Our little comb-over

I screamed when I saw Addison sitting on the toilet, huge smile on her face, and hair all around her. James came running (I scared him with my classic Gma Stone's overreaction) and suggested we shave her head, after realizing everything was ok. Instead, we opted for the comb over. All James needs to do it grow another mullett and I can shave the bottom half of my hair. We'll be the perfect redneck family.

Squealer

This is the noise that Ella makes when wanting to be picked up, fed, needs attention, etc. Imagine her doing this and Addison needing the attention brought back to her and mimicking Ella. Lovely.

Family Outing

James took the past few days off work for our anniversary and we've been playing! On Thursday, we went on a walk to Bridal Veil Falls and had a picnic. Yesterday, we went to Farm Country at Thanksgiving Point. Addie had a blast feeding the animals, making ice cream, and going on a carriage ride. I wasn't there when Addie stuck her whole hand in a calf's mouth, but I'm sure glad it didn't bite her!

It is so nice to spend time with James - very refreshing! We celebrated four years this week and we both agree that it seems like so much longer (in a good way)! I wonder where we'll be in four more years?

Candy Queen

St. George means fun with Grandma, swimming, the trampoline, and fun toys, but, most of all, it means Candy. Without fail, Addison finds candy in her Aunt Katie's room every time we visit. She will disappear for a second and come back with a goodie. This particular candy was great fun - red, white, and blue! So, thanks Aunt Katie! I don't think you ever knew she found this particular lollipop. I hope it wasn't anything too special. :)

Twice the Love

"I love you two Mom."
June 11, 2009

The Adventures of Lightning McQueen, Mater, Doc, and the Tractor

The St. George Temple

We returned home last night from the wedding trip to St. George. Everything was wonderful and went well. I am so thankful that I was able to go and share this special time with Alison. It was great being with all of my sisters again!


Addison, aka Lightning McQueen, calls me Mater quite often. On this trip I was demoted, however, and had to share my title with Perris, Ali's new husband. Previously, he was known as Ramone. During the days preceding the wedding she constantly called him Mater and expected everyone to know that's who she was referring to. I didn't mind too much, but the day after the wedding, Addison was sitting on the toilet having a conversation with me about her "tires" and how lightning mcqueen has a bum and she asks a question calling me by Mater. That's right, I am back to Mater status--at least until she sees Perris again!

Ella is Doc and James is known as a tractor. Addie loves pretending- she's such a character! I often slip and call her her real name and she'll say "You forgot I'm Lightning McQueen (or Marlin depending on the day)."

Ali holding "Doc."

Lynds, me, Addison

You can't see the dresses too well (on Addie and Ella), but they are the ones I made! (with some assistance from my mom and sister). I'm glad they are completed. Now I need to start on the other projects I have lined up.

Last night, driving home from St. George, Addie kept telling me she was going to have an accident - meaning potty in her pants. I kind of ignored it because she was wearing a pull-up and Ella was sleeping and I did not want to stop when Ella was happy. (She has a hard time traveling in the car.) All of a sudden James looks back at her and poop is oozing out of her pull-up onto her leg. We quickly pull over and get her cleaned up. It was quite windy and she is standing there almost completely naked and says "I want to go potty on the rocks." Now, a little background info here - ever since she realized that animals go to the bathroom outside she has mentioned to me that she would like to try that. I always tell her that little girls don't go potty on the grass, they go on the toilet and she's accepted that. This time though she knew she had me. I helped her as she went and as soon as she was finished and cleaned up she turns to me and says "That was so fun" with a big smile on her face. :) This will always be remembered by her. Already she has mentioned to me several times the pottying on the rocks incident. Oh what a memory to have!