January

After getting a large stock of Beanie Babies from Mom and Marmie for Christmas Maycie and her friend, Audrey, did exactly what I hoped they would do... Play zoo.

 Toys from my childhood.

I remember playing with Marble Works when I was a child. I debated whether to get them for the kids for Christmas this year, but opted not to since there was plenty under the tree. Imagine my delight when a friend was getting rid of hers and passed them on to me. It kept the boys busy for several hours.

Movies on the couch.

Eat your greens....

...and if you don't like them hide them in your drink. No one will notice.

Eating with Isaac is always an adventure. You never know how long he'll sit at the table before throwing a fit to get down and disturb the meal. He refuses to wear a bib so he either eats topless or wears his food around all day. You have no problem knowing when he's done with his food because he'll usually throw it across the table or dump it on the floor. Greek yogurt is particularly fun. After eating a handful or two it makes a wonderful finger paint or a great facial mask.

In the middle of January I got the great privilege of going to Utah to visit family and specifically to see Marisa take out her endowments before her mission to Poland. The best part was - I got to go childless. I had planned on taking Isaac and Grandma Marilyn was so kind to offer to help me with him, but at the last minute I had a bit of a panic attack anticipating the travel with him. Mostly because of how difficult he was when I flew out with him in October. Screamed for nearly 4 hours. So after a meltdown, my generous dad offered to pay for a babysitter for him. I cried tears of joy for the much needed break from my sweet but extremely demanding little guy.

At the Oquirrh Mountain Temple.

From left to right:

Aunt DeAnn, Grandma Rabiger, Kristen Buchanan, Carrie, Me, Mom, Liesl, Marisa, Caitlin, Trevor, Tiffany, Paul, Uncle Marv

That Sunday Paul and Tiffany blessed their new baby girl, Tess. 

Happy 36th Birthday, Rob!

For Rob's birthday HE took the kids to "Bounce U" for a fun morning of bouncing.

Isaac giving the best present of all. Hugs!

Rob bought himself a router for his birthday and also booked us dinner reservations to Morton's Steakhouse with the Worths and Fannins, which left me very little to do. I did make his favorite breakfast, though. Creme Brulee French Toast.

A couple of cool dudes!