Conference Packets

Here is a couple Conference Packets for those of you who have kids!!

Conference Packet

Another Conference Packet

I had to pick and choose what I am using with my little ones. Not a lot of writing going on with Jakob and Isabelle, Jakob is just starting to write words. I printed off the coloring sheets, the First Presidency description papers, and the bingo game. I'm also planning to do a couple of the activities that they talked about in the Ensign this last month. I'm excited for tomorrow and so excited that I have some things to help my little ones listen to the voice of our prophet.

Bangs

I love changing my hair. I needed something different and decided to cut some bangs. This is more bangs then I think I have ever had in my entire life. I like the bangs, not to excited about the haircut. Think I will cut a bit more off this next time.

Spring Break

Today I woke up to the sun peeking through the clouds. It only lasted about 20 minutes before it hid behind a sky of clouds. I love this view from our bedroom window.

Last week was are Spring Break and didn't turn out the way that I had planned. I made a list of places to go, crafts to do, people to have over, etc. Well, Monday was spent hanging around the house, enjoying a quiet day. Tuesday Steve had off. We planned to go up to Bagby Hotsprings, it was a 1 1/2 - 2 hour drive. Here we are, so excited to go. We ended up getting stuck in the snow about a mile away from the hike. NOT FUN!! We were blocking traffic and it took us a couple hours to get out. We finally got out, turned around, and headed back home, very disappointed that we couldn't make it up. Wednesday and Thursday were spent with cousins and friends at our house. We made rockets with the kids. We managed to fit a quick trip to the mall where the kids played at Pottery Barn Kids, the Leggo Store, and the Mall Play Area. Thursday Night we went out to Jaycine and Colin's home for yummy food and time with family.

I wasn't to worried about not getting out and about more, Steve had Friday off and we had big plans. Well, Thursday night Steve was up with a nasty stomach flu bug. He layed around all day Friday and still wasn't up for doing much on Saturday. Saturday night Karter started up with the same thing. What fun!!

Well, today is a new day. Last week did have a lot of good moments, slow days that weren't rushed. Yes, we may not have done a lot of the things I wanted to do, but we have today and tomorrow. So many more good times to come. I have to remind myself of that when things don't go as planned. There is much to enjoy, even when things don't go the way you had hoped. And there is always so much to look forward to.

Individual Shots

My Jakob and Isabelle

This two buggers fight like crazy!! Jakob knows just what to do to tease or scare Isabelle!! Isabelle is great at screaming at the top of her lungs whenever she thinks she has been wronged. They both are super possesive about what belongs to them or who had it first. Sometimes I feel like I'm dealing with one disagreement after the other. I can be heard saying in desperation, "Jakob go to that side of the room, Isabelle go to the other side. Just play by yourselves. Don't look at each other or talk to each other."

That said, these moments really only happen occasionally. Jakob is so good to his sister! He puts up with her messing up/destroying things that he has spent hours working on. He always thinks of her when I give him a snack or get a project out for him to work on. He unbuckles her carseat, helps her put her shoes on, and gets her things that she asks for. He is a great big brother. He shares treats with her that he brings home from school and church. He remembers her in his prayers.

Isabelle is so sweet and kind. Yes, she gets upset quickly, but she also is quick to give a hug and say that she is sorry. She is very loving. She loves to be around Jakob, to do what he is doing. She just thinks whatever he is doing is the best thing to do!! She is so willing to share!! If you ask her nicely (I'm trying to teach Jakob this) to share a toy (okay, maybe not her pink Care Bear) she will quickly hand it over to you.

Isn't this family life?? These two are connected and will be throughout the eternities. I love that they are forming this amazing relationship and I hope that it will continue to grow. I hope as a mom I can facilitate an enviroment where they will be more apt to make good memories versus that not-so-good. Oh, the joy of sibling relationships. They truly have such sweet moments together.

Oh, The Joys Of Living!!

What happens when your two year old is potty trained and you start trusting her alone in the bathroom. Well, you can only imagine!! Isabelle just loves to un-roll that toilet paper roll!! These were pictures from the first time she did it. She has done it several time since.

I think I can say she is officially potty trained. She has been in undies for over a month now and rarely has an accident. Such a good girl, it really was very easy to work with her on this. Now if only I could curb her obsession with toilet paper. What's a mom to do? Removing it from the bathroom doesn't seem a good option, and I really would love her to wipe on her own. Any ideas???

My Three Munchkins!!