kids time with grandma NY

Kids time with Grandma 

Weekly Events

Becks and I used to play this "how many hats can you put on your head" game when he was about Amari's age.  Today we pulled out the hats again; Amari loved it! 

Auntie Deirdre was so kind and thoughtful to send these Curious George videos to the kids.  Amari obviously LOVED them!

I bought these seaweed papers at Earth Fare and Amari LOVED them; kinda strange, he takes after his dad. 

I love how I find him after naps :)

Someone was a little tired during din din :)

Seriously one of the cutest moments ever.  Beckahm is such an obedient, sweet, thoughtful little boy. When he wakes up earlier than us he will turn on the lights and play with his toys, either in his room or in the living room, waiting for us to wake up (he doesn't come wake us up).  And during nap time he does the same, he will go into his room after I let him watch a show and pretty much stay there until nap time is over.  The past few days, while I have been taking a nap, he has gotten his stool in his bathroom and used it to retrieve food from the pantry.  I have gotten the biggest kick out of how I find him after naps—one time with the bag of bread on the floor, a piece of it still in his mouth, and one time he was eating cinnamon raisin english muffins right out of the bag.  He amazes me that he doesn't come into my room to wake me to tell me he needs a snack :).  One morning when I went into wake him and Amari, I found him in Amari's room handing him toys, singing him songs, and playing puppets for him.  The video is really dark—unfortunately—but I am glad I captured this moment on camera—too precious.  What a sweet, thoughtful brother he can be!

Weekend with Daddy

Mike and Amari got home on Friday and Mike took the weekend off to spend with me and Becks.  It was so nice to be together as a family and have some good quality time making some fabulous memories.  I love how much the boys have grown in their love and appreciation for one another since being apart.  

Zoo day! Amari LOVED seeing all the animals; especially the sea lions!

We are officially calling Mike the "bird whisperer." These birds wouldn't go to anyone else; they flocked to Mike!

It was so adorable to see these two holding hands, per Beckahm's request, as they walked around the zoo!

 Amari always bugs Beck's when seated behind him in the stroller but ever since he got home from UT their relationship has been more loving.  Beckahm and Amari were giggling and playing with each other as Amari was trying to love on big brother :)

The boys had so much fun playing in the splash pad at the zoo

All tuckered out after a day at the zoo

 So much to think about at 3 :)

My little helpers; this is probably the ONLY time in their lives they will LOVE helping me clean

 Swim day with Daddy; Beck's is getting so much more brave and confident jumping off the edge into the water.  Amari is still a bit hesitant in the water but he giggles when Daddy swirls him around

 Playing t-ball; both boys are naturals!

Mike and I wanted to create a vision board with Beckahm and hang it in his room to remind him of all the goals he and we want him to accomplish this year.  Such a proud moment for us to see this reminder go up on his wall!

Some of the things we want him to accomplish: being kind and loving to brother, no whining, learning how to ride his bike, learning how to swim, learning how to go poop in the toilet, finding a sport he enjoys (trying something new), being happy, laughing, remembering the Savior loves him, eating healthy/good foods, going on adventures, being a helper and serving others.