Precious Cargo

Sometimes when we go on walks Allison likes to walk so I don't take the double stroller but apparently this is a double stroller! She decided to ride in the storage basket, it was really cute!

Surgery

I debated getting rid of this penguin when he got a hole in his head and started leaking little beads all over, but then I thought I wouldn't want someone to get rid of me if I had a hole in my head...I would want them to fix me. Besides I am trying to teach Allison to take care of her things because we can't just get new ones. So our beloved penguin underwent surgery this afternoon. I played the role of the skilled surgeon and Allison played the role of loving companion. She was so cute holding the penguin's hand/flipper. She said "don't worry I am here. It won't hurt!" After I finished stitching up his head then he went to recovery where Allison proceeded to check his vitals. After that Allison wrapped him up and sang him a lullaby so he could rest. The penguin is expected to make a full recovery...he will have a scar though!

Six months and growing!

Emma is growing up way to fast! She is already pushing herself up getting ready to crawl, and she is begining to scoot backwards. She loves her little piano sometimes she only hits it by accident but her face lights up with delight when she hears the noise.

Budding Musician

Jello World

Tonight at my church they are having a jello contest and this is my entry. The evening's theme has to do with the world so I decided to make the world out of jello. It got a little messed up when I took it out of the pan but I think it still looks pretty good.

Zebra Print

Allison insisted on wearing the zebra print hat because it matches her zebra print shoes...the hat is a bit snug but that is only a minor detail to a two year old with so much style! She wore this outfit to the YMCA and when we were getting out of the car she told me "everyone is going to love my shoes and hat." As we were walking in one of the trainers commented on how cute she looked in her hat, before she would say thank you she stuck out her foot and shook it until he commented on her shoes. When he walked away she said "see mom he liked them."

Alli loves to read!

It amazes me how Allison can sit and re-tell most of her books. She likes Polar Bear, Polar Bear and Brown Bear, Brown Bear a lot she can read them almost word for word...that is until she sees me recording her and then she turns the snake into a cheetah but it is still cute!

Watch out Sleeping Beauty

Feet

I don't know why I like pictures of feet, but I do! One of my favorite pictures from when I was dating Ben is of our feet on the lawn at Temple square.

Emma first time on the sandy beaches of La Jolla

We took Emma and Allison to the beach becuase the weather has been so nice. They loved it! Emma liked grabbing handfuls of sand and to squish her toes around in it. She also tried to eat some sand and the grainy texture didn't seem to bother her. The first time we took Allison to the beach she hated the sand so I am glad Emma likes it...she is our little California girl!