April 14, 2010

The kids (warning: picture overload, this one's for the grandma)...

Lots of pics of the kids in recent days...

Takin' turns wearin' Grandpa's hat.
Audrey punishing Lucky for something...
Since Daddy always gives them rides, Nathan decided to try giving Audrey one...
Some Easter fun...
Audrey reading books to her baby. What a great mommy she is to them! So cute!!
Havin' fun at the park! Lovin' them sunny days!

Good bye old friend...

It may see strange to be blogging about my old ratty quilt, but I have had it for so long that it needed some type of recognition as it's on it's way out the door.
I have had this quilt since I was in second or third grade (I think, it's been a while) and it's been a great friend of mine. It was made by my mom and I think I even got to pick out the backing fabric for it. It has been on many a sleep over, many road trips and has kept me warm during camping trips. When I moved to Utah, I did make a replacement for it, but still brought it along. Until I got married it was always on my bed although did little to keep me warm as it has been falling apart for quite a while, but it was hidden in between my sheets and other blankets and quilts as a comfort. 
I was cleaning out the hall closet the other day (ah...spring cleaning) and ran across it. I have decided that it's time my old friend was put out of it's misery and would pass it on to Lucky to enjoy and destroy. So, I took this picture to remind me of what my old friend looked like, to remember forever. 
Now Lucky is enjoying it (he really does seem to love it) and when he's completely destroyed it, it will be thrown out.
I know this may sound harsh, I know people that still have old baby blankets and this quilt is really near and dear to my heart, but honestly who but me is gonna appreciate it years from now when I'm gone and they find it hiding in my closet. At least now Lucky will enjoy it and I can remember all my fond memories of our time spent together everytime I look at this picture. :)

So, Good bye old friend! I will remember all the good times we've shared and the comfort you've given me in bad.

Puppy Love

Thought I'd share a little update on how the Lucky's doing. The kids are really enjoying him (including Audrey). Audrey decided after about a week or so that she did like him and would pick up him and carry him around by the neck. Now that he's as big as she is...she's again a little unsure of him. She still likes him, but he's big enough to fight back...and he does. 
Here's some pics of Audrey and Lucky once she decided he was O.K.
And Audrey demonstrating how she picks him up using his tail as a handle.
He doesn't let her anywhere close enough to do that now!
Here's some pictures of Lucky last weekend. We've had him for about 2 months and he's gotten so big already!
Lucky is enjoying the warm weather when we have it and get's to spend his days outside playing with Nathan when he can. We are still working on potty training, but he's getting better with that too. We are sure enjoying having him around. Just the other day Nathan told me "I love Lucky so much!".