From the mouths of babes

It amazes me the things that kids come up with and normally the kids in our little family don't disappoint. I constantly have people tell me that they love it when I post the funny little things that our Slade says on my facebook. That kid seriously cracks me up! However today I was not laughing as much as I was just so proud of him. Today Slade gave his very first talk in primary. He talked on service. He showed a picture of a mom and her son helping an elderly lady in her garden and shared the following scripture.

When ye are in the service of your fellow beings ye are only in the service of your God (Mosiah 2:17).

He talked about how happy it makes heavenly Father when we serve others and how he serves his family by helping around the house and listening.

Ben helped Slade give his talk and said that Slade did a great job and loved giving his talk.

I am so grateful for the programs that the church offers and for leaders that try so hard to work with our unique schedule so that Slade can have the same experiences that the other kids in his class have. I am so proud of Slade for being so brave and willing to talk in primary.

Great Job Slade!

You're Invited!

I am having a Thirty One online party this week (nevermind the irony that I will be turning 31 this week - UG when did I get this old?). Thirty One has some super cute stuff and I am excited to get started on my Christmas shopping. Click here to check out there stuff and if you order something make sure to do it under my hostess name.

Thanks,
Kari

Do You Ever?

Do you ever feel like your kids expect more out of you; that you are in letting them down in some way. Well this morning my sweet little 4 year confirmed it to me.
Whenever the kids are having a rough time wanting to go to daycare in the morning I always tell that I wish that I could stay home with them too and that Daddy and I are working really hard to get it so that I can stay home and that I just need them to be strong a little while longer.
So this morning Slade told me that maybe I need to work a little bit harder because he really wants to stay home… He is so sweet!

Happy 2nd Birthday Madie

Our sweet little Madelyn is 2. It feels like just yesterday we brought this angel home from the hospital. I can not believe how fast time goes and I had no idea how much I would love being her Mom! These have surely been the best 2 years of my life.

Her birthday celebration started Thursday night when she received a package from Grandma and Grandpa in Wisconsin.

I think that she might have been ok with just the box. But she was in for a big surprise.

On Sunday morning (her actual birthday) Slade and I got up and decorated the house and then Daddy made a special Birthday breakfast of scrambled eggs, french toast and sausage.

Then later that afternoon we had a birthday party.
With Presents...

and Cake...

and Family...

and Friends...

This is what Madie had to say about her day...


We sure love you Madie Lou!

Under Construction

I know this looks like crap but I have decided that in addition to needing to post more out blog needs a facelift. So please be patient with me while I attempt to make us presentable again and yes I will make a "real" post before the weekend is over.

Just Funny

Ben says that Madie gets this from me.



Please don't think that we eat naked at our house, I just find that when we eat anything with Spaghetti sauce it is way easier on the cleanup end if she just eats in her diaper. So if we invite you to dinner you do not have to worry that we might ask you to join in anything crazy.

Update

First I need to apologize for my lack of blogging in the past few months. Since we have moved we have had internet issues that resulted in no internet at our house. I had big plans to do an 18 month old post for Madie and a 4 year old post for Slade in April… didn’t happen. I am sure that if anyone did read my blog they have probably given up any hope on me posting some new pictures of our new house as well. I am hoping that this will all change in the next week or so. We are also getting Slade’s new bunk beds next week so I will be closer to finishing his room (that is the other problem… lack of time for me to get our home put together enough for me to feel comfortable posting pictures for everyone to see).

However amidst all of the chaos that is going on with us I have noticed that our kids are getting so big! So I thought that I would just put down a few things that are going on with us.

Madie
• Has started talking a bit. She says baby, STOP, Don’t, Mama, Dada, NO, please, thank you, cracker, doggy, hi, hello and eyes (which is accompanied with an eye poke)
• Dances all the time
• Loves to watch Alvin and the chipmunks and sponge bob
• Is very feisty
• Eats everything that you give her
• Is figuring out doorknobs
• Has days when she likes to try the potty and others that she wants nothing to do with it
• Takes pee diapers off herself and brings them to me
• Loves her brother so much
• Climbs like a mountain goat
• Has to wash her hands every time that she sees a sink
• Builds guns out of legos (just like her brother) and spits at you like she is shooting
• Still sings herself to sleep
• Gives great hugs

Slade
• Constantly tells me that things aren’t very necessary
• Is very good at opening doors for ladies
• Will always tell me if I look pretty or if I need to go back in the bathroom in the morning
• Loves to help cook
• Begs for a cat or dog or both
• Asks the kids at daycare to call him by his full name
• Has tried and likes… no LOVES pizza and carrots
• Keeps asking if we can get a new baby and get rid of his sister
• Even though he says he wants to get rid of his sister he is very protective of her and hugs her constantly

In other news Ben got a new job and keeps assuring me that if I just hang on a little longer I will be home with the kids.

I am loving the warm weather and am really looking forward to my Mom and Mike coming in August!