Skirball

We were able to go to the Noah's Ark exhibit at the Skirball Museum. It was very cool! All the animals were made out of recycled materials. Very creative. The kids could touch and play with everything. I think the best part was that it was free (just on Thursdays.) Helping the animals board the ark.

McKay was a super dad and climbed up the ark with the kids.
Mac was great as usual and loved banging on the crates.
My personal favorite was the porcipines made out of pasta.

Inch worm

McKay got Mac crawling like an inchworm awhile ago. We got lucky because this was the last day he crawled like this. Now he is a full blown crawlin' machine!



Here he is a few weeks later. Not the greatest footage but you get the idea.

Nine months today

So I totally missed the eight months old post - time goes too fast! Mac is now nine months old. He is such a fun baby. He has two teeth, with one on the top coming through. He can crawl, pull himself up, and even make it up a couple of stairs (yikes!) Diaper and clothes changes have become more like wrestling matches and he likes to sit on your lap and throw his head back into your chest as hard as he can - yes it can be slightly painful. He loves lots of foods and can sort of drink through a sippy cup. He LOVES to play underneath the kitchen table. His method of getting there is pretty hilarious. My favorite thing is that he can clap - I have yet to catch it on camera though.

Little ladies

The kids made these lady bug costumes in preschool. They were pretty funny. I had to bribe them to put them on to take a picture (note the cookies in their hands.) They usually put up a fuss if I try to throw anything of theirs away but no one said a word when I took those to the trash.

Carly's straight hair

Carly has been asking me for awhile to straigten her hair and we finally got around to it on Thursday. She absolutely loved and instantly wanted to take a picture for the blog! She looked at herself in the mirror more times than I could count that day. She kept flipping it with her hand as well. So funny. We also straigtened it this morning for church because she was giving her first scripture and prayer in primary. She did a great job and wasn't nervous at all. She never ceases to amaze us and keep us on our toes.

(Another) Ballet Recital

Seems like these things are happening a lot lately! After a few tears here is what we got!

And if you still haven't had enough...

Carly Part 1 and then Part 2 (too long to upload as one)

Happy Easter

It was a beautiful Easter in California - over 80 degrees! The kids had a fun day. Happy Easter!

St. Paddy's Day

After much fretting and debating Anna finally decided on her outfit for St. Patrick's Day. She and Carly even went to bed with green pajamas so she wouldn't get pinched in the morning. She was all about the green even wanted to take a picture on the green chair.

Yuba City

We had a super fun time visiting Todd and Chelsea in Yuba City. It was a quick trip but definitely worth it to see everyone and have fun! All the grandkids on Hallie's blessing day.

Everyone went bowling together too. McKay found his bowling game and beat us all. Carly only lasted two frames this time. She was exhausted.

Anna and Lori at the park. Our kids thought we were the coolest parents ever since we were at the park for over four hours.

A definite bonus is when your hotel has an indoor pool.

Todd and Chelsea's garage is basically like the mecca of all cool toys. Everyone had fun riding on the motorcycle. Mac didn't actually go for a ride but McKay wanted a picture with him on the bike.

Kate, Melinda, and Rachel are sooooo cool. Thank you!

Flying Kites

The kids had been waiting forever for a day when it was windy enough to fly kites and when Daddy was home to do it with them - their wish came true on President's Day. We had a lot of fun playing at the park flying kites and Mac even got to go on the swing for the first time.
Mac didn't know what to think at first on the swing but soon realized that it was really fun. He loved it!

Anna thought it was so cool that she got to lay down flying her kite.

Carly's idea of flying a kite is running with the kite! Once she was done running she was done flying her kite and she wanted to play on the playground.