Monkey See Monkey Do!

After last night and what Brooklyn did...
Is it any surprise Mason was quiet for a minute today. When I went to check on him, he had Powder all over his room! Guess he wanted to be just like his sister. UUGGGGHHH!

Holy Powder!

Last night Brooklyn wanted to change mason's diaper. For fun, we let her try. She did a pretty good job. But when it took her 10 minutes to "find" a diaper we go suspicious. When we walked into mason's room to check on her, this is what we found.

BABY POWDER EVERYWHERE! On the toys, his bed, the floor, the walls. It was so heavy in there I was worried about Mason being able to sleep in there. After much vacuuming and the fan blowing, it was finally cleaned up enough. Poor Brooklyn felt so bad when I explained how dangerous it is to breathe in that much powder. I expected her to do that when she was 2 years old, but 5! Uggh, I tell ya what! I took pictures cause it is kind of funny now that I look back on it.

Brooklyn is now my big 5 year old. Some people my not like it but we have decided that she is old enough to have a job chart. It really will be a big benefit to her as she gets older. I know I was given a lot of responsibilities when I was younger, looking back on them now they really have shaped me into the responsible person I am today. Of coarse Brooklyn will not have the amount of jobs I had to do simply because she has a healthy mom to do those tasks. We are hoping that she will feel some pride in her work and learn how to take care of her responsibilities through this experience.
I made 52 spaces on the chart for 7 check marks for each day. Once she gets all 7 she will then get a sticker for the space. After about 3 or 4 stickers we will give her a small surprise. I left room on the chart to add Mason's jobs on there as well. He is a little young still but he'll start with his toys and move on to more as he gets older. They are both pretty excited about this chart.

A good day

Funny story...
Our bishop gave us a call Saturday night. He said that it was ward conference the next day and he wanted us to know so be would be there. In Relief Society, one woman spoke about how every one of us as Children have an innate desire to create. She told a story about a little girl named Akiane Kramarik grew up in a non religious home. She had a dream one night about the Savior. Her mother couldn't figure out where her love of God came from. She was only about 13 when she made this painting. The speaker said that everyone has the ability to create. We can create a smile, a memory, play an instrument, paint, make a craft anything. We are children created in the image and likeness of a Heavenly Father who is the ultimate creator. We as his children have inherited some of that creativity. I loved that lesson it really touched my heart.


This picture is of the Christ Child.

Later during Sacrament meeting, the bishop spoke about casual members. I felt like he was talking to me. I know it was probably my guilty conscience but I know I have much room to improve. I was becoming a lax member and I didn't even realize it. That night after we got back from Jer's parents house, I read my scriptures in who knows how long and Jer and I had couple prayers and personal prayers. I haven't felt so good in a long time. I know this is day one of getting back to basics but at least its a start.

Here Mason is asleep on Grandpa Mo's lap.

Tonight we are having Family Home Evening. I find it a little hard to do with little kids that have an attention span of nil but I hope one day our kids will look back and say mom, we really learned about the Savior and grew closer as a family during Family Home Evenings. Yes, I know...That is dreaming big. lol

The things that come out of my kids mouths...

Its Saturday morning. I don't usually make breakfast but I've been trying to make it a habit at least on the weekends. This morning Brooklyn asked if I'd make her my eggs. (I like them runny). After she was done eating she said...

Mom I like nosey eggs better than scrambled. I just about died laughing!

Mason is being so cute lately. His personality is showing through more and more every day. Lately every time he wants to sit on your lap he'll say...

Mom, Can I sit iss you? I love that! I wish their little toddler talk wouldn't go away so fast.

Surprise Visit!

My dad stopped by for a surprise visit this week. He had to drive through on his way to California. It was so nice to see him. I really wish we all lived closer. Jer to a day off to visit and I kept Brooklyn out of school. Cause grandpa only comes around every once in a while.

We took dad to Cabella's in Sidney. Jer, Mason, Courtney, dad, Brook and I went. While there I told Brooklyn (who was just a little ahead of me) to follow me and we'll meet up with her dad. Brooklyn must not of heard me and I thought she did because she got lost. We all looked for her for about 4 minutes but it was the scariest moment of my life. I thought someone had taken her! Who knows with the world the way it is now. Luckily a sale's woman found her and was about to announce it over the speakers when my dad walked up. From now on that child is holding my hand everywhere no matter what!

For Jer's birthday/graduating apprenticeship present I got him a Wii! We got an amazing deal with it too since it came with the console, 3 games, 2 remotes and 2 nunchucks. Plus we got a really fun game called American Idol Karaoke.

Tuesday night we took the Karaoke game to the Mo's house and Mo, my dad, Jer, Courtney and I sang and competed against each other. It was so hilarious!

Dad had to leave this morning to make it to California and get his new tow truck. He'll be going back to PA right after he gets it. It was a really quick trip but I'm so grateful we saw him. I wish Ma could have come too but she had to work. I hope one day soon we can go out to PA for a visit. Thanks for coming Dad. Love you!