Hello? Anyone there?

So, I'm not the best blogger.  No news there.  But alas, I have returned and hope to get semi-caught up.  It might be rather comical since lots has happened since I last posted.  In fact, Daniel has lost three more teeth and is gone all day in school as a first grader.  Boo!  Rachel is now a big preschooler that hates to watch anyone kiss and can cuddle like no one elses business.  Sarah has become one of the wildest and craziest children ever to bless our home (and we've had some pretty big crazies!) who has this mischievious grin and a sparkle in her eyes-- she is so fun!  And Tyler...  Who's Tyler, you ask?  Well, he is our baby boy!  A lot happens in a year, apparently!  Tyler is a gem of a baby.  The joy of our household.  He couldn't be more adored by his siblings and certainly his mom and dad.  I absolutely CHERISH this little guy! 

Ty rocks!

Ballerina girl.

Bat princess extraordinaire!

"Argh Pirate".

Vampire ninja.

Goose at BYU.  Doesn't her mother believe in jackets?

My big bubba boy.  You know you want to eat those cheeks!

D @ BYU in October.

Can't a mother get some laundry done, for Pete's sake?!

 

I love this crazy crew!  Here's to consistent posting for the future!

The tooth fairy has arrived!!

D has had this tooth dangling in his mouth for the past several weeks, and we had no idea when it was going to come out! Being that this was D's FIRST loose tooth, we had to tread waters carefully. We did our best to wiggle and twist, but it was stubborn. Finally, we resolved to just let it come out on its own. Two days ago, while eating a stale cookie before school, Daniel walked up to me in the kitchen while I had my back to him and said, "Mommy, I think that my tooth fell out!" He had teased me with this line before, so I wasn't going to be fooled. He told me again, and I did the obligatory glance over my shoulder to discover a bloody mouth! I ran to him and looked at what was in his hand! Indeed, my little man had lost his first tooth! He was so excited that he was shaking! He promptly told me that, "The tooth fairy is going to come tonight and I'm going to get money to buy my 'Spiderman web shooter' from the store!" Sorry kid, the Tooth Fairy isn't made of money! :) I love this toothless kid-- he sure is growing up!

Enjoy this super flattering shot of me and my three chins. :)

Someone need a squirrel exterminator?

Squirrels have decided to make our attic their home. We don't appreciate their presence and wish that they would leave. Upon closer inspection, we discovered that there were several points of entrance through our roof vents (about 9 of our 16-- no wonder they were so thrilled with their new abode!). John, a true animal lover at heart (I couldn't speak this with more sarcasm-- John detests animals), tackled the project with gusto and fixed the roof vents by climbing around in the attic, setting traps to catch the perpetrators, and releasing the crazy beasts to a happier place. If you know John, you know that this probably had to be his least favorite thing to do EVER, but he rocked it and I was so proud of him. So, if you're ever in need of a squirrel man, give him a ring! :)

Rapunzel! Chopped off her hair! (As sung by the wicked mother in "Tangled")

After three and a half years with her beautiful locks, Rachel took a big step and chopped off at least 12-14 inches to create the cutest "Princess" bob known to man! :) She looks adorable and absolutely LOVES her new hair. I can't count the times she's looked at herself in the mirror. And I truly can't wipe that smile off of her face.

Why cut it? Well, when Rapunzel doesn't let Mama brush it or do anything with it, it becomes a hazzard for catching insects and food, catching pee as she's using the potty, etc... It was definitely a good move! Way to go, beautiful!

And sorry, none of these pictures do the "do" justice. She looks adorable. You'll have to come and see her in person. :)