Part Deux

I guess the good thing about having the Fourth on a Sunday is that you literally have three days of a holiday. So, Sunday was our second celebration. We met Ty's siblings, mom and stepdad, and step-sibs for dinner and early fireworks. Madden really loves my necklace as you can see. London loves her cousins but, McKinley loves to terrorize Madden. She crawled all over him and he'd just lay there and cry. He's already learned that the women are the bosses. It was so funny. We had a delish bbq in Ty's brother's backyard. London was loving the camera and having one on one time with Daddy. She'll tell us, "I'm jealous of you guys." She says this whether we're hugging each other or holding Madden. Clearly, that word has been abused a time or two. London also took way too many blurry and useless pics. At least she got one of mommy and daddy. When we did the fireworks, we did it when it was still light. London, of course, loved them, but this time Madden was not so pleased. He HATED the flowers. Everytime they'd start he'd scream and Ty or I would have to walk away. What a sweetheart. He's such a boy. Madden has started standing on his own and hopefully he'll want to walk AFTER family vacay. It's been a good month of July but, I really am ready to get out of Dodge. Can't wait for the vacation!!!!!

Well, I feel sheepish...Part 1

Yes, I did it again. I've waited weeks to update. Okay my excuses this time include: Madden teething 5 teeth in a week, fevers and whining, Cherry Hill, my other blog, house cleaning, the gym, the yard, relief society lesson, you get the idea. Okay so I'm going to do better. I'm sorry. THE FOURTH OF JULY Okay, the Fourth, I went hiking/running with my dad and brother, Dan in the mountains. Madden took a nap before Ty met up with me to go to the Kaysville parade. Umm...I think that was the last time I'm going to that one. It was so crowded, so commercialized, and ultimately not fun at all. There was literally a lady stealing all of the candy and putting it in her purse and giving it to her kids. London didn't get any until I went and got Tyler and Grandpa Bert. Grandpa snagged a water bottle out of the air. Good thing so men are tall. This lady literally grabbed a piece of candy between my legs! What a witch! Madden hung out most of the time with Mimi and Poppa. He was so tired and grumpy. Poor guy. Aunt Libby came too and helped with the overheated children. Wow, hotter than heck. My dad literally fell asleep at the parade because he hates it so bad. Who falls asleep during a parade? I guess when you don't really care about it, why not? The day was spent making cookies, eating way too many and then going to a BBQ at my Aunt's house. Luckily, they live right by my Great Uncle who lives almost on Eagle Wood's lawn. It was quite the firework show. I thought Madden would cry but, he and London were laughing and clapping their hands. It was so sweet. Well, I have a date with the hubs at the temple, so that will have to do for part one. I'll really try to do better peeps. Oh wait I need to put in funny things that London has done. When Lebron announced he was going to Miami, Ty yelled,"MIAMI?!" London said, "NOT your ami, MY AMI!!!" It was so funny. She also told me that my garments were beautiful jammies and that my hair needs a brush.

Well, this is embarrassing.....

I've been crazy busy this summer and obviously the result is a neglected blog. After father's day, it was my dad's birthday. We had a swim party before the bbq. I was so sick of getting in a suit from Cherry Hill that I sat out and enjoyed the shade for once. It sure seemed like nobody was cooperating with my camera taking. Even London couldn't keep her eyes open for one dang picture! At least Madden was happy! So, I guess the monthly changes with our family include: London's learning to fake like she's asleep, Madden's gotten another tooth, he's eating more than London, (If not grabbing at her food and finishing it all together.) and he's walking around furniture like crazy! He's definitely a grabber regarding hair, food, and ANY clutter on the floor. London has a sudden terror against any creeping/crawling thing. Yesterday she was screaming and sobbing in genuine terror over a moth. Ty and I laughed so hard and then told her it was a butterfly. She started crying and said, "I hate that butterfly." Same thing happened at Cherry Hill. She ran down the ramp into Pirate's Cove sobbing and screaming all the way to my chair over.....a butterfly. The other day I found ants in the kitchen (only a few) and London was so upset. I got out some Raid spray and told her not to let Madden crawl over by the wall. Then the drama began and she started to cry saying,"I don't want Madden to crawl by the wall and die like the ants!!!" It's such a dramatic life. Madden is talking more saying Ma-ma, Da-da, Lunun (London), Go, and that's about the extent. He loves his food and is atrociously messy when he eats. He loves his cousin Gabe, and they try to take whatever the other one has! We also gave him a haircut! His first! Now he looks like a little boy and not my baby! SO SAD! Well, I vow to do better at updating so I don't forget all of the funny thing my kids do! Here's my little Mad after a fight with a Nutrigrain bar.

Happy Father's Day!

I feel like every holiday, birthday, or Father's Day, I just write a list of wonderful things my fabulous husband does. But, the truth is, he's like that all of the time! He's such a great dad. Ty always gets up with the kids (now that he's home and VP of iGlobal!) in the morning. The other day Ty got up early to watch some World Cup before the day got started and let Lewie watch some cartoons. London went up to him a little later and said, "Dad, there's smart, and then there's K-mart smart." Then she went on her merry way while he was laughing his guts out. It's things like that, that make me laugh and appreciate that my husband loves and enjoys our children as much as I do. He reads to them all of the time and teaches London B of M stories daily. I love having a worthy priesthood holder in the home and I'm grateful for is attendance with me to the church and to the temple. Tyler is inspiring to me and others. Ty and I laugh constantly and there's no one I'd rather laugh at than him! He's such a goof and luckily appreciates my dorkiness as well! He's affectionate towards me and the children and as an affectionate person, it means a lot to me! I couldn't imagine it if my husband didn't kiss me or spank my bum in public on a daily basis. How boring! Most of all I'm grateful that he lets me be the blunt, sarcastic, overly honest, gym rat woman that I am. Anywho, love you babes. Thanks for being all that you are and taking care of me and the kiddos. Love, hugs, and bum rubs, Shellsie

The Many Faces of Madden

Madden's hair has become curly, just like his big sister, London. While trying to get a picture of his curls, we witnessed the many different expressions Madden has in his repertoire. He's hilarious. This week has been full of family activities, swimming, and tired evenings. Yes, Madden is wearing a pink bonnet because I forgot his hat. London was concerned that he looked like a girl. Of course, being the predictable child that London is, she had multiple snack times while swimming and posing for the camera. I just love the fact that they're so beat after a day in the sun. You know I love me a good, tired, snuggly baby. Man, I love the summer!