Kind-of Boring

This post might be a wee bit boring, but oh-well, I'm posting it anyway.  Enjoy!  :D 
We have dump zones in our home.  They drive me crazy, but that's how it goes.  Here's a little pass through window we have between the kitchen and living room.  It's very handy, but is more often than not, a dump zone.  I'm constantly cleaning up this area.  Such is the life of a mom. ;)

When we got some snow recently, a new dump area emerged.  Wouldn't it be nice to have a mud room?  Carrie can dream...

The laundry chair.  Here lie the clothes waiting to be folded and put away.  In real time, this chair is currently covered with sheets and towels waiting to be folded.  I'll get to it right after I post this.

This dump zone stresses me out, probably more than any other.  All of those papers that come into the house end up here. 

I recently went through it all, now I just need to organize the filing cabinet so it can fit in there...

Quotes from the Kids

The other day, Bailee was watching a kids tv show and asks, "Do mom's wear underwear?"  I answered her with a "Yes, they do."  So random, I don't know where that came from.  Hee hee!

On the way to school this morning, Madison says to me, "What if I have a show like Zoey 101?  "But, mine would be called Madison 102."  She made me laugh, I was just expecting her to say Madison 101. 

This morning when Bailee saw Ashton, she said, "He's Big!"  "His head is big!"  She was in such awe of how big her brother had grown, apparently, overnight. 

When I was dropping Madison off at school this morning, we said our goodbyes, and she closed the van door.  As she closed it, she was smiling and waving and blowing me kisses.  It was so sweet.  I wonder if there will come a day when she's embarrassed to blow kisses to her mom?  I hope not.

The Wrestling Match

It's so fun having a little boy.  What they say, seems to hold true, that boys are more physical.  Although, the girls love to get in on the action too.

These photos of Ashton hanging on to Jeff's hair make me laugh.  He loves to pull Jeff's hair!

Such a sweet dad!

Sweet



A birthday kiss from Bailee

Funny Faces

We weren't with my Dad when the family celebrated his birthday earlier in January, so he opened his present from us when I was opening my presents.  His silly faces make me laugh. :)

Ashton does not sleep well when we're away from home.  He snoozed for awhile on our drive back to Vernal.  He'd been enjoying some mini Oreo's before he fell asleep.  The look on Madison's face makes me laugh.  She often sneaks in a funny face without me even knowing till later when I look at the photos.

Bailee just informed me that I've been on my blog for too long and that it's dumb!  She also told me I've been on it for 39 hours and it's time to get off (so she can use the computer).  This child never ceases to amaze me with her sass.

Happy Birthday to Me

I had a really nice birthday weekend (hopefully the rest of the family did too).  We went to Provo on Friday and I went to my ob/gyn right when we got into town.  The appointment went really quick and easy and she was able to help me with some of my concerns.  She prescribed new bc pills for me, my body is needing more estrogen, so the new pills will help with the breakouts I've been having/hating.  The estrogen should also help with the dry eyes and lips I've been dealing with. 

Here the girls are helping me open my b'day presents. 

I got some Garnier products for my face, a cute wax warmer, and a couple of other things from my parents.  I got Brian Regan tickets from Jill.  Great stuff!!

Here's Jill and her fiance, Justin, after the Brian Regan show.  We laughed our tushies off!  I was sad when he left the stage.  "Please come back Brian!  Come give me a birthday hug and an autograph."  ;)  That would have been awesome.

Here's me and Jeffie. Too bad I look like I don't have any hair on the the top of my head, not very flattering.  Ha ha!

A view of the Salt Lake Temple out of the Abravanel Hall windows.  Pretty city view.

We also visited Jeff's parents on Sunday, Jeff got some photos from the visit with them on his phone, I'll post them later (if he remembers to email them to me).  We had a really nice visit with them.  A great weekend!  It just went by way too fast. 

Still Small Voice

The girls were playing together in the playroom, Ashton was napping in his crib and I had a few minutes to myself.  I was unloading the dishwasher and warming up some food for dinner.  I was on auto pilot while doing my household chores and my mind started to wander.  A person came into my mind who I love very much, but don't have the easiest relationship with.  My thoughts about this person, started to head down a negative route when a thought quickly and distinctly swept into my head, "Those who are the hardest to love, need it the most."  I believe I read this quote on Facebook not too long ago.  As soon as this thought entered and I let it sink in, my heart softened.  I'm so thankful for the sweet whisperings that come to me (us).

Madison's Crazy Daizy

Madison is so excited! I finally caved and let her have her own blog.  We got it all set up last night.  Kids catch on so quick, she's doing really well with creating her posts.  I learned some new things too while helping Madison design her blog.  The name of her blog is Crazy Daizy, the address is http://madisonredford.blogspot.com/   

Nothing More Precious...

than a sleeping baby.

Unless of course, that baby is wearing a poopy diaper. 

Can you tell that Jeff is holding his breath???

 Ash fell asleep in my arms last night, which I love, but I had to pass him over to Jeff, so I could go get all of our church clothes and bags ready for the next morning.  Jeff suggested we lay him in his crib to sleep, but with the diaper issue I didn't want him to wear it for too long since he's got a diaper rash.  Jeff was a good sport.  It doesn't happen very often, anymore, that Ashton falls asleep in our arms.  Better enjoy it while we can, odoriferous emanations and all!

Knick Knack Paddy Whack

I finally did it, I gave my little guy a hair cut.

His hair was getting pretty long in the back and behind his ears.  I find mullets to be amusing, but I don't really want Ash to have one.

It was becoming a bit of a chore to keep it looking good.

The mood struck, and I decided to pull out the clippers and give him a much needed trim.  He loves to chew on the strings of my hoodies, it kept him occupied for a second or two.

Here's lookin' at you kid!

Rear view of the new do.  The blending isn't perfect, but I think his hair looks a lot better.  Although, it does make him look older, which as mother's know, is a good thing and a sad thing.

Attempting to climb onto the table. Uh-oh here we go!!!