2014: page twenty-three

So, reality is that most of my life is spent with this sweet one and most of my book of 2014 will feature her. And I am ok with that! I cannot think of anything else that I would rather do with my days!

I know there will come a day when she will be starting school and then moving on to make a life of her own. While that seems so far away, I am trying to take everyone's advice to cherish each moment for they will fly by so quickly. To that end I am attempting to think of this through the fits and tantrums and trying to teach her what is ok and what is not. Thankfully, though, overall, she is sweet and silly and funny and happy and likes to cuddle.

Today, she played with her shape/color sorter and sorted them all in to colors, putting the blue shapes on the blue peg, yellow shapes on the yellow peg, etc., even throwing in a little humor when she'd put the wrong color on a peg and then laugh, say "no" and put it on the correct one. :) After that she decided to put them on her toes. Love the look of concentration on her face!

2014: page twenty-two

Another day with this sweet baby!

2014: page twenty-one

Fishing... no, we didn't go fishing today, but for some reason B was stuck on the idea of wanting to go fishing. I mean, seriously wanted to go fishing. She kept requesting it and would get upset when I told her we couldn't go. Too funny and that makes her daddy happy. :)

To help ease the disappointment and to get out of the house, I asked her if she wanted to go for a ride in the truck. Well, of course! But in order to go, she had to get dressed. I went upstairs to get some clothes and when I came back, she was ready to go with her hat and gloves on (as you can see below). You know, to "keep warm" as she said. Ha ha! Never a dull moment! 

Her Broncos hat. She did NOT want her picture taken here.

Walking in daddy's shoes. :)

2014: page twenty

Another jammie day at our house!

I think B is almost better, but we're still playing it low key. That, however, does not mean that we can't go outside! She loves to be outside and doesn't really care about the cold. I guess she was meant to live in the cold weather (unlike some of us...ha ha ha!). Actually, it was a pretty nice day around these parts. The sun was shining and it made it above 30! That's incredible for January!

So, out we tromped in our jammies, jacket, and hat. I'm sure the fresh air and sunshine did wonders for both of us. B could have stayed out much longer, but I didn't want to spend too much time out there. Although, Ryan took her on a walk with the dogs when he got home, too. :) The unfortunate part is that major fits are thrown when it's time to come in. We're working on it, but it makes it hard to want to take her outside. But, of course, we still will.

2014: page nineteen

B and I stayed home from church this morning since she is still fighting a cold.

But, the afternoon was filled with excitement! The Broncos beat the stinkin' Patriots in the AFC Championship game to make it to the Super Bowl! Yahoo!!!!

2014: page eighteen

Woke up this morning happy to be in same place as my hubby once again.

Enjoyed spending some time with my parents for the morning while my dadda fixed some breakfast. I love that he always fixes us a hot breakfast on the days we travel home. :)

Then packed up and off to Ikea we went. It was a quick trip this time as B was feeling a little under the weather and I knew what I wanted to get. There is always another time to hit up Ikea. :)

Quick stop for a burger then on to home. We were blessed with another beautiful sunny day for a drive!

Our time in Salt Lake was so refreshing for me. Staying with family...spending time with friends...watching B play with other little ones...help from Grandma and Grandpa taking care of B.

Ah, life is good! Thankful for such a time and then to be reunited with my love!

2014: page seventeen

Our last full day in the city and B woke up with a cold. :( Poor girl! But, so thankful to have a grandma to cuddle with her and let her sleep in her arms. Also, thankful that my dad and mom were willing to watch my sick baby so I could have some alone shopping time to spend some birthday money.

 

Later in the day B was feeling ok, so we kept our plans to go visit my aunt, uncle, and cousins and B's second cousin, Ciara. Being only 6 weeks apart, they are pretty fun to watch together. Shy at first, but then they warm up to each other. And Aunt Sonya made delicious homemade lasagna. Yum!

And Ryan flew back from Montana today! Yippee! B and I picked him up in the evening, although she fell asleep on the way to get him.

 

My sweet hubby bought me a Mocha Frappuccino and had it for me when I picked him up. I'd been meaning to get one all week and hadn't made it to a Starbucks, so this was a sweet surprise. :)

2014: page sixteen

Another day visiting a great friend!

This time it was my friend Missy and her cute boy, Zeke.

Again, the kids played and us momma's chatted, caught up with each other and watched our children interact.

What a joy to have such a wonderful life-long friend!

B and Zeke had fun playing with Zeke's pet bunny, racing down the hall, getting in the bathtub together, B sticking her thumb in his mouth (still not sure why. At least it wasn't her tongue, right Missy?! Ha ha ha!).

Another fun day! Another day good for my soul!

 

(Not sure why, but my phone is having focusing issues lately, so this is the best I could get)

2014: page fifteen

Fun with Dana and Jason!

B and Jason had a blast playing together.

Dana and I enjoyed each other's company and watching our kids play.

B and Jason also decided that it would be fun to poop at the same time. Twice. Ha ha ha!

2014: page fourteen



Low key day at Grandpa and Grandma's. Well, until Jensen came over to play that evening. :)