Ian's second "first day"

So, I know this post is a little late, but I wanted to post some pics from Ian's official first day of school. Besides, with a kid this handsome, you can never get enough pics, right?

Ian isn't much of a communicator, so when I asked him if he liked his first day, his response was, "I can't hear you". I assumed that meant he didn't want to talk about it, and I left him alone. Later, while he was playing in his room, I could hear him singing some songs that I remembered Elise learning in Kindergarten. I smiled to myself because I got my answer without having to drag it out of him.

Good luck in school, buddy. I know you will ROCK IT!!!

Love that smirk!!

BEST BUDS!!

Oh Snap!

So, I am not a fan of blogging without pictures (I guess it's the scrapbooker in me), but this news is very blog worthy, and my girlfriend made me feel like less of a mom for not blogging about it. (Thanks a lot, Liza...)

Anyway, Elise tried out for the Nutcracker a few days ago, and she made it!!

WAY TO GO GIRL!!!

She will be playing the part of a gingerbread, which I have not seen in the Nutcracker before, so it should be fun and interesting. When I told her which part she got, she was so excited. After a few minutes, though, she looked at me with concerned eyes and said, "Is that a piece of bread?" You gotta love kids!! I had a good laugh picturing little Elise dancing around as a big piece of bread. She would be darling in ANYTHING, but I have to admit, a gingerbread cookie should be much more pleasing to the eye that a piece of bread.

On the downside for mom, I will be making the journey to Kaysville three times a week now instead of two. I am looking for a room to rent in that area for the next two months. Any takers??? :)

Seriously though, it should be a great experience for Elise, and I will keep you posted of the "goings on" periodically. But for now, if you see me on the freeway, give a wave!!

School Days

It's OFFICIAL!!!

School is back in session!! Elise started 3rd Grade and Ian started Kindergarten (although not officially until next week). Mom is pretty excited, but along with the good things, there are always a few bad:

PROS

- cleaner house

- less fighting/screaming/wrestling/crying

- less boredom for the kids

- stores are less crazy

- more (much needed) one-on-one time with my baby

- an occasional nap for mom (if I'm lucky)

CONS

- homework!!! (I know they are young, but homework is homework to me...)

- getting up earlier

- more laundry (school clothes AND play clothes)

- less freedom

- Connor freaking out every time the kids get

on the bus - he SO wishes he was big enough to go

When I asked Elise what her favorite things were about the first day, she quickly replied, "Our teacher lets us chew gum in the classroom and visit with our friends while we work!!!"

I'm not quite sure how I feel about this yet, but we'll see... At least she is having fun, right?

Since Ian hasn't started yet, I will have to quiz him on his favorite things next week and get back to you with that one...

All in all, I think this is going to be a great year for the kids filled with fun, friends and lots of great learning opportunities.

So Many Time Wasters...So Little Time!!

Chris' brother was in town visiting recently, and while he was here, he turned us on to this latest time waster (as if I needed another one).

It is called Literal Lyrics. They basically take a video and change the lyrics based on what is happening in the video. This one, in particular, is HILARIOUS!! But, there are many more of these on YouTube for your viewing pleasure.

Enjoy!!

Camping - Wirick Style!!

So, those of you who know me know that I am not a real "outdoorsy" type of gal. In fact, I remember some of you actually laughing out loud last summer when I told you we were going "camping". (You know who you are...) Of course, we did have a screamin' hookup on an RV (thanks Ukenas). So, I guess it wasn't technically camping in the true sense of the word.

Well, this year we did 'ya one better. Our good friends, the Ukenas (once again), hooked us up with a cabin this time. The kids had a blast and the parents relaxed... a little. All in all, it was a great trip!! Maybe next year, we will go to a resort... :)

What's mine... isn't really mine

Yes, that is Ian playing my computer (even though the kids have their own). Oh, and yes, that is Connor playing my iPhone - my iPhone!!! I guess when you become a mom, nothing is your own anymore...

They sure are cute though!