Still in Utah

Esther, Henry and I are still here is Utah. Michael started his job back in August and we are here till the house sells. We have had a lot of interest in the house this last week so we will see. Michael is comming for a visit this week and we can't wait to see him. I will try to keep you posted when the house sells and when we actually make the move.

Tantrum

We took Esther and Henry to Thanksgiving Point to see the animals and when it was time to go Esther put on a show. Now mind you this is a very brief video. The tantrum had been going on for a good 10-15min before I broke out the camera.

Esther's Birthday

Here is the first time we meet Esther. She was cute then as much as she is now.



I know that Esther's Birthday was July 29th but life has been a little busy. Here are a few pictures from the party. We spent the afternoon at the pool but forgot to take pictures. Then we joined up with some of Heather's family. Heather was unable to make it but her parents,sister and brother were there. I can't believe it has been 2 years since Esther first came into our lives. She has been a huge blessing to Michael and I. We love her dearly and look forward to many more birthdays.

Saint George May

Since Michael has some time off we thought it would be fun to get out of the cold and take a trip to Saint George and visit Michael's parents. We left after church on the 2nd. The drive was very pleasant on the way down and the kids were angels in the car to both of our surprise. That night I was a little worried that we would have some sleeping issues from Henry and Esther since they were in a new place but to my surprise again they both slept through the night without a peep. On Monday we just hung out at the house. I was excited for Monday night baths because the kids would get to bath in a real bathtub and not the kitchen sink. Well it did not go so well. They both hated it. I got the water a little too hot and that turned them off to the whole idea of the tub. Even after we cooled the water neither one of them liked the tub. I was very sad. On Tuesday Michael and I attended a session at the temple while the kids took there afternoon naps. On Wednesday we took the kids to the library where they have a water fountain and a little stream to play in. It was about 85 degrees and gorgeous. Henry and Esther had a blast. Esther just jumped right in the fountain and as you can see got soaked. I wasn't sure Henry would like the water. At first he did not want to put his feet in but once he did he wanted to sit down and splash. Esther has a great time following the other kids up and down the stream. On Wednesday Michael's mom took us shopping for kids clothes. Esther was wearing shorts and fell on the sidewalk and got her first official skinned knee. Later that day we went back to play in the water at the library. On Thursday we packed the car and came home. We didn't have as much luck in the car this time. Henry and Esther cried from about Payson till we pulled in the drive way. Esther would cry for a bit then take a breath while Henry cried and visa versa. It was a long drive home but it was worth it.

Being Outside

Easter 2010

We had a great Easter despite the weather. The annual Easter egg hunt was held at my parent's house. Esther wasn't sure what was going on but once she realized what she was supposed to do she took off. I would point an egg out to her and she would put it in the basket. She did not want to hold the basket and find the eggs at the same time so I held the basket for her. Henry was grumpy and did not want to participate. The next day I took out the candy and filled some of the eggs with gold fish crackers which Esther thought was great. She would eat the crackers then hand me the empty egg and I would fill it again with crackers and hand it back. Later she took all the empty eggs and hid them in Henry's dresser, which I found later that night.

The tantrum

I think that we are starting to enter what everyone calls the "terrible twos." Today we took a trip to Costco. After Costco I let Esther play outside while I unloaded the car. After I was all done I told her to come inside for lunch. She hates coming inside even if it is freezing outside. I had to pick her up and bring her in, which is what I usually have to do. When we got inside I took her coat off and asked her to get in her chair so that she could have lunch. She can't actually climb in her chair but she will stand by it until I lift her in. So she is standing by her chair waiting for me but I am washing my hands and can't get to her right away and that is when it started. She begins to crying and wants attention now so she walks over to the book case and starts pulling off books, which she knows she is not supposed to touch and says "no no" while she is doing it. I repeat myself and tell her that if she wants lunch to get in her chair, that makes her cry even more. She then climbs on the couch and continues to cry and kick the pillows. I am not in the mood to fight with her so I just ignore her and get lunch for Henry and myself. The crying/tantrum goes on for about 20 min and then she stops. It is quiet for about 10 min when I hear her snoring, she has fallen asleep. How Esther can go from happy to crying to asleep is beyond me. So I took pictures and let her sleep. She is sure cute when she sleeps.