February 2014

Our February has been a fun one. Here are some pictures!

 

This is a pretty common sight at my house. Eisley is running and jumping on things while my boys entertain themselves.

 One day on our way to church. I love this little face!

 Corgin was waiting to go to school one morning and Eisley went and cuddled with him in his little chair. These two get along so well.

I also had my birthday. Clint made sure I was spoiled, like always, and gave me lots of gifts. His parents came over and brought us lunch, and cake and ice cream! So we had a little party, ate our lunch, opened presents, and enjoyed some cake and ice cream. Here is my birthday hug from my Linkers!

 

We had the opportunity to go away for almost a week. For Christmas my parents rented a big cabin in Driggs for us all to go stay in and play. Here are some pictures of our time there. It was really windy and cold the week we were there, so we spent most of our time in the cabin. Good thing it was a whopping 4,000 square feet so we didn't have to get in each others way too much. My parents, Jake and Maddie and us went up together, then Luke and Brianne joined us on the weekend when they got done with their classes.

 

This is little Miss Eisley one day when she was so happy. That was before she started the fevers.

 She was absolutely intrigued with Saydie. I happened to catch a few pictures of them interacting.

 Miss Saydie doesn't seem to mind Eisley's interest. She even has a smile for her.

 

We were there for Valentine's Day. Here are the boys playing with their new toys and Corgin in his new clothes from Grandma.

 Here's Eisley in her new clothes from Grandma. I think this little one might have an idea that she's cute.

 Playing again with their toys. And some Jenga blocks that they found. This kept them entertained for quite some time.

 

 Eisley and Grandpa looking at a book together.

 Grandma and a couple of her girls!

 Eisley jamming out to some music on Clint's phone.

 One of my kid's favorite things to do and for once there was no fighting.

 And of course there was a lot of time to do whatever we wanted, so I tried a new hair-do on Miss Eisley.

 We did manage to get out a few times to go out and eat, get some groceries and there were about 2 days that were not windy or foggy enough that we ventured out to go skiing. The Tetons were beautiful on our way up the hill, so we stopped and took a few pictures.

 

 Between Jake being sick with the flu, and a few kids sick and grumpy, and even Clint and I having a couple days that we felt a bit congested and had headaches, I think we had an enjoyable time together, playing games, watching the Olympics and hanging out as a family. A Big Thank You to my parents for paying for the cabin, the groceries, and the skiing. We appreciate it!

 

Then, for my birthday, Clint had given me some crochet hooks and some yarn. I had practiced a little while we were at the cabin and learned how to make flowers. I decided to use a flower that I made and make an ear warmer for Eisley. Here is the finished product.

 And of course I had to get a picture of her modeling it.

 

 One of her first ponytails, and my first time to try to french braid back her bangs.

 We've also been trying to get things cleaned out of our basement so we can finish it. I found these when I was cleaning and they made me smile. From my brother, Jake, when we were kids.

And that sums up our February in a few pictures! Now that we've had our winter vacation, I'm totally ready for spring! Here's to a hopefully warm March.

January 2014

Here are some pictures of our January. Most of them are just our everyday lives, but things that bring a smile to my face.

 

Here are a few more pictures of our little puppy, Olly.

 He's always got his little tongue sticking out like this.

 Link sat down with me to watch a show and must have been tired. He fell asleep super fast. I love being a mom, especially at times like this.

 Just a pic of my Eisley girl. She was running fevers when I took it, so she has red eyes.

 And this picture about sums up how she eats. Food ends up everywhere! On her face, in her hair, and on my floor as well.

 Here's what happens when Dad forgets to do up the onesie before pulling up her pants.

 I took her hair out one night before bed and Corgin went crazy yelling through the house, "Eisley's a purple minion, ahhhhh!" Then he ran away and she chased him screaming. Silly kids! I love them!

 It's always fun to hang out with cousins. Here are Tytan, Corgin, and Link watching a movie.

 I take a lot of pictures of Eisley's hair-do's because they get ruined so quickly. Here is one of those pictures.

 Isn't she sweet?!

 Corgin loves Olly. There's nothing like a boy and his dog.

 Another one of Eisley's hair. This was the first time I curled it like this.

 Clint and I had the chance to take Corgin skiing. We went up to Targhee and had a good time. Here's some pictures of Corgin skiing.

 Some of my most favorite people riding the lift.

 Here's a little video of Corgin.

Another hair-do pic.



 And after quite a few months, We finally got our new family pictures done and up on the wall. I love them, they turned out so good. Thanks to my cousin, Courtney, for taking them!

Now we're looking forward to February. We have a vacation coming up that's going to be a blast!

Corgin's Birthday!!

We decided to head to Island Park for the New Year and Corgin's birthday. We stayed at Brent and Kristi's cabin and enjoyed the winter activities. Of course we started our New Year with Corgin's birthday celebrations! We woke up, ate breakfast, and then Corgin got to open presents.

 He was pretty spoiled and very happy about all the things he got.

 

 Next up, was cake, except Corgin didn't want a cake, he requested brownies, so we all had brownies instead. Blow out the candles and make a wish.

 Then, what's a get away to the cabin without some sledding and riding snow machines? Here's Corgin on a snow mobile waiting to go to the sledding hill.

 Link is waiting to go while Dad gets the sleds ready.

 So much fun in the snow!

 My happy Corgin.

 My happy Linkoln.

We had lots of fun and I can't believe my Corginman is already six! I heard him tell someone the other day that he is "almost in 1st grade" so he is loving being older now.