It's Amazing What Kids Learn

A couple of weeks ago, the boys and I were getting ready to run some errands. I asked Austin to get his socks and shoes on and he runs in his room.

He comes back out and said, "These ones?"

I said, "Austin, those are your church socks. You can't wear those."
He looked at me very seriously and said, "MOM, you get what you get and you don't throw a fit." I was floored that he said that. It was hilarious! Do you think I have said that to him one too many times? I guess kids do really catch on.

Happy Valentine's Day!!!

We had a great Valentine's weekend. It all started on Friday night . . . we decided to do the Papa Murphy's heart shaped pizza special. Austin thought that was the coolest thing ever.

I don't know why this pictured is turned the wrong way. Sorry!!!

This picture was probably the 5th or 6th try. We had a hard time getting Austin and Koen to look at the camera. They were a little too anxious to eat the pizza.

Later that night, Scott and I were able to trade babysitting with his sister and were able to attend the Stake Valentine's Dance. It was difficult at first because all that was played was 70s music, but as we were getting ready to leave - a couple of songs that we recognized were played and we were able to dance as normal. It was fun! Thanks Bryce and Keri for the trade!

Saturday we went to Outback Steakhouse for lunch with all the Ulrichs (minus the kids). We haven't done that in a long time so it was really fun. That evening we surprised the boys with some balloons and a little treat.

Austin loved that they both had their own bouquet.

Koen just loves balloons period.

Scott even surprised me with a new coat that I have been wanting. Thanks honey! I love it! We had a great Valentine's holiday. Hope you all did too!!!

What BUGS me???

My friend Sari BUG TAGGED me a while ago which means that I am supposed to share 10 things that incredibly bug me!! This should be fun!

1. When there is time left on the microwave . . . I don't know why, but for some reason when there is time left on the microwave and there is nothing in it - it bugs. I always have to clear it. That is probably a little bit weird, but I can't help it.

2. Laundry (especially whites) . . . Not only is laundry annoying, but the whites are terrible. I don't mind washing them, it's the folding that bugs me - it just takes forever!

3. Clutter . . . And unfortunately my house is clutter central. It drives me crazy and I don't know what to do about it. I try to declutter and get rid of stuff, but it just doesn't seem to help. Maybe it's a sign that I have WAY too much stuff.

4. Hair . . . My hair drives me crazy, not only because I have to do it everyday and you can't even tell that I've done it, but I shed like crazy. When I am done getting ready for the day I seriously have to wipe up the floor daily. From combing it, to blowing drying, to straightening - I loose a ton of hair. It drives me crazy that it ends up all over the floor and counter and it bugs Scott too..

5. (At this point) Snow . . . I can only handle snow for so long. I am so ready for spring it's not even funny - granted I have enjoyed not worrying about how my yard looks with the weeds and all, but then again I love having the warm weather and not having to worry about slick roads all the time.

6. Socks with holes . . . Even though I do own some, I hate to wear them because they are uncomfortable. The problem is, I can't get myself to throw them away because they are so cute. I need to just break down and do it - they are just taking up space which takes me back to my clutter annoyance (sp? if it's even a word).

7. Taking out the garbage . . . I don't know how and why the garbage fills up so fast, but it does. I hate changing the garbage and taking it outside. It's a pain, but I do it because it has to be done.

8. Boogers . . . This time is year is also buggy for that reason. My kids' noses run non-stop. Koen is teething right now so his nose is constantly running. It bugs me to see dried boogs on clothes, pillowcases, sheets, etc.

9. People in lines . . . Everywhere you go there is a line and no matter what there is always someone that thinks they are in such a hurry that they are more important than everyone else in the line whether they are in the front or the back. Yes, we are all in a hurry sometimes, but you still have to wait your turn and be patient.

10. Crumbs . . . Crumbs drive me crazy whether they are on the floor, the counter, the table, the carseat, etc. They are such a pain and hard to clean up sometimes. To walk in the kitchen with crumbs on the floor is so not comfortable. I will be the first to admit that it is difficult to keep up with kids and also ourselves when it comes to crumbs, but I try really hard. With Koen constantly on the kitchen floor and eating something or another - that is proof that I am not very good at it - but I try.

Well - I would like to tag Erin D., Keri S., Edee U., Kaci W., Brittany M., Cami K., and Misty K.

Have you ever had one of these days?

So a couple of days ago I was heading out the door to a baby shower. I was a little flustered because of my boys and the errands I had to run so I was just in a hurry to get out the door. I had to run over to my mother-in-law's to get something and when I walked in I automatically wiped off my shoes. As I looked down to watch my feet, I noticed this . . .

Wow - did I feel sheepish. I walked out of the house in two different shoes and didn't even realize it. I didn't have time to go back home and change and I was so torn of whether I should just go with these shoes or what. Luckily my mother-in-law and I wear the same size shoe and she was gracious enough to lend me some of hers. I was so grateful because among all the running around and craziness I had going on, I was not ready to be embarrassed about what I was wearing too. Thank you Mom Ulrich. Needless to say the night got better, but don't you just hate it when you have days like that?

Once There Was A Snowman . . .

Once there was a snowman, snowman, snowman.

Once there was a snowman . . .

Tall

Tall

Tall!!!

Then he fell over! :(

Yesterday Scott and Austin went out and decided to build our first snowman of the season and did a great job except it was a little too unstable to stand for very long. Scott got it to be about 10 feet tall, but then about 5 minutes after he had finished with everything, it fell right over. It was really disappointing for the boys. Luckily we got pictures - Scott was so proud of it!

First Day of Sunbeams!

This was Austin's first day of sunbeams. He was so excited to go to the BIG primary class! He was a little disappointed he doesn't get to have snacks and play with toys, but he has done great so far! He's such a big boy.

His teachers brought over a paper before the first sunday in sunbeams and the paper talked about riding the primary bus (figuratively speaking). Austin still asks when he gets the ride the primary bus. He think he's a little disappointed that he doesn't really get to ride a primary bus.

Winter Fun!

It's too bad the snow has to look all dirty and gross after awhile. The kids loved playing in the snow for the few days that it was nice enough to. We had Annie's kids over one afternoon and Scott decided he was going to go out and shovel the sidewalks, so we let the kids play while he worked. The kids loved it! This happened before Christmas, but I thought it still needed to posted even though it's a little outdated. Sorry!!!

No longer than 5 minutes, did Scott have to fix Austin's boots so snow wasn't going in them.

Austin was way more into the snow this year than in the past. Good thing!

Austin & Belle making snow angels!

When Scott came around the corner with the snow blower, the kids all ran, but Belle didn't run quite fast enough and Scott ended up shooting her with snow. She was not very happy about that.

Front: Addison, Caden, and Belle (Annie's Kids)

Back: Austin

The kids loved playing in the snow and have wanted to more and more, but the snow keeps melting. I'm ok with that though. The snow is getting old. I just hate that it is brown and nasty now from all the salt. It was sure nice to have a white Christmas though.