Kystren is TWO!

Friday was Kyrsten's 2nd Birthday! She is growing up too fast, as they all do. We didn't do too much, but she was happy to get a few presents and have decorations up just for her! Kyrsten is turning into quite the little toddler. She is a sweet little girl, most of the time:) She loves to give hugs and share cuddles with us, family, and friends. Kyrsten is becoming quite the chatter box too. She constantly wants to know what is going on with everyone and everything. We love her so much and are so thankful she is in our lives! Happy 2nd Birthday Kyrsten!

Dress up Divas

You never know what these two are up to or what they are going to come out wearing when they are playing in their room! I am just happy they are starting to play together a little more often.

The Countdown

As you can see from the new countdown addition, we are expecting number three this spring. I was hesitant to put it up, because it feels like forever away. I mean only 180+ more days, no biggie. When Hayley asks when the baby is coming we go through all the holidays we have to get through first like: Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Birthday, Valentine's, etc... March is really seeming like forever. The girls are excited! Well, Hayley is for sure. I am not sure how much Kyrsten understands, other than she knows I have a baby in my belly and she has "dinner" in hers. Kyrsten loves babies so I am sure she will be more than helpful. Hopefully in about 5 weeks we will find out if it is a boy or girl. We will be happy either way, but it would be fun to have a boy in the mix! We shall see....

Camping

This last weekend we headed up to Mt. Lemmon in Tucson to go camping with our friends, The Gardners. We had a blast! Yes, it was cold at night, but other than that it was GREAT! The kids played all weekend. It was so good for them to get outdoors and use their imaginations. Us adults were able to just sit around and chat for most of the time. We did have a fun visitor the second night. After the kids were asleep, we were sitting by the fire talking when Jeff spotted a skunk in our campground! That of course got us out of chairs and backing away. Luckily, it didn't spray or stay around for too long, but we went to bed pretty quick after that. All in all, we had a wonderful time and are so glad we got away to the outdoors for the weekend. Thanks so much Gardners!!!!

Grandpa's Truck

Catching up: A couple of Friday's ago.... Jeff's parents watched the girls for us while Jeff and I went to the temple and out to dinner. (We are spoiled to live by parents!) While we were out the girls had some fun too. Grandma and Grandpa took them out for ice cream and over to see Grandpa's work truck. When Hayley got home that night, she was so excited to tell me all about Grandpa's truck, how he honked it, how big or small his bed is inside, how he just parks it where they went, etc. It is fun to hear kids retell their adventures. Thanks Grandma and Grandpa for the fun night!

Grandpa's truck

Sitting on the bed in the truck

Kisses for Grandpa

Miscellaneous

The last couple days have been somewhat eventful so I actually have some things to post about!

Last Friday, the girls went to their Mima's (my mom's). She was already watching my two nieces for the weekend and was a brave and kind Grandma to take on my two too. Before I left her with the craziness, I got some shots of the girls playing in the water on the porch. Our girls love playing together and and love going to Mima's. When I asked Hayley if she had fun at Mima's she said, "of course." Kyrsten was having so much fun that she basically pushed me out of my mom's house to leave. Thanks Mom for taking all the girls!!!! Since we were kid free for a night, Jeff and I got to go to dinner and a movie, and have such a peaceful night sleep- so nice!!

Tristin and Hayley enjoying a massage in the massage chair.

Water time!

On Monday, our friends the Gardners had us over for a BBQ and the kids had a blast playing in the mud and then swimming later. Wish I took more pictures, but here is one of Kyrsten loving the mud! Thanks Gardners!

Yesterday, two big events occurred. First, it was Hayley's first day of preschool at her new Funshine Preschool. She is going for three days, for a couple of hours. She and I are both very excited. Our friend actually just started up her own preschool in her house. She has set up such and amazing and fun learning environment for the kids. I know Hayley will have a blast. Kyrsten is not so excited about Hayley leaving us, but she will get used to it and she is starting to get her own playdates with friends her age, so she will have fun with that!




Lastly, yesterday was a big day for the TV lovers in our home, a.k.a. Jeff and Hayley. We finally ordered satellite TV. This is the first time in our 7 years of marriage that we have ever ordered TV. We had if free for a year in family housing at NAU when we first got married, but then we were always on a student budget and just used the good ol' antenna. We now have clear channels and more than a couple. We didn't order the best package or anything, but just having a few choices is great. I already know Hayley will quickly be in need of TV limits and maybe Jeff too:) I am sure it won't be long before a big screen TV is "needed."