Andrew was a little shy at first but it didn't take long for them to warm up together. Andrew is such a good kid, and Rachel and him play SO good together. I can only remember 2 arguments. Other than that they were "please" "thank you" "your welcome." They entertained themselves really well and were often found playing hide and go seek, scaring monsters and ghostses out of the bathroom, chasing each other, sharing, reading together, helping each other do puzzles, etc. It gave me and Maria a nice break, and they were so fun to watch. We secretly hope they get married someday and if Rachel sees these videos when she's a teenager, I know she'll get embarassed and say "ah Mom" but for now I'm going to keep having fun with it :)
Friday, October 31, 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Our trip to Boston
While Jake went to Durham for a week of school, me and the kids went to visit our good friends the Miles, who moved to Boston. They were amazing hosts! I agree with those who say how rare it is to find a family where the husbands are friends, the wives are friend, and their kids are friends. Andrew is just 3 months younger than Rachel, and Tommy is just 3 months younger than Emmy. Jake and Dave met at BYU in the finance program. We moved out to Charlotte together and even though I had only met Maria once, everyone thought we were best friends. We grew closer doing storytime at the library together, playdates, being in the Young Women leadership at church together, and being pregnant together. She really is one of my best friends and she inspires me to be a better mother, wife, and friend. I'm impressed with her creativity and how she keeps her house so clean despite toddlers, babies and house remodeling. On the days we stayed home we did Halloween cookies, pumpkin pinatas, fingerpainting, etc.
We went into the city one day and saw Bunker Hill, the cemetary with Samuel Adams and Paul Revere among many other historical buildings. I really love the city feel, it reminds me of New York and Europe. It kinda makes Charlotte seem lame :)
Rachel was a little nervous about the dark winding stairs so I carried both Rachel and Tommy up 300 steps to the top. Okay, not all 300 but a lot of it...I have to get my exercise in somehow.
That sucker you see her holding was thrown down the "hole" and can now be seen in the monument down at the bottom...if you're interested.
Boston is beautiful this time of year with all the vibrant colors everywhere
Although it is a bit on the cold side. We're definitely not used to it and good thing the Miles' had some extra warm clothing for us, because we just don't own these things.
Relaxing at Boston Commons Park
Boston has an incredible Children's Museum.
Rachel talking to Daddy
Since we've been home Rachel keeps saying things like, "So you all done with school" "Don't go to work" "Don't leave me remember" "Come back to home in Charlotte"
Tommy is a terrible sleeper while traveling. We were up several times during the night. I couldn't figure it out. But he's now back to only getting up once a night again. Thank goodness.
With my sleep deprivation, Maria's sore throat, 4 kids with runny noses, Emmy with an ear infection and Rachel with croup we still had a lot of fun.
Tommy mastered his sitting up skills
Last Friday we took a day trip to Salem, which was kind of fun for this time of year. I was a little disappointed by their "Pumpkin Festival" but it was fun to walk the streets and see the shops..."The Magic Store" or "The Broom Closet" and things like that. We even toured a little Puritan village which was really neat.
Salem had a fun trick-or-treating event in Pickering Wharf shopping center. Rachel refused to keep her pants on underneath her skirt and she was refusing her coat even though she was shivering!! Crazy girl.
Thanks again Dave and Maria!!! Our guest room is ready for whenever you want to come back to Charlotte :)
We went into the city one day and saw Bunker Hill, the cemetary with Samuel Adams and Paul Revere among many other historical buildings. I really love the city feel, it reminds me of New York and Europe. It kinda makes Charlotte seem lame :)
Rachel was a little nervous about the dark winding stairs so I carried both Rachel and Tommy up 300 steps to the top. Okay, not all 300 but a lot of it...I have to get my exercise in somehow.
That sucker you see her holding was thrown down the "hole" and can now be seen in the monument down at the bottom...if you're interested.Boston is beautiful this time of year with all the vibrant colors everywhere
Although it is a bit on the cold side. We're definitely not used to it and good thing the Miles' had some extra warm clothing for us, because we just don't own these things.
Relaxing at Boston Commons Park
Boston has an incredible Children's Museum.
Rachel talking to Daddy
Since we've been home Rachel keeps saying things like, "So you all done with school" "Don't go to work" "Don't leave me remember" "Come back to home in Charlotte"Tommy is a terrible sleeper while traveling. We were up several times during the night. I couldn't figure it out. But he's now back to only getting up once a night again. Thank goodness.
With my sleep deprivation, Maria's sore throat, 4 kids with runny noses, Emmy with an ear infection and Rachel with croup we still had a lot of fun.
Tommy mastered his sitting up skillsLast Friday we took a day trip to Salem, which was kind of fun for this time of year. I was a little disappointed by their "Pumpkin Festival" but it was fun to walk the streets and see the shops..."The Magic Store" or "The Broom Closet" and things like that. We even toured a little Puritan village which was really neat.
Salem had a fun trick-or-treating event in Pickering Wharf shopping center. Rachel refused to keep her pants on underneath her skirt and she was refusing her coat even though she was shivering!! Crazy girl.
Thanks again Dave and Maria!!! Our guest room is ready for whenever you want to come back to Charlotte :)
Saturday, October 18, 2008
STREE YEARS OLD
Rachel was really excited to have "two" birthdays this year. She had a princess party in Utah with her grandparents, aunts and uncles. The first present she opened was her princess dress, to which she said, "I found it!" She knew she was going to be Cinderella for Halloween and has been waiting so patiently for it. When she puts the dress on, it literally transforms her. It makes us laugh so hard. She gets this quiet voice and she likes to put her shoulder up and close her eyes half way. She's crazy.
Her favorite thing to do is bake birthday cakes, and this is her watching it.
We went to Red Robin for dinner on her birthday. After we asked for the check we heard clapping from across the room. Rachel joined in when she first heard it, before she even knew it was for her. She was bouncing up and down on the seat, clapping, with the biggest grin on her face. It was too cute it brought me to tears. I'm so sad I didn't get it on film.
It's probably oversaid, but I really can't believe I have a 3 year old. I honestly never want to send her to school, I enjoy spending the days with her doing puzzles, painting, coloring, doing crafts, baking. Life just doesn't get any better.
Jake likes to ask her all her favorites, here is what she said on her birthday:
Color: BYU
Letter: T
Number: J
To Live: Charlotte
To Do: Utah
Friend: Andrew
City: Mickey Mouse
Store: Grocery Store
Her favorite thing to do is bake birthday cakes, and this is her watching it.
We went to Red Robin for dinner on her birthday. After we asked for the check we heard clapping from across the room. Rachel joined in when she first heard it, before she even knew it was for her. She was bouncing up and down on the seat, clapping, with the biggest grin on her face. It was too cute it brought me to tears. I'm so sad I didn't get it on film.
It's probably oversaid, but I really can't believe I have a 3 year old. I honestly never want to send her to school, I enjoy spending the days with her doing puzzles, painting, coloring, doing crafts, baking. Life just doesn't get any better.
Jake likes to ask her all her favorites, here is what she said on her birthday:
Color: BYU
Letter: T
Number: J
To Live: Charlotte
To Do: Utah
Friend: Andrew
City: Mickey Mouse
Store: Grocery Store
Friday, October 17, 2008
The rest of our trip
Rachel at the airport. Despite having to wake up at 4:30 in the morning she was all smiles and so excited. She is the biggest morning person I know.
Tommy and cousin Brauer- just 3 months apart. Tough guys eh?
Rachel and Scarlet (just a little over a month apart).
Hike up Big Cottonwood canyon with uncle Seth.
At cousin Zane's soccer game
Rachel's first haircut! Requested by her. I was nervous about it thinking she would lose her curl, but it looks great and it really did need it.
Brick Oven Pizza
The BYU vs Arizona game. Rachel slept through a lot of the first half and afterwards had a blast spotting cosmo, singing the cougar fight song and eating cotton candy and popcorn.
Too bad they played horribly last night, and that I stayed up late to watch it.
Still more to come of her princess birthday party.
Tommy and cousin Brauer- just 3 months apart. Tough guys eh?
Rachel and Scarlet (just a little over a month apart). 
Hike up Big Cottonwood canyon with uncle Seth.
At cousin Zane's soccer game
Rachel's first haircut! Requested by her. I was nervous about it thinking she would lose her curl, but it looks great and it really did need it.
Brick Oven Pizza
The BYU vs Arizona game. Rachel slept through a lot of the first half and afterwards had a blast spotting cosmo, singing the cougar fight song and eating cotton candy and popcorn.
Too bad they played horribly last night, and that I stayed up late to watch it.Still more to come of her princess birthday party.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
The Best Snow on Earth
Is in Utah! We just got back from our early Thanksgiving vacation. One of the highlights of our trip was waking up to a couple inches of snow. Last Christmas Rachel wasn't too sure about this white stuff...this time she couldn't get enough of it. It was gone in a few short hours but we definitely made the most of it. I love that cute little purple marshmallow!
This morning when we got ready to go out for a walk I bundled the kids up with long sleeves, pants and jackets. Oops. High of 84 today...we were sweating.
Well, more posts to come from our Utah trip. Despite going to bed at nearly 11:00 last night, Rachel still woke up 7 am Charlotte time. How does that happen!?
This morning when we got ready to go out for a walk I bundled the kids up with long sleeves, pants and jackets. Oops. High of 84 today...we were sweating.Well, more posts to come from our Utah trip. Despite going to bed at nearly 11:00 last night, Rachel still woke up 7 am Charlotte time. How does that happen!?
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Race and Rice
Yesterday Jake ran in a 5K for breast cancer. There were soooo many people there...1000's!!! He enjoyed the run and Rachel enjoyed cheering him on. On our way out we were snagging some freebie treats and they asked us if we were going to do the "Kid Dash"- a little 25 yard "race" for the young ones. She got her shirt and her number and was so excited. She talks about the race Daddy did 4 months ago all the time and often on our walks pretends she's doing a race and runs down our entire street. She actually ended up in last place because she got distracted by the mascot. Too cute!
So proud!
And today we started Tommy on rice cereal. He's growing up faster than Rachie can run! :) People say that rice cereal doesn't help babies sleep. But I think I disagree. After we fed him, he went down for a nap at 3 and he's still asleep...it's 7:30! Down for the night? I hope not. Too bad this isn't tomorrow. Tuesday morning we have a flight to Utah at 6:30 am. YIKES!
So proud!And today we started Tommy on rice cereal. He's growing up faster than Rachie can run! :) People say that rice cereal doesn't help babies sleep. But I think I disagree. After we fed him, he went down for a nap at 3 and he's still asleep...it's 7:30! Down for the night? I hope not. Too bad this isn't tomorrow. Tuesday morning we have a flight to Utah at 6:30 am. YIKES!
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