Easter Sunday

We told Conner the Easter Bunny had visited Grandma's and hid eggs in her yard so he was so excited.We made the big kids wait inside so Wyatt could get at least one egg. Doesn't he look so dapper in his Easter duds?

This was Wyatt's first taste of candy...ok, he's had a sucker or two here and there, but I've never given him free reign. He was like "Wo!" when these candies fell out and he figured out he could shove them all in his mouth.





Conner wanted to use his pumpkin for the eggs instead of a basket. Who am I to argue with a two year old? Besides, it's what makes him him.

This is Wyatt hanging out by the egg basket because he knew that's where the candy was. Brilliant!

Conner still looking for eggs.

This is funny because Wyatt HEARD someone drop an egg and all it's jelly beans flying out. He was SO thrilled, as you can see. He was doing that shaking thing that kids do. Like tensing up all his muscles so they shake then he ran toward the sound making high pitched squeaks the whole way.

Raechal helps Conner get the last remaining egg after he spotted it.

I love his face here...

...and here.

All the kids took turns spinning on the swing. Conner has a hard time holding those legs up...we need to work on his abs a little.

This is the beginning of the scavenger hunt for their Easter baskets at Grandma's. Raechal and Toby set this up. Way cool.

Check out Conner's wet head. Yeah, that's sweat. He gets like this a lot cuz he runs around so much. I think him keeping his shoes on makes it worse. Right now he has a thing about keeping his socks and shoes on...he REALLY likes his black shoes where we criss cross the Velcro.

Wyatt shoving his face between the spindles as he ascends the stairs.

The last clue to getting their baskets told them to ask Grandpa what was the meaning of Easter. But Owen, so smart, told us it was because Jesus would be able to be resurrected. Close enough dude!

Remember these punch balls? Conner, Owen, and Sydney hit it up in the air for like 20 minutes until Conner had a meltdown (from a long day and the fact that he couldn't get to the ball as often as he wished).

Wyatt's hands were super sticky from candy and then he grabs the iridescent Easter grass from his basket. Sticky little mess.

And finally, we have Wyatt hording all the candy he can find in the pouches of his cheeks...while Aunt Raechal pinches his chubby legs.

Easter Eve

How basic can you get with grilled cheese and tomato soup? Conner STILL doesn't like it. Grrrrrrr. Maybe it's cuz its that dang Vegan cheese that doesn't taste quite right...but how does HE know that?

I'm SO tired of making new things and him not eating them.

Conner was totally excited to "paint" Easter eggs. He helped me pour the vinegar over the color tabs and he watched them up close as they fizzed and dissolved.

He added an egg to each pot and luckily they dyed super quickly so we didn't have to wait more than a minute to pull them out and do it all over again. I even let him use the little wire hook thingy majigger to retrieve the eggs and return them to their spots in the carton...how brave am I? Ha Ha.

He kept saying he was "so happy" and gave me these big cheesy grins. Hee Hee. He wasn't smiling later when he got hives on his chest and was scratching himself all day (cuz of his egg allergy). Like Raechal said...I guess this shows me that this allergy is still intact. I might have to figure out something else for next Easter.

I figured he could use the dye to paint some pictures...until he started sucking the vinegar water out of the paintbrush and saying "me yike sigha" (me like sour). Then we were done with that and I just broke out the regular paints for him.

Here's the baskets I made for him and WoWos the night before. Grandparents W sent most of these goodies and I threw in a few things (notice Kung Fu Panda and the egg laying chicken...and stickers).

This is Easter morning and Conner found his basket right away. He meticulously went through it and studied each item individually.

Wyatt liked his basket too...but it sat waiting up high on a counter all day (away from Conner) until I remembered it. Then Conner helped him go through it anyways.

No Words Needed

First Weeks of April

Grandma and Grandpa W sent us another care package from the frozen tundra. This one is filled with Easter goodies for baskets! One of the packages of Peeps had opened up in travel (I swear!) so I let the boys try them. They devoured them and then Wyatt proceeded to cry for want of more...

Adorable doe eyes is a slobber monster. Check out his shirt full of spit. A direct result of teething.

The traditional berry eating picture.

We were pretty busy last week with family. Our cousin Brittany got married (on our anniversary I might add). They invited us to a family dinner and it was sooooo cool to see Nate's family in action. He is one of TEN! The next day, Thursday the 2nd, we got to go to the Temple for their sealing. So magical.

That night we enjoyed some fun at their reception. Conner played a ton with his cousin Chase (who unfortunately lives in Utah). They had soooo much fun dancing together, running around, and spilling drinks. Wyatt made his way into the middle of a "dance circle". First he just stood there but then started bobbing his head...then he shook it up all crazy! The crowd went wild!! We really would have loved to stay a long time but Wyatt was past ready to go...Both boys fell asleep in the car on the 2 minute ride home.

Saturday

I want to thank Claritin-D personally for giving me the ability to swallow that phlegm wad that keeps getting stuck at the back of my nose and for taking away the tickle in my throat right next to my ear canal and for releasing the pressure from my head. I am, however, reluctant to give it 5 stars due to the medicine-ee flavor it leaves in my mouth and for the constant cotton mouth I am experiencing...
It is General Conference this weekend! Yeah! Come on everybody, let's get edified! We went to the park for lunch and play with family between sessions today. Fun.
Unfortunately, I will be missing the traditional Cafe Rio chicken salads that Rae and Toby make, in order to meet Josh for dinner. He is working as usual...

Hey There!

Smile!

No that's not a growth on his lip...it's a booger!!!! Ewwwww. Yoss!!

Stuck, stuck, STUCK.

Congrats to Lindsey and Ben and to Jamie and Craig!! New babies!

Boogers and Coughs

Hello. Good Morning. This is Captain Idiot Speaking. I've been up half the night with coughing, sneezing, crying kiddos. Yes, they got sick on Friday. Yes, I took them to the beach and gym yesterday. Yes, I am a total moron. Goodbye. Have a Great Day!

Super Long Day

We got a late start today due to some poo issues even though we woke up at the butt crack of dawn! (See how that all ties in together, Hee Hee) Poor Wyatt was having a hard time (pun intended) and I had to hold him while he cried and worked things out. Then Conner decided he'd take an 8-10 minute long bathroom session. So, we got out late and went to the Foothill gym instead-luckily I had already bought babysitting sessions there a while back- so we scooted in quickly and I got to the class only 5 minutes late. Bobbe was there teaching the 24 Lift/Set class and I've taken her at the RSM gym before- I like her and she works your legs and butt like crazy. I'm ALWAYS sore after her class.
When we got home Wyatt went down for a nap and Conner watched Pocahontas while I got lunch ready. Paisley, Avery, and Tanna stopped by to see if Conner could play out in the tot lot. I chatted with Fawn while the kids played in the sand for a bit.
Wyatt woke up and ate. We got ready to go to the beach!

Conner's new smile.

This is what happened on the way to the beach. NighNight sleepy head. I thought for sure we'd have to go home. I couldn't get him to wake up. I messed around with Wyatt for a bit in the back of our car then tried to wake him one more time. He was a little shaky and disoriented but once he saw the train tracks he was awake! Yes, he was eating blue sidewalk chalk.

There weren't a lot of people but one family with 5 kids made their way to our little spot to play with the tons of sand toys I brought down. The family was from Spokane! Go figure! They even lived in Pullman for a while (which is 8 miles from where I grew up). I chatted with the mom for quite a while. She was nice.

As you know, the train runs through this area several times in one hour. Conner would hide behind me and peer at it with excited eyes. Wyatt just smiled and bounced to the noise of the engine. Ha Ha.

Conner really did not want to leave. When I told him one more time on the slide he would run around and say, "Yun Mo" (one more). Finally I had to be all dramatic and say, "Oh no Conner! We've got to go or we're gonna get a ticket on our car! We don't want to get a ticket!" Then another mom chimed in with me. Conner decided he did NOT want a ticket and ran for the car.

We drove to Josh's work cuz we knew he was going to be pulling an all nighter. It was a great surprise...my phone ran out of battery so I didn't call to tell him we were coming. We got Bapas and daddy to go to dinner with us to Jalapenos. Afterwards they played outside around the fountain for a few minutes then we all went our separate ways.

When we got home I put Conner to bed then WoWos but Conner was crying...so after I put Wyatt down I laid down with Conner (not uncommon-we usually do this or "Rock Sing" him) and waited for him to fall asleep. He kept putting his arm over my neck and putting his nose right next to mine. He fell asleep, then I fell asleep. I just had to soak up that moment, before I know it he won't want us to do those things anymore.

I woke up and now I'm blogging. Like I said, Super Long Day. But I intend to go to bed in a matter of moments!!

Teeth

I know I said before that Wyatt was getting 4 teeth...but I wasn't thinking right...he is actually getting 8! 4 on top and 4 on bottom- I think...it's hard to tell if those eye teeth on the bottom are really trying or not. Can you see the teeth poking through? Ouch!

As a side note: this little guy only wore shoes one time before he turned one. He would just wear socks...now that he toodles around outside too, he wears the little soft leather shoes (Josh calls them moccasins).