The Rest of May Update

Vincent on his way in to surgery. The circles under his eyes are indicative of how little sleep we all got since we had to be at the hospital at 5:30 am. He had also been given drowsy medicine that made him a little loopy.

Recovery. His little arm is so cute in the blood pressure cuff. He was a real trooper and was prepared and even almost anxious about his surgery and kept asking when it would happen. His favorite part: probably getting the hospital bracelets and getting to wear them on his ankles. Least favorite: vomiting right as we were leaving outside the hospital. My favorite: making him laugh and seeing him wake up. Least favorite: the nurse having me hold the gauze over his hand after she took out the IV - even after I had stepped out of the room b/c I didn't want to watch it come out. (Seriously, if I couldn't look at it, why would I want to do her job and hold it tight right afterwards?)

A little shout out: thanks to my MIL for coming out late the night before and spending the night so Chris and I could both go to the hospital. She took care of the girls until we came home and spent most of the day with us only to get in the worst holiday traffic on her way back home.

Hadley's last soccer practice/game. She was much more excited to run and chase the ball around to cheer others on than actually kicking it herself.

And this is what Vincent did on the sidelines even though he was on the team as well. (I will always reflect back fondly on his $75 soccer t-shirt b/c he really only ever participated twice.)

Lauren had to try on the socks Vincent got from the hospital. She likes the little rubber texture on them.

May Update

We went with Gma & Gpa & A.Molly to the CalPoly farm show.

Lauren loves a teepee and getting her picture taken!

Vincent was very excited to go on the Fathers-and-Sons overnighter. (Hadley was excited too!).

Watch Out Food Network . . .

. . . there's a new star in town! Here is Vincent honing his skills for his new show "Cooking On the Counter".

Seriously though, he is so fun to cook with and clearly really likes to get involved. He isn't afraid of the mixer like his sisters anymore and actually helped hold it today instead of covering his ears.

P.S. Is anyone starting to wonder if I ever dress Vincent? He really does prefer being sans clothing and we're gearing up for another round of potty training this week.

Why My Kids Love Vacuuming Day

Disney Family Nite

Yay! Chris came home early & we spent the evening at Disneyland. Love this place.

April Re-cap

Enjoying the break between General Conference sessions in early April at Gma Tigger's house. Beautiful weather and great to hear the words of the prophet together as a family.

Vincent making Spring/Easter crafts - one of his favorite activities.

A cold morning at Gma Cooper's Easter Egg Hunt at San Antonio Heights fire station. Thank goodness Gma had sweaters for the girls b/c it was cold and wet.

Hadley posing by a horse (I missed the cute bunny ears that the horses were wearing).

The kids came home and dyed easter eggs with A.Molly (Two things I don't do: dye easter eggs & make/decorate Christmas sugar cookies - thank goodness the kids have Molly.)

Lauren getting an impromptu bath & not enjoying the help from big brother.

Hadley playing in the dollhouse she built. My favorite is how the tricycle provides one of the walls - she is always fun to clean up after.

A fun visit from A.Laura & Gma Tigger. They certainly tried to tire Laura out. Here they are playing choo choo train. (Actually Hadley is going underwater while playing Magic School Bus.)

Lauren & Gma playing on the laptop. (It was a Christmas gift for Hadley to learn her letters/numbers but she has probably touched it twice since then. V & L love the thing.)
Getting ready for the first swim of the season.


Tired - but not leaving mom's side in the kitchen.

Happy Birthday Vincent!

Vincent turned 3 today! Where better to celebrate than - DISNEYLAND!! First trip this morning was to the doctor and . . . no shots! A.Molly had a sleepover and came with all of us.


Yesterday we celebrated his birthday with all of his Grandparents, A. Molly and U.Brig. He requested a football cake and Molly happily obliged.

He loved all of his gifts including a book made by A.Laura, car toys, a new helmet, dominos, a zoom-o, and new clothes.
A little about him: If you come to our house you will notice spray bottles that are in 'time-out' because the boy LOVES to go around spraying his sisters or things that are leather, upholstered or carpeted. Yesterday Chris sprayed him to give him a taste of his own medicine and he had a breakdown - there was no sympathy.
He is full of questions and extremely curious as to why he can't have oreos or fruit snacks for breakfast. I think I've explained it but he'll try his luck every morning anyway.
Loves his blankie - holes and all.
Kicks and throws with his left foot and arm. (For some reason Chris is very excited by this fact)
"Potty? What's that?"