For GG and Pops

I know you two have been missing our daily post, so this ones for you!!!

We went and did some back to school shopping for Kurtis and found this adorable shirt for Sarah. I saw it, it reminded me of Aunt Muriel with all of the butterflies.
Sarah has become much more mobile and even started standing on her own (once we capture that on camera we will post it!). Since she is so mobile we have needed a gate, and since we had this large box we have been using it as our gate.Kurtis made this awesome wooden airplane and had to show you Pops. He made it fly on the video camera for you too!
When Derick and I first got married we talked about having children and how fun it would be when we all piled into the bed together. Well, EVERY morning the kids wake up early and hang out with us in the bed. Sarah loves to look out the window and "squeals" at the birds. It is pretty funny.Other then all that, I have been back at crafts again. I put some appliques on some sweatshirts for Kurtis and made some bows for Sarah and gifts.

Day #16....AND DONE!

yeah! and we are done, it was a joyous moment when Derick walked in the door this afternoon! we were all very excited. So excited that all of the photos are blurry from my hand moving. sorry...but you get the emotions!

We love you and missed you so much! all I can say is WELCOME HOME DERICK WELCOME HOME!!!

Day #15

Almost there....Tomorrow tomorrow I love you tomorrow your only a day a way!!!! TOMORROW TOMORROW....Ok I will stop there!

Daddy- Yesterday we went bowling, but momma couldn't upload the photos until today. Momma made chicken alfredo for dinner and I ate it all even the broccoli!! We made a garbage truck out of legos. Sarah is eating cheerios now, and loves her sippy cup with water.Today I started swim lessons, I swam with no noddle around me but momma did not get it on the video but she did get these!!

Early Day #14 Post

Kiel and Melissa sent the photos and I had to post them, they are so darling.

Kiel and SarahKurtis enjoying his cornand his ice cream sandwichKurtis holding baby BruceAll three- Sarah, Kurtis and BruceKurtis and SarahMemorable quote-

Kurtis Singing: "I'm going to break break, break break your heart" Thinking for a minute..."Momma no one does that for real right?"

Day #13

Yippie!!!
Day 13, Zoe is back...and I got to play with her today! We had such a great day, it started early and we got a ton done! Then I went to play at Zoie's house while Momma got work done. Poor Sarah was so tired she hit her head on the corner of the entertainment center. (She was so tough and barely cried!) She has a pretty bad bruise on her forehead but was ok. We had a great adventure at Toys R Us, we went to pick up sippy cups and things for Sarah but Momma let me look at the toys. I found a new kind of Lego's that I want to put on my birthday and christmas list. We found one that is a green mustang!!! Then we got to the register and Momma realized that she forgot her wallet at home. She held it together this time and did not cry though. Only three more days, we love you!

day # 1-2...12

Has it been that long since we saw you?
Today started with Momma finally finding her keys after two weeks in the fridge. She laughed so hard she cried. I played outside and rode my scooter all over the place, can't wait till you are home to fix my bike though! After momma was done working we went to Kiel and Melissa's for dinner. It was great to play with their doggy Montana! Bruce even woke up at the end and I got to hold him!! Momma's camera died this afternoon but Kiel took some photos for us that we will post tomorrow. Here are some funny faces that he sent Momma already.Only four more days!!

Day #11

Daddy first thing this morning I built an airport on the train table with my big legos. This afternoon momma planned a playdate for me with Brent, it was lots of fun. Vin came over too we played dress up, we played in the sand table, and on the train table. Then I went to the park and got a lot of energy out.I didn't take any photos of Sarah but here is a video from the other night that was kind of cute. We were trying to "practice sharing" with Sarah (really so Kurtis would learn to stop snatching things from her...) but the part that is funny is how excited she gets singing into the microphone.

day #10

Momma and I played with legos today and had a ton of fun! She actually was able to make me a train. When Sarah woke up from her nap we went and played with Baxter at the Johnson's house. Then, I went swimming with Vin and his family to try and get energy out. Sarah bonked her cheek bone on the dishwasher door.
Miss you so much!

Day #9

Just barely made it....before #10!
Daddy- I built my first train track by myself today!!! Momma said I was a very good helper with Sarah too who was having a problem going down for her first nap, she was too tired. We went to church today, there I was not such a good listener, Momma said I was running around like a chicken with my head cut off. Not sure what that means but she said I was crazy. Sarah was really tired and wanted a bottle during Sacrament but Sister Anderson (Thank you Betty) helped Momma and took her for a bit. After church Sarah took a really great, long nap, and was the happiest we have seen her in a while. I helped Momma and washed all of the play dishes because Sarah has been chewing on them. Over all it was a great day.We love you and can't wait to see you next Sunday!! (I really wanted to cut me out of this picture, but Kurtis insisted that we use this picture with both of us, he is really missing you as we all are!)

DAY #8

Daddy- Today we got to go and see Grandma, Grandpa, Devin and Buddy!! Sarah slept the whole way there and was so happy when we got there. Momma said she was so happy because she talked to you first thing in the morning.She even let Grandpa hold her for a minute without crying!!! We went to Costco with Grandma, she got me two Curious George DVD's which she let me watch when we got back to her house. I ran around and around and around after Buddy it was so much fun!! When you get home I want to have a slumber party with Buddy ok?
For our evening movie we watched Uncle Ryan's favorite, Dumbo!
After an hour of me time grocery shopping (THANK YOU NATASHA AND BLAKE!!!), and after a day of help from the in-laws (THANK YOU PAULA, DAVE, DEVIN AND BUDDY!!!) my batteries are re-charged and I am ready to finish off the next 8 days. We are on the home stretch and ready for Derick to be home!! We love you honey and miss having your personality in our home.

day #7

Well today Sarah was so upset all day long I had a meltdown...to say the least and almost drove across 6 states for help from my sister and mom & dad. Love you all, and thank you for listening to my ranting today. It was pretty bad, drove me to eat one of these!
All day for me all she did was cry, I could not soothe her so she fussed and cried unless she was sleeping. UNTIL....Daddy called, then this child emerged!
Then I walked in on Kurtis and Sarah in the kitchen doing this...



May be it is me, I just need a spa day when Derick gets home!!

Memorable Quote:
Kurtis: "Did you know children and GG's can speak whale??" "Ahlu"
Momma: Wow...didn't know that....(out of the room) Bahhaaahhaaaa

Day #6

Daddy- Today Momma and I did crafts with the dinosaur kit we got at the beginning of the summer.Then we went to Airport Park with Vin. It was a lot of fun.Sar was even better today, but still not herself, she was kind of mad all day. We still love her though.Love you!
Memorable Quote:
Vinny- "OOooolaaalaaa"
Kurtis- "What Vin is there a fancy girl here?"

Day #5

Daddy- Mom took me to the office this morning, Chad gave me some exercise rings. We played with those a lot today and I played play dough with Vinny. Sarah got two teeth today so that is a total of 8!!! She was a little fussy all day but she was better today then she has been.Can't wait only 11 days left. Love you!

Here are some entertaining videos:

Kurtis trying to do the rings on his arms. (this is after multiple takes, the one he had it going really good I did not have the flip video...so sad)


Momma showing him how to do the rings on his arms.


Sarah playing peekaboo!