A hint of spring

As many of you know we have a tangerine tree in our house and we are very fortunite to have it bloom twice in the last 6 month. Right now there are about 5 blossoms opened and our back room smells like a tropical island. In a couple of days more will open and the sweet smell can be smelt through the entire first floor. I love to just sit on the couch in the sun and take in the smell. It makes me long for spring even more. If you would like to come for a visit you might just catch the sweet frangrance.

New Pictures

We had family pictures taken after christmas. Here is a small sample.

New Rooms

We have always planned on switching Esther and Henry's rooms. The plan was to finish the basement, before Henry came, then move Esther into the old guest bedroom and Henry into her bedroom. Well the basement took a lot longer than planed so non of the above happened. It has been bothering me for quite some time so, a couple of weeks ago I decided to just get it done. I moved Henry into the new guest bedroom so that we could finish mudding walls and painting. Then Esther was moved into that room. Next Esther's old room was painted blue for Henry. Now all the cute decorations that I purchased months ago are up and everyone is in the correct room. It has been great and such a relief that it is finally done. Esther's room still needs the floor refinished along with our bedroom floor but it has to wait till it is warmer and we can have the windows open all day.

Why 2 kids are better than 1

It is so much fun to have two children. I know that once Henry becomes mobile the fun will only get better. Henry and Esther will have such a blast chasing each other around.

Eating buddies

I have been feeding Henry solid foods for a month or so now and he has really taken a liking to it, mostly because of Esther. Henry wants to do everything Esther is doing. If I am feeding Esther and Henry is watching he cries till he gets some food too. So we decided it was time to buy Henry his own feeding chair. We bought the same chair as Esther's just a different color. Henry gets so excited when I put him in his chair. Esther is not too happy about the whole thing. Solid food was her thing and she does not like having to wait while I give him a bite. Henry is a little more gracious and patient with food. Come on, we have all seen Esther eat.

The Aliens have landed!

My house has been overtaken by Aliens! They drool all over the house and emit smells that can not be explained. They have an intoxicating giggle that makes me do what ever they want and only feed them candy. I think they have taken over my brain. They keep me up all hours of the night and expect me to feed and entertain them. I guess I will just have to love them and hope that one day they will depart from my house.

What's in her mouth?

Here is a list of things Esther has eaten or put in her mouth.(most of these were just today)

Rocks, leaves, dirt, bark, dry wall, lint, toilet paper, dirty socks, shoes, old food off the floor, Henry's toes, my toes, Michael's toes, flowers, steer manure, dandelion seeds, and dog poo. We do keep an eye on her but she is fast. Esther will eat anything once and sometime twice.

Halloween 09

Here are a few photos from this years Halloween party. Michael had to work so my dad helped out as papa bear in Goldi Locks and the Three Bears. We held the party on Halloween. We ate soup and then the cousins went trick or treating.

Saint George

We went to visit Michael's parents two weeks ago. Saint George is always a fun trip for us. We don't do much while we are there and that is what makes it the best. We read, catch up on sleep, enjoy Grandma and Grandpa, and do a lot of cooking. We were also there to celebrate Michael's dads birthday. For his birthday we made a shadow box spotlighting him running in the Saint George Marathon this October.

How we clean the floors

It is not always easy to entertain a 13 month and a 3 month at the same time. Sometimes I place both kids on a blanket and pull them around. It makes great entertainment and I get my floors dusted at the same time.

Old man winter?

With fall approaching old man winter has started to make his appearance. Henry had just finished eating and fell asleep with the burp cloth still around his chin. It looks like he is a very old man with a white beard.

Oregon 2009