January

It's nearly the middle of February and no posts this year. January in review....

It started with the New Year spent at home playing games (Rummikub & Parcheesi)

We spent the night at my parent's when Uncle Sam came.

That night sleep was a challenging one

because Warren thought climbing out of the playpen (bed) was really quite fun.

I ended up climbing in to lie down right next to him

It worked for a few hours though my knees were bent into my chin

He woke around five and four

Went down to the kitchen to find Uncle Bub asleep on the floor

We got a drink

From the little ol'e sink

Went down to the room for a little more sleep

It worked for a tiny bit without making a peep

Around six or so we got up once more

Thank goodness for grandpa who came to the door

He took his little buddy down to the playroom and basement

While to the bedroom I happily went

Not wanting to disturb the king of the bed

I happily climbed in the playpen to rest my sleepy head

A few more hours of sleep were preciously spent

Until the cute little nieces voices went

As she came into the room she was wondering what I was doing in Warren's bed

I told her I needed a place to rest my little head

She smiled and laughed and thought that was fun

To see Aunt Ila in a bed made for someone that is one

Bless her heart she had been on Warren duty too.

Thank you Sierra you deserve new princess/basketball shoes

Kyle has been working on his project of course

And being Warren's favorite horse

A little more b-ball here and a little there

Clipping the coupons and shopping with them everywhere

Warren's starting to say a few phrases which is cute

He's becoming quite a tease and is a hoot

At the end of the month we went and house sat

And became substitute parents for 4 boys, 1 girl, a dog and a cat

Warren loved his new friends, the dog, and the kitty

That cat got a great workout running away from a boy who thought it was so pretty

I learned about some roles that will start in at least 3 or more years

The taxi driver, homework regulator, piano general, a new perspective for my eyes and ears

My sweet mother-in-law helped me bottle some chicken

We know it will be good and finger licken'

Bless her heart she finished it for us when we had to go

Poor little Warren was tuckered out falling asleep in a chair watching roll over and other songs you might know

Kyle enjoyed his commute everyday

And read stories each night to the princess as she drifted away

That about sums up our January

Oh what adventures that make our lives merry.

Thankful For...

If you don't live in Utah click here to check out what happened in Utah last night.  Warren and I had travelled over to Spanish Fork to hang out with Gma. and Gpa. and the cousins.  We were going to stay till about 7:30 or so and then go pick up Kyle from campus.  My dear friend called and asked if we could watch her little boy and her sister's little boy around 6:15.  We said yes and as we got on the freeway the storm was just started to hit Utah County.  The roads were pretty slick from the storm the day before and this made for a slow commute home.  I was grateful that Warren had fallen asleep so he didn't get antsy.  We were almost home and turning left from 300 South onto 400 East when we slid off the road and landed in the gutter (mini ditches) and bumped a large tree and thankfully we weren't going fast.  A good samaritan passed by and asked if we needed help.  He gave me his jacket and looked at our options to get us out.  We decided to try it.  He pushed on the front end and got us partially out.  A neighbor came out of his apt. and offered his help too.  With both of them pushing we got out.  I was so grateful for these kind young men who helped us out and grateful that we were able to drive out of there with no scratches on us and just a little ding on the car.  I didn't end up watching my friend's little boys but we got home before the major damage happened on the roads.  Thank you again to our good helpers.

When's Dinner

My mom had a birthday dinner for my dad and I.  Look who's ready to eat.  The food was wonderful!  It was like a pre-Thanksgiving meal.

Thanks Mom and Dad.

Warren Stats

Our handsome little man is 19 mo. weighing in at 22 lbs. and almost a yard tall (he's 32 in.).  He loves Nursery.  He loves music, some of the songs he requests to sing are "Rock," (The Wise Man and the Foolish Man) "Happy,"(Happy and You Know It or H-A-P-P-Y) "Rollover,"(10 in the Bed) "Bubble,"(Tiny Tim: The Turtle Song) "Pop," (Popcorn) "Monkey," (Five Little Monkeys) and "Sisiy"(I'm not quite sure how he says it.. Eency Weency Spider).  We don't usually make it through one song after singing a line or two he'll request another song so I call all the songs he loves the Warren Medley.

Just like every little one he loves going places he shouldn't and enjoying new heights.

Coloring and playing with stickers.

Playing with balls throwing them or carrying them up the stairs...

and

 Fitting in small spaces.

Last night he woke up around 2 am (I didn't hear that one) 4 am (I did hear this one)...  At first I said to myself, "Why are you awake you should be sleeping..."  I ended up holding him and rocking him to sleep enjoying this peaceful moment with him and dreaming of a wonderful nap.  Love you Warren.

Christmas

We spent Christmas Eve night up at the Johnson's home.  I thought Warren would be a little more interested in opening presents this year.  He is not quite there yet.  Everyone had to open a gift before he  decided that this could be a pretty cool thing.  Gpa. J. sat behind Warren to be his helper.  Warren started to rip small pieces of the paper from the gift handing them to Grandpa and then saying, "Thank you."  He made it about a 1/3 of the way down and got distracted by this--------------------->

Yes, Nerf guns.  He loved sticking the little Nerf darts into the barrel.  Because of his disinterest in opening his presents I have his Valentine's Day gift (a book) for him already and a coloring book & puzzle for next year.

We had a wonderful Christmas and enjoyed being together with both of our families.

Royal Oaks II Gingerbread Construction

December 19, 2010

We had a wonderful time making gingerbread houses with our neighbors. 

Warren had a great time sampling candy from not only our house (Kyle did a wonderful job!), but everyone else's house as well.  He was on the candy prowl, especially the M & M's.

The Lunts with their lovely home.

The Fitches with their winter wonderland house.

The Larsens with the bears peeking out the window to welcome their cousins.

and

The James with the chocolate chip roofing.

I had a fun time baking the homes before.  I loved the holiday smell the gingerbread houses brought to our apartment.  It was amazing. Kyle helped out by trimming the hot houses when they came out of the oven.  Warren helped out by taking long naps.  

Here is a fun video of several family members dancing to the Wii Just Dance game. Of course Warren is the primary star. ;) Enjoy.