December 2016

December was filled with Holiday parties, basketball, and a trip. We had a great month and enjoyed the time to thibk about the real meaning of Christmas and time as a family.

USU v BYU

This is the Christmas tree Whit really wanted. We told him it wouldn't fit in the house and his response was "we'll put it outside the house"!

One of the most exciting parts of Decemberwas that Whit suddenly decided he wanted to be a big boy, go on the toilet, and wear undies. Yay for no more diapers!

These bear slippers have the funniest story. We were wasting time during a basketball practice at sportsmans warehouse. Whit saw these and could not live without them. He even had a pair for Rett and really wanted those too. At one point we found him with his shoes off and putting them on. We gave in and got them for him. He was so happy!!

The boys reaction to their Christmas present of NFL tickets to the Chiefs game wasn't nearly as exciting as we thought it would be. But they did love the game and the trip. And I was watching out of the corner of my eye that little boy with the scissors!!

Our Boys

Crew and Drake make me so happy. Lately they've done a few things that I have to record.

Since we went to the USU homecoming football game Drake has been super into their mascot Big Blue. When Rett and Crew throw the football around he gets geared up in his own little outfit complete with a belt for a tail and runs around waving and cheering them on. I wish I had a picture! It is so funny! At first we thought of discouraging this as parents. But we've decided that we have to support what our kids want to do so we joke about putting him into a cheer camp. He says that's what he wants to be when he grows up. One reason is because he won't have to talk to anyone. This is typical of Drake! So cute! If I get a picture I'll post it!

Crew is growing up so much! He missed the bus today for the first time this year. And the reason why is what makes it funny. He was supposed to be putting his shoes on to get out the door. But when he went into the mud room the messy shoes all over apparently called his name. He was trying to organize them. It reminded me of when he was 3ish. He wouldn't get in bed until the living room was picked up. He is just a little OCD. And isn't always. But he's definitely neater than Drake. Sometimes I feel bad that they have to share a room. And Crew does a lot more of the cleaning than Drake even though it's usually not his mess.

I love these boys! They are so cute and so fun. A ton of work and definitely not perfect. But they are growing up and learning tons. They try hard to do what's right and continue to amaze me with how smart they are. They teach me so much! I love being a mother to Crew and Drake! And I am so grateful for the blessing they are to me!

Drake is 5

I cannot believe it has been 5 years since my Drakey Baby was born! Crazy! Last month we went camping for Drake's birthday. He had a good time, I think. It depended on the moment, because when things weren't going how he wanted he did tell us a few times that it was the worst birthday every and that we ruined his birthday. But I think that was just ornery Drake not getting his way. He was super excited to get a power rangers costume, a bow just like his brother, and some legos. 

These are pictures taken throughout the last year. Most of them just make me laugh and smile because they show me the true Drake! He's such a goofy boy! And the sad part is, only his family really gets to see his goofiness. Because he's usually so shy that he's a quiet, calm kiddo around others.

Drake and I made a little road trip the other day to pick up and drop off dogs for Rett. Drake was so good. And he was coming up with all these funny ideas. "If dogs could drive we could take a nap together". It was a great idea! I would have loved a nap!

Recently on another day I was on a phone call that I took in another room to make sure it was quiet. When I came back, Drake was on the floor in the pantry eating out of a huge Costco bag of M&Ms. When I told him he couldn't have any more because I'm sure he had enough he told me "Why not, it's a party in my mouth!" in this silly voice. It made me laugh so hard! Such a funny one! We are so grateful he is part of our family! Life just wouldn't be the same without him. We love you Drakey Man!

Funny Parenting Moments

Sometimes I can't help but laugh at little parenting moments. I honestly think that as a parent you have to have a sense of humor, and laugh at things that happen, or you will go completely crazy! The other day Rett and I couldn't stop laughing. Sometimes I think we're mean, and then I realize that it's ok to have a little laugh at your kiddos. Drake and Crew have both done this before. But we finally caught it on video. We were driving home from Grandpa Kip's house the other night. It was around bedtime, but the boys had some gum from Grandpa's house. They were sleepy. And this is hilarious to me! This video is of Drake. He is totally asleep, but is still chomping away on his gum! And of course you can hear Rett and I giggling in the background. And I had to hurry and turn off the video because Drake started to wake up and I didn't want him to think we were being mean and cause a problem. Oh the joy of parenting! These little moments make my day! So funny!