When he's lining up all of his goldfish before he eats them for lunch or the fact that he absolutely cannot stand having sticky hands (A good thing when he's eating pancakes with syrup - he doesn't leave the table before I wipe his hands - A bad thing when I have to wipe his hands every two minutes throughout the meal)?
March 12, 2009
Obsess Much?
When should you be concerned that your two year old might have a touch of obsessive compulsive disorder?
When he's lining up all of his goldfish before he eats them for lunch or the fact that he absolutely cannot stand having sticky hands (A good thing when he's eating pancakes with syrup - he doesn't leave the table before I wipe his hands - A bad thing when I have to wipe his hands every two minutes throughout the meal)?
When he's lining up all of his goldfish before he eats them for lunch or the fact that he absolutely cannot stand having sticky hands (A good thing when he's eating pancakes with syrup - he doesn't leave the table before I wipe his hands - A bad thing when I have to wipe his hands every two minutes throughout the meal)?
March 11, 2009
Cub Scouts
No question about it, he looks like a kid named after the founder of the Boy Scouts of America. Baden started Cub Scouts this week and excited doesn't even come close to describing how he felt. He loved every minute of it.
Where were you one year ago?
Can you guess where we were?
Hawaii!! I started our blog shortly after our trip and so I thought it would be fun to share our adventure a year later. We got to spend about five days in Hawaii. It was beautiful and relaxing.
One of the fun things about our trip was that good friends were vacationing there at the same time. It's our first trip we've been on that we actually have pictures of us.
Our first full day (well mine, Dallin had been there all week on a business trip), we met up with everyone at the temple. The grounds were so beautiful. And then everyone went inside and we drove up the coast until they were through. A little date had missed our inspection and so we missed out (a good lesson in keeping track of your recommend expiration). Driving up the coast was almost as good as spending the morning in the temple.
After our drive, we met the Norton's, Chapman's and Hamilton's and spent the rest of the day at the Polynesian Culture Center - what an amazing place. I loved learning about all of the different islands - and the entertainment was amazing.
On Sunday we took a literal day of rest. We skipped out on a hike up Diamond Head - for which the Norton's will always give us grief. But I've seen the pictures and it's amazing. We went to a ward near our hotel - planning to stay for sacrament, but it was so great we stayed for the entire block of meeting. Then we spent the rest of the day just hanging. We sat on the balcony for hours just reading and enjoying each others company (and napping). It was great!! I also met my little Hawaiian friend on our restful day. This bird decided that we had a pretty nice balcony - we had already seen him on the balcony before, but I felt sorry for him on Sunday as he stared at me while I was eating my lunch. I finally gave in and threw him a little nibble and that was the end of our friendship. He kept getting closer and closer to me - greedier and greedier. Then he called all of his friends over - we probably had almost 10 birds on the balcony at one point. Dallin wanted to know what I had done to attract so much bird love - I told him I just threw one little piece of food. He said, "Duh!!!"
We made up for our lack of activity on Sunday by spending all day Monday in the water. The start of the day began a little rough - the parking lot at Hananuma Bay was full so we parked at the bottom of a very busy hill and walked up. And then we walked back down to actually get to the bay. But when we finally got snorkeling it was fabulous. Okay - I'll admit, it was not my favorite thing to do. I had no idea I had such clautrophobia issues. However, I loved what I got to see and experience under the water (when I could relax enough to enjoy it). Dallin loved it - he even had a close encounter with an eel which I so badly wish we could have captured on film.
For the rest of the afternoon, we drove further north up the coast and spent time on the beach. The boys went boogie boarding and the girls chatting on dry land. It was so enjoyable and fun to be in such a fantastic place with good friends.
We spent the next several days on the beach, by the pool, driving up the coast again, eating famous shaved ice, having a fabulous anniversary dinner (how great is it that our last minute, not really planned trip, fell on our anniversary?). I wonder what people thought of us when we were relaxing by the pool - I'm confident they had no idea we were together. Dallin got too much sun snorkeling so he stayed in the shade watching movies on his laptop. I read my book and kept moving to find the sunny spots. We are such exciting vacationers - but we thoroughly loved and enjoyed our trip.
Hawaii!! I started our blog shortly after our trip and so I thought it would be fun to share our adventure a year later. We got to spend about five days in Hawaii. It was beautiful and relaxing.
One of the fun things about our trip was that good friends were vacationing there at the same time. It's our first trip we've been on that we actually have pictures of us.
Our first full day (well mine, Dallin had been there all week on a business trip), we met up with everyone at the temple. The grounds were so beautiful. And then everyone went inside and we drove up the coast until they were through. A little date had missed our inspection and so we missed out (a good lesson in keeping track of your recommend expiration). Driving up the coast was almost as good as spending the morning in the temple.
After our drive, we met the Norton's, Chapman's and Hamilton's and spent the rest of the day at the Polynesian Culture Center - what an amazing place. I loved learning about all of the different islands - and the entertainment was amazing.
On Sunday we took a literal day of rest. We skipped out on a hike up Diamond Head - for which the Norton's will always give us grief. But I've seen the pictures and it's amazing. We went to a ward near our hotel - planning to stay for sacrament, but it was so great we stayed for the entire block of meeting. Then we spent the rest of the day just hanging. We sat on the balcony for hours just reading and enjoying each others company (and napping). It was great!! I also met my little Hawaiian friend on our restful day. This bird decided that we had a pretty nice balcony - we had already seen him on the balcony before, but I felt sorry for him on Sunday as he stared at me while I was eating my lunch. I finally gave in and threw him a little nibble and that was the end of our friendship. He kept getting closer and closer to me - greedier and greedier. Then he called all of his friends over - we probably had almost 10 birds on the balcony at one point. Dallin wanted to know what I had done to attract so much bird love - I told him I just threw one little piece of food. He said, "Duh!!!"
We made up for our lack of activity on Sunday by spending all day Monday in the water. The start of the day began a little rough - the parking lot at Hananuma Bay was full so we parked at the bottom of a very busy hill and walked up. And then we walked back down to actually get to the bay. But when we finally got snorkeling it was fabulous. Okay - I'll admit, it was not my favorite thing to do. I had no idea I had such clautrophobia issues. However, I loved what I got to see and experience under the water (when I could relax enough to enjoy it). Dallin loved it - he even had a close encounter with an eel which I so badly wish we could have captured on film.
For the rest of the afternoon, we drove further north up the coast and spent time on the beach. The boys went boogie boarding and the girls chatting on dry land. It was so enjoyable and fun to be in such a fantastic place with good friends.
We spent the next several days on the beach, by the pool, driving up the coast again, eating famous shaved ice, having a fabulous anniversary dinner (how great is it that our last minute, not really planned trip, fell on our anniversary?). I wonder what people thought of us when we were relaxing by the pool - I'm confident they had no idea we were together. Dallin got too much sun snorkeling so he stayed in the shade watching movies on his laptop. I read my book and kept moving to find the sunny spots. We are such exciting vacationers - but we thoroughly loved and enjoyed our trip.
Happy Birthday Mr. Baden
Our favorite Baden is now eight. He is growing up so fast and becoming such a fantastic young man. He is so excited about this important birthday and cannot wait to be baptized later this month. He is an absolute treasure and we are so glad he is part of our family.
Baden is a great big brother and he is always so mindful of his little sisters and brother. It is hard for him to get things, especially treats, without asking if he can take one for everyone else.
Happy Birthday Baden!! We love you
Baden is a great big brother and he is always so mindful of his little sisters and brother. It is hard for him to get things, especially treats, without asking if he can take one for everyone else. 
Happy Birthday Baden!! We love you
New Sleeping Habits
The side of Porter's crib came out of the track one evening and I didn't want to work at popping it back in so I just took the entire thing off. Porter loves sleeping in his big boy bed but lately we've been finding him in some pretty funny places in the morning. This is one of our favorites. I love that he still has his blue silky blanket under there with him.
Family Pizza Night
A few weeks ago we had pizza night with Nana and Papa, Uncle Chad and Aunt Brooke, Carli and Nate. The kids had a blast, it was so much fun to play with cousins for the evening.
I don't even know what to say about this shot. I told these crazy girls to smile and this is what I got. They are definitely related - they both totally take after their dads.
These cute boys couldn't decide if they were too cool to smile.
This was Porter's favorite ride - and the girls too. Before we left I actually found them sneaking a ride on a little boy's token. He was only taking one pony so I guess they thought there was an open invitation for anyone to hop on.
I don't even know what to say about this shot. I told these crazy girls to smile and this is what I got. They are definitely related - they both totally take after their dads.
These cute boys couldn't decide if they were too cool to smile.
This was Porter's favorite ride - and the girls too. Before we left I actually found them sneaking a ride on a little boy's token. He was only taking one pony so I guess they thought there was an open invitation for anyone to hop on.
Stride and Ride 2009
The Stride and Ride was a great success this year. Thanks to everyone who came and supported Team Combs.
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