Sneaking Out

So we moved Chloe to her "big girl bed" (the spare room and full sized bed) last night. She hasn't been interested at all but after they played for 45 minutes last night in bed and Seth and I being so tired, we told them both it was time. She did so good (i.e. didn't fall off) and seemed pretty excited about it this morning. So today we bought another set of sheets and a waterproof mattress pad (potty training starts next week).

After lunch and Word World I told her to get her stool and climb in and sent Logan to his room. Ahh, silence at nap time! Woohoo! In two minutes Logan came in and said he needed to go potty (funny, he didn't need to go before nap time when I asked him). He did his thing and while I sat at the computer checking email I sent him back (I know, great parenting technique). About 45 minutes later (again, motivated, on-top-of-it mom) I decided to go check on them before my nap! ;) I walked into Logan's room to find this:

That's right an empty bed. I was only slightly concerned as I search in the closest, on and behind the couch and in the other bathroom when it clicked. I opened Chloe's door to find this:
Okay I know she totally looks like she is wearing a sumo diaper but seriously, I started (and still am being that this was only 10 minutes ago) to tear up. We knew seperating them would be hard on them both but this I did not anticipate. Is it okay to be okay with sneaking out when they are only 3 1/2? I thought it was sweet and am just glad they love each other. This baby brother coming soon is going to fit right in! Then what am I going to do?

Work = Fun!

I had a chance to do a few photo shoots while in Arizona. The first was my sister's in-laws. I grew up down the road from this family and it was a BLAST! They are so funny and were a fun group to shoot! I finally finished editing their pictures and have them up and going. The second family was the Merrill family. Can I just tell you that their little girl is the CUTEST thing I've ever seen! I don't have their pictures quite done yet but check back often to see them!

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A Barrel of Monkies!

We've wanted to do something fun with the kids while Seth is on break. So we went to this place called Monkey Bizness. It was SO STINKIN' COOL! A huge warehouse type building full of jumping castles, big slides, jungle gyms and toddler areas with little climber and toys! Adults are FREE and it was like $10 total for both our kids for ALL DAY! You can bring your lunch and just stay and play! We went with the Mackeys (Logan is in love with their little girl Hallie) and had a blast! Highly recommended for anyone wanting to come and visit us! Great for all ages (hint hint)!

ARIZONA!

Woohoo! It was SO STINKIN' HOT but we loved every minute of our quick Arizona trip! The kids had a BLAST playing with cousins, grandparents and aunts and uncles. Again, I am horrible at taking pictures of what we did so we only have a few.

Among a ton of the things we did we went to a park one night with my family to eat (of course) and just hang out. It was so much fun!

Seth played football with some of the boys.

The kids LOVED the playground

Especially when Granny, Papa and Kolby Jack got in on the fun!

Granny even crawled through the tunnel with Chloe. It was hilarious! (sorry mom, I know you are loving this picture)!

Logan and Emily even got in on a little football action!

And of course, what party is complete without cupcakes with cousins! (Jared, Aisley, Chloe and Raeleigh)

A HUGE highlight was getting to meet our new niece Jorgan! She is so stinkin' cute, especially when she falls asleep in her mom's arms!

Although I didn't get any pictures we also got to spend a lot of time with Grandma and Grandpa Skinner! Logan LOVED playing with Grandma and his cousin Benjamin. We spent a day making tamales (totally from start to finish) and are loving that mom and dad wanted to send some home with us!

We loved getting to see everybody and get some R&R. We are hoping we will be able to make it back for Christmas (depending on when this little boy decides to make his debut) but if not....until next time!!!