Bathroom Exploring . . .

Addie, age 1 1/2

Addison has been intrigued with what's under the bathroom sink for quite awhile now. She's asked me questions and I've answered them the best I can, without giving too much information for such a little gal!

This afternoon, we were at G-ma & G-pa Harward's house helping move things around. Addison disappeared and I went off in pursuit of her. I found her in the bathroom, finished going potty with panties and pants around her ankles. She begins to talk to me and is just bursting with excitement and enthusiasm. She began by telling me, "I'm such a big girl now, I can get into these because I'm all grown up! I found them!" One of the drawers under the sink was open and I asked her what she found. "I'm all grown up Mom, I'm so big!" I asked her to show me what she found and she pointed to a pink tampon, wrapper off, thrown away in the trash can. I begin to giggle at this point. Addison is still just so excited and tells me all the things she can do now (and this is a direct quote) "They (referring to the tampon) can keep me company and make my bum strong." Oh, that girl is so hilarious. So, as of today, Addison's bum is officially strong and in good company. :) As I was laughing, Addison comments, "You think I'm so funny Mom." And, I do. Who couldn't laugh at such a cute little girl?!

Addie Quote

"I think a bubble bath is in order, Mom." -Addison Harward, age 2 3/4.

Quick Trip

Last weekend we went with the Harward's to St. George for a boating trip. Our annual cabin trip was double-booked and this was the next best option. It was very convenient because we were able to stay with my family in St. George! We had a lot of fun there!

The day before we left, Ella began to crawl. Here's a little video clip of her in action. Six-months-old and already crawling - just like Addison! Today, in fact, she pulled herself up onto the side of the tub. She needs to understand she's too little to be doing that! I guess there's no stopping her now though! :)


The rodeo was going on in St. George, and we went to a breakfast Saturday morning with my family. Addie and Katie enjoyed the animals, although, Addison was a little skeptical of them.


Ella enjoyed sleeping on the boat - both her and Addison slept for the first 45 minutes or so of the boat ride! Picnicking on the beach wasn't too bad either. :)
Katie got to come along for her first time ever boating experience. She got to drive a Sea Doo, go tubing, and ride on a four wheeler. Let's just say she had the time of her life!

We are officially moving by October 17th, to Salem, UT. Not too far, but it will be a big change. I will miss the ladies of Provo 6th ward so much! Thanks for being such a great ward. I've made a lot of good friends here. I'm sure I'll still see you all, I mean how could I not come to Bunco night?!

Kisses and Laughs

Ella has been just darling lately. Addison is the BEST at making her baby sister laugh and we caught it on video. I love the deep belly laugh.

We also discovered that Ella knows what it means to give kisses and will do it when you ask her to. James absolutely loves it! So far she does it the best with James - this time around she wouldn't do it with me. Last night, I was holding her and she took turns giving me a kiss, then would turn to James.

Ella's Accomplishment

Little Ella is officially an "older" baby now. A week ago today (August 6th) she sat up without support! Each day she has improved. Attached is a video of her on the 6th.

At least one of her bottom teeth is coming through as well.

Time is flying by so fast!

The County Fair

The girls and I went to the county fair in Spanish Fork with the Cofers this morning. We had a lot of fun visiting animals and running around to the various booths. We left just in time because the kids started to have a breakdown on our way to the car. Later this evening, James asked what Addie saw at the fair. This was her response: "I sawed no balloons." Apparently the fair lacked in the balloon department.

The kids loved that the "kids" were climbing on their mom.

After the fair, we went to Taylor's house to make a boppy pillow slipcover. Wow, why do we even try to sew together? We were there for about 4 1/2 to 5 hours and all we accomplished sewing-wise was tracing a pattern and figuring out the steps to sew. The rest of our time was spent intervening with fights over toys, wiping bums, nursing babies, etc. It was fun to spend time with Taylor though. I just find it amazing that it's so hard to accomplish anything with children!

And lastly, this is how James spent his day:

In the emergency room, getting stitches. He knocked it against a sharp corner of a wall while on a ladder. Poor James!

Hungry, Anyone?

As I was working on the dishes this evening, I left to check on Addison for a minute (as I do frequently - you never want to leave that girl to her own devices for long!). Not waiting to rinse the dishes before I left would have a been a good choice as this is what I found:


Yes, those are bites marks on the blinds.

She was sent straight to her room. I went back to the dishes while she was "contemplating" what she did wrong and I cooled down. A few minutes later (seriously, 2-3 minutes), I go back to talk with her and find that she's moved the cupboard and play kitchen from in front of her window and has proceeded to eat those blinds as well.

Chunks of plastic in her mouth.

Maybe these ones were brittle?

All I have to say is Hungry anyone?

We have some half-eaten blinds up for grabs!