Valentines Day and Dancing Fools

 

A couple of weeks ago we stayed at my parent's house because Shawn was out of town.  We had a blast.  We went to the Maddox, the amish store, and Smith and Edward's.  This video totally shows the kid's personalities.  Olivia is in la la princessland where everything is made of rainbows and butterflies and Port is just wild and crazy.

This is Porter's treat he took to school the day before Valentine's day.  It was basically sugar covered in sugar, sprinkled with sugar.  Boy, my kids do love to decorate with sprinkles... by the truckload.  Look at those things!  The kids thought they were awesome, and that is what counts

Port making his Valentines for his classmates.  Oh man, I love this boy.  He was occupied for hours with Valentine making.  It is so fun to see his brain work and immerse himself in projects. 

Port made superhero suckers we found on Pinterest.  No, they were not as perfect and pretty as the example, but he did everything himself and was so proud.  He did such a great job and knew exactly how he wanted each one to look and who he wanted to give it too.  He is a thoughtful little guy and tried to give each person the one he thought they would like.  Fun times.

Two Months

  Two months ago today this little guy came into our lives.  What a joy he is. I love watching the kids love him, especially Porter.  He just adores Foss. 
  Foss has slept through the night several times lately, which has been amazing!  He has a receding hairline, which in accompaniment with his natural alfalfa hair is a great look.  He is smiley and talky and such a happy baby.  He loves to cuddle, and would be happy if that's all I ever did.  If ever he's fussy I can just lay him on my chest so he can hear my heart and he falls fast asleep.  He loves to lay on his tummy and sit up propped up with a pillow.  Still not sure what color his eyes will be, they are still looking pretty blue. 
  Some nick-names:  Fossy Bear, Fosster, Foss the Boss, Muffin Man, Foss Man, Fossy Lou  
   

Origin of the Hulk

Porter's theory of how the Hulk became the Hulk is that he drank coffee. Also, Hawkeye is pronounced Hawkguy.  If you ask me, Hawkguy is a better name anyway.

Kidisms

Porter: 
           
Restaurant = Resternaut
     
Flamingo = Fleamango 
     
One night Porter woke up to use the potty and I had been having him sing while he washed his hands to make sure he spent enough time cleaning them. He was still sleepy and sang:
                 A B C D E F G how I wonder what you are
                 Up above the world so high
                 Like a diamond in the sky
                 Next time won't you sing with me?

Olivia:

Foss sneezed and Olivia said, "Momma, the baby blessed you."

Olivia- "Does Mrs. Shepherd(Porter's pre-school teacher) have a husband?"

Me- "Yes...why...?"

Olivia- "Oh, I love husbands!"

Brighton and Bubby call my parents Grandma and Grandpa Chulada.  Olivia's sunbeam teacher's last name is Pilati.  One day I asked her who was at her class and she said, "Sister Chuladi and brother one.  Brother Sister Chuladi."

 

Pictures From The Past Part 1

 These are pictures taken with my phone that I don't want to lose if my phone dies someday. These are just a few.

 

                                          On our friends Jason and Shell Koford's boat.

                                                               Halloween 2012

                                 Visiting Daddy on his last day of school 2012

Porter's 4th birthday.  He rode his bike all the way to the dollar store and decorated his cake

                                                                Halloween 2013

 Helping Grandma Conie dip chocolates.  Somehow Porter got covered in cornstarch.

Smiles

 

Look at what he can do!  He was all smiles yesterday.  This other pic was taken a couple weeks ago.  He's looking so big, so fast!  Stop growing, my babies!

Life Lately

We were so blessed to add to our little family on December 20th.  Foss Louis has been such a joy in our family.  It is so amazing how babies are born and it feels like they've been a part of you forever and you've known them always. Probably because that's the case.  It has been a whirlwind these past 5 and a half weeks, but boy, I feel blessed... so blessed to have three perfectly healthy, rambunctious, fun kids. 

Things not pictured: 

PILES upon PILES of laundry 

(mountains may be a more correct description)

Sink filled with dishes

Full garbage can

(it is an art to find out how much you can put in after you think it's reached it's limits)

a carpet of toys