Snow Fun

So we went up the canyon on Friday because Colby wanted to find some snow to test out the new tires on the car. We stopped and let Caylin play in the snow for a bit and she had so much fun that we decided to go back up on Saturday dressed for the occasion. She was so excited to go that when she woke up from her nap and we told her where we were going, she had to get her gloves on that instant, and she wore them in the car up there. I am just sad that we haven't taken more advantage of the snow now that it's almost gone, but I can't say that I will miss it either!

catching snowflakes

my two cheesers!

eating the snow - she thought it was so cool!

daddy had a lot of fun too

Are the terrible twos really this terrible???

We have been experiencing tantrums around here for a while now, and I thought that would be the worst of it, but little did I know. About a week before her birthday, the tantrums got ten times worse, and I'm not kidding! I had no idea they could really get that bad, but it is my battle every day. Don't get me wrong, I love this little girl, and she can be really sweet, but those tantrums bring out a whole new side of her!

Caylin's Birthday Parties

After more than three hours of reading instructions and turning screws, I don't know who was more excited for Caylin to see her new kitchen, me or Colby! She was with me when I bought it, and she had been asking about it for two weeks. She got so excited when she saw it!

Sunday night we had a little cupcake party. My family, Colby's parents, my grandparents and my aunt came over to celebrate. Look how cute that apron is that mimi made to go with her kitchen!

This is at her "princess party" the next day at Grandma Jill and Papa Fred's house.

she got a remote control Lightning McQueen, and she is still scared to death of it, even when she drives it, so she has to be sure that it can't get her!

We say Holy Cow!

A few weeks ago, Caylin kept repeating something, and I didn't want to pay too much attention to her because I was afraid of what she was really saying. When I asked her to repeat it finally, I concluded that she kept saying "Holy Sh*@!" I couldn't help but laugh, and then quickly told her we didn't say that, that we say "Holy Cow!" instead. For a couple of days she told us over and over "We say Holy Cow, we don't say Holy Sh*@!" Luckily she has gotten over it for the most part, but every once in a while she reminds me what we do and don't say.

Happy Birthday Caylin!!!

Happy Birthday my little princess! I can't believe that you are two years old! You are such a little firecracker and I really don't know what I would do without you. You are so sweet and sensitive, but very independent and sassy at the same time. I love watching you dance and sing and read your books and learn new things every day. You are so smart and beautiful and I am so proud of you and proud to be your mommy. Thanks for making me laugh and keeping me on my toes and for just being you! I love you so much and hope you have the best birthday!

St. George

This past weekend the three of us got a much needed vacation to good old St. George. It was so much fun and I am so glad that Colby was able to get a good break. The first morning we walked to a little park and found the slowest slides in the entire world (I'm not kidding - I was laughing so hard!). I guess it's good they were so slow because Caylin has had a phobia of them for the past little while, but she was lovin' these ones!


daddy even went on the slide

we blew bubbles, and Caylin kept running off and chasing the ones that flew away yelling "No bubbles! No bubbles!"

the second day we took Taryn and Shawna to the park with us - these two were hilarious together

during one of our shopping trips we ventured over to Dollar Tree and Colby was so excited to find a pack of two, yes two kites for only$1. That should have given it away right there that they probably wouldn't do much, but he had to try anyway. The only thing it did was spin around and around before taking a serious nose dive.

Caylin was still convinced that maybe if she threw it it still might fly (I know what you're thinking, that is the sweetest kite I have ever seen!)

It was so nice to getaway just the three of us, and I am so glad we got the opportunity. We had so much fun, but of course it didn't last long enough!

A fun week. . .

I always worry that I don't do enough fun things that Caylin enjoys (especially during the winter!). I mean, seriously, playing at home and trips to Target aren't exactly activities that most toddlers get very excited about day after day! This week, I think I managed to pack some interesting adventures in for Caylin, and I guess it helped a little that the weather picked up just a bit. On Tuesday, Grandma Jill called and invited Caylin and I to go to the park with them for cousins' day. Caylin loved the swing, and threw a tantrum when I had to take her out. I can't wait for Spring when we can go all the time to the park!

they fed the ducks

the whole gang: Haley, Caylin, Lexi, Taylor and Josh

the girls

Wednesday I took Caylin to the library, and she stayed forever just reading new books. I really need to take her more often because she loves it there, but she also loves having new books around at home. I got her some Charlie and Lola books, and she can't get enough of them!

Yesterday we went with Jess and Tessa to the Dinosaur Museum at Thanksgiving Point. It was fun to go someplace new, and it was so good to see them again! Thanks again Jess!

playing in the water (can I just point out that Caylin's little apron almost dragged on the ground and she kept tripping over it!)

this is about the most she really played in there, because then she found the little tunnel for the kids to get in and out of, and she kept sliding down it like a slide

Tessa wouldn't go too close to the enormous shark

but I couldn't get Caylin away - I couldn't believe how big it was!
digging for dinosaur bones

Today we went swimming at the Lion's Club with Tyson, Mel, Heather and her kids. Caylin had a blast in the water. This morning as I was getting ready to go Caylin went into her bedroom. When I went looking for her, I found that she had opened her dresser drawer and pulled out everything. I just figured it was another mess to clean up. A little while later we were talking to my dad on the phone and I told Caylin to tell him we were going swimming. She then said,"I can't find my swimsuit." Then it dawned on me that she pulled all her clothes out looking for her swimsuit. I guess she was pretty anxious to go!

I just had to add this one in - yes, that is me at 13 weeks. I really sorta "popped" the last week or so, and I am shocked at how big I am already. I know I was huge with Caylin, so it will be interesting to see how this one ends up!

Hello Somebody

Yesterday I had Caylin with me in Relief Society (all of a sudden she is a real stinker about Nursery, but that's another story) and she was playing with her little friend Tessa (who feels the same way about Nursery). Caylin pulled her little play phone out of her purse and said "Oh, let me call somebody real quick." Then she pretended to dial a number and said," Hello somebody. Are you there?" I was trying so hard not to bust out laughing!

Happy Balentine's Day!

Happy Balentine's Day (as Caylin says it)! It was so much fun this year with Caylin; she really got into it. She got "Lightning McQueen" Valentine's to decorate and hand out, and she did a pretty good job of coloring them.

This is the Valentine's box I made for my mom. It is tradition in my family to have a Valentine's box at dinner with prizes inside.

I decided I needed to make a box for myself for our own little tradition and I was pretty happy with the way it turned out.

Caylin got a princess music book, a princess wand, princess stickers, and a box of animal crackers.

It looks like Colby may have been a little jealous!

After dinner we decorated cookies. Caylin actually did manage to get candy on the first one she decorated, but after that, it was a contest to see how much candy she could shovel in her mouth before we took it away.

A new little prince or princess

So, my little princess is going to have a little princess or prince to follow her around! I'm only ten weeks, but the baby will come in early September! I can't say that I'm looking forward to being huge in the hottest part of the summer, but we are so excited!