Hello everyone, I know it's been awhile. I thought I would give a little update on our family. Brett has been out washing windows the last few weeks since the weather has been wonderful. A very welcome change after an unusually cold spell this winter. Isaac is getting huge. All his pants are a little short and some of his shirts are looking short in the sleeves as well. It's wonderful when kids a growing strong and healthy but, kind of expensive too. We were having some problems with his potty training the last two months, he seemed to regress and I was very frustrated. So the last few days I would have him ask for help remembering to go to the bathroom in his prayers and he hasn't had any accidents (except one night time incident). Heavenly Father really does little to the simplest prayers.
One other cute story about Isaac. Last night when I was getting Isaac settled into bed he said, "I'm not going to marry you or mimi". I told him that was fine. He then said, "Mama, can you help me because I don't know what kind of girl to look for?"
I quickly assured him that I would help him. And I have every intention of reminding him of his request in about 17 years.
Amelia is doing great. She is such a talker. The other day she came up to me and said "hows it going mama?" She is always making me laugh with her little comments. She regularly tells us when we are doing a "good job" or asks "you love me?" with her eyebrows appropriately raised. She continues to mimick a lot of what Isaac does watching him for direction , good and bad.
I've been slowing working on organizing my household. A long and tedious process I'm afraid. With the new addition coming sometime in September I really want to be on top of my life and have things together. We'll see how it works out.
How all is well with everyone. I love reading about your families and my wonderful nephews and niece. Love ya.

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Happy Halloween!

We had a great halloween. I was concerned that it would be really cold like last year (we've had snow 3x already) but, it ended up being a very nice day. Isaac could hardly wait. Though we had an idea what the kids costumes would be I didn't get around to it until the night before. I ran to goodwill and luckily was able to find a red and orange plaid shirt and overalls, and found a bonus pair of workboots for Isaac. He really got into his role as Bob the builder. When he first got dressed up Brett took him into the bathroom and had him stand on the tub to see himself in the mirror. Brett recently ripped out all our tub surround tile. Isaac checked himself out then touched the wall and said "I think I'll fix this".
Amelia enjoyed her flower costume at short intervals, not really enjoying it as I tried to apply makeup (as evident by her crazy face). She did tell people that she was a "pitty flower". They both has great fun running from house to house. Infact if the door didn't open fast enough Amelia would yell "come out". Fun times.
Sorry if this doesn't make sence but, I don't have time to do any editing and I've been called away twice since starting. Just wanted to give everyone a heads up.

Kids say the funniest things

I've been sitting at the computer doing a little online window shopping while Isaac and Mimi play in the other room (which is so wonderful when it happens). Isaac is playing with his blocks and Amelia did something apparently she wasn't supposed to (I didn't quite catch what) and then I hear Isaac say "Amelia, no! You go tell your mother about this." I about died laughing. It reminded me of this morning when Amelia and I were at Ikea (Isaac was in the playroom, hurray for Ikea) I reached out to touch something and Amelia prompting said "No-no, no touching momma". She continued to do this everytime I touched something, much to the delight of those around us. I finally did as I was told and stopped touching. Kids - so funny. I can't wait until Christmas when we have a whole house full of toddlers, should be very entertaining.

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