Funnies, quotes and little things...

I try to write down, post it on FB or at least remember some of the funny things the kids say and do.  Lately it seems like there has been a bunch.

As soon as Madi wakes up she asks for cereal.  I am pretty sure she would live on it if I would let her.  She always tells me she wants a lot, and a lot of milk.  The other day she said something after I poured the milk and was getting so frustrated because I was not understanding what she was saying.  After a few guesses I figured it out.  "I want a lotter!"  She felt I didn't give her enough milk.  :D

Madi and I baked cookies a couple weeks ago.  After we were done Madi turned climbed on the counter and went to turn on the disposal.  Derrick asked her what she was doing and she said something about the eggs.  Derrick said "Oh, the egg shells?" and she quickly responded "No, the egg wrappers", obviously annoyed by his "lack of knowledge".

I babysit a little girl named Ella once in a while.  Last month she was here and I was on my hands and knees mopping the floor.  She says "Um Melissa, you look like Cinderella."  Hope she meant in the stunningly beautiful way. :D

Driving in the car and this is the conversation...
Me: You're my angel.
Madi: No I'm not.
Me: Are you my princess?
Madi: Yep. I'm supposed to have a crown.
When my brother was here for my grandma's funeral, my nephew was upset about something so my brother asked him what was wrong. His response... ”Easton is chewing on me.” 

Easton has become a dare devil.  He is climbing on counters, in my sinks and going down the stairs on his tummy, head first.  He eats EVERYTHING.  I mean that literally.  In fact today, I was changing his diaper.  Rolled it up and put it to the side while I was putting the new one on.  Easton grabbed it, stuck his finger in and yep, he ate it.  YUCK!!!!!  I wish I had got a picture of his face as he spit out his nastiness!  So gross!!!

I know there are more things but it is past my bed time.  I'll have to think about it a little and do some more tomorrow.

Projects Galore...

I have all sorts of projects going on right now.  I have been working on some books for Christmas gifts (finally ordered tonight :D), quiet books for the kids for Christmas, crafts and started a new project today of refinishing some things for Madi's room. 

I am totally stoked about the last one.  One of our good friends was dejunking and getting rid of things they no longer needed and we scored a headboard, a cedar chest and some picture frames.  I also got a large, chunky frame from my sister last week that is going to go great with it.  I am sooo excited to get going on this!  Thanks Lani and Christina!

Playin' at the Park...

Madi and Easton always love the park.  It's even more fun when friends come to play with us too!  Ella came and we met up with Chani, Guire and Nash for a picnic and sunshine!

Easton LOVES the steering wheels on the playground.  He spins the wheel and says a real deep "Vroom, vroom"!  So cute!!! 

Peek-a-boo!

Fall Fun...

The leaves on our tree seemed to all fall within a few days.  I REALLY wanted to get some pictures of the kids playing in them before they got raked up.  Derrick was antsy to rake them and we even had some neighbors say they would send their boys over to rake them if we would like.  (We get the hint, they are blowing all over and need to be raked. :D)  Fortunately, Derrick is an amazing man that puts up with me and my crazy requests.  It took a few days to get both kids to a point where they were cooperative, but I absolutely LOVE the pictures!  Madi asked for several days if they could go play in the leaves some more.  It was a blast to watch them play and interact.

Easton wasn't as sure as Madi.  It took him a few days to warm up to the idea of playing in the leaves. 

I love the pictures of the two of them, especially the ones of them chasing each other and laughing.  Sweet moments for a momma! 

Boondock's...

November is National Adoption Month.  Each year the Utah Adoption Council partners with Boondock's and Wendy's for a special Saturday to celebrate adoption.  We started with Wendy's chili and some yummy donuts.

This year was even more fun because the kids were actually old enough to do things with us.  This was Easton's first time bowling. He LOVED the ball return.

Miss Madi wore her first pair of bowling shoes and they were so cute you wanted to keep them! (She's been bowling before but her feet have been too small for the rockin' shoes! :D)

 

Of course Madi picked the pink ball.  She was nervous at first and didn't want to push the ball without one of us helping her.

Easton had no fears.  He kept picking up all the balls from the return and dropped them on the floor because they were too heavy for the little man.  He found the air blower and wanted to put his head over so it would blow on his face.  He lost his balance or bent too far or something.  Next thing I know he is wailing and has a big red mark on his forehead. 

 

Watching his ball roll down... 

"Watch me daddy."  Good job Madi! 

Waiting for their turns... 

"Give me five, Easton!"  He was so proud of himself after each turn.  Such a doll! 

You can kind of see the mark on his forehead.  There was a half circle cut that bled a little in the middle of it. 

My hot hubby!  I don't think I have EVER beat him in a game of bowling.  Love him! 

At least I beat Madi and Easton, and they had bumpers! :D

After bowling we played mini golf.  Madi has never done it.  I love this of her daddy showing her what to do.  She tried a few holes and then quit.  Easton carried around a putter and got our balls out of the hole for us. 

Madi did not like the 18th hole.  It was a man that spit water at you if you missed and blew fire out the top if you made it.  Madi was scared of both and talked about it for at least a week.  We went back in and played the arcade games until our cards were up.  It was a great day.  We look forward to it every year! Thanks to all that make it possible!