six months

Remember when I was so excited for Simon to be six months old on a Saturday so I could take some cute pictures of him? Then remember how the day came and went without taking said pictures? Remember how it was a beautiful weekend and I had some great opportunities to take pictures (more on that later) and I just didn't do it? Well, this is what happened and there is nothing I can do about it now. Our little man is six months old. Here is a picture I took when it was already dark and therefore had to use a flash. I wanted a picture, so I guess you take what you can get.

To make up for the lack of cute pictures (which I promise I will take later)... Here is a cute video of Simon talking to Gus. I think this is the first time Simon really noticed that there was a dog at Grandma's house.

Busy weekend

It seems like we have nothing to do for so long and then, boom, it hits all at once. We had a lot going on in one weekend and had a lot of fun being busy. Can you believe I didn't take one picture? Well, I didn't, but I will tell you about it and you can just pretend like I have some awesome photo documentation to go along with it.

Saturday morning we headed over to a friend's house for breakfast. He is a fellow accounting guy (but works for a different company) and fellow BYU grad. Michael met him while out at BYU doing recruiting and they decided it would be fun to get our families together since we live so close. It was fun for Miriam to play with some friends. After a fun morning we headed out to a work function for Michael. The lead partner for his team was having a BBQ at his house. We got to meet a lot of the people that Michael works with and eat a lot of good food. You wouldn't believe this guy's basement. He is the biggest Penn State fan ever. His whole basement was decked out in Penn State gear. Not to mention the huge projection TV that the game was on. Oh yeah and the other four TVs showing other games. Did I mention the stadium seating and bar? It was a pretty amazing basement. We had a great time with Michael's co-workers. A full Saturday meant that by the time we got home the kids were exhausted. We made some pancakes for dinner and Michael headed out to the Priesthood session of General Conference. I put the kids to bed and spent the rest of the evening relaxing and talking to my Mom.

When Sunday morning came we were excited to be able to relax, eat, and most importantly listen to General Conference. Because we were so busy on Saturday we missed both sessions. (We are looking forward to catching them online later.) We headed over to Michael's parents house so we could watch it on TV (we would only be able to see it online at home). Michael made some onion dip and caramel apple cheesecakes bars to eat while we were there. Both were amazing and he can take total credit for making them. That is how it happens a lot around here. I find the great idea/recipe and Michael carries it out. Not a bad deal for me. Anyway, Conference was wonderful and I think the kids were grateful for a nice relaxing day. We are so grateful for the chance we had to listen to a living prophet who leads and guides us today.

First Cereal

How it went down:

That was fun!

Where did September go?

Once again the month is over and I have more pictures and videos to share. I know I have posted everyday this week, but who is complaining... right? Anyway, here are more pictures and videos from September.

Miriam showing off her dress (one of the two favorites)


Simon is so cute.
He spent a lot of time waiting patiently for Miriam to learn how to go potty.

I found Miriam doing the laundry all by herself.

More of Simon at five months




A Walk to the park on one of the first cooler days

What will she say next

For the past few weeks I have been keeping track of funny things that Miriam has said. Her imagination has grown so much lately. She cracks me up all the time. I am amazed by all the things that run through her head. She is definitely a talker. She will talk all the time to anyone willing to listen.

When I asked Miriam what she wanted to be for Halloween she said, "Umm, Miriam". When I asked her what Simon should be she said, "Mom".

Miriam: (points to the radio) "I want to dance"
Mom: "But I just heated up your hot dog"
Miriam: "Dance first, hot dog next"

I am trying to get Simon to fall asleep on his own. It is hard because he shares a room with Miriam. After a few tries I finally picked him up to rock him again (because of a lost pacifier). When I brought him back in after minute or two I heard Miriam whispering. I went over to her bed, after I laid Simon down, and asked her what she needed. She said she was singing "Twinkle Star" so Simon will sleep. Isn't she the sweetest?

I hear Michael in the bathroom with Miriam during her bath:
Michael: We need to wash your boo boo so it will be clean and feel better
Miriam: No, don't touch it
Michael: (distracting) What else do we need to wash?
Miriam: My legs and toes
Michael: What else?
Miriam: My bummy, belly, and my armpits!

Miriam wanted the chapstick off the top of my tall dresser (which is where we have to hide all chapstick from her). I told her I didn't think she could reach it. She responded with "I can reach it. I am so big now". Sure enough she used a stool and got it herself.

While I was rocking Miriam to sleep I accidentally hit the wall. Miriam says, "No Mom don't hit the wall". I say, "Oh sorry, why shouldn't I hit the wall?". Miriam says, "You will hurt the wall".

Miriam: My food goes down my neck
Mom: That's right. Where does it goes next?
Miriam: To my tummy, then my bummy

At dinner Michael asked if I wanted to go to Kohl's when we were done eating. Miriam says, "I want to come. I like Kohl's." Unsure if she knew what we were talking about I asked her where Kohl's was. She responded, "Next to Target" (which it is).

Miriam: I have to go potty
Mom: Okay, let's go
Miriam: I'm just teasing
Mom: (Laughing) Teasing? Where did you learn that word?
Miriam: At Target

"I want a guitar for my birthday. Then I will sing to you guys."





Miriam loves Sunday. She gets to dress up in her pretty dresses and see her friends at church.

August Video Catch-up

Most of the video I take is for Miriam's viewing pleasure. She loves to re-watch video of herself. However, sometimes I do get some cute video of the kids that is actually worth watching. Here are a couple I meant to post a while ago. Better late than never.



Miriam Reading to Simon




What does Daddy do at work?

August Photo Catch-up

I have a bunch of pictures from August that I never posted. Well, today is your lucky day because you get to view my picture overload from August.




We headed to the farm one more time before work picked up for Michael.





We went to the park.
Miriam is getting very brave on the playground.





Miriam is learning to write her letters.
Miriam loves to pose for the camera after getting ready for church.





Simon is getting so big.
Simon puts up with our Sunday picture taking.