Sledding Videos

We took the kids sledding one more time before all of the snow melted. I had so much fun. They were being so crazy, even Topher was sliding on the sled all by himself. Eventually Maura figured out that is was almost as fast for her to slide down on her stomach as it was to go on the sled, so she taught Topher how to do it and they kept at it for almost an hour. By the end Timmy was so brave he was standing on the sled. It was tons of fun.

Sledding

T.J. and some friends took the kids sledding last weekend while I stayed home because Tohper needed a nap. My friend took these pictures for me. It looks like they had a really good time.

T.J. even gave it a try.

Timmy

Maura

Timmy, Maura, and Miles.

Little Prayers

I love the faith little children have. Lately I've been loving listening to my kids prayers. Tonight Maura prayed that "mom could stop being allergic to cats so I can have one." Then she finished up and asked if she could say them again because she forgot to ask Heavenly Father to help her have good dreams. Its so good to know that they have such great faith.

Topher doesn't talk much but he loves to say his prayers. One afternoon last week I was putting him in his bed for nap time and he wouldn't lay down until he said his prayers. It made be smile because at such a young age, he is already making prayer a habit. I had to snap this picture too because I thought it was just too precious.

On a funny note, Timmy finished saying his prayers the other night and finished with "Amen." Then he got a concentrated look on his face and asked me why girls don't say "A- girl" after a prayer because guys say "A-men." I just had to laugh. I love my kiddos.

100th Day of School

The kids celebrated their 100th day of school about 2 weeks ago. Timmy had to make a project so he made a wind chime with 100 pieces of rotini pasta hanging from it.

Maura had to bring 100 of something so she brought 100 fuzzy pom poms to school.

And Topher didn't want to be left out so Maura let him wear her crown.

Happy Valentine's Day

I went to bed the other night and I found this on my pillow.

(a picture from Maura)

She put this one on T.J.'s pillow so he would see it when he came home from Syracuse.

Maura was really into Valentine's Day this year. She kept saying things like "I love Valentine's Day 'cause its about love". Then after her little party at school she kept going through her Valentine mailbox and reading and rereading her valentines and oohing and ahing over each one saying, " oh....that's so nice!" She's such a silly girl.

T.J. and I got the kids a couple of treats for Valentine's Day and I had to take a picture of this...Happy Valentine's Day!

...And also a quick thanks to my Valentine who spoiled me like always. Love you T.J.!

Happy 2nd Birthday Topher!

My baby turned 2 today. I can't believe how fast time has gone.We sure love Topher. He is such a good boy. Here are some special things about Topher:

• He is the comedian of the family.
• He speaks Jibberish most of the time, but the words he does say are: mom, dad, no, papa, Maura, more, ya (yes), ball, jue (juice), blue, yellow
• He has just started to love movies lately. His favorite right now is "Bup" (UP).
• He gives the best bear hugs.
• He loves his bath, but ends up emptying most of the water onto the floor.
• He sleeps really well at night and we just got rid of his passy (he was really attached)
• He loves trucks, cars, and balls

When I asked him this morning how old he was, this is what he showed me...it doesn't get any cuter than that. We love you Toph!

"I two"

Getting ready to open presents

Chasing Timmy with his new remote control car

The cake

Getting ready to blow out candles.

Topher the 2-year-old!

Birthday and Sledding

Last week I turned the big 3-0! It was a good day. I got to enjoy my husband (whose been out of the town for the better part of a month)and kids, got tons of birthday wishes from friends and family, got a nap, watched Timmy go sledding, and went out to eat with T.J. . It was a good birthday and I'm excited to see what this next year brings us.