Bringing Blogging Back

That's right. I think I am bringing it back. Things will be busy for awhile, but wanted to share these photos. Matt graduated and as you can see Blake really enjoyed the ceremony.


It turns out letting him watch Handy Manny has really paid off because he was so helpful today with the real tools as we were preparing for the big move.

Thursday Three

We just got back from a fun spring break to NYC and Puerto Rico. We spent a few days with my parents and then headed off for some sun. Blake stayed behind and had a great time with Grandma and Grandpa. Here are three pictures of Blake in NYC and three pictures from Puerto Rico. (Blake's pictures might be small because they are from a cell phone.)

Lent update - it is a good thing I am not Catholic because I am struggling a little bit. I was however proud of myself for passing up the cheap diet coke as Costco today. I really wanted it.

Thursday Three

My sister Paige had a great idea to give something up for lent. I still want to give something up, but since we are leaving on vacation for a week I will start when we get back. I know, I know you are thinking that it is not a huge sacrifice since I am bending the rules to accommodate my schedule and pretty much you are right, but I still want to do it.

1. No television during Blake's nap. I think I could use my time more wisely.

2. No diet coke. I am not an avid drinker, but I will be sad to give it up.

3. Sleep. I am going to give up 10 minutes of my morning sleep and read my scriptures.

On a side note, we took Blake to Chuck e cheese today and we are now huge fans. We had a great morning. Hopefully the Tophams will want to go back again for more fun.

Thursday Three

I love checking the weather on weather.com. It always tells you the temperature and then underneath it says what it feels like. Example, 45 degree but feels like 17 degrees. Big difference. I find this helpful and a little comical. Here are some more examples from my life like this.

What actually happened: 30 minutes on the treadmill
What it feels like: 2 hours on the treadmill. I hope it warms up soon so I can run outside instead.

What actually happened: 30 minute nap
Feels like: 5 minute nap

What actually happened: Changed two poops
Feels like: I change diapers all day long!

Anyone else??
Here are a couple cute shots of my little man. I think weather.com must have said it was cold, but not that cold. He thought the ear warmer would be enough.

Thursday Three - Three things that make Blake, Blake

1. His noise. If I could describe it I would. If you have heard it, you know what I am talking about. Just imagine "the most annoying sound in the world" from Dumb and Dumber. Blake has perfected it and makes it while doing anything that requires concentration. It is really funny, but I will say my ears could use a break.

2. He calls everyone buddy. When I walk into his room to get him up he says "hey buddy." If he doesn't want someone to do something he says, "No, buddy." Also a quick update, he now calls me mom. Sure it took two years, but he always comes around.

3. He likes to wear his socks on his hands during nap time. This is not the first occasion we have found him like this.

Thursday Three

Three fun things about our Monday holiday.

1. Three 50 cent tickets to the dollar movie to see Madagascar. (We got lucky to hit up the dollar theater on discount Monday!)
2. Three boxes of candy on sale at Walgreens.
3. Three of the last few seats together at the packed show.

We had a great time taking Blake to the movies for the first time.

Thursday Three

Three things I wish never happened today.
1. Blake waking up at 5:30am (again)
2. Getting a flat tire as we headed out on errands.
3. Walking over a mile home in the freezing cold from the above mentioned flat tire incident. It was especially handy that it has snowed yesterday so pushing a stroller was super easy!!

With that said, it actually was a good day. Plus dinner is already made so my night is looking up!! Here are a couple of pictures from NYC when we went to see Santa at Macy's.