Saturday, July 23, 2011
Free at Last
Naptime and bedtime have become quite the fight with Aidan lately. There is a lot of avoiding (Aidan runs around the house laughing madly and trying to hide) and crying (once we pick him up and drag him to his room). He usually spends awhile crying and/or playing after we leave him in his room to sleep. Yesterday at naptime he spent quite a bit of time talking and playing after his door was shut. I started to hear the doorknob jiggling. Aidan hasn't been able to open the doors at our house before because a) he is too short to get a good hold on them and b) they are round so even when he can get ahold of them it's very difficult for him to turn them. No more, though! I went upstairs to sit by his door for a few minutes and heard the doorknob jiggle again. After a few minutes of intense work, Aidan was free! He opened the door slowly and gave me a giant grin when he saw me sitting there. We made a quick trip to Target that night and got some safety doorknobs, though, so his prison is once again escape-proof. He was not happy about this development when I put him to bed. He tried the door once when I was getting him ready and was quite angry to discover he can no longer turn the knob.
Monday, July 18, 2011
It's About Time...
After many months I have finally decided to update the blog. We have been having lots of fun with Aidan and Calder. Calder arrived on May 18th and was 6 pounds, 10 ounces. We took a walk around the neighborhood the night before he was born and apparently I overdid it because when we got home I began having contractions. It was convenient though because when we left Aidan was asleep in bed and grandpa was able to come over and spend the night with him while Bones and I went to the hospital.
Calder has been a pretty good baby although it is a lot more work taking care of two kids instead of just one. Aidan likes Calder most of the time, as long as Calder does not try to use any of Aidan's precious blankets and doesn't interfere with Aidan's playtime with his daddy. Aidan likes to give the baby kisses and bring him his own blankets so he will stay away from Aidan's blankets.
We blessed Calder a couple of weeks ago and although he cried A LOT that day, at least he managed to stay quiet through the blessing.
To get out of the house this weekend we took a quick trip up to Logan. Aidan loved playing at the park with daddy and Calder enjoyed some quality time outside too (although you can't tell since he cried in the only picture we took of him!).
Calder has been a pretty good baby although it is a lot more work taking care of two kids instead of just one. Aidan likes Calder most of the time, as long as Calder does not try to use any of Aidan's precious blankets and doesn't interfere with Aidan's playtime with his daddy. Aidan likes to give the baby kisses and bring him his own blankets so he will stay away from Aidan's blankets.
We blessed Calder a couple of weeks ago and although he cried A LOT that day, at least he managed to stay quiet through the blessing.
To get out of the house this weekend we took a quick trip up to Logan. Aidan loved playing at the park with daddy and Calder enjoyed some quality time outside too (although you can't tell since he cried in the only picture we took of him!).
Friday, December 17, 2010
Thursday, December 16, 2010
The Real Reason to Get Out of Debt
I get emails from Dave Ramsey every week and the email this week was too good not to share and so appropriate for the season.
Are You Giving Your Money Away?
Find out the real reason to get out of debt and invest. The Tip
Building wealth isn't about watching your bank account grow, it's about using your wealth to bless others.
Month after month, we send you tips and encouragement to keep you committed to your investing goals. We've explained why you shouldn't invest in single stocks or bonds, and we've talked about how to plan for your child's college expenses and how to make the most of your money once you retire.
But those things, as important as they are, are not the reason you get out of debt, save money, and invest for the future. And you certainly don't build wealth just to see your bank accounts grow.
Invest In True Happiness
Building wealth is all about giving! And while Americans are number-one in the world for charitable giving, statistics show that the more money someone makes, the less they give as a percentage of their income. In fact, people who earn less than $20,000 a year are twice as charitable as those who earn $100,000 a year.
Oddly enough, those higher income earners said they didn't give more because they couldn't afford it. Those folks have fallen for the false idea that in order to have money, they have to hold on to it with a clenched fist, and they're missing out on the blessings that generosity can bring to their lives.
You probably know from your own experience how it feels to meet a need in someone's life, either with your time, your possessions or your money. We are happiest and most fulfilled when we're serving and giving. We're designed that way.
Because Dave's money principles are biblically based, he has always recommended tithing—regularly giving to your church—as the first step to giving. Once giving becomes a habit, you'll see that it makes you less selfish. You'll look for more opportunities to give as you have more money to give.
And, while there is no guarantee that you'll have more money just because you give money away, you will end up with more—sometimes in your pocket and sometimes in your heart. But there will always be more when you handle money God's way!
Here in the Christmas season, there are opportunities to give at every turn. If you haven't experienced the Financial Peace that comes from giving, give it a try this season. Leave $100 for your server one evening, or find five single moms and give them each $500. Take an even bigger leap and give someone $10,000 to go back to school or fulfill their dream of adopting a child. You'll see what a difference it makes in the way you view money.
Are You Giving Your Money Away?
Find out the real reason to get out of debt and invest. The Tip
Building wealth isn't about watching your bank account grow, it's about using your wealth to bless others.
Month after month, we send you tips and encouragement to keep you committed to your investing goals. We've explained why you shouldn't invest in single stocks or bonds, and we've talked about how to plan for your child's college expenses and how to make the most of your money once you retire.
But those things, as important as they are, are not the reason you get out of debt, save money, and invest for the future. And you certainly don't build wealth just to see your bank accounts grow.
Invest In True Happiness
Building wealth is all about giving! And while Americans are number-one in the world for charitable giving, statistics show that the more money someone makes, the less they give as a percentage of their income. In fact, people who earn less than $20,000 a year are twice as charitable as those who earn $100,000 a year.
Oddly enough, those higher income earners said they didn't give more because they couldn't afford it. Those folks have fallen for the false idea that in order to have money, they have to hold on to it with a clenched fist, and they're missing out on the blessings that generosity can bring to their lives.
You probably know from your own experience how it feels to meet a need in someone's life, either with your time, your possessions or your money. We are happiest and most fulfilled when we're serving and giving. We're designed that way.
Because Dave's money principles are biblically based, he has always recommended tithing—regularly giving to your church—as the first step to giving. Once giving becomes a habit, you'll see that it makes you less selfish. You'll look for more opportunities to give as you have more money to give.
And, while there is no guarantee that you'll have more money just because you give money away, you will end up with more—sometimes in your pocket and sometimes in your heart. But there will always be more when you handle money God's way!
Here in the Christmas season, there are opportunities to give at every turn. If you haven't experienced the Financial Peace that comes from giving, give it a try this season. Leave $100 for your server one evening, or find five single moms and give them each $500. Take an even bigger leap and give someone $10,000 to go back to school or fulfill their dream of adopting a child. You'll see what a difference it makes in the way you view money.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Ketchup
I am a bit behind on the blogging. I don't have a reason, just being lazy. So, this will be my "ketchup" post about whatever I can remember since last time. This came in the mail for Bones yesterday.
Why Bones needs a coupon for tampons I am not quite sure, but it was very nice of Playtex to think of him for their "special savings only a woman would want".
We planted a tree in our backyard. (We mostly meaning Bones, I just like to take credit for being there. Aidan did help with the digging.) We are not sure if it is already dying or just turning brown for the winter. But it did look nice for a little while.
Aidan has become very interested in hats and continues to love shoes. He will try on any pair he can find. I went to the shoe store with him and he was in heaven. He tried on more shoes than I did.
Molly still loves to sit in her chair and look out the window. Yes, her leg is resting comfortably on the armrest, where else would she put it?
And, the most exciting news, we found out we will be having another baby in May! Our due date is May 22, the day after our anniversary, so we are only a couple of months along.
Why Bones needs a coupon for tampons I am not quite sure, but it was very nice of Playtex to think of him for their "special savings only a woman would want".
We planted a tree in our backyard. (We mostly meaning Bones, I just like to take credit for being there. Aidan did help with the digging.) We are not sure if it is already dying or just turning brown for the winter. But it did look nice for a little while.
Aidan has become very interested in hats and continues to love shoes. He will try on any pair he can find. I went to the shoe store with him and he was in heaven. He tried on more shoes than I did.
Molly still loves to sit in her chair and look out the window. Yes, her leg is resting comfortably on the armrest, where else would she put it?
And, the most exciting news, we found out we will be having another baby in May! Our due date is May 22, the day after our anniversary, so we are only a couple of months along.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Ears
Aidan had to get tubes in his ears because he has been getting a ridiculous number of ear infections. Hopefully the tubes will reduce the number of infections and relieve some of Aidan's pain. It was a very short surgery and everything went very well.
After surgery when the babies wake up they give them liquid right away since they have to fast before the procedure. The nurse thought Aidan was much younger than he is and gave him a bottle. He was already angry waking up from the anesthesia and he could not figure out what this bottle was supposed to be for. They gave him a sippy cup and then he drank tons of juice but he liked holding onto this strange sippy cup and chewing on the top, even if it was no good for drinking.
Getting ready for surgery (the baby hospital clothes are adorable! But really, babies can pull off just about any look...)
Aidan's angry face when he figured out he was going with the doctor and we were going to the waiting room without him
After surgery when the babies wake up they give them liquid right away since they have to fast before the procedure. The nurse thought Aidan was much younger than he is and gave him a bottle. He was already angry waking up from the anesthesia and he could not figure out what this bottle was supposed to be for. They gave him a sippy cup and then he drank tons of juice but he liked holding onto this strange sippy cup and chewing on the top, even if it was no good for drinking.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Vacation
We got to go to San Diego a few weeks ago with my parents and Bryce for vacation and it was fantastic! We were able to pick up some discount Mexican marijuana
watch a skateboarding bull dog
go to the beach
go to a baseball game
enjoy the view
chase the birds
and try to escape the Mormon Battalion
After all that, it was nice to relax(reclining on the brick fireplace...totally comfy, right?)
check the cupboards for anything fun
take the long drive home
draw with our chalk
and drive our brand-new car!
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