Undies and Stitches

The boys are in the stage of wanting to wear underwear, but still quite unsure about the potty and what to do with it. After an hour of sitting on the toilet and constantly reminding them to tell me when they need to go peepee, they both peed their pants. I think they are a little young because they didn't even understand why their "undies" were wet. I am going to try to keep them interested but go very slowly.

This video is for Auntie Leslie!!




Look at Jordan's eyebrow. He tripped on Wednesday and hit is eye really hard on the coffee table. He sure was a good boy about getting three stitches. Parker is more traumatized by the experience.

What I learned this birthday...

As a child, birthdays are really exciting because of the presents and cake. When you get older, truthfully, birthdays can be a little depressing. I am quickly seeing my youth run away. I still remember how sad I was to turn 18. My wonderful young women's leader and good friend, Kellee Belnap, made me a Barbie cake. Today I turned 27, nearly 10 years older. To be honest I was a little depressed this morning. Jonathan would be gone all day until 8:45pm, and I had no plans. As my sweet children played on our patio, I prayed that I could be happy and have a good day. Well...I had a wonderful day. Why? FRIENDS and FAMILY!! I learned today that I have so many wonderful people in my life. People really do care about me. Thank you friends. You don't know how much your calls, texts, messages, wishes, and small gifts meant. My day was truly special.

The following video may appear pathetic but really is a sweet memory. I am glad that I could spend my birthday with my very own boys!!

Our Easter Traditions

We are excited to teach our children about the beauty and importance of Easter. One way that we are going to teach them, is by celebrating the Easter Bunny, the Easter egg hunts, and decorating eggs the day before Easter and calling it our "Spring Celebration." As our children get older, the activities will change. Some ideas are going to see new Spring animals, going to a petting zoo, planting flowers, going on a hike to see the first signs of Spring, and doing all the traditional fun Easter traditions.

The special day will be Easter Sunday. In order to help our children fully understand the significance of our Savior's resurrection we want to focus solely on Jesus Christ on Sunday. We are excited to do activities that teach about the Savior, His sacrifice, His atonement, and most of all His resurrection.

I know that my Redeemer lives. I know that He loves each person individually. I know that He loves me. I can recognize His love every day. I can feel His love when I seek Him. I know that through Him, we all can return to our God to live in eternal happiness.

Finally warmer days!

I wouldn't say that the weather is warm, but it is warmer than it has been. Parker and Jordan love riding their bikes outside.

Both of these cute pictures are Jordan. Parker wouldn't let me take his picture. Check out the mountains in the back. Could our view get any better?!


Jordan put this hat on himself. He was wearing all morning.

Fun with Parker and Jordan

Parker and Jordan have always been amazing with naps. Last week we entered a new and difficult stage--they won't stay in their cribs. They have still taken a nap every day...but I just never know where they are going to sleep.


Trust me, Jordan asks to put these things in his hair. I am not joking. I keep my ribbons and flowers in the same drawer as their toothbrushes. So every day we have to put one in their hair.
The other day the boys got really quite with a few giggles in my bedroom. This usually means trouble. When I walked in there, they were laying on my bed watching Cars. So cute.

Happy Valentines Day

We celebrated Valentine's Day today since tomorrow is Sunday. Well, that is why I thought we were doing it today. Then in a prayer over lunch, Jonathan gave thanks for this wonderful Valentine's Day. After the prayer, I asked if he knew that tomorrow was actually Valentine's Day. He laughed and said he thought it was today. We had a good laugh! Today or tomorrow, he planned an awesome day for me. He got a babysitter for our boys and set up a horseback riding trip. We had a wonderful time. Thanks for the awesome Valentine's Day gift.



Parker and Jordan received tatoo Valentines from our neighbors. As you can see, Jordan didn't like it very much. We didn't even attempt to put it on Parker. So I guess I get the other one. I won't post where I put it. Just kidding!!

I just had to post another adorable picture of our boys laying together.

Best of Friends

The boys love being in the same bed. They just lay there and enjoy cuddling with the other. Is this not the cutest thing? Yesterday Parker couldn't go to nursey at church because of a runny nose. The entire way to church Jordan asked about Parker. When I got home to get Jonathan and Parker, Jonathan told me that Parker didn't say a word at home the entire time because he was sad that Jordan was gone. The ideal life of a twin--to always have your best friend by your side. I guess I have that too with a great husband. Love ya, Jonathan!!