could this really be true?

(WARNING: potty training post)

Kind of been thinking about potty training this kid.

But not really…

There’s so much going on right now.

It really would be too much to add to the mix.

But we went to Target yesterday…

And somehow came home with a Diego potty seat + Cars undies.

This morning Boston wanted to sport his new duds.

And to my total surprise he wanted to go potty…

and he’s gone 6 times already this morning…and no accidents!

I’m in complete shock.

Blessed to have what I have…

(My kids are obsessed with taking pictures with the timer on the camera...they love
the bright flash going off over + over + over. I wonder if I should be worried!?!?!)

Sometimes life seems unfair or just too hard…for some reason I’ve been letting myself feel this way. My life is not that bad. Sure, I’ve been struggling + stressed with some things, but really that’s just a part of life…right? I think of all the families suffering in Haiti and my trials pale in comparison to what they are going through. I really do have so much to be thankful for. I’ve had a lot of time with just me + my kids lately (with Andy traveling so much). It’s made me realize that all I really need is what’s right in front of me. That my little family makes me happy + no matter what challenges lie ahead of me, I have them + I know they love me. And really, what more could I want?

Loving this quote, it's such a good reminder:

” Never forget that these little ones are the sons and daughters of God and that yours is a custodial relationship to them, that He was a parent before you were parents and that He has not relinquished His parental rights or interest in these little ones.

Now, love them, take care of them…welcome them into your homes and nurture and love them with all of your hearts.”

-Gordon B. Hinckley-

(this pics especially for you Cambria)

I just can’t get enough of my little man lately…he really melts my heart.

Not sure if it’s his good looks, his style, his killer personality, his big brown eyes, his sense of humor or the way he tells me NO when I ask him if he’ll always be my sweet baby boy.

waking up on the wrong side of the crib!

Boston slept in this morning until 9:17 (yes, every last minute counts with this crazy boy lately)!

He however, was not in a good mood. I thought I’d get some cute pictures of him with some bed head + little sleepy eyes. Ummm…no. He did not want his picture taken! He kept saying, “Stop mommy! Stop mommy!” and giving me the hand.

And then…he threw his favorite baby at me! Really, my sweet little Bubba threw something at me! I knew he was serious then.

So, I stopped.

Update: I’ve changed his diaper, put some food in his belly + he is back to my sweet little boy.

{he can always make me smile}

Boston followed me around all morning laughing + saying:

“I see you momma!”

look who’s partin’ it up today!

Happy Birthday Andy…we love you & your mad dance skills!

we miss you daddy…

it’s friday…

and these two are headed up to go boarding (without me…sigh)!

Let’s just say there has been some major excitement around the house!  They were both jumping around on their boards last night, in the living room, showing off “their tricks.” I love that these two share a passion for snowboarding together

BECOME…

I’ve been thinking + reflecting a lot over the past week. Feeling so thankful for the little family I’ve been blessed with + realizing how precious the time is I have with them. Pondering life + the choices I make for myself + family.

Coming to realize many of the choices I am making today, not only will affect my life, but my family + those who are closest around me. Our decisions + choices are HUGE! I’m feeling overwhelmed with the responsibilities I have as a wife + mother. Feeling like I need to focus on BECOMING who I really am + want to be.

So, my word for 2010 is BECOME.

I want to Become…

the best wife, support + friend to my husband,

a more caring, loving + patient mother,

more healthy, fit + accept my body,

more understanding of others + their struggles,

more of who the Lord wants me to be,

more humble, think of others + serve others,

in short, I want to BECOME the person I’ve always wanted to be.

(side note: Boston really is a happy, sweet boy...he's just going through that
"there's no way in h*** I'm going to smile for your picture" phase.)

I’m so excited about this I can hardly stand it!

Got my Project Life kit on Saturday…woot woot!

My most favorite scrapbooker ever came up with a great way to scrapbook a years worth of pictures with no stress! It’s so cute, simple and practical. I’ve spent so many years feeling guilty that I am behind on my scrapbooks. This kit makes scrapbooking realistic. I think 2010 has some big changes coming for our little family and I’m so excited that I will be able to capture it all here. Did I mention how excited I am? Andy is really sick of me talking about this…but I know he will appreciate my efforts in due time…right!?!? If any of you scrapbook or just like to take pictures…I highly recommend this kit. It’s amazing

happy new years!

on the top of our list for 2010 is to teach abby and I to snowboard.

so we went boarding today and abby took her 2nd boarding lesson.

abby came out giddy and grinning from ear to ear.

she got to ride the chair lift and can stop by herself now.

frank (her teacher) was at a loss of words of how to describe her. he finally said, “She is extremely aggressive and wanted to try everything!”

andy is now giddy and can’t stop grinning from ear to ear…he is so proud of his little shredder:)

oh and I was finally able to get off the chair lift without falling…success at last!

wishing you all a happy new year! xoxoxo