Carter woke up from his nap a couple of weeks ago in an especially grumpy mood. He was being super clingy when Gigi came in. Here is the exchange:
Gigi: Hello Carter
Carter: (silence)
Me: Carter, aren't you going to say hi to your Gigi?
Carter: No, I don't want to.
Gigi: You aren't going to say "hi" today?
Carter: No Gigi, I had a hard day!
Wow. I didn't realize being a toddler was so taxing. But I guess the daily grind can really stress a little guy out.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Saturday, September 19, 2009
We Have 3 3-Year-Olds!
Time to get caught up on the bloggin'!
We celebrated The Spankys' 3rd birthday last month with a pirate themed party. Arrr.
Remember when I was pleading for rain awhile back? Well, it finally began to pour the week of their birthday and continued all the way through the party. So, I ended up with this in my dining room:
Luckily, it was going to be a small party...just my brother's kids, all of the grandparents and 2 other families!
Despite the rain and close quarters, we had a great time. Although, the buried treasure had to stay on the front porch.
Can you believe I made those little signs :) I'm turning into a regular Martha Stewart! Well, on second thought, I made the cupcakes myself too, and Martha would never approve of the messy job I did with canned icing. *gasp*
Okay I'm guessing you would prefer to see pictures of the kids. So, here they come...
What a sweet little pirate...
Carter somehow managed to get all of the girls in the boat :)
Evan is about to perform the amazing "Disappearing Fruit Kabob" act with his lovely assistant.
Singing to the Birthday Boys...
Guess what Carter's favorite present was??
A few cupcake faces...Happy Birthday sweet boys!
We celebrated The Spankys' 3rd birthday last month with a pirate themed party. Arrr.
Remember when I was pleading for rain awhile back? Well, it finally began to pour the week of their birthday and continued all the way through the party. So, I ended up with this in my dining room:
Luckily, it was going to be a small party...just my brother's kids, all of the grandparents and 2 other families!
Despite the rain and close quarters, we had a great time. Although, the buried treasure had to stay on the front porch.
Can you believe I made those little signs :) I'm turning into a regular Martha Stewart! Well, on second thought, I made the cupcakes myself too, and Martha would never approve of the messy job I did with canned icing. *gasp*
Okay I'm guessing you would prefer to see pictures of the kids. So, here they come...
What a sweet little pirate...
Carter somehow managed to get all of the girls in the boat :)
Evan is about to perform the amazing "Disappearing Fruit Kabob" act with his lovely assistant.
Singing to the Birthday Boys...
Guess what Carter's favorite present was??
A few cupcake faces...Happy Birthday sweet boys!
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Photo Ops
The Spankys LOVE having their picture taken as a group lately. It seems like every time they are sitting together they ask me to go get the camera :)
Here are some recent group photos.
Sporting our new shoes and hats from Gigi & Papa:
After our "meet the teacher" day at school:
On our first day of school...okay it technically was the second day of school because I totally forgot on the first day. Then of course in this one I forgot to have them put on their back packs. Someday I will get it together!
Here are some recent group photos.
Sporting our new shoes and hats from Gigi & Papa:
After our "meet the teacher" day at school:
On our first day of school...okay it technically was the second day of school because I totally forgot on the first day. Then of course in this one I forgot to have them put on their back packs. Someday I will get it together!
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Brain Washing Session
One of Kyle's birthday presents this year was a ticket/trip to the OU vs. BYU game at the new Cowboy's stadium.
This is what we were instructed to do in his absence...
The Spankys were devastated by the loss.
This is what we were instructed to do in his absence...
The Spankys were devastated by the loss.
Friday, September 4, 2009
1st Zoo Trip
Last week while Kyle was on vacation we took the kids on their very first trip to the zoo. We figured with most schools already in session the zoo would be empty.
And we were right...there were maybe 10 cars in the parking lot when we arrived!
The boys enjoyed it, but it was difficult for them to see some of the smaller animals. And some of the big animals were not out it seemed like because of the heat. So, that was a little disappointing.
We took a snack break here.
About 2 seconds after I took this picture I turned to put the camera down and Davis starts screaming. I turned around and thought "oh no, he threw up all over himself!". Then I realized that a bird had taken an enormous dump on him! Poor guy. In my panic I didn't know if I should reach for the wipes or the camera.
Lucky for him, I chose the wipes. But it was all over the front of his shirt, his snack cup, his water cup, and the back of Carter's seat. Geez, did this bird just finish up a 7 course dinner?
Anyway, Davis recovered nicely. They all seemed to like the fish the best. So, we'll probably have to visit Sea World next year.
Petting and brushing the goats was also a big hit. Carter made it his mission to brush every goat in there.
After the zoo, we rode the cute little train around Brackenridge Park which shares a parking lot with the zoo.
Now doesn't this look like a refreshing spot for a picnic. Kyle said this is what a park in Baghdad would look like!
San Antonio is having a worse drought than we are (if that is even possible!). We are all in the "Exceptional" drought category. Please, please, let us get some rain!
And we were right...there were maybe 10 cars in the parking lot when we arrived!
The boys enjoyed it, but it was difficult for them to see some of the smaller animals. And some of the big animals were not out it seemed like because of the heat. So, that was a little disappointing.
We took a snack break here.
About 2 seconds after I took this picture I turned to put the camera down and Davis starts screaming. I turned around and thought "oh no, he threw up all over himself!". Then I realized that a bird had taken an enormous dump on him! Poor guy. In my panic I didn't know if I should reach for the wipes or the camera.
Lucky for him, I chose the wipes. But it was all over the front of his shirt, his snack cup, his water cup, and the back of Carter's seat. Geez, did this bird just finish up a 7 course dinner?
Anyway, Davis recovered nicely. They all seemed to like the fish the best. So, we'll probably have to visit Sea World next year.
Petting and brushing the goats was also a big hit. Carter made it his mission to brush every goat in there.
After the zoo, we rode the cute little train around Brackenridge Park which shares a parking lot with the zoo.
Now doesn't this look like a refreshing spot for a picnic. Kyle said this is what a park in Baghdad would look like!
San Antonio is having a worse drought than we are (if that is even possible!). We are all in the "Exceptional" drought category. Please, please, let us get some rain!
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Re-tooling
Here is what I've picked up in the last couple of weeks:
3 duvet covers
3 sheet sets
3 pillow shams
3 throw pillows
4 little potties
21 pairs of little undies
Do you see where this is going? I have all of the necessary tools. We are ready. Yep, any day now.
Okay, for some reason the saying "Big hat, no cattle" is coming to mind here.
Am I the only one that just has no desire to put their kids on the toilet and in big kid beds? I know they are about to be 3, but I really value my sanity...not to mention pee/poop free upholstery.
The Spankys certainly aren't in any hurry to do these things either. I literally think I spoon fed them for too long. They want me to do everything for them. Where most 3 year olds are constantly screaming "NO, I DO IT!!!", mine are saying "Mommy, do it" and giving me sad puppy dog eyes.
3 duvet covers
3 sheet sets
3 pillow shams
3 throw pillows
4 little potties
21 pairs of little undies
Do you see where this is going? I have all of the necessary tools. We are ready. Yep, any day now.
Okay, for some reason the saying "Big hat, no cattle" is coming to mind here.
Am I the only one that just has no desire to put their kids on the toilet and in big kid beds? I know they are about to be 3, but I really value my sanity...not to mention pee/poop free upholstery.
The Spankys certainly aren't in any hurry to do these things either. I literally think I spoon fed them for too long. They want me to do everything for them. Where most 3 year olds are constantly screaming "NO, I DO IT!!!", mine are saying "Mommy, do it" and giving me sad puppy dog eyes.
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