BRRR! It's cold!

Yikes, it is freezing here in Utah. We drove up the day after Christmas and left in the afternoon. We hit Panguitch around 11 PM and it was -5 degrees and 15 min north of Panguitch was -11 degrees. I don't remember it ever being this cold here in Provo. I went out shopping yesterday looking for some snow boots for Drew and it was 7 degrees and warmed up to 11 degrees by the time I was done. I saw one girl walking around in flip flops!! But I guess I can't judge because while at Costco I got a chocolate frozen yogurt! Just kept my gloves on with the heater blowing while eating it in the car. It was soooo good though! Anyways, can't wait to get back to my perfect weather in Gilbert.

Merry Christmas

I have a fabulous friend in my ward, Jill Branch, who took our family pictures this year and the ones of the kids. She did an awesome job, especially dealing with 2 kids that didn't want to cooperate. I love Drew's picture. It is my favorite. Anyways, we have had sick kids in our house this past weekend. Kylee had an ear infection that started Friday late afternoon and was too late to get her to the doctor. I didn't want to take her to Urgent Care because we are heading to UT after Christmas and I wanted a good doctor. So we dealt with a cranky, won't sleep, little girl for the whole weekend. As I went to bed Sunday night, I never in my life was more excited for Monday to come than that night. So I got Kylee to the doctor, and yes, she had a super bad ear infection plus her cold worsened Sunday and ended up having major congestion in her lungs and blocked sinuses. We got 2 prescriptions and finally got a good night's sleep Monday night. I was very disappointed we couldn't go to church on Sunday. I was going to take Drew but then that morning he couldn't stop coughing so we all just stayed home. So the next time Drew goes to Primary, he will be a big Sunbeam! We are all excited for Christmas and it will be fun this year now that Drew understands. I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas!!! The next time I update will probably be next year.

Drew's Birthday

Drew's birthday landed on a Sunday this year, so we went out on Saturday to McDonald's to get his Happy Meal. He loves getting Happy Meals and enjoyed his Nerf gun he got with it. We were going to go down to the train park but decided to do it another time. We let him open his new bike that morning and he had fun riding it. He is still trying to figure it out and so he still loves his Coupe Car the best. I give him 6 months and he will be loving his bike more. Anyways, Sunday we went to my Mom's and had a little celebration with all the nieces and nephews. Drew had a lot of fun and loved his cake. Next year I am going to make a better effort at making his cake. Costco is just so much more convenient. It was a nice weekend, and of course ended the night with both kids on sugar highs. But you only turn 3 once!
The next day, Monday, Drew had is annual check up and passed it with flying colors. He weighs 27.2 lbs and is 35 in tall. He had a growth spurt this past month which helped him climb a few percentages on the growth chart. I am not worried. This is how it runs in Ryan's family. The doctor isn't worried either because he is growing consistently at each check up. I guess my kids will just be petite, at least for now. Drew can tell you all his colors and shapes and all the pictures the doctor pointed to. He can also count to 14 and knows the difference between big and small and mommy and baby animals. I need to video Drew reading his books because he just amazes us with the things he says. So, the doctor was very impressed with Drew, and I walked out of the office a proud Mom!

Happy Birthday Drew!

Today Drew is 3. I can't believe that 3 years ago today, I became a mother for the first time. I have learned so much these past 3 years and just adore my children. Drew is growing up right before my eyes. He speaks such clear sentences and they aren't simple sentences with simple words. He really is picking up on his vocabulary and I love it. He still is my tiny little man but finally decided to grow just in the past 2 months. I thought he was going to be in 18 month pants again this winter but just as we started to wear long pants, he jumped to 2 T and is finally wearing a size 5 in shoe. He is such a good big brother and getting so much better at sharing and playing nicely with his sister. He has been potty trained for some time now but still has to wear a diaper to bed. I am hoping we can stop that soon. He still loves trucks, trains, and fire engines. He loves his cartoons and has many favorites, a few being Wow Wow Wubzy, Maggie and the Ferocious Beast, Oswald, and Roly Poly Olie. His favorites change from week to week but these 4 always are his top favorites. He can count to 14 and knows all his basic colors. He is starting the stage where he wants to do a lot of things himself which I am actually quite happy with. The only negative has been walking in stores. He refuses to sit in the cart now and has to walk. I make his stay right by me or if it is busy, he has to hold the cart. He still is my picky eater but finally likes plain noodles and string cheese. We are mean parents and make him take a bite of things I cook for dinner. Sometimes we have to force it, which some people can argue with me on, but sometimes after being forced to eat something, he ends up liking it and will eat a serving full of it. As you can see, he still is stubborn but those moments are fewer, along with the tantrums. So, I just love my little Drew and so glad I get to see him grow up every day! Happy Birthday Drew!