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This morning while I was doing my hair, Finn was building and watching a movie. He comes in to me and pulls on my pant and points: "SEE!!" I looked over and he had constructed this all by himself and boy was he PROUD! Unfortunatly, when he went to put the rectangle on the arch, it fell. But Finn loves that part just as much. He screams and laughs and just builds another.
This pic was taken a few weeks ago when Reagan was over at Ya-Ya's house. The kids were out on their bikes and Finn and Reagan kept switching. Neither could decide which bike was better. Neither one of them could reach the pedals but that didn't matter. It was a RACE!

Felicity's Bday Bash

Today we celebrated Felicity's Birthday and also had a farewell dinner for my bro in law, John who is going to Iraq for 6 months on Monday. The whole family got together at Lyndsay's house and the following pictures tell the story. This one is of Finn and Grandpa Kent. They were deep in concentration while trying to construct this tower. Blocks are Finn's favorite. He is so mechanically talented, even at 2! He just wants to sit and analyze things and figure out how they work.
Here are all the kids eating bday cake. Clockwise from 12 noon: Reagan, Finn, Celeste, Mason, Rachel and Felicity. It wasn't long before Finn took his plate and dumped it on the carpet. Why does he do that???!!! It is so infuriating! He has this urge to dump his food when he is done eating. I don't understand it. Oh well. The kids had a blast at this kiddie table and the cake was a big hit thanks to Costco!
Right away, Lyndsay got out the silly string and everyone got attacked. Felicity thought it was great fun till Ya-Ya sprayed her. Then she started crying. She liked the string on other people but not on her. This event turned into an all out WAR when Mom and I pulled out the remnants and began spraying everyone in the order in which they were sitting. Then Eric got involved and took me down. It was really fun and the kids got a kick out of it.
Okay, so out of all the toys that Felicity got for her bday, Finn simply wanted to play with the balloons. He screamed all the colors in his very high singing voice and you could tell he was giddy! When we had to leave, he proceded to tell the balloons bye-bye. He was sad to leave them behind. I know, I know, balloons are a choking hazard but what can I say when they bring him so much joy and me so much peace?

Happy Bday to Me!!

Hello Everyone! I have to begin by apologizing to anyone who may be a little squeamish about this photo. I just thought this was so CUTE!! No, this is not MY baby, but it is a baby at 10 weeks which is where I am at. Just look at the little toes! I can't help but get excited about this baby, I feel so blessed to be able to have children. (Even if Finn drives me NUTS every other day :) ! )

Today I am 28! Man, do I feel old! The 2 phone calls I have gotten this morning (Brinn and Michele) have both mentioned how they knew me when I was 12. I've sure come a long way since then! When I was 12 I wanted to be either a Supreme Court Justice or a pediatric oncologist. In a way, I am both those on a daily basis. I am the Supreme Justice in our home (or at least, I would like to think that I am) and although I don't have anything to do with Oncology, I do specialize in pediatrics! How can you not with a maniacal toddler running around!

Family Reunion

A few weeks ago, Lynds and I got to meet our dad. For me, it was the first time since I was 5 1/2 but for Lynds, it was the first time period. He showed up in town one day and I just so happened to walk into my Grandma's house and there he was sitting on the couch!! Needless to say, I had to go home and take a Wellbutrin. It was very possibly the most shocking moment of my life!

As shocked as I was, we were able to talk and visit a few times over the next few days and it was really pleasant! Shockingly so. Lynds and I went in with no expectations and we weren't dissappointed at all. It was nice to be able to meet and talk with him and he was able to see the grandkids and play around. Yes, he did play with the kids a little. It was good.

This pic is of me, Lynds, dad, Felicity, Reagan and Finn.

A few random pics

Eric and I clean up "real nice" don't we? Here we are on our way to my mom's work banquet. I went as my mom's date and Eric was the date of one of her co-workers who is single. That way we got a nice dinner at Grand America and got to get all spiffed up. My sister Lyndsay took this pic as we were dropping Finn off at her house for the evening.
We recently took a trip to Vernal with the Watson clan to help Grandpa Knight move back to SLC. Here I am with all 3 grandkids (Mckinney, Finn and Hunter) on my lap. We were sitting in Grandpa's Jazzy chair. We went across the street on the chair to play at the elementary school playground. The kids loved it! I just liked getting to drive the chair!