Life in the East: June 2009

Monday, June 29, 2009

My Boy is 4!

I cannot believe that my little Damon turned 4 years old yesterday. I can't believe how quickly time has gone and what a little man he has become. He surprises me everyday with the things he says and does. They are sometimes hilarious, sometimes sweet, sometimes smart, and of course sometimes bad. I just love him so much and can't believe that he's mine. I loved looking through his old pictures today...I could have posted SO many more...but I kept it simple. I'll do another post soon w/ more of my favorites....but for now, here is a picture for each year he's been a part of our family.

1 DAY OLD

1 YEAR OLD

2 YEARS OLD

3 YEARS OLD

MY BIG 4 YEAR OLD

Damon - we love you so much and thank our Heavenly Father every single day that you are a part of our life. Happy Birthday!

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

a big deal...

Today I did my hair for the first time in over a month....pathetic, I know. I NEVER take pictures of myself like this, but I was so happy I got ambitious and took a pic today. Until the next time...

Saturday, June 20, 2009

So Grateful for Grandmas

The last two weeks around here have been GREAT! First, my mom flew out from Utah to spend a week with us, then the day that she left Mike's mom flew in and stayed for a week. The two weeks that I had mom's here were absolutely wonderful. Full of fun outings, extra naps for me, more bike rides for Damon, yummy meals, and great conversations. It was so fun for me to have another adult to hang out with all day long while Mike was off at work. Not to say that I don't love my conversations with my 3 year old...but come on...you all know what I mean. A huge thanks to my mom and mother-in-law for all of their help. I might have gone insane without you both!

My mom with her two East Coast grandsons

My mom and myself at Great Falls

Our little family - Great Falls

The boys with Lisa, Mike's mom. I'm horrible! This is one of the only pictures I took!

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

cute...

Little Brixton - 8 Days Old

Damon - laughing hysterically, and Brixton - soon to realize that there is not any milk coming out of his brother's nose....

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

1 week old today!

Look at me! I'm actually awake! (it's a small miracle around here)

All my boys cuddling on a Sunday morning

Always resting on his little hands

Sweet Damon loving his brother while watching Saturday morning cartoons....

Funny Things Damon Says

"Mom, shoes are like a blanket for your feet!"
"Sweat means you're having fun"
"Isn't it great being a kid?!"
"I'm just not a cupcake man"
"Backpacks are very helpful"
"You should be on Top Chef!" - after making him cinnamon toast :)
"Dad, I've had a really boring day..."
"Mom, I understand you're frustrated...."
"Seriously? Are you serious? Oh for goodness sakes!"
"I just love watermelon, I couldn't wait" - after taking the bowl away from me as I was cutting up the watermelon
"Mom! You have a good remembory!"
"I can't believe that grown ups can be kids too"
Talking to a friend... "you know what I got for lunch today? chicken nuggets. Isn't that fun?"
"When I'm a Dad, I'm gonna let my kids choose whatever they want to do"
"When I get home from school, I want to see a bowl of jello waiting for me"
"I'm on it! "
"I want to hear a 'yes' "
"I wish I had no parents, that would be awesome!"
After I snitched some grapes from him he said "I wish you didn't have hands"
"You are sweetful"
"Ladies are boring"
"mmmmmm! What is this stuff? I could eat this for days!" - referring to campbells alphabet soup
"This was the best day of my whole life!"
"I'm just killing this game!" - while majorly beating me in a game of memory
"That's disappointing, isn't it...."
"I don't mind, take your time"
"I wish we had a hot tub instead of a house"
"Mom, maybe you can chap stick your eye brows to make them prettier" - (he means put mascara on my eyelashes)
"When I marry my girlfriend I will really really really miss you"
"I love you more than my girlfriend & more than everyone else"
"I can't talk right now, I'm too busy stretching"
"Whoa! This is a very juicy apple!"
"When I grow up I want to be a rock star and a scientist. Isn't that great we can be more than one thing!"
"This is yummier than I thought it would be" (orange soda)
"I will really miss Brixton when I get married"
"I will never forget about you when I grow up"
"I think you are a wonderful woman"
"Mommy, maybe we should set up a dance stadium. Me and Dad can do it. We'll need some special helpers like Chris and Scott. They can bring their tool boxes."
"My brain is magical. It talks to me. When it talks, I talk. When it sleeps, I sleep".
"Let's just talk about fish all day"
"Mom, you're the best of the best"
"Sometimes when I'm going potty, my dad asks me if I'm doing my business"
"Mommy, I want to play with you cause you're my best friend"
"You are the weirdest mom ever!"
"I look like a professional golfer" - checking himself out while getting dressed for his first day of pre-school
"I can't talk, I'm too busy"
"I wish I could live with grandma all day. That would be really fun. Grandma misses me and I miss her too!"
"I know why I yell - because maybe my voice is too loud"
"Mom, are you ready for this? It's going to be fantastic! ridiculous and fantastic!"
"Blisters are super smooshy, they feel like mushrooms"
"Momma, When I get married I might miss you"
"I'm so glad my daddy likes me"
"Mommy, I love this kid, he's so cute"
While running to the bathroom, and quietly talking to himself "I gotta go potty, emergency"
"I think our baby brother is like a present, that's why I think he is really special"
"Dad, shut the door, or you'll suffer the consequences!"
"He can slobber on my blanket if he wants to" - talking about his little brother
"I love you very much brother"
"Mommy...Babies are the most special of all"
"Mommy, you make the best cakes ever!"
"Mom, I don't want to eat any food tomorrow, so my teeth can be all clean!"
"Can I have this sucker? I deserve it"
"Whoa, that is a massive line of cars!"
"Mommy? Why are you a nice person?"
"Mommy? I hear noises in my brain. Do you hear noises in your brain?"
"B and D sound the same, that's kind of interesting!"
"i'm getting heartburn" - sounds like he might know someone that constantly has heartburn!
"Mamma, you're my sweetie pie"
"I just can't believe your big belly!"
"I wish I had more arms so I could carry more stuff"
"mom, I'm losing weight"
"mom, can you hear me? are you broken?"
while spinning around the room...he asks me "are you getting dizzy mom?"
(referring to Mike) - "Look at his legs, they're pretty old"
"My heart is beeping faster, that's why I gotta run"
"Hey! You bought some oranges! Great Job!"
"I"m just gonna pick my nose at my house, not at pre-school"
"I got a big head like my dad"
"oh, drama, drama"
"My leg wants to go to the playground"
"Mom. our mess is housy"

Life in the East

Monday, June 29, 2009

My Boy is 4!

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

a big deal...

Saturday, June 20, 2009

So Grateful for Grandmas

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

cute...

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

1 week old today!

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