Where do boys get all their energy?! Honestly I'm so grateful that Todd comes home to do whatever boys love to do! Sometimes this mamma just can't find the energy and craziness these boys need to occupy their little selves.
Oh Eli....How much I love you!
At 19 mo. Eli has learned to climb and climb to the top of the bunk beds all by himself...I thought it was only to the 3rd step. But as I heard Takoda cheering from his bedroom and I saw Eli on the top mattress (dangerous much?) ...I soon learned that this little boy was determined.
He loves to try on daddy's shoes...p.s. did I mention he's a daddy's boy???
Ummm yeah this is how I found him after his nap time. He was yelling for me, and although he looks like a giant, this is as far as he gets. He didn't want to go in, nor down. Poor guy, just stuck:)
Loving him some mittens
Zion the Beautiful
It had been too beautiful in October not to take a mini vacation to Zion. We brought my mom along, and no it wasn't because with the senior discount... it's only $10 for a life pass to all the National Parks, can you believe that?... Zion, if you haven't been, is too beautiful to describe. It truly brings you back to the peacefulness of our Heavenly Father's creation.
Hey somebody had to try it out. Too bad the water was too cold for me, i'd be even more tempted to let go.
Takoda finished Karate (little ninjas)
I'll be signing him up again soon, he loved it. He's now doing pee-wee sports.
October---The boy's (yes todd too) Favorite Month
Do you see our little monkey?
Red Rock
Don't make fun of my bike...it's Kate's from when she was little. But Dad and I wanted to ride some of the Red Rock loop. It was so much fun, and other than almost passing out on some hills (no really), I'm ready to try it again!
Todd turns 32!
He calls his chair, the kings chair (pic below). The boys know not to sit there if daddy is home. Todd always takes off the week of his birthday, so really we had been celebrating all week. He sure knows how to celebrate. I love Todd so much for the hard determined worker he is. Here are 10 fun facts I admire in Toddy:
1. He wants us to all have fun, even if that means cramming lots of us in the car for a ride (usually we have no idea where) and singing to his favorite songs.
2. He's so passionate about his sport teams. He loves to wear his jersey representing the team playing that day.
3. We love watching x factor, american idol and other fun shows together, but mostly I love watching him try to sing along and pretty much imagines he's the contestant.
4. He appreciates and loves the value of family. He loves my side of the family and is their friend. That means so much to me.
5. He received roller-blades from me for his birthday. He says he was the best at roller hockey and let's just say he's been out on them plenty of times, while I run, he pushes the kids in the jogger. And I have to say, he picked it up rather quickly.
6. Todd has so many random interesting people as his friends. He loves the diversity and once you've become his friend he's committed for life. I really do admire that about him. Friendship means a lot to him.
7. His loud laugh is contagious. For example, Phil on modern family is Todd...So when he watches the show, he's pretty much watching himself, but laughs so hard at the insane moments Phil has. You can't help and laugh right along with him.
8. He treats me to flowers. Even when we dated, Todd has always been so good to make sure I knew I was loved and still continues giving me flowers after all these years.
9. He's good to remind us of Family Home Evening and couples prayer
10. Todd loves his family. He talks about his childhood all the time and really loves the memories he shares with his siblings and parents. (And I love listening to all of it)
His favorite chocolate cake
Carlos'
This summer we found our favorite Mexican food place...it's in the parking lot of where we had a shaved ice. Who ever comes to visit next, Carlos is on us!
