October Update

Hay ride and Pumpkin Patch in the pouring rain! Oops!

Mid-October Snow!

The Corn Maze

(We didn't actually make it to the corn maze. There were too many other fun things and before we knew it, bed time was upon us!)

With Family!

And of course DH found a snake in a whole field of grass! Gross!

My Baby turned 1!!!!!

Bubba decided he wanted to try on a few Halloween costume items before he decided on one.

Can we say "Ralphy?" (You know, from the Christmas story!)

Me: What are you going to be for Halloween?

DD: A princess with wings and glass slippers.

Thus we give you our Fairy Princess

I don't usually dress up, but DD kept insisting, so I did. So, naturally, I found something for DH too! Oh, and if you didn't notice DS "decided" on a lion costume.

Just a little update from us. We've been busy recently. Hope all is well with you and yours. Happy holidays!

Musical Memories

Okay - I know it's way late and my boy will probably wake up at 5. Wahoo! No, not really. I was a beast today. Anyway, I digress. Back to the subject...

I was on my way home from work and a song came on the radio that blasted me back to the past. There are a few others like that. Let me list the ones on my mind now, I might not remember in them morning. It was...

• Blister in the Sun - Alivia. My mind flashed back to Liv and I singing this song while Mike (I think) played guitar. (High School)
• Zombie - Melissa. We were skiing at Powder and could not get this song out of our heads for the life of us! (Jr. High)
• It's all coming back to me now - Nicole. We were hanging at her house and she was putting on a new song, I asked her what it was called and she said, "It's all coming back to me now." So the song started, and I was still waiting for her to say the title...until the chorus came on and it all came together. (Jr. High, I think)
• How Bizarre - Nyree. When this song came out I loved it. So every time Ny heard it on the radio she would call and tell me so I could hear it. What a friend! (High School)
• "You've got the most beautiful blue eyes I've ever seen." - Erin. Okay, so I don't remember the title to this song, but that's a line in it and it reminds me of Erin...she liked a boy with blue eyes. (High School)

I'm sure there's so many more. I'll post as I remember. Oh, here's one that my friends will get a kick out of it..take a guess. Shebereber with me baby.

Oh, the good ol' CARE FREE (well mostly) days. Feel free to share in the comments. I love memory lane.

NObama!

My DH and his friends have a band called Rare Public Anthem, and have recorded a great song called NObama! Check it out at here.

Speed Racing!

One of our really good friends, Marissa, was married 2 weeks ago. Well, the night before the wedding they had an awesome dinner. Then marissa's husband (fiance then) treated us all to speed racing - Thanks, Ishmael! Here's some pictures and video. We all had a blast - just like old times.

She says the darndest things!

By the way...who came up with that phrase? "Darndest? Anyway, my dd really does say the funniest things some times...

1. Her reply after I asked her to stop climbing on the play kitchen while her little brother was playing beneath on the floor, "I'm going to stay here forever." And she folded her arms. I have NO idea where she learned that.

2. Said yesterday morning after she spilled dry cereal on the floor. Daddy was "making" her help pick up the mess and she said between fake sobs, "I can't believe this."

3. When asked, "Why did you do that?" She always replies, "Because I'm not 'spose to do that."

4. Uses the following words correctly in a sentence: instead, actually, awful...

I know there have been others...if any of you remember them, please remind me!


She is just amazing! Here is my bugs...

Happy!

Angry!Surprised!

Silly!
Shy!

Scared!

One of God's most amazing miracles!

So much to do, so little time!

I'm going to try and post a little more. Try being the key word. I used to be pretty good with getting things done and organizing my time. But lately I've been feeling a little stretched. So stretched that I just don't want to do anything!

Other than that we're all healthy and pretty happy, I think. Let's see...what have we done lately...

We went to the state fair and Bugs got to ride a pony. Don't you just love the bandaid on her forehead? (No real need, she bonked and needed a bandaid!)

Bubba (almost 11 months) is already learning how to ride sister's big wheel. (Don't worry...DH was close by - he even sent the poor boy rolling down the drive way - he's got good balance!)

Boys will be Boys!

Let me explain where this beetle came from...DD was in our back yard picking currents from our flower garden. We came inside and all of a sudden DD started screaming, shaking, and running. She had a dress on and what fell out of her dress? Why a big huge ugly bug! Needless to say she and I stayed in the kitchen while Daddy and Bubba checked out the bug. Yuck, but adorable picture, huh!?!?

Pioneer Day BBQ

We had a blast with family at T's cousin's house for a pioneer day celebration! Bugs liked the fireworks, but she insisted on covering her ears! Here are some pictures and video!

What do fireworks sound like?




Yellow Submarine




Sleepy Baby

Porter Family Reunion

I know this is late in coming, but here are pictures from the 2008 Porter Family Reunion!

Cousins

My SIL, Steph watched the kids the other day (THANK YOU!). She took some pictures of Bubba and his cousin, Sophie. They are 30 hours apart in age. Check it out here...isn't that so cute!?!?

Sleep Eating

First of all, Bugs is a napper. As much as she doesn't like it, if she doesn't take one, let's just say total grump! Well, our Church is from 1-4 on Sunday, so Bugs does not get a nap. Check out the video below...let's just say she's a little tired. :)

Potty Training

Tuesday morning Bugs woke up with her last diaper on. Thus began potty training. That first day was the hardest, but she's doing great! We're so proud of her! What a big girl! And she knows it too, as she proudly lifted up her dress yesterday at Wal-Mart and showed the cashier that she was wearing "big girl panties." Which was actually a pull-up. We were at the store getting one of those fold-up potty seats to use when out and about, so I digressed to a pull-up. But from now on we have the fold-able potty seat and a change of clothes...just in case!

Ode to Bubba

Well, this meant to be a 6-month thing, but instead it's a 7.5 month thing! :) We just got Bubba's pictures taken. Not that I'm biased or anything, but he could seriously be a little model! What a handsome boy. Here are some shots, along some things about him.

You finally found your toes yesterday - I think your belly was always in the way.

I love how you make yourself laugh. Not just giggle, but force a laugh out. It's so funny.

I love how your face lights up when you see someone you love.

I love those bright blue eyes!

You sit up like a pro and have for about month now.

You love to eat! Not just food, but everything.

If there is something in your arm's reach...you'll grab for it, and it usually get it!

You roll all over the place in your crib, but don't really like to lay down when you're awake - youd rather sit, stand, or jump.

I love how you flap your little arms like a birdie when you want or need someone or something.

I love you!

NHS Class of 1999

Well, it's almost been 10 years since we graduated! Plans for our 10-year reunion in 2009 are coming together. Check out the new BLOG for updates and pass the word along in whatever way possible so we can get as many people at the reunion as possible. Thanks!

Swiper No Swiping

At lunch today Ella was kind of scratching the table with her fork. I asked her to stop and she replied, "You'll never find it now, Ah ha ha ha ha." It was hilarious. She even did the little laugh with an evil tone. I asked her where she heard that and she said, "Swiper!" (From Dora the Explorer)

A Grandma Like That

So today we were getting in the car after leaving the store. Bugs was in her chair and I was on the other side of the car strapping in Bubba. Bugs pointed out her window to a beautiful lady with white hair and she said,
"Look! We have a grandma like that!"

I smiled and said "Your right, we do!" How cute is that!?!? She's really into matching lately. She saw someone the other day that had the same dress as her and she says loudly, "Hey, we have that!" What a smartie.

April Pictures

Bubba loves to JuMp! He squeals and screams with delight.

Bugs loved her Elmo kite. It was a very windy day, however, the wind kept changing directions, so the kite took many nose dives. She loved it anyway!

We went swimming with Grandma (my mom) recently.
It was Bubba's first time in a pool.
He wasn't quite sure what to think.

Bugs was kind of scared until she put on her life jacket and the inner tube - she just floated around the pool the whole time.

Bubba will smile and laugh often for us...but he always has a smile and laugh for Bugs. We just love to watch them interact.

Here's our little guy. He's growing up so fast! I love it when he wakes up and I go to get him - he has the most genuine smile for me. He is my sweet chunker lunker! He's totally a solid guy and we love it!

Night at the Roxbury

I don't know how many of you remember the movie, "Night at the Roxbury." It was big my Sr. Year of High school. Anyway, when I saw this recent Super Bowl commercial, it totally cracked me up. Just wanted to share.

Poor Yah Yah

Let me introduce you to Yah Yah. That is the name Bugs has given her "lovey." Bugs is almost inseparable with Yah Yah when we're home. She is the dearest thing to her.

Well, Bugs had a traumatic experience on Monday and I wanted to share. DH was changing Bubba, so Bugs and I went up to hang out in his room. I was laying on my back on the floor and Bugs was doing a "back-bend" over my belly. Well, DH had just finished with Bubba, DH picked him up and turned around to face us with Bubba facing outward. The next thing I see is a stream of spit-up coming towards us girls on the floor. I don't feel a thing, but then I hear Bugs crying. Bubba gooped her. At this point DH and I cannot hold in our laughter. Poor thing. There's some on her arm, splatters on her face, but the worst happened to Yah Yah. Yah Yah is Bugs' "lovey." It was also laying on the floor at the time and it got the brunt of it all. And that is why Bugs was crying - because Bubba spit-up on her precious Yah Yah. Needless to say we had to do an emergency wash so Yah Yah would be ready to go to bed with Bugs.

DH and I found this experience hilarious, but we felt horrible because Bugs' was traumatized! I wish I would have taken a picture of poor Yah Yah, but it was furthest from my mind as I was trying to calm the little one. I've been waiting to post this because I wanted a picture of Yah Yah, but never found time. So, here's an old picture of Bugs with her Yah Yah. It's a little dolphin with a small blanket attached.

Suggestions, Please

Okay - so one of my spring projects is to get my front porch looking decent. I need to re-paint the trim for sure and possibly the door. I'd like some color in there some where, but I'm coming up blank on what to do. Here are a couple of pictures of my front door. What colors do you think would look good with my brick and siding colors? Suggestions, please!

Pay no attention to the dented rain gutter. My poor FIL fell off the roof while helping DH put up the Christmas lights this past year. Don't worry - he was okay.

Also, please notice the little head poking out of the front door! :) I'd like to have the garage door and trim correspond with the front door too. What do you think?

Daddy

Daddy has the magic touch. He was playing guitar for Bubba and he fell fast asleep. Too bad we had to wake him up for a bath and his PJs! So precious.

April Fools

We had a great dinner last night and it totally surprised my DH and SIL. We had dessert for dinner and dinner for dessert, right? Well, almost.

Dinner - Cupcakes and Cake

Dessert - Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

Can you guess what they really were? The cupcakes were really meatloaf with mashed potatoes on top; the cake was cornbread with honey butter drizzled on top; and the mashed potatoes and gravy was ice cream with caramel topping.

The look on my husbands face as he tried the "frosting" first was great. His mind was thinking sweet and when he tasted salty it was gross. Once he realized it was potatoes, however, he enjoyed the meal. Bugs, just began eating. Even though I'm sure it didn't taste like what she was expecting.

Tummy Time

Look at this little guy! He's getting strong and stronger. Way to go, Bubba.
March 21, 2008

Bugs' Friends

Bugs set all her little friends up and wanted a picture taken. Here's to you, Bugs!

March 14, 2008

Easter Fun

We had a great Easter...

Three Egg Hunts!

When this little girl found an egg she had to open each egg and take a bite of whatever was inside before she could go on to the next one.

The sun is deceiving. The wind was COLD!

Tiger and my SIL. (Yes, he has a purple bib on, but hey - his big sister isn't using them anymore and what does it matter when you're usualling home all day, right?)


Dying Eggs with Grandma!

New Church Clothes!
(and bunnies)
Bugs

Bubba (Yes - this is the nick name that has stuck. Tiger just didn't seem right.)