Thursday, February 17, 2011

Random Pictures and Happenings

Around here, it was nearly Spring for a minute... until last night when the snow came back with a vengeance. While the sun has been shining, Max has been outside soaking it in. He hardly wears a coat any more (even when it is chilly) and the basketball shorts are the standard after school attire.
Check out Klein's pants in this picture. I pulled out a box of baby clothes and those are size 9 months. She keeps putting them on. I have tried to hide them but she keeps finding them.

Preslee has been enjoying the stroller rides. She loves being any where the action is and does not miss anything.
It is hard to see her cute toenails in this picture but they are painted a darling pink color. There is something about tiny little toes with polish on them. She is fascinated and constantly tries to get those little toes in her mouth to try it out.
A few weeks ago, we went out to Mountain Crest to watch a boys basketball game. We didn't last long in the bleachers because the boys would rather play ball in the foyer. They were fighting over who would be Eddy Hall and who would be Alex Kuresa. This was the night before Klein got really sick with the flu. I missed two days of school and we ended up at the doctor's office with an ear infection and strep throat to go along with the high fever and misery. I just hope Preslee stays healthy.
I have started feeding Preslee some solid foods. She is fascinated with eating but still doesn't quite understand how it works.
Klein is always climbing into the bouncy seat. When she gets in, it drops nearly to the floor but she thinks it is pretty fun.


Saturday, January 29, 2011

Beautiful Day


Beaver Mountain was definitely the place to be today. It was sunny and warm and the company was excellent. We got to the mountain and Max was dying to ski. We made a few runs, sent Max off to lessons, skied together, got Max from lessons and skied until 3:00 without stopping. The weather was perfect for a fair weather skier like myself.

But, I am sitting here and my legs are killing me. I don't think I have ever skied that hard in my entire life. Not to mention it was my first day really skiing this year...

Max does not stop- he skis every run, top to bottom without stopping. It only got more fun and more fast when we joined up with our neighbors, the Jenson's. Max, and their son, Jack spent the remainder of the afternoon racing and jumping. I was seriously skiing as fast as I could to catch up to them on numerous occasions. It was a blast and totally worth the pain I am in right now.

Jason took some video of Max skiing so I created a little video on iMovie with the highlights.

What a fabulous day!






Preslee and Klein



Balding Baby

Poor little Preslee has the worst bald spot on the back of her head...
But she is still the cutest, sweetest thing ever...

Birthday Week

Max's birthday lasted a long time this year...

It all started last Friday with a cousins day at the Rock Haus. Lots of fun and lots of craziness. The climbing there is not very kid friendly but it was fun.
On Saturday, Max and his dad went skiing.

On Sunday night we had cake and ice cream with Grandmas and Grandpas. Max got his dream cake (Lego Star Wars) and got some great gifts.

On Tuesday, Max's "real" birthday, we went to El Torro (Max's birthday choice three years running- I think he just likes to wear the hat) and opened presents. The kids were out of school so they go to relax at home with Grandma. I had parent/teacher conference meetings in the morning. We met with Max's teacher just before dinner and she had a glowing report. He is doing great in 1st grade!

Finally, on Wednesday I took cookies to Max's class and had fun watching him in his "element." His teacher is darling and the kids sang a cute birthday song for him. We went to see Yogi Bear with Luke after school. Max wasn't too sure about the 3D at first but was then amazed by the flying chips. We were the only ones in the theater and Klein spent most of the movie wandering around the theater.

I hope next year that one day will suffice for birthday celebrations- it has been an exhausting week!

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

7 Years

Seven years ago today, a beautiful brown eyed boy entered our life.
Maxwell Kenneth Major was born at 4:40 on a Sunday afternoon. He weighed 7 lbs 13 oz and was 20 inches long.
Max's current loves include skiing, Legos, Wii, DS, reading, and basketball. He loves school and his teacher, Mrs. Gettman. He is always on the go and has a very active imagination.
In primary this year, he got a Book of Mormon and he has been encouraging us to read every night.
He loves his little sisters and is very helpful around the house.
He is really growing up and I am so glad he is part of our family.

3 weeks

1 year
2 Years old
3 Years Old
4 Years Old
5 Years Old
6 Years Old

Sunday, January 16, 2011

A New Year

I love the fresh start to a new year and the possibilities that lie ahead. I am looking forward to 2011 and what it has in store for our family. When I think about time and how quickly is speeds away, I want to make sure and treasure the small moments and enjoy the little things. Since Preslee arrived, things have been a whirlwind of craziness but now things are starting to get a bit more predictable. I am to grateful for my three sweet children and my amazing husband. I am also glad to have my entire family close and to have such a great babysitter. I am very grateful for the gospel and my testimony because it gives me strength and purpose.

This year instead of making a long list of resolutions that I know I am going to break, I decided to make a goal for each month of this year... one personal and one family goal. January's personal goal is to eat healthy and the family goal is to read the scriptures together daily. So far, both are coming along nicely. Max is so excited to read the scriptures and he has been the one to keep us on track every night. He gave the primary scripture last week and had it memorized.

The rest of the year's goals are still being worked out but mostly include better health and completing projects long ago abandoned. A long standing goal of mine is to read 50 books a year but it has long eluded me. The closest I have come is 38 books but I don't think it is going to happen this year... maybe when I am retired.