Walking?

This last Saturday Henry walked. He took his first official steps on his own. We were at a friends house, Henry was playing in the kitchen just hanging onto the cabinets when all of a sudden he decided to walk(about 8 steps)to our friend. We were so excited. Michael and I are sad that it wasn't to one of us but at least we were both there to see it. Michael was working when Esther took her first steps. Here is a very short video of Henry walking. sometimes he gets too excited and has a hard time getting his balance before he takes off so he still falls a lot. I bet by his first birthday we will have another walking in the house.

Mother's Day

Here is what I received for mother's day. Michael got me a very huge bouquet of flowers and Esther made a service card in nursery. I was so excited about the card from Esther. I remember giving a card like to my mom for mother's day. It made me feel more like a mother than anything else on that day. We will see if I get my kiss and huge though. It is a rare occasion to get a kiss from Esther, unless you are the doll she is constantly carrying around.

Saint George May

Since Michael has some time off we thought it would be fun to get out of the cold and take a trip to Saint George and visit Michael's parents. We left after church on the 2nd. The drive was very pleasant on the way down and the kids were angels in the car to both of our surprise. That night I was a little worried that we would have some sleeping issues from Henry and Esther since they were in a new place but to my surprise again they both slept through the night without a peep. On Monday we just hung out at the house. I was excited for Monday night baths because the kids would get to bath in a real bathtub and not the kitchen sink. Well it did not go so well. They both hated it. I got the water a little to hot and that turned them off to the whole idea of the tub. Even after we cooled the water neither one of them liked the tub. I was very sad. On Tuesday Michael and I attended a session at the temple while the kids took there afternoon naps. On Wednesday we took the kids to the library where they have a water fountain and a little stream to play in. It was about 85 degrees and gorgeous. Henry and Esther had a blast. Esther just jumped right in the fountain and as you can see got soaked. I wasn't sure Henry would like the water. At first he did not want to put his feet in but once he did he wanted to sit down and splash. Esther had a great time following the other kids up and down the stream. On Wednesday Michael's mom took us shopping for kids clothes. Esther was wearing shorts and fell on the sidewalk and got her first official skinned knee. Later that day we went back to play in the water at the library. On Thursday we packed the car and came home. We didn't have as much luck in the car this time. Henry and Esther cried from about Payson till we pulled the the drive way. Esther would cry for a bit then take a breath while Henry cried and visa versa. It was a long drive home but it was worth it.

Time for Bed

Here is the response we get when we tell Esther and Henry it is time for bed.

Graham crackers and Chocolate

Here is what happens with graham crackers and chocolate.