Let's Play!

Finally, we have some beautiful, warm days to enjoy. And no one enjoys the warm weather more than these kiddos. They are so tired of being cooped up in the house all day! I love the pictures of them playing together. There is a lot of playing to be done, and these two aren't wasting any time.

Ben's New Thing

Kind of for a belated Christmas present, Nate bought me the Indiana Jones boxed set. Growing up, these movies were some of my very favorites (especially Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, hence why I chose the photo above...) It is a wonderful gift for a geek like myself.

I was surprised, however, at how much the kids really enjoy the movies right along with Mama and Daddy. The kids have a different favorite than I do, though. They both love Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. When asked, Sylvia always requests "the one where they eat the monkey brains!" Totally gross, but funny nonetheless.

Ben especially has latched on to the Indiana Jones movies. He comes up, and in so many words asks to watch one of the movies. He'll say something like, "show, show, show...na na na na Jones! Pease." He loves Indiana's costume--the whip, jacket, but most importantly the fedora. Whenever he sees someone wearing one on tv or in a picture, he shouts out "Jones!!!!" Very exciting.

Just this morning, Nate and I were awakened to some singing coming from the kids' room. It was Ben, singing his own personal version of the Indiana Jones theme song! This kid is awesome.

Cute and Crazy

I don't normally post videos on the blog, (especially videos of cute animals...I'm not really a pet person) but this was super cute. A baby deer coming through a pet door? Priceless

Why I Love Easter

This is why I love Easter! It is a very good thing that these sugary confections are not available year-round, because I would probably weigh 300 pounds. I know that many members of my family prefer the other popular Easter treat Peeps, but I have to say that I am right, and they're wrong. Ha! According to the Cadbury Creme Egg website (yes, the eggs have their own website) there are only 9 days left of the creme egg season. Sad? I feel torn. Like I said before, it's probably a good thing.

http://www.cremeegg.co.uk/

Stitches, Take 2

Well technically, the last time Ben was put together again, it was with staples. But anyway, we have a brick wall in our hallway that juts out a bit. Ben was running at a full gallop with his push popper, and tripped over his own feet and fell straight into the corner of the wall. Needless to say, these pics aren't for the faint of heart. (Dad, if you feel like you're gonna spew, get a dixie cup and spew into that!)

The Swing Set

A dear family in our ward moved away about a month ago, and they gave us their swing set! We couldn't wait until all the snow melted so we could go out and give it a whirl. It needs a little cosmetic work, but the kids absolutely love it. Also, seeing pictures of this empty garden plot gets me excited about planting this spring. Can't wait!


P.S. A few things: Someday, Ben will actually LOOK at the camera. I can feel it in my bones. Also, isn't Ben's buzz cut soooo cute? He looks so much like his dad with that do. And if you don't like it (I've had some negative comments...) well, suck it. We love it!

I Want One of These

Isn't this the cutest thing ever? What, you don't know what it is? Why, it is a custom-made camera strap cover! I covet, seriously. So, if you (or anyone you know) would like to purchase it for me, please go ahead!

http://shealynnbenner.blogspot.com/
(she makes the camera strap covers and sells them on www.etsy.com)