No More Bottles!!

It took a few days of fussy, cranky Allie, but we are D.O.N.E. with bottles, and I am so proud of her!  Yippee!  She wouldn't take the sippy cup at first, but as soon as aunt Tiffy gave her one with apple juice (which she had never had before) she gulped it down, and I knew she could do it.  So I took advantage of this and started giving her milk only in the cup during the day, and let her have a bottle at night.  Within a few days of this I switched the night bottle to a cup as well, and wala, we are done.  Yippee!!

Eggs

We have been Charlie (and Kristina, of course!) deprived lately, and were so excited to receive an invite over to Charlie's house to dye Easter Eggs!  I made the mistake of telling the boys on Saturday - all I heard all day Saturday and Sunday was, "when are we going to Charlie's?" Here are some pics from our fun day today. 

Who can dye three dozen eggs on an empty stomach?

If you cannot tell by the pictures, fun was had by ALL!  Thanks, Charlie and Kristina!

Blue appears to be the favorite color of the day - or maybe we ended up with more blue/purple colors when Cayden decided to MIX the colors by pouring them together.

Funny Stuff

Yesterday was a fun family, lazy day.  We stayed home, watched conference, and just spent time together.  Around dinner time, Conner paused, looked at me and said, very confused, "mom, why are you in your pajamas still?"  He has recently started to get his own clothes out in the morning and get dressed ALL BY HIMSELF!  It is so exciting - even if he does not match at all, is wearing shorts in the snow, and breaks the hangers trying to pull his shirts down from the top closet rod.  He is so proud of himself!  Now, we just need to move his clothes so he can reach them without breaking the hangers.

This morning, I had an extra 20 minutes when I realized it was NOT my day to pick up Conner form preschool.  So, I took a shower, and blew my hair dry.  This may not seem like a big deal, but it is for me.  If I do not get out of bed at 5:30/6:00, and get a shower BEFORE my kids wake up, it just might not happen that day.  Anyway, after I finished getting ready, Cayden looked at me and was very quiet for a few seconds, and then said, "mom, you are gorgeously pretty!"  I just about cried.  Then a few seconds later, "are you finished getting pretty?  I want to go to Charlie's house, now."

Crazy Hair Contest

I think Conner loves to wear this wig to try and compete with Allison's CRAZY hair!  :)

Thank You!

More birthday presents arrived in the mail, and Allison loves them!  If you cannot tell, she is holding Daisy Duck by her teeth, her new Minnie pjs in one hand, and her new shaker toy in the other hand.  She would not put anything down!  Thanks, Kim, Brian & Austin!

Messy, Messy Treat

...and THAT, is how you put away a drumstick! 

Another Denver Trip

Last week was Spring Break, and we spent a few days in Denver to visit Children's Hospital for some appointments for Conner.  As usual, he does not want to go, and says that he will IF we can go to Chuck E Cheese after.  How could I say no?  He had FOUR different appointments, and was such a trooper.  We need to find another place in Denver that Conner will think is a treat....any suggestions?

Keir was not able to come this time, but we were so lucky to have my niece Natalie with us.  I couldn't have done it without her.  Thank you, Natalie!

Please notice Allison's hair in this picture.  Yes, her hair is standing on end, and it is like this every day.  I can get a small amount in the little clip to keep the front down and out of her eyes, but the back is ALWAYS standing up.  Too funny!

The outcome of all Conner's appointments on Thursday was mixed.  Conner needs two (totally unrelated) surgeries that we will schedule once school is out.  Although it is more surgery, more doctors, more time in the hospital, and will mean at least eight weeks without hearing aids (Super Ears), they may do both at the same time - which might make it a little easier.  (If that's possible.)  Again, poor kid!  I am grateful for him, his strength, and his absolutely joyous personality.  I learn so much from him!  He just keeps going, and never asks why.  His last appointment on Thursday was with Jackie, his audiologist, and Conner loves Jackie.  He couldn't wait to see her and play the "games" in the sound booth - which is how they check his hearing, and hearing aids.  Conner's hearing tested the same - which is great!  Jackie also made new ear molds due to a "not great" fit last time, and trying a new material that ended up annoying Conner.  He requested yellow Super Ears, because he remembered the yellow pair (two visits ago) that fit great.  Such a smart kid.  He cannot wait for his new Yellow Super Ears to arrive.  I was glad this was the last appointment of the day, and we ended on a happy note.