Simple: September 2011

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Cruising

To celebrate graduation, we went on a Western Caribbean Cruise and had a blast. We went with Nate and Stephanie Littlefield (Nate was in the NP program with Scott). I strongly suggest going cruising with groups, then you always have people to do things with but you can also do your own thing. Bayes and Braddock stayed at Grandma and Grandpa Lowe's house, 8 days was a long time to be away from them. It was nice to have time just with Scott; with kids, work, school, and just everyday life it seems hard to squeeze that in. It sounds weird but I have missed him since we have been back.

We were able to go snorkeling, see some Mayan Ruins, zip lining, underwater scooters, barter shopping, went to some comedy and other shows on the boat, relax, sleep, and of course ALOT of eating.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Finally not students?

Scott graduated this last August as valedictorian in his Nurse Practitioner Program from BYU, and we couldn't be prouder of him. I don't think we will know what to do without the student life. Maybe some extra time? Maybe we will get to see daddy a little more often? Maybe a little extra money?

How exciting.

Goodbye Summer

Welcome September.

I am always sad to see summer end, but I love the fall. While putting up our fall decor today, I just couldn't help but get excited. I am looking forward to the leaves changing, jacket weather, crisp nights, walks, pumpkins, and everything else I love about fall. Fall has always represented a new start for me, the new year doesn't start in January but in September for me. I always have a list of projects, things I can do better, and things I want to do with the kids. Let the changes begin.

Everyday Moments:

If Bayes throws herself down 8 times today in a fit of rage it is a normal day. (18 months)

Bayes started nursery, thank goodness. (18 months)

Braddock had his first talk in primary and his first primary program this last month. He is amazing at memorizing so he had both parts done after a few runs at it. We had to help him when he got up to do is talk but he flew solo during the primary program which made us proud. I can't believe how big he is. (age 4)

Braddock really had to go the bathroom on the way home from preschool. I told him that we were almost home and he would have to wait. He was silent for a moment and then asked, "Is it ok to toot in the car?" I told him that would be ok. (age 4)

Just jokingly I told Bayes to go get the Book of Mormon from the drawer because I was too lazy to get it. Next thing I know she crawls over, opens the drawer, and gets the Book of Mormon. They know more than we give them credit for.

(13 months)

Braddock has won both the coloring contest that he has entered. Maybe he is the only 3 year old that enters? (age 3)

Bayes had to have surgery and get tubes placed in her ears.

(12 months)

Bayes got her ears pierced. (12 months)

Braddock cried yesterday when he saw that it snowed on our

flowers. He must get that from his mom, because I felt like crying. (age 3)

Uncle Mel came over today with his dog to visit mom and dad. Whenever the dog moved, Bayes would shake and start screaming. She was so scared. (age 10 months)

"I really had a fun day with you today." (Braddock age 3)

Bayes finally decided that she would start crawling forward. (age 10 months)

Braddock came in our room in the middle of the night last night and said, "I think there is poop in my pants." I don't know how he slept through that one? (age 3)

Every time we get Bayes out of bed, she leans over us to see her rocking horse. We go over and say hi and pet the horse, and than we can leave her room. (Bayes 9 months)

"I really want to go the the temple when I grow up"
(Braddock age 3)

I told Braddock that Jesus lives in heaven and his response was, "I think he lives down because the tooth fairy lives up."
(Braddock age 3)

"I want to stay with you forever, I don't want to go anywhere else" (Braddock age 3)

When I do something that Braddock approves of, he tells me, "good mom good". I guess I've done good when I have received multiply good moms in a day. (Braddock age 3)

Braddock loves to learn, hiding from his mom, building things, and doing whatever his dad is doing. (Braddock age 3)

Bayes loves to wave, getting attention from everyone, and her pink polka dot blanket. ( Bayes 8 months)