Cloie's First Talk

I am so proud of my little girl. Today she gave her first talk in primary. She is just growing up too fast. I wasn't sure how she would do since her first day in primary she was scared to death that she was going to have to get up and talk. But when she found out that she would have to give the talk, she was so excited that she would get to talk into the microphone. She did such a great job. She was loud, but not too loud, and you could understand what she was saying.
She actually couldn't wait to talk. In sacrament meeting she kept asking when her turn was. She was so excited and confident that she wanted to speak to the whole congregation. That's my Cloie.

Riding The New Bikes

Here are the kids riding their new bikes. Cloie's really isn't new, she got it at the end of last summer but hasn't had a chance to ride it until just recently with the spring like weather. And Carter is riding his new tricycle that he got from Grandma and Grandpa Arnold for his birthday. We went out to ride because the weather was so nice and we have been couped up inside for so long. I guess our neighbor had the same idea because we found Cloie's "boyfriend" Jake out on his bike too. Yes I said boyfriend. Anytime she knows she is going to see him she gets out her make-up box and puts on her Hanna Montana perfume and makes herself all beautiful for him. One time she told me she wanted Jake to dance with her like the prince does with the princess. I told her she would have to ask him and that's exactly what she did. Cloie: "Jake, I want you to dance with me!" Jake: (having just woken up from a nap) "Not right now, I'm too tired." How cute is that! When we got home she said she was sooo embarrassed. I asked her why and she said, because Jake is my boyfriend.

Anyway, I guess I got a little side tracked from the bikes. Cloie had to practice riding her bike inside the house because she was too afraid to ride it. Finally she got the confidence (from her daddy) and she hasn't wanted to stop riding. Carter hasn't quite figured out peddling. When he first got his bike he did ok, but while we were out today, he just scooted along. Oh well, he'll figure it out eventually.

The Birthday Boy

Happy 2nd Birthday Carter!

Happy Birthday to my little guy! The big and teribble TWO's. I can't believe how big he has gotten. Or how smart. He can say and do pretty much anything. Carter's personality is developing and coming out more and more each day. He is a definite boy! He has learned very early on how tease his older sister; how to blame her for things; how to get into, or onto anything; and how to get away with anything using his charm and puppy dog looks. He loves milk, chips, and candy. And that is what he tries to live off of. He already has a darling sense of humor and knows just how to make us laugh. He enjoys running around, riding his new bike (he just got for his birthday), staying up late, cars, motorcycles, and trucks (except for the garbage truck which he thinks is "gary" or as we would say scary). We are so lucky and so happy to have this precious boy in our lives. We love you so very much Carter and wish you the happiest 2nd Birthday ever!!

Here is Carter opening a few presents the morning of his birthday. We got him this really cute Missionary Fund bank and a semi truck full of little cars.

This is what happens when daddy is in a silly mood. Carter gets stuck wearing his big boy undies over his pj's. As Cloie would say, "Oh, Dad!"

Happy 3rd Birthday Kylee!

Here are the cousins at Kylee's birthday party. It wasn't easy to get them all looking at the camera at the same time.

These two are so cute together. They love playing dress-up with each other.

Good job with those candles Lisa!

Finger Painting

It's been cold, and we have been stuck inside doing the same old same old boring thing day in and day out. So, I (being very brave) decided to get some finger paint. This was new to all of us so it was a little interesting. Carter didn't like the paint on his hands and kept using wipes to clean them. Cloie however, had fun with it though she has requested brushes next time we paint. I made prints of their hands to hang as art in their playroom. I was really surprised at how good they were with not getting paint all over everything. I guess will have to do it again.

Jason's 30th Birthday

This was Jason's 30th Birthday. We had planned to go out to P.F. Chang's with all of his family, but due to the weather we were unable to. So instead we had a nice evening at home with homeade pizza and birthday cake. Yes, there are 30 candles on the cake of various shapes, sizes, and colors. It was not easy to light without getting burned.

We are so blessed to have Jason in our lives and we are grateful for everyday and every moment we get to share with him. He is a wonderful husband, and a great father. Jason, we love you very much. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

Our Snowman

This is me and the kids getting ready to go out and play in the snow and build a snowman. Jason did not come out with us because he is a party-pooper and doesn't like the cold. I had to shovel the driveway and walks before we could start the snowman and by the time I was ready to build the kids had had enough and went inside leaving me to build the snowman by myself. It wasn't great snow, it was really powdery on top and then it was heavier and wet underneath. So it didn't pack very well and my snowman came out looking like it was already melting. It takes a rare talent to build a snowman to look like it is melting. I have that talent!

More Fun at Great Grandma Wilding's

While we were in Idaho we decided to take the kids bowling. They both did pretty good. Cloie even bowled a strike. ( of course she used the "slider thing" and bumbers, but it was still impressive.) Originally we weren't going to have Carter bowl but he was insistant on it. We had to keep an eye on him or he would grab any ball he could and try to throw it where ever he was. After a little bit they got bored so we let them play some of the little arcade games that they had there. Jason so set on winning a bunch of tickets to get them a prize. He got hooked on a wheel of fortune game where you had to hit the button when the "spinner light" came on so the wheel would spin. He played at least 8 times and ended up with about 200 tickets. The kids weren't even interested in any prizes so we picked one out for them.

It was just sooo much fun at Grandma's, we'll definitley be back soon. The kids absolutely love Great Grandma Wilding!

Our New Year's Eve Celebration

Great Grandma Wilding got noise makers and party hats for our New Year's Eve. The kids had so much fun with them. Cloie would chase Carter with hers and blow it at him. Carter would taunt her saying "get me, get me" then he would run away screaming and giggling.
Jason and I had to split up at bedtime. He and Carter slept in one room and Cloie and I slept in another. The kids didn't want to sleep alone and it was too hard for one of us to take both of them. So on New Year's Eve Cloie was getting pretty tired by 10. (their bedtime is usually 8:30 at the latest.) I had to go and lay by her until she fell asleep and then I rejoined the party where Carter was still going strong. At 11 Jason and I were too tired to stay up but Carter was as energetic as ever and we had to coax him to bed. It was a pretty fun night.

Carter just loves Great Grandma Wilding. He followed her around everywhere. He helped with the cooking and with the dishes. Both kids had so much fun they didn't want to go home.