Movin' and a Growin'

Life is one crazy, yet enjoyable thing.

Emily- has started to write her letter "E" (I need to remember to take a picture of it!) and is trying to remember the "M" She loves to learn. She has been in tumbling class for the past 5 weeks and loves it. She is doing well and having fun- what more can a Mom ask for? She is also being her usual talkative self. Several times she has surprised me with the things she says. She can't wait to see her "kids" and her friends, and speaks of friends and family in N. Idaho often. The other day she said to me, "Mom, What would you do without a girl like me?" What a ham!

Caleb- has started walking the past week. He should have it down by the end of March. What a kid- He turns 10 months tomorrow- oh how time flies. He also now has 4 teeth, two on the bottom and two "fangs" on top. He almost could pass for a little jack-o-lantern. He is into moving and just having fun. Lately he has started chasing his sister around the house- they both giggle with delight. He has quite the personality.

Recently I was able to go to the temple on the "temple bus" it was a great experience- the bus ride was...well....a bus ride, but the temple was great. Received some good inspiration and was able to just relax for a little while. I have missed it. School is going along also- I finished up my practicum this past week-now to just finish up typing all of the assignments and I will have it done.

Spring is coming and we are definitely excited- both kids were out on the trikes today after church enjoying the beautiful weather.
There are updated pictures below also!

Two Happy Kiddos

Well Emily has been in tumbling, here is a picture of her on the mat.

And here is Caleb Enjoying one of his new favorites: ICE CREAM!!!!

Once there was a snowman...

Here are a few cute pictures of the kids with the snowman that didn't last long enough.

Busy Busy Busy Bees

Wow- I guess somewhere I missed the entire month of January. Life has become hectic as school has started once again- I have 9 credits of practicum and 12 credits of online classes. Add that to being a single parent- and well I have almost reached my breaking point on several occasions. But I have great kids- and lots of people who love me and care for us, so one way or another we are all going to pull through this.

Emily-
Is always moving. She is pretty excited to be starting her tumbling class this next week. She has started to become really efficient at doing all sorts of dance moves- Hopefully next fall I can get her into a dance class- I am sure she will love it. She is also loving sunbeams. She sings her primary songs daily- and entertains us all. She has been really interested in playing with Caleb and has recently discovered that she can make him laugh by being silly- so Grandma & Grandpas house is a little silly and crazy at times.

Caleb-
Is full of life and energy. He now has his bottom two teeth- and at times threatens to use them! He is very sweet and enjoys cuddling as well as giving hugs and kisses- especially if there is chocolate involved (wonder where he got that!). One of these days he is just going to stand up and start running, and then my life will never be the same! He also has become quite a flirt- he laughs, smiles, acts shy and even does his fake laugh/cough for several of the females he knows... what a cute guy he is.

I guess that is all there is from this end of the state. We are working to get things to all work out- and maybe someday soon we can be a family again. For right now its safe to say we are keeping busy- if nothing else to avoid sitting still to think ;)

Emily reading her scriptures
Caleb standing at the table