CHRISTMAS DAY!

Love Me This Way

Please let her always

Love me this way

Dont let her age

Even a single day

I'll keep the sticky baby hugs

I'll keep the mess

The dirty rugs

Let me kiss her chubby cheeks

Time is spinning

Days become weeks

Let her empty all the drawers

Let me sweep the dirty floors

Let me chase her all about

I want to hear her scream and shout

Let her wake me in the night

So I can hold her oh so tight

Let my baby always stay

Please let her always love me this way

I Know I live in Alaska... Part 2

1. Everyone I am buying Christmas presents for live in "the lower 48 states"
2. By December 1st I had already built a snow fort, been sledding, made a snowman, and used an entire container of hot cocoa
3. I stay in my pajamas until 10:00am.... then the sun finally comes up, and I decide to get moving for the day
4. I put my kids in the bath and had them all ready for bed ... then I looked at the clock (5pm) and realized we still had 4 hours to go!!!
5. I bundle my kids in snowpants, a coat, a hat, gloves, and bring a blanket in case... just to run into the store.
6. I get excited to see a blue sky and the bright sun... its a rare treat!
7. I went outside for only a minute with wet hair... and it froze into little icicles!
8. I have forgotten any other colors exist besides white
9. Santa will definately hit our house first.... I think he only lives a few streets away
10.It was 1 degree outside

Surviving the Winter... by Cole

Cole has been plenty busy during these cold snowy days. Have you ever seen a happier person playing in the snow? Cole said... "Wow mom I found a REALLY big rock!"

Hes also a very talented artist..."Cole said... Look mom Im Spiderman!"

And he makes sure to get some rest after all his fun... along with his collection of stuffed animals. He has to have these guys everywhere he goes. So Cole has it rough here in the Alaskan weather....

Tis The Season......

For decorating the Christmas tree

Unless you are Aliyah... She had more fun UNdecorating

My helpful kids

I am usually writing about all the messes and mischeivious things that happen. But today I will share a moment of them helping me do dishes... pure bliss...

(Actually there was more water on the floor than in the sink, they both fell off their little chairs, and Cole used half a bottle of dishwashing soap... but I figured that it only cost me about $1.00 in wasted soap, so pretty cheap entertainment. )

Look Mom!

Cole- Come look mom I painted Ali!


Mom- (panicking and not wanting to know) Painted with what?


Cole-YOGURT! She looks pretty like snow.. hurry come see!


Mom-..no comment










She cleans up nicely dont you think?????

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Cole is Buzz Lightyear for Halloween and his Best buddy and

cousin Brock is Woody! Cole got really sad when he put on his costume... He said "Mommy I want to fly to infinity and beyond." So Chuck held him up and flew him around. Then Cole said "I want to fly outside by myself like Buzz." He was so disappointed!!!

Another funny thing... Cole wanted a treat so I told him if he went in the potty he could get a treat. Well he looked up at me and said...."Nah Ill just go trick or treating instead."

Heres a little dollface dressed up like a flower. I bet she will have fun trick or treating too.

All About Chuck

ALL ABOUT MY CHUCK!!!
(I have been tagged so here it goes!)
What is his name? Chuck
How long have you been married? 7 years
How long did you date? Off and on for about 5 years with a small break for his mission
How old is he? 28
Who said "I love you first?" He did.. he wrote it in letters a lot through out high school... but never actually said it until right before we got engaged.
who is taller? Chuck
Who eats more sweets? We both do! We love all the same treats and cant resist ice cream or oreo cookies
Who can sing better? Chuck for sure
Who is smarter? Chuck... hes a dentist!
Who does the laundry? We both do.. but Chuck does all our ironing
Who pays the bills? He lets me be in charge of that
Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? We both do... we like to cuddle ha ha
Who mows the lawn? Chuck mows and Cole waters the lawn... its their bonding time
Who cooks dinner? I cook dinner, but he always makes french toast or pancakes every Saturday
Who drives? Chuck.. he's a better driver
Who is more stubborn? Neither of us are very stubborn luckily... but I guess me if I have to choose
Who kissed who first? Chuck kissed me first... I was only 14... WOW
Who proposed? Chuck proposed on the bridge where we first kissed
Who has more siblings? Chuck has 2 sisters and 2 brothers. I have one sister
Who eats more? Chuck by far... he eats more in one meal than I eat in one day
Who wears the pants in the family? We take turns
I am going to tag:Anyone who feels like doing this! You know who you are!!!

HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY ALIYAH!!!!!!

Aliyah got her very own kitchen... well Cole thinks its his very own kitchen, but she decided to shareThen onto the cake
and it's her party and she'll cry if she wants to

A Perfect Day

My parents are here to visit and we started out the day whale watching at Beluga Bay where we saw tons of Beluga whales spouting. Then we went to the Wildlife Conservation Center and saw moose, elk, bear, bison, caribou, and a bald eagle. Then we went to Alyeska Ski Resort and rode the tram to the very top and had a bowl of salmon chowder and hot cocoa. The ocean was on one side and the tip of a glacier on the other. It was so peaceful and just breath-taking. Aliyah was afraid of the stuffed bear.... but other than that she was a perfect angel. We have had a fun visit so far and we still have another week of bliss left!

Memories

This is a great idea!
1. As you comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember.
2. Next, repost these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty fun to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you are playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave a memory about you. If you don't want to play on your blog, or if you do not have a blog, I'll leave my memory of you in my comments. Have fun!!

Come see the view!

We went up to a place called flat top that is known for great hiking trails and a beautiful view. A lot of tourists come and go up there.... well Cole was hilarious. Every person that came by he would grab their hand and say... "Come see the view!!!" Then he would take off running and the people would be laughing and following him. Then he would show them the viewing spot, followed by a wave saying "Bye, have a good trip!" Maybe someday he will be a tour guide or something... no stranger anxiety can be a good thing as long as I am right by him. Im sure he brightened some people's day with his cute little personality.

Miss America

I had a murder mystery dinner at my house. It was a Miss America theme. So basically all my friends and I dressed up, goofed around and got some good food in the process. It turned out to be so much fun and it was great to have a party at my house and actually be able to fit people comfortably. In Philly we always tried to cram everyone in our tiny apartment and it was still fun back then, but a little easier now! I really enjoy all the girls I have met here so far. They are an awesome group of friends who have really made me feel a part of things.

My Date

Cole was a little bit grumpy today.... so during his nap I was trying to think of a way to cheer him up. Then I remembered something my dad did when I was little. He used to take me on a "date" with just me and him. I always cherished those times. So I decided to take Cole on a date. We went out to a movie and it was his first time in the theater. We picked out some treats and watched Kung Fu Panda. He actually watched the entire movie. He was in such a happy mood afterwards. I think he just needed to get out and do something special and fun. So it was a success!

State Fair

We went to the State Fair and Cole had a BLAST seeing all the animals.

Check out Aliyah's cheesy grin

Yes we even met a celebrity.... the real Target dog was there! Apparently he has his own makeup artist and flys first class. ha ha. Anchorage gets a Target in October so everyone here is counting down!

And then it rained on us so we had to head home early.... but Cole thought it was pretty cool to hold the umbrella by himself. Everything nowdays from Cole is "I want to do it by myself."

Say cheese!

As soon as I pull out the camera Aliyah begins posing and smiling.


Cole on the other hand said..
"Mommy dont take a picture of me."

Ready for a big bike?

Ali and Cole were playing contently... Ali loves pushing her walker around and Cole loves riding his bike






Then Ali decided to move on to bigger and better things....

Summer or Winter????

This was Friday...





This was Saturday....