My little climber

Yes it has begone. I knew it would, I'm just not ready for all the falls. Thatcher loves to climb. I've only captured some of his lower climbs because the others I haven't been able to run and crab the camera for fear of where he may be when i got back. For example I caught him up on the dinning room table, and when I got to the room the chandelier was swaying. Which means he was reaching for it and can almost grab it, oh what fun it will be when he can swing from the chandelier's...yipee!!!

More!

So, I've tried to do the baby sign language with Thatcher and the only one he uses is "more"! He has his own version of more and uses it whenever he wants something. It's very cute and funny, especially when he really wants something and the action speeds up and is pressed more firmly. He has also started to say "mo" when signing. It is all very fascinating to watch and he is learning very quickly. He copy's a lot now too, sounds, actions and some words:) He also nods his head for yes and no and it's never just once it's over and over very quickly, especially for no, of course.

A 20 Year abcense...

I know it's hard to believe I can remember back that far and well; but it's true. Well, I've broken down and joined the fad. After a twenty year absence I now have bangs again. We shall see how it goes. I don't plan on braking out the'ol curling iron, feather brush or large can of hair spray but the eighties are back, I guess we might as well except it and embrace it. I'm really looking forward to that side pony tail again...ya think!?

Catch up!

Well It's time for me to play a little catch up. The first of February we Landon, Thatcher and I traveled down to Rexburg Idaho to help my brother Blair and his family move home. I must admit Landon did most of the helping. I was lucky enough to watch my nephew Hayden while my sister worked. So we got visiting in and a lot of packing. While there Landon also celebrated his 26th Birthday; Meghan, Dusty and Carson traveled from Idaho Falls for the occasion.


Thatcher and Hayden were so funny together. Hayden whom is 5 months younger weighs about the same as Thatch and Thatcher found himself being tackled and squished a few times. Not knowing how to fight back he just cried out. Most of the time they were good to each other, Thatcher likes to poke faces and learning to share toys was another thing. Thatcher, did teach Hayden to get in the cupboards and play with the contents within, or empty off whatever they could crab. Cousins are great!



I was a bit bummed that it was still very cold there and snowing, but thatcher was so ready to get out of the car the only problem is he always plays in the street. Even here at home, he always makes a b-line for the street. He worries me. I have to keep a very close eye. I am grateful how much he desires to go outside, we are going to have such a fun summer.

Here Come the Deer

We have so many deer on the back hill, it's been so fun watching them, except when we put apples or something out for them and they fight over it. Jumping, kicking and biting each other for it. Food must be scarce. I know mom has noticed many of her bushes and plants have been eaten, so we will see if we get flowers this year. The turkeys have been waddling through on a daily bases as well. The kids enjoy this. It's nice being so close to nature, in town. Come spring and summer the moose start roaming through as well. It's great!

Why I Love Mom!!!

Mom and Dad were watching TV when Mom said, "I'm tired, and it's getting late. I think I'll go to bed"

She went to the kitchen to make sandwiches for the next day's lunches.

Rinsed out the popcorn bowls, took meat out of the freezer for supper the following evening,checked the cereal box levels, filled the sugar container, put spoons and bowls on the table and started the coffee pot for brewing the next morning.

She then put some wet clothes in the dryer, put a load of clothes into the washer, ironed a shirt and secured a loose button

She picked up the game pieces left on the table, put the phone back on the charger and put the telephone book into the drawer.

She watered the plants, emptied a wastebasket and hung up a towel to dry.

She yawned and stretched and headed for the bedroom. She stopped by the desk and wrote a note to the teacher, counted out some cash for the field trip, and pulled a text book out from hiding under the chair.

She signed a birthday card for a friend, addressed and stamped the envelope and wrote a quick note for the grocery store. She put both near her purse.

Mom then washed her face with 3 in 1 cleanser, put on her Night solution & age fighting moisturizer, brushed and flossed her teeth and filed her nails.

Dad called out, "I thought you were going to bed."

"I'm on my way," she said.

She put some water into the dog's dish and put the cat outside, then made sure the doors were locked and the patio light was on.

She looked in on each of the kids and turned out their bedside lamps and TV's, hung up a shirt, threw some dirty socks into the hamper, and had a brief conversation with the one up still doing homework.

In her own room, she set the alarm; laid out clothing for the next day, straightened up the shoe rack. She added three things to her 6 most important things to do list. She said her prayers, and visualized the accomplishment of her goals.

About that time, Dad turned off the TV and announced to no one in particular. "I'm going to bed."
And he did...without another thought.

Anything extraordinary here? Wonder why women live longer...?

CAUSE WE ARE MADE FOR THE LONG HAUL..... (and we can't die sooner, we still have things to do!!!!)

Send this to five phenomenal women today...they'll love you for it! I just did.

THEN, GO TO BED!

A Giveaway!!!

My Cousin Mikin...her idea...so I'm running with it.

We love you and how will we show thee??? A Giveaway!

What a perfect way for ME to show YOU my love.
The first 5 people to respond to this post will get something made by me, my choice, for you. (I know... a little scary, but maybe fun? Huh?)

This offer does have some restrictions. and limitations:
1- I make no guarentees that you will like what I make.
2- What I created will be just for you.
3- It'll be done by the end of March.
4- You have no clue what it is going to be. It may be a story, poetry, picture, but it will be something I will make and give or mail to you. Who knows...not you, or me! :)

The CATCH?? Oh, the catch is that you must copy this post and repost it on your blog and offer the same to the first 5 people who respond to yours. The first 5 people who leave a comment asking me something they want to know about me will then win a handmade gift by me! Oh, and be sure to post of picture of it when you get it!

Thatcher's First Birthday!!!

My baby is one, oh I can't believe it. He was sick on his birthday with the croup so was sleeping when all who came to celebrate with us arrived. We did presents first to wake him up a bit and I must say he got into it a little more Christmas, i think he is starting to realize that the pretty colored wrapping has something inside he might like. He loved all of his gifts of course but I think the big hits were the big blocks and wagon from Uncle Tyrel and Aunt Kristin. Thanks everyone. Then came time for the cake. He was a little interested in the candle but not at all in the eating of the cake. I finally got him to play in it with a spoon but pushing his hands in it disgusted and annoyed him. Days later when he felt better I tried again...he wanted nothing to do with it. I bet if I had made it a chocolate cake he would've felt differently about it. I don't know what it is because he really has never had any but this kid can sniff out the stuff.





At his one year check up he weighed 21lbs and was 31 inches tall. Right now he has discovered his shadow and he loves to wave at it. He is trying many new foods, many end up on the floor for Zoe to eat. He try's to run but his legs can't keep up with his body and he falls a lot. He loves to dance and hones into any music with in his earshot, he stops and either starts to bounce up and down and wave his hands around crazy or he starts to sway with hands in the air above his head, oh yeah and he recently started stamping his feet...so cute! He gets so excited when people get home and runs over to say hello and get loves. He loves to play hide and seek with dad and anything else they do together. He loves to read books before bedtime and have you sing to him, itsy bitsy spider is a favorite right now and he is starting to catch on to the actions. He uses the sigh language action for eat and more, though his versions are a bit off they are consistent and he understands what they mean. he also understands more of what at ask him and he will shake his head yes for things as well. He definitely has mommy wrapped around his tiny little finger because she still gets up with him 2-3 times a night...I know, I know I "just have to let him cry" LOL We are excited to see what he will do with his next year.

Happy New Year!!!!

Well another year has come and gone, where it all went is beyond me but it has been full, fun and fabulous. So many wonderful memories made. Great times spent with family and friends. Make some good resolutions and stick with them this year will ya! I'm really just talking to myself. Isn't time a wonder though. It seems like we have all the time in the world sometimes to get things accomplished but then another year rolls on by and those things you wanted to get done, well didn't and so you put them on your list for this year and again the cycle continues. It must STOP, at least for me. All you organized people out there...help me! Best advice from a prophet of course "DO IT" -President Kimball.
Ok so I will

Merry Christmas!!!

Christmas is always a blast. Once family starts trickling into town we begin all our fun tradition. Skating, bowling, games, eating a lot, visiting, many late hours of putting the puzzle together(this years was a nightmare), sledding, watching Christmas movies, craft projects, celebrating Burton & Tacey's Birthdays, secret Santa, Christmas Eve PJ's, lighting candles and reading "Twas the night before Christmas" and the Christmas pageant of Christ birth.
Christmas morning we open our stockings while we wait for everyone else to wake up. Thatcher didn't really get into the whole unwrapping thing but has enjoyed many of his presents since then.

Hayden was a little unhappy
Our talented actors
Since he couldn't roller skate...he drove
unveiling all of his toys from his stocking
We joined Jeff's family tradition of meeting Grandpa & Grandma Lee for Christmas Eve Breakfast at IHOP
Thatcher and mom zooming down the hill.























Our Cute little family Christmas morning.

Thanks to the internet and Skype Kristen and her family joined us from Germany...pretty cool.
Thatcher and his
"Super Star" hands:)

Thatcher's first Christmas. He loved playing with all of his cousins and hated being left out of things.