a new hobby

Ransom was bored at work one day because they are no longer allowed to watch movies while waiting for calls. He decided he would try reading a book. He has always claimed he is not much of a reader, but he chose a Michael Crichton book and has not stopped reading since. It is weird to see him bring a book home and read it. While reading Jurassic Park and Lost World he would fill me in on everything that was different from the movie (which was most of it) and has rented a couple of his books that were turned into movies to see the differences. After a couple trips to DI he has a growing selection of Michael Crichton books to choose from! -Katie

ring around the rosie

Conrad loves to do ring around the rosie. The only problem is you don't have time to sing the song because he just likes the falling part! -Katie

1 down, countless more to do

I love to make things so my wishlist of things to do is way longer than I possibly have time for. I was at DI buying some frames when I saw some kid size hangers. I've been wanting to buy hangers for a few years, but could never bring myself to spend money on them. I bought over 50 of them for less than $4. I was so happy! I took them home, washed them all, and then made some closet dividers for the new babies clothes. With two kids in one room it will definitely save some space to get some stuff hung up! -Katie

dinner, hair cut, and a movie

Every time I see Ashlee she asks me when we are going to watch Young Victoria. I decided we should invite Ashlee and Paul over for dinner so we could finally watch it. Ransom has been complaining that he needs a hair cut for weeks now so Ash was nice enough to bring her haircutting supplies and give him and Conrad a hair cut. Conrad does not like getting his hair cut and right now he has a cold. I held him while he screamed and Ash cut his hair. After I was covered in snot and hair. It was pretty gross. Conrad was pretty crazy during the movie so it was hard to hear a lot of it so I definitely think I need to watch it again sometime! It was fun to be able to spend some time with Ash and Paul.

-Katie

sunday naps

Nothing makes me grumpier than when there is no time for a Sunday nap! -Katie

wood blocks

Ransom is nice enough to cut wood and other misc. things that I need for kits at Pebbles. While he was in school he learned how to tell me that he didn't have time. When it was finals week he told me that as soon as he was out of school for the summer that he couldn't tell me no anymore. I don't think he knew what he was saying because we have a lot of catch up to do! This is batch 1 of 3. He is such a sweetheart and doesn't complain. I'm so lucky to have him! -Katie

sympathy pain

This morning I cut my finger and Ransom bandaged it up. As soon as Conrad saw he started saying "owie" and needed his bandaged too. He kept having me kiss it better and he would kiss it better. I think his will heal in no time! -Katie

His hand is the tan one, mine is the pasty white one!

heater vents

Whenever Conrad hears the heater turn on he runs to the vent, lays down, and asks for his blanket. Sometimes he will lay on it when it's not on and he gets so sad that I can't turn it on for him. Tonight the warm air put him right to sleep. -Katie

craft time with Abby

While everyone went up to the Salt Lake store to paint, I recruited Abby to stay with me and Conrad. Abby HATES making decisions. She claims that we have no idea what it does to her brain! I told her I would decide what we ate if she decided the activity. After giving her all day to think about it she finally decided that she wanted to craft. We ran and grabbed the supplies we needed, got our food, and then started crafting. We learned how to make rosettes and put them on headbands and we are working on a pillow for our rooms. It was so fun to hang out with Abby and do a craft that was not related to work at all! -Katie