Choo Choo

Dan has known for quite some time that this week at work would be the craziest yet. So as I was preparing myself to be a single mother with a newborn and a toddler, I thought we needed one last day of fun.
Dan had the day off so after all of us took naps we headed to the train park. When we first pulled up we saw this old steam engine and Dan was like a kid at a candy store. He has always had a love for trains that I think he inherited from his grandpa.
Camden wasn't too sure what to think of the train ride. He was a bit apprehensive at first but by the end he had set his fears aside and enjoyed himself.

Now the carousel was a different story. Camden was terrified from the beginning and I'm pretty sure it got worse with time. Better luck next time.

Goodbye

These two were born on the same day, same way(c-section), same doctor, same hospital. And for the remainder of our hospital stay we were only one room apart. It was like having family close by.
And for the last two years it's been fun watching them grow up. Seeing them together at "family" dinner, or get togethers was always a good time. We are sad those get togethers won't be as often anymore seeing how they are moving to Utah this week.

Last night they came over and we let them say their goodbyes. Isn't this picture hilarious? Kali is moving in for the kill and Camden is trying to act all cool.

We are so excited for you guys, but will definitely miss you!

It's About Time

Apparently we are in the middle of basketball playoffs. Why would I know such a thing? So last night when I was wanting to spend some quality time with my husband because #1 was in bed, #2 was taking a cat nap, and I didn't want to work on my talk for Sunday. I got to spend that quality time with just the two of us, on the couch, watching the Jazz game. Romantic, I know.

I try not to ask very many questions and I also try to yell at the TV once or twice so he knows I'm paying attention. I think I did a pretty good job last night, wouldn't you say Dan? Well, I learned last night that the Jazz really needed this win in order to not be a complete humiliation and get swept.

And because they pulled it off and came through with a win...
We are sportin' the jersey!

Uncle Aaron, this one's for you!

PS. I'm pretty sure the quality time worked because I feel more connected to Dan now after watching that game together than I ever have before.

One Of Them Is Not Like The Other

I've been trying to convince myself that these complete opposites both belong to me. The only resemblance I really see is the chubby cheeks they both inherited from yours truly. Other than that, I believe their looks are like night and day.

Both these pictures were taken when they were about one week old. When I took this picture of Jace I was having major deja vu. I remember my mom was here(both times) and we were just hanging out(both times), and I couldn't resist taking this picture(both times).

Not only are they exact opposites when it comes to looks, but pretty much every other aspect as well. While I was pregnant with Camden he didn't move around much inside of me, Jace never stopped. When Camden was a baby he hated being wrapped tight in a blanket, Jace LOVES it. Camden loved being on his belly, Jace hates it. Camden peed on me everytime I changed his diaper, Jace has only peed on me one time. Camden loved baths, Jace hates them. Camden was a noisy sleeper and kept me up a lot. Jace gets me up once to eat and is back down for the count. Camden never pooped, Jace never stops.

I LOVE both my kids(man that's weird to say), but I am also loving all these opposites. Maybe Jace won't give me such a run for my money. Yeah right, he's still little!

Sickness

Dear Sickness,

I don't have patience for ever, but especially now after just having a baby! Please leave my boys alone!

Lissa

Wait... That was too nice, I wanna try again.

Dear Sickness,

I hate your stinkin guts! You make me vomit. You're scum between my toes.

Love,

Lissa

Back To Reality

Thanks for coming to stay with us Nanny B, we miss you already!

Now that you're gone who will cook us breakfast, lunch, and dinner? Who will grocery shop? Who will clean the house? Who will do all the laundry and stay on top of it? Who will take us for walks? Who will play, "feed me Seymour" at lunch so we eat our food? Who will wake up with Jace AND Camden every night? Who will make us "special drinks"? Who will take over when mom has a melt down? Who will catch the peeping toms? Who will make our bed everyday? Who will stock our freezer full of homemade meals? Who will love on one kid while I love on the other? Who will cater to our every need? I guess now that your gone reality will hit!

Reality bites!

First Doctor Visit

Jace had his first visit with the pediatrician today. I'm pretty sure he wasn't too fond of him all up in his business!
Today he weighed 8lbs 1oz. He is 21inches tall and his head is 34.3cm. The doctor also commented on how "GQ" he is and his "awesome sideburns".

He is looking a little jaundice so we will make a return visit again next week to be sure all is well.