The rest of Christmas

I'm going to finish our Christmas update now, I know it's been two months.

After Christmas we stayed a few more days at G & G's house, played with more cousins and went to church. Clint got roped into speaking, it happens every time we go down. On the following Monday we headed to the other side of AZ, Safford, to visit Amanda and see Daniel and A's new house. We had lots of fun playing outside, riding the ATV, watching movies, visiting with loved ones and mostly just hanging out.

On our way home we stopped by Beau and Eban's house and saw her before she had the baby, but just barely. We were so happy for the food they offered us and the great company they are. We sure have missed seeing them.

Then, December ended with no special event from us. We, except for Clint, were asleep in the car when the New Year came. We were so happy to be home and to sleep in our own beds. Jan 1 is when we opened presents from Santa and all the others under the tree. Both kids were so excited to see that Santa brought them bikes and movies.

We had a great time in AZ and a great Christmas both in AZ and at home.

Really?

While eating dinner last night Kaily and I had this conversation...

"Mom, you know, when I'm in Kindergarten I can't call you mommy anymore. Maybe I'll call you Karen or just Mom."

"Why can't you call me Mommy?"

"UGH! MOM! That would be SO embarrassing! All my friends will think I'm a baby if I do."

"So, can you call Dad "Daddy" after you're in Kindergarten?"

"NO! I'll just call him Dad. Mommy and Daddy are baby names. Are you a baby? No, I didn't think so. See, so I'll just have to call you mom and Dad, I DON'T want to be embarrassed. Do you want me to be embarrassed?"

Glad she warned me of this potentially embarrassing moment. (=

Prayer

I try, but some how it just happens. It's like a teapot sitting on the stove. Simmering at first, and then before you know it it's screaming at you to turn it down. If you haven't guessed yet, I have a temper. I try to keep in check, try to keep clam, but I have those moments. I'm not happy to admit it. In fact I'm embarrassed that I'm like that at all. I'm sad that I can get like that.

The solution, PRAYER!

I hear that calming voice in my head that reminds me to pray and then I have guilt and I feel bad. Prayer is real and it works! Honestly, it'll wk every time.

For this I am THANKFUL

for this I am HUMBLED.

Conner is TWO!

2 years ago this little bundle of energy came to us. He has been my little piece of heaven ever since. He LOVES to cuddle with me, he loves to help me cook and he loves to try to make me laugh. I can't believe that today he is TWO. Today he is running 95% of the time, getting into everything he can and is generally curious about life. He is stubborn and independent almost to a fault. He hates not getting his way, but then most of us do. He LOVES to be outside and is learning how to go potty on the big potty as well as learning to ride a bike. ( the bike is little)

There are simply not words enough to tell you how much I adore this little boy.

Happy Birthday

Conner!

Conner @ 2

* my favorite toys are cars and balls

* I like to think I can drive the car
* I have LOTS of attitude
* I want to have my own way ALL THE TIME
* I like to color, but only when Kaily is
* I run and dance as fast as I can
* I like to be in the water
* I don't like people to help me do things
* I love chocolate
* I love to go for walks
* I love to be outside
* I love to be read to
* I LOVE to cook
* I love to tease Kaily
* My favorite color is Blue
* I'm starting to say my prayers
* I like to play on any computer
* I love to laugh
* I love to cuddle
* I love to be tickeled by my family
* I love to smile
* I love to play with my sister
* I love playing
* I LOVE music
* I wear size 5 diapers
* I wear 24 month clothes