Birthday Boys, Part II

Evan opening his box of diapers from Humphries'. (Actually it was a giant inflatable Christmas Tigger...are you jealous Decca...don't worry, it sleeps in the guest bed so you can cuddle with it over Thanksgiving.) Hyrum opening one of his tractors.

Buzzy blowing out his candles on his birthday cake. We still wonder if Kensey and Austin helped...

Singing the birthday song to Evan and Hyrum. They LOVED it.

The AMAZING first cute cake I have ever made. The edible John Deere with a "Twinkie" bucket. Thank you so much Erin. I still don't think it is as cute as yours, but Hyrum liked it.

All in all, it was a great two days of celebrating. I feel bad for Evan, because his passed three birthdays haven't been as good since I've been so focused on Hyrum. Next year, though, is the big 3-0, so we better start planning now!!!

TERRIFIC Twos!!

Hy is the grand total of two years old!! My friend, Sis. Cameron said that instead of thinking of it as the "terrible twos" think of it as the "terrific twos." When else are you going to get sticky peanutbutter kisses, goobering loves, etc. So, I'm trying that perspective. Well....this is the first day and Hyrum wanted us to KNOW he is two.
I got to watch the Humphries' kids while their parents were Christmas shopping. So, they got to be here this morning to greet Hy. We sang "Happy Birthday" to him and showed him his new trike then gathered all the kids in for a picture. Hmm....he apparently doesn't like birthdays.

Tonight, Ev was giving Mr. Buzzy a bath and Hy learned that he had control of his..."urinary functions" and could make it stop and go when he wanted. Well as gross as it is in the tub, the best part was when he decided to express his two-year old self on the carpet. It's one thing when it accidentally happens while you're changing a diaper. It's another thing if it is stopping and going and the guilty one is laughing.

But this is how the night just ended as I went to kiss my little one goodnight. Most kids like to sleep with something soft like a teddy bear or blankie. Not our boy... :)

The REAL photo shoot

Amber did a great job and all she used was my little digital camera! Buzzy, thanks for smiling sometimes so we could get some good pics and for screaming and running away so that we could make memories :)

Photo shoot for nursery...

Sister Humphries asked us to bring a photo of Hyrum for nursery next Sunday. So I sat Buzzy down and explained to him that we needed to take some pictures of him for his class. He thought that he should look dignified and impress any of the visitors that may venture over to his nursery class. He also likes to impress the ladies of nursery: Brooke, Gracie, and Emma.

Pucker up, ladies...
The "monkey face"

Any ideas...

for YW in Excellence. It's been like ten years and I haven't paid attention to what you do at these things. Help....I'm stressed! Oh, and the mutual theme is "Steadfast and Immovable".

The New Kitchen - 2

The "New" Kitchen -1

Yay! It is done! (It was actually done a while ago, but Murray had to put trim and I had to clean it and there are a few other things that I'll change later, but....)

Top to bottom, L to R: #1-The old kitchen.....dark, dreary and seventies. #2- The cupboards are gone but check out that cute, green flowered wallpaper. Not really for a kitchen, but maybe a little girl's room. #3-The beginning of something new. #4- Wow! I love it! Murray did a wonderful job and fixed not only cupboards, but electrical, plumbing, everything!