me: "She went to school"
Wyatt: in his most sad, whiney and squeeky voice "I lu her!"
Me: "You lu her and miss her?"
Wyatt:"Yeah!"

Good news for him she has a short day today and should be home soon to give him a hug!!