Josh and I take a trip

January Josh and I flew out to California to visit my parents and sisters. We had fun and it was a nice break. Josh and Lizzie played in the fire trucks. Josh and Kennedy played and had fun together. The weather was cool and it was nice to visit with old friends. Can't wait to go back this summer.

This Year's Goal's

So it's that time of year again to set goals. I don't think I did very well last year. I know I never ran that 5K, which to be honest I'm just not a good runner. Not sure if I should move on. I do want to learn a new talent something I can teach Grace, so I decided I want to learn to crochet. Will see how that goes. As always fitness is always a goal. The last couple months have been hard to get motivated. I can't wait for Spring when the sun is out earlier. To do better at teaching Josh and Grace the gospel principles they need to be to be successful. Grace is a Sunbeam this year and she has loved preschool. Grace is still not potty trained and until that happens I'm not even going to attempt with Josh. There are probably a hundred things to work on, to actually do, to attempt. Hopefully this is a great year!

Christmas 2012

For Christmas this year we traveled to California to Brian's parents. It's actually the first Christmas we have ever traveled. We had a great Christmas until the kids and Brian got the flu. We tried to make the best of it, I did get to visit with the Barrow's for a few hours but wasn't able to see the Ebmeyer's. Grace had a great time picking flowers everyday with Grandma and taking walks. Poor Josh was the most under the weather so he snuggled in bed with Daddy. Can't wait till Spring Break, praying everyone is healthy and we get to spend sometime at the beach. Brian and I did make it to Laguna one evening and walked around. It was nice to get out and feel the cool ocean air. I could listen to ocean waves all day.

Holiday Time

I didn't realize it's been a whole month. October was busy and now getting ready for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

The kids had fun this Halloween, we had a Ward party and went trick or treating around the neighborhood with several other families. It was beautiful weather and Grace was very into it. Josh not so much poor guy has had several ear infections and just hasn't been feeling well. Hopefully next year he and Grace can dress up together.

Overwhelmed and Underwhelmed

As you can see by the date it's been awhile since I've been able to sit down and write. Life has been crazy since school started. Grace goes to Preschool Tuesday and Thursday. Plus we go to Music Makers on Monday morning. It's taken some time to get use to our new schedule. I get up every morning (most mornings) at 6 and workout before the kids get up and try to get ready for the day. Since Grace started school for some reason they have been sleeping later too. I'm not complaining it's just funny. There getting so big and growing so fast. Grace is doing well in school learning poems and her letters. Josh still hasn't said much but he sure does understand what your saying to him. It's interesting because Grace at 18 months had a bigger vocabulary but she most times didn't seem to get it, if that makes sense but Josh on the other hand you can have a conversation and he doesn't respond but with his own language he knows what you are asking him. Boys and girls really are different. Chris is hanging in there, poor guy school is just so hard for him. But he's at a good charter school and there really trying to help him. Getting ready for October with birthdays, fall break, halloween and new babies (not ours the Carpenter's). Headed out to Southern California to visit family while Chris heads to Colorado to visit his. Excited to go to the beach and visit with my sisters. The weather is finally starting to change so it should be really nice, hopefully. Looking forward to the upcoming holiday's Grace is understanding now and loves Christmas and anything Christmas. She found the tree's at Walmart the other day I thought I never get her out of the Garden Center, but it does make me excited for this year. She's so animated it's so much fun, the best part of being a parent is watching the reactions of your children. Hopefully is a successful holiday season:)

Summer of Swim

Grace had her first summer of swim lessons. She did really well, the first few classes were a little rough but soon she got the hang of it and by the end was doing really well. I'm glad she's not afraid, I do not like the water and it's always been something I have truly regretted. So I am so glad Grace likes the water and is not afraid. Josh even loves the water and thinks he can swim. It's actually exhausting taking them to the pool because he just wants to jump in and obviously he can't. Maybe lessons for him next summer:)

Preschool

Grace started Preschool last week. So far she really likes it. Heidi is a Sister in our ward and super nice. We probably don't have the extra money but I felt strongly that Grace needed the extra and specific help in learning color,numbers and letters. Plus don't kids just do better with other people:) Hopefully she continues to grow and learn. Looking forward to this school year.