Off to the Zoo they go

 Matt has been off for the past week,which has been wonderful.  The girls are loving every minute of it and so am I.  He really wanted to go to the zoo if it was nice.  We decided it would be fun to invite his parents too.  However after much debate we decided it would be better if I stayed home. Our zoo here in Utah has a lot of hills and being pregnant with a history of passing out (I have difficult pregnancies)  we decided it wasn't a good idea for me to go.  Instead I stayed home and relaxed.  The girls had a wonderful time.  They both rode the carousel.  Emme was scared at first but quickly thought it was fun.  Livi kept forgetting to hold on and was slipping off but grandma kept her on.  The worst part of the day was when a older boy pushed Emme to the ground after they got off.  She cried for about five minutes.  Neither the boy or the parent seemed concerned about it. (sad the lack of manners and kindness that is being taught) Other then that they had fun.  Livi walked the whole way because her sister did.  They are still talking about the animals they saw. 

Livi sitting on the elephant.  Emme still refused to go near it because it makes sounds

Watching the elephants with Grandma

The girls in front of the seal tank

Playing in the tree tunnel

Following Grandma across the bridge

Livi watching the Leopard

Emme and Grandma

Grandpa holding Livi

Emme on the carousel

Livi on the carousel  with Grandma holding on

 

Easter Projects

This year I decided I wanted to make something for the girls' Easter Baskets. ( I was thinking about making something at Christmas but I was busy working on my tree skirt and that took up my life for a while.)   So I figured I should get a early start because who knows how much energy I would have on a daily basis.  I had a couple projects I saw on Pinterest I was thinking about but I knew what ever I made it had to have felt (I have tons) and it needed to help with the girls imaginations.  Both girls love to pretend.  I never know what they are.  They go from cats, dogs, super heros, moose, princesses, bad guys, dragons, etc.  So I settled on tiaras, bracelets and super hero capes.

Each girl gets a cape with the first letter.  We decided that we would use the L for Livi rather then the O for Olivia.  Mainly cause the L looked cooler.  Plus a mask, two tiaras, and three bracelets. 

I thought the bigger flowers turned out so cute I am making two more

The capes turned out so well Matt wants me to make one for him too so he can play with his girls.  Thanks to my mother in law who did the hem on the capes.  I need to practice how to sew straight on my machine

Spring Time

 It is finally getting to be spring here in Utah.  Which I know we are so happy about.  I like spring in Utah.  It reminds me of summer in Alaska just not as green.  I am not a big snow person.  (Yes I know I am from Alaska and all.  I like snow at Christmas and that is it.  Snow makes me want a cup of hot chocolate and a good book.) The girls are loving the sun shine and playing with their toys outside.  Our backyard in the winter is the solo play ground of our dog Kenai, but in the summer she has to share it with the girls. We are hoping to have some adventures next week when Matt is off for twelve days. We are hoping to hit Wheeler Farm, the zoo, decorate cookies, dye eggs and an Easter egg hunt, before Easter Brunch at Matt's cousin house.  (Emme is so excited for this she keeps asking when we get to go to Aspen's house. For Easter Eggs.) It is always tons of fun) Hopefully we will also get some of our projects done too.   We need to do some spring cleaning outside.  So happy for the warm weather and that we have air conditioning for the hot weather later in the summer.  (Not looking forward to last trimester when it gets to be in the hundreds.  Paying for a mild summer)

Livi discovering the toys in the play house

Story time with Daddy

Livi in her new bed. 

Livi on the slide and proud she got up there on her own. 

Coloring the cement outside with chalk

Emme being silly on the swing

Emme hugging Kenai. 

Petting her new stuffie

The girls playing with their stuffies on the lawn to keep them away from Kenai

Big Girl in Training

She insisted on wearing her tutu like Emme

 Breaking her of the finger sucking habit is going to be hard. 

Our little baby Livi is in the full 'I want to be a big girl' mode.  She has already begun the terrible two's.  ( A little later then her sister who started at age one)  Her favorite word is NO.  If she doesn't get her way or doesn't like something she yells NO.  I have to admit though they can be annoying, her tantrums are not any where near like her sister's.  Emme's were more like Exorcism tantrums. (Screaming kicking eventually vomiting)  Livi's involve more fake tears and flopping on the floor. After a minute they are done. Emme could last for an hour)  She wants to be more independent like Emme but so far we haven't got as far as Emme.  She gets frustrated quick and gives up wanting me or her Daddy to do it for her.  She wants to be potty trained like Emme but isn't yet ready.  She likes to put on her underwear over her clothes and follows Emme to the potty.  We put her on it and have been teaching about where poo and pee comes from.  I think when she gets closer to two we will start on potty training more.  Right now we are just working on her not being afraid of it.  She is happy to be out of her crib and now sleeping in a big girl bed.  The only problem is we are not getting very good naps unless I put her back in the crib because they want to play instead of sleeping  And Livi is horrible with out a good nap. (Right now so am I)  She knows how to throw things in the garbage and clear her plate into the sink.  She also knows to put her laundry in the hamper and diaper in the trash.   Livi loves to do what ever her sister is doing  which is great most of the time since they get along great 95 percent of the time.  She is trying to grow up too soon.  She likes to patty my tummy and give the baby kisses.  She is learning to say please and thank you.  She had a tantrum last night because she had to say Please to get a treat and she kept saying no.  Eventually she said it and got her treat but boy is she stubborn.   ( I am super happy Emme is out of the terrible two and has become a nice child again.  She is trying to teach Livi manners)

Misadventures at the Pool

Today we were in need of an adventure.  We have been spending most of Matt's days off cleaning and decluttering the house.  (What can I say the nesting urge has hit early)  We decided that we haven't been swimming in a while.  It has been so long I don't remember the last time.  Emme was so excited when she heard the plans she ran to get swim diapers.  After packing and making sure my bathing still fits.  (I have horrible edema when I am pregnant so I am so swollen no fits)  We were off to the pool.  Sadly when we got there the South Jordan Pool was closed.  Emme began to cry she had her heart set on swimming today.  So we decided to try Herriman, even though they are more expensive.  Both girls loved the slides and went down each one.  (Except the adult one though Emme wanted to since Daddy did)  Livi enjoyed being able to float on her own and go on the slides by herself.   Emme was so polite she let every kid before her then helped Livi sit down on the big slide, then finally going her self.  Some of the bigger kids were getting aggressive. (manners seem to be something that isn't taught anymore) But we had fun both girls enjoyed the water.

Loved playing together

 

Emme on the little slide

Livi loved floating

Emme going down the big slide after Livi

Livi going down the middle slide