Did you know?

Did you know that I have a savior that loves me SO much he laid his life down for mine?  I love Easter for that very reason.  We had a really great day really focusing on Jesus and his sacrifice.  No Easter egg hunt. {GASP!} I know....it wasn't intentional, it just wasn't a priority.  We didn't even dye Easter eggs until yesterday!  Its a delicate balance trying NOT to focus on the "commercialized" part of Easter and really trying to teach the wee ones why we celebrate Easter. 

Did you know that I have some really amazing people in my life that I love SO much?  We were very fortunate to spend Easter with "family" that I haven't seen in a very long time.  I am also grateful for amazing friends!  

Did you know that I am So grateful to be able to stay home and raise my family?  Chase works so hard to make this an easy option for us! I am so blessed!

Did you know that Chase is the repo-man?  He thinks he has died and gone to heaven.  He is getting paid to ride horses and steal cars....seriously!  It is the perfect job to fill in the gaps during slow training months.  If ya ever need a good laugh, just give me a ring. I've got some really awesome/funny/scary stories....whatever you're in the mood for!

Did you know I have a major addiction to Pinterest? Its amazing!  If you know what I'm talking about, enough said. But if you don't, you really should go to Pinterest.com and go through the hassle of requesting an invite and start browsing/pinning.

Did you know that as I am writing this, Ridge said to me, {out of the blue, while playing Legos by himself}"Mom, I love you to the moon and back a thousand-hundred billion times!" Is there anything better?

Did you know that I lost twin little girls that would be 7 next month?  How awesome it will be to be reunited with them one day!  I have been working on a shadow-box for the few little items I have to remember them by.  I am not sure why it has taken me almost 7 years to be able to complete this project, but look for the finished product in a future post!

Did you know that Noah's potty training successes have been on a bit of a hiatus lately? For whatever reason, the last week he hasn't wanted to go poopy in the potty.  Ask me if I care? Nope! Because...........................

Did you know there was a point in his tiny, fragile life that he couldn't poop AT ALL?  So am I grateful that he is pooping? Even in his pants?? YUP :)

Did you know I should probably wait to post this until morning so I can make sure I am actually making any sense? Am I going to? Nope.

Whats that sayin'?

In like a lion, out like a lamb...right?  That is precisely how March has been! Oh, where to begin?  Okay, how about lets start with Ryder.  He started showing some protein in his urine in late February {brought on by a cold}.....we immediately restricted his sodium intake {to help prevent swelling} and gave his body a few weeks to try to "kick it" on its own. No such luck! We had to begin steroid treatment, but because it has been SO long since he has been on any medication {September}, his body responded swiftly and he is doing great now!  And he didn't swell!  His "Spring Break" begins tomorrow and he most likely will spend every minute possible at the barn with Chase.  He is preparing for a show in late May. :) 
Up next, Ridgeman!  He is finally showing some interest in preschool.  In the past we would sit down together to write his name, etc.and he would almost immediately inform me how tired he/his arm was and that he needed a break.  Funny kiddo anyways!  He is now sounding out words and beginning to read! I had forgotten how exciting it is to see that particular feat accomplished!  We {Ridge, Noah & I} have a mommy & me gymnastics class on Monday mornings that we have been going to for about 6 months.  It is really fun and engaging. And for $15 a month, its TOTALLY worth it!
Last but definitely not least, Noah.  Oh this child of mine is too fun!  He is SO smart and thoroughly enjoys every minute of life!  His potty-training was a definite success!! I have not changed a poopy diaper in almost 2 weeks.  He prefers to pee outside, even when we're home.  THAT is our issue at the moment. :)  I think he also out-talks Ryder and Ridge combined in a day!
I had a wonderful "girls" weekend in good ol' SLC {a couple weeks ago} with a dear friend.  I'm sorry to those that I never made it to visit, but I was too busy doing NOTHING!  No cleaning, laundry, errands, demands, etc....You get the point right?
Oh ya, and last Friday I went to opening night of.....THE HUNGER GAMES!  I loved it.
Here are a few pictures from TumbleBugs...

Some rainy day fun...

I found this fantastical idea here! As soon as I saw it, I couldn't wait to surprise the boys one cold and wet day like today.  They have been playing non-stop since I set it up this AM {it has since been slightly modified}.  I even got a "This is the best day of my life!" {Ridge} I'm not sure if thats a good reflection on us as parents if tape on the floor qualifies as the best day of his life? And a "You are the best Mom EVER!" {Ryder}

I have the cutest video ever, but do you think it will load for me? Nope.  I will have Chase help me later and see if he can get it uploaded.

 

What we've been doing today...

Am I convinced he's ready?  No.  But a couple of days ago while building a puzzle w/the older boys, Noah came to me and asked me to take his diaper off.  I agreed, as I had not changed his night-time diaper yet {no judging!}.  I figured I would give him a few minutes {no harm in that right?} and then put a new diaper on.  Next thing I know he is "playing" with the toilet lid/seat {I'm regretting writing this already}.  I ask him if he needs to go potty and he says YES.  Been there, done that, but then he does something remarkable!  I head to the kitchen to grab a "potty treat" {1 M&M} come back, and........HE PEED!  The proof still dripping {TMI?}.  Sooo, you tell me...is he trying to tell me he's ready?

P.S. He has only had two "accidents" today.....but as I type, there is something BIG brewing.  Of that I AM convinced!

To be continued..........

Happy President's Day

A really good {birth}day.

Skiing at Kelly Canyon, Soaking our aching muscles at Heise Hot Pools, and eating pizza by the fireplace at Heise Pizza Parlor while the kiddos run wild playing shoot the duck and pacman {the very same games in the very same arcade that I used to play in when I was their age}.  A very perfect birthday.

The skis that Noah {Ryder and Ridge learned on them too} is skiing on are the same skis that Chase learned to ski on....how awesome is that?

The Snow day

We finally got a snow day.  Just a day, no more...no less.  But boy did we take advantage of it! The kiddos were in snow-heaven!  Especially Noah considering this is his first official play-in-the-snow day EVER. Last year he was just too young/little to remember or enjoy it.  But alas the snow is gone and we are praying for more.  Even if it is just one day.

 

P.S.  Any guesses on which day this coincided with? :)