No, I will not be staying up til midnight

New years eve.  Our exciting evening included taking all the Christmas ornaments off the tree and sorting the kids toys so we can rotate through them.  Now we're watching DVDs and I'll be going to bed soon.  I do not intend to be awake at midnight.  I didn't even make any official resolutions.  I have some vague ideas of things I want to work on though.  Maybe I'll post about it later?  I didn't make resolutions last year either, but last year I had a two week old baby.  This year not so much.

ANYWAY.  Happy New Year!  And welcome, 2011.

Books and such

So, I just joined goodreads.  I'm late to the party, I know.  But if you're on there, feel free to friend me.  One of these days I'll get some books rated!

Almost forgot

Will's one year appointment was last week.  He is still a little guy.  20 lbs 14 1/2 oz (22nd percentile) and 28 inches long (6th percentile.)  His head, on the other hand, is still gigantic.  19 3/4 inches around, which is huge, apparently (99th percentile.)  Huge enough that we have to have it checked again in 6 weeks.  The pediatrician said that 99% of the time it's genetic (and after measuring heads later that night I'm sure that's the case for Will) but that sometimes it can indicate a problem.  Hence the growth check.

I also took him for his one year pictures.  He was adorable- smiling, happy, giggling.  At least, he was for the HOUR we waited PAST our appointment time.  I would complain more, but seriously?  I pay $7.99 for all the pictures I need and they always turn out cute, big smile or no.  And they are cute again this time so I'll just shut up.  Then next time I'll remember why I always, ALWAYS schedule pictures for the first appointment of the day.

New Years Plans

What are you doing for New Years?  Part of me feels like we ought to Do Something, then the other part reminds me that the kids will be up at 6 am New Years day no matter what we do.  I'm not even sure what we would do anyway.  It's been SO long since we did anything besides watch TV on New Years eve.

And that's why I want to hear what fun things YOU are going to do.    

Doesn't happen very often

That's right!  A picture of me with Brian!  And nobody is in pajamas!  (How come I'm always in pajamas when the camera comes out?)  

This was before Brian's company's Christmas party which happened like weeks ago, I just hadn't gotten around to posting it.  Nice party though.  We got to talk to people without being interrupted every 3 seconds by mischievous children, AND we got to eat dinner without having to feed and/or wipe down small people.  Amazing how much lower your standards are for a night out after you have kids.

Christmas day, the photo highlights

Will enjoying his Little People Airport.  Enjoying the taste anyway.

I told Kalena to show me her triceratops so she turned around and smiled for like 2 seconds.  And then she roared at me.  That's her new kitchen in the background.  She won't leave it alone.  Also, she thought it was GREAT to stash everyone else's gifts so she wouldn't have to share.  I'm pretty sure every toy at my parent's house made it into that oven at least once.

Miss Amelia in her little Santa outfit.

Superman's TRUE secret identity: Jonathan Phelps.

Do I need a reason to post another picture of this cutie?  He looks like he's ready to fix something with those pliers.

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas everyone!  I hope your Christmas was as awesome as mine.  Because there is nothing quite as awesome as watching a two year old play a tiny pink grand piano.  In fact, the only thing that made it MORE awesome is knowing that said tiny pink grand piano belongs to my niece, so all that noise will not be coming home to my house!




YAY!

Birthday party time

Yesterday was Will's birthday, so we did a little celebrating.  We didn't do lots of gifts, since we gave him birthday gifts when he was six months.  (Did I mention that?  To avoid doubling up on gifts at Christmas, we did some gifts at 6 months.)  Anyway, he did have a birthday gift from Brian's parents, and so did Kalena!  (Not a birthday gift obviously.)  Here she is, showing you her new pony.

Will enjoyed his card VERY much.  (See all those teeth?  From zero to 6 in 3 months.)

Then he got excited about his birthday gift...

and then Kalena decided she needed it, so she traded him for her pony.

He wasn't too sure about that cake.

But he enjoyed it in the end.

Rain rain go away

It doesn't feel like Christmas is 4 days from now.  I'm guessing that has something to do with all the rain.  Yes, rain.  It's Colorado in the middle of December and it's 50 degrees and raining.  Where is my snow?!  Christmas should have snow.

Anyway, I'm finally finished with my Christmas shopping.  After weeks of knowing the last couple things I needed I went and got them today.  Finally.  Of course, I still have to wrap everything.  I just couldn't get motivated to do it tonight though.  Actually, after much deliberation I had finally talked myself into making Will's birthday cake tonight instead of tomorrow morning, and THEN I realized I don't have enough eggs to make a cake.  After that my motivation to do anything at all was pretty much shot.  So now I'm in bed with my laptop and some hot chocolate.

In other news, Will is one tomorrow.  ONE YEAR OLD.  The time.  It flies.

You'd think living in the same town as my parents would mean LESS driving at Christmas

Brian and I picked Kari and Amelia up from Denver on Saturday.  That's right, we drove for 4 hours just have lunch, add two passengers to our car, and turn around and come home.  Because we just love them THAT MUCH.  Also my mom watched both our kids, and a whole day without a dirty diaper or a tantrum always sounds pretty good, even if it involves that much driving.

Lunch was extra fun because Kirsta and Joe came with their boys and brand new little Caroline!

Caroline spent the whole time zonked out, which was good because you know, no crying.  Unfortunately it meant no holding the little doll.  Next time!

Jonathan came to see Kari and Amelia off.  He doesn't get to come down until Christmas eve, so we're all hoping for good roads that day!

Of course, it snowed pretty much the whole way while we were driving, which always makes Vail pass extra fun.  It sure does make it beautiful though.  If you've never driven I-70 between Denver and Grand Junction, it's quite the scenic trip.  I definitely recommend it.  Preferably with someone else driving so you can enjoy the scenery.  

Anyway, more family in town tomorrow, Christmas must be getting close!