Shake, Shake, A Shake It

Brian and I were getting ready for the day with a little music playing. Kenner had a ball dancing on our bed (no, we don't usually allow him to jump on beds), but he was having a blast. As were we.

Don't forget to pause the other music playing.

Kameron's First Haircut on February 1st

The time has come. Kameron was desperately in need of a hair cut. It was LONG!!

The Before Shot

Since I was cutting the hair and Brian was holding Kameron still, clearly we were both too occupied that we couldn't take pictures of this monumental moment. Kenner kept trying to help, bless his heart, but he was in the way. That's when we got the idea to have Kenner take the pictures. In spite of the random pictures of his own pajama bottoms, the fire alarm on the ceiling, the window, valance, and our bodies from the waist down, Kenner took some pretty good pictures.

I tried to use scissors, but Kameron's hair is like mine, very fine, so it looked funny.

That's when we decided to bring out the clippers.

Getting washed up and...

...Wa La

The After Shot

Handsome boy

Play Time

My Little Heroes

I normally give Kameron some Cheerios to snack on while I'm getting dinner ready. When I looked at his tray every now and then I would notice that the Cheerios were disappearing quite fast. While my back was turned I heard Kenner talking to Kameron so I looked to see what he was doing. I caught him putting Kameron's Cheerios in his shirt pocket. I went to look in the pocket and sure enough, almost all the Cheerios that Kameron was given were in his pocket.

We finally pulled out the walker for Kameron and not to our surprise he would have rather sit. We did get him to take it walking a couple of times.

"Bye Bye"

Denver

We arrived in Denver on Christmas Day and Brian was to return back to Utah on New Years Day, while I stayed a week longer. We all had loads of fun and as always we were always busy. The Friday after we got there we had plans to go ice skating at the near by shopping center on their outdoor arena. When we got there we were informed that the skating arena was closed. Strike #1! After discussing what we should do since the two little boys were so excited about ice skating (I'm not even sure they knew what it was) we decided to try a different arena about 30 minutes away. We all piled in the cars and headed on over. When we arrived we found out that ice skating was not open to the public at that time. Strike #2! This place had games that we could play, but let's be honest, they weren't worth the money so we decided to play Laser Tag. We were all unsure on how the two three year olds would do, but they did just fine. Kenner was scared at first, but after positioning himself in one spot with Daddy by his side he seemed to do just fine.

While we were discussing what we were going to do we saw Kenner dancing to the Christmas music that was playing outside.

*Don't forget to pause the other music before watching the videos*

Kameron has a cousin, Riley, just a couple months younger than him. Riley LOVES to give kisses and for some reason he always targeted Kameron. One can only guess it was because they were always at the same eye level. After about the third time or so Kameron didn't realize that Riley was only intending good deeds, but instead grew to dislike it very much. Now the pictures, especially the video, may look like Kameron is getting beaten up and you're probably wondering why I'm holding the camera instead of protecting my young. Well, it's because IT WAS FUNNY! The video is not very long because I had to help Kameron. Trust me though. It was funny.

This is how Kameron would look after every attac.. I mean .. time Riley gave him loves. He was soaking wet.

For some reason, Kenner and Connor were the most pleasant with each other when they were wrestling. So, we let them.

Cousins enjoying each other's company. Kenner and Connor helped Grandma make banana bread with chocolate chips and Kameron and Riley enjoyed playing side by side.

While we were in Denver we were able to be there for cousin Lexi's 1st birthday. We were so glad we were because it was so sweet to see her eat her cupcake and open her presents. It also gave Grandma another chance to be around all her grandchildren.

Lexy is already a little mother. She was determined to help Kameron to his bottle. She would take it and give it right back to him. While he patiently waited she really seemed to enjoy "helping" Kameron.

We played a game at Lexy's party too. She had a prize for everyone. It was sure a lot of fun.

Thank You Lexy for a fun day. We love you!

Happy 1st Birthday!

Christmas Day 2008

This Christmas was different from all the others. It has been a while since we've actually made it to Denver for Christmas so we did this year. We left on Christmas day. It was an extremely busy morning opening up presents, finishing the packing, getting dressed, and out the door. As busy as it was it was still a wonderful Christmas. Last night, Kenner asked if he could call Santa on the phone to see if he would be kind enough to share his cookie with Kenner. So, we called Santa on the phone and Daddy asked Santa if it was okay to share his cookie with Kenner. Of course Santa said yes. Christmas morning we first headed to the kitchen where the plate was and sure enough Santa left Kenner a couple of bites as well as a note and two Santa hats for Kenner and Kameron. The boys put their hats on, we took pictures, and then we ripped into the presents. Well, Kenner and Kameron did. The boys got some fun toys from Santa and some sweet clothes. Now that the fun is done, it was time to finish getting ready to get to the airport. We stopped by "Red" Grandma and Grandpa's house to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and to have brunch and then it was off to Denver.

Kameron's first time on the plane went very well. HE SLEPT!!!! Kenner was very good too. We arrived at "Blue" Grandma and Grandpa's house ready for dinner and to open the gifts. It was so fun to see everyone, especially on Christmas Day.

Merry Christmas

Christmas Eve 2008

As tradition has been carried on for many years in my family, we pass it on to our own of receiving pajamas on Christmas Eve. Kenner absolutely loved his Curious George jammies and Kameron absolutely loved eating his.

We Believe

WE BELIEVE

Brian's Christmas work party is always geared towards family. There is always a special visitor that comes to the party. His name happens to be Santa Claus. Kenner could not wait to sit on Santa's lap. Kenner is at the age where the Christmas tradition really starts to become quite fun. We would ask him what he wants Santa to bring him. His reply was always "books". When the opportunity came to sit on his lap we were so carried away with taking pictures that we never got to tell Santa what Kenner wanted. As we started to clean up the party and gather things to go home Kenner saw that Santa was still there and then he remembered. He never told Santa what he wanted. We ran to catch up with Santa and he was kind enough to sit down and let Kenner crawl back up. To our surprise, Kenner did not ask for books this time. He asked for a....Helicopter. That was new. It was so nice of Santa to put in Kenner's quite immaginative head that he wants a REAL helicopter. Oh boy. Thank You Santa. Nonetheless, Kenner was very pleased that he was able to get his request in with the "big man in red". I was waiting for Santa to tell Kenner "You'll shoot your eye out kid", but he didn't.

Kameron LOVED Santa. For some reason he just doesn't get scared with that sort of thing. He grind and I believe he even tugged at his beared a little.

Santa's Coming!!!

Every second Saturday of December since we've lived here Santa Claus comes by via fire truck. He throws a bag of candy to all the good boys and girls and wishes us all a Merry Christmas. Kenner's first experience of this two years ago was a memorable one. He screamed and cried and wanted far away from Santa.

Last year Kenner got to share the experience with some neighbors while I was with Great Grandpa. This year Kenner was so ready for it. He woke up and looked out his window immediately. The fire station is directly in back of our house so he was able to see Santa getting ready to head out on the fire truck with the help of some firemen. Ever since he witnessed that he asked and asked and asked when Santa was coming to our house. I should have known that our population has grown quite a bit compared to our first experience so it would take longer to go through all the subdivisions to see everybody. Two years ago Santa came by around ten. This time as we waited and waited listening to the sirens everywhere else but in front of our house, Santa finally showed up at around 1:00. The lights, the sirens, and the firemen announcing that Santa is coming was so good to finally hear and see. Now, it was freezing cold and snowing off and on so we couldn't get our pictures taken with Santa, whom I'm sure was very cold and ready to be done, so we waved, ran and got our goody bags, and watched Kenner smile from ear to ear with the satisfaction that he just saw Santa Claus on a FIRE TRUCK. His two favorite things combined in one. What a magical day!

Firefighter Inspired By Curious George

Kenner absolutely loves Curious George. He loves his Curious George shows, doll, and books. Recently, we have been reading Kenner a Curious George book before bed. I really don't think he has a favorite story, but there is a favorite thing that he loves to immitate. That would be Curious George dressing up as a fireman. We obviously don't have the right firefighter gear, so Kenner ALWAYS goes in my closet, gets my black boots, puts them on, dumps out his legos, puts the legos box on his head, and he is ready to put out fires (or in his case he likes to put fire on you. Don't ask). He is always doing this and I can only guess this page of Curious George is what inspired it all.

Hunny and Son

It is habit for me to call Kenner "Hunny" or "Son" when I'm talking to him. Out of the blue one day he started to refer to me as "Hunny" or sometimes he'll call me "Son". He's been doing it ever since. I would normally correct him to call me Mommy, but listening to it makes it quite difficult to correct. It is just so darn cute.

A Few Examples: Remember, this is Kenner talking

"What did you say Hunny?"

"Son, come look at me Son"

"What are you making Hunny?"

"I'm sorry Son"

How Does He Do It?

Kameron is known for covering his face with his blanket when he falls asleep so as soon as we know he's sleeping we have to go in his room to remove the blanket from his face. We've been surprised quite a few times to not find his blanket over his face, but rather the oddest sleeping positions. One time he was literaly folded in half (he's done that a couple of times. He must like it). Another time he took down is bumper pad, used it as a pillow and fell asleep with his hand in his diaper. Whatever helps him sleep I guess.

Best Gift Of All (so to speak)

Kenner has given Brian and I one of the greatest gifts this year. Many of you may be able to understand how exciting this is. If you haven't, you will, some day. Kenner is finally potty trained. We have been working on this for quite some time, but he was never clearly ready until we just stuck him in big boy underwear and told him no more diapers. He then decided to go on the potty after he realized having wet underwear was not fun. We only wish that we rewarded differently because I'm sure cavities are building up in that little boy's mouth due to potty treats. Luckily, it was around Halloween time so we had the treats already and they're running out, but in the future we will reward with stickers or something other than candy, candy, candy.

House Divided

Brian's family are huge University of Utah fans whereas my family are huge BYU fans.

Poor Kenner and Kameron. Both families are trying to sway them toward their team. Meanwhile, they have no idea what to do or who to root for.

I understand that Utah beat BYU on Saturday, but that means nothing to these boys. They are confused and always will be. Of course, until they realize that they have always been BYU fans and always will. Until then, we will always be a

House Divided.

Humanitarian Aid

For our Relief Society Enrichment this month we did Humanitarian Aid projects. Many worked on Christmas cards for the soldiers, others sewed baby blankets, some put hygene kits together, and I and a few others went to a Senior Citizen home and played BINGO with the residents. I forgot that Brian had to work that day, so I was debating if I should still go since I had the kids. I decided to do go and I'm glad I did. It was heartwarming to see these elderly people get excited to see Kenner and Kameron even though they didn't know them. They were kids and they were visitors, so that was a good combination. Before we went, I explained to Kenner that we were going to go see a lot of Grandmas and Grandpas. He gets very shy around strangers so I thought if I told him who was going to see, he wouldn't be scared of them. After all, when he hears Grandma and Grandpa he thinks of nice people who love him. He did awesome at the Senior Citizen home. I was surprised to see him talking to some of the ladies (all of them that played were ladies) and he helped call the numbers. I'm grateful that I was able to introduce serving others to Kenner. I'm hoping that I can find more opportunities that will involve Kenner being there and show him how wonderful it is to serve others.

Kenner Moments

Kenner was helping me paint a shelf for his bedroom. He thought it was pretty cool.

During nap, I heard Kenner cry for a second, but then stopped. A few minutes after it was quiet again I went to check on him. He was sound asleep on Brian's oversized cow (a story of it's own).

I wonder if he fell off his bed.

While we were cleaning up dinner Kenner clearly was not finished. He grabbed the potatos and helped himself.

Kenner and Brian love to wrestle. When we put Kenner to bed he always asks if he can wrestle or play cars with dad after work the next day. It wears Brian out, but he loves it too.

Kenner calls it fighting, but we're teaching him to call it wrestling. It sounds more nice.

Kameron Moments

When we were at the grocery store Kameron started smacking his lips out of the blue. I'm one of those parents that has to document the baby's firsts no matter what it is that baby does.