30 December 2011

Ollie has a habit...

Instead of soothing himself by sucking his thumb, tickling a blanket, or cuddling a toy, he rubs his hair.

It is pretty adorable, but he ends up with big knots on the back of his head after long car rides and restless nights.

I've been combing them out for months because I love his long curls, however, this morning I declared ENOUGH.

I got brave, plopped him in the bath tub and pulled out the scissors and a comb.

It couldn't have gone much worse and it could look a hundred times better, but it's done.

Besides, he doesn't care what it looks like as long as he can reach it.


In the words of my mom "Goodbye baby, Hello little boy!"

29 December 2011

Dirty Laundry

My washer quit washing today...

I guess I'll be handwashing my clothes in the kitchen sink until further notice.

I'm ok with that...for now.

28 December 2011

Happy to be Home

Seven hours in the car from Blanding to Malad is absolutely, positively, NO fun!

Today we were grateful for a delicious breakfast from Jesse's mom to get us started, and a wonderful dinner from my mom to help us make it through the home stretch.

We had a terrific week with our families,

But we are really happy to be home.

Oliver J.'s "Happy Face" Christmas Eve, 2011

27 December 2011

Ask Me What I Did Today!

Hang on there chickadees, I'll tell you!

Today I demonstrated a pretty sound argument as to why I should not be allowed to play with snowmobiles...

Yikes, Right?

I think I'll retire.

26 December 2011

Della's 2011 Christmas Season Favorite

Cleaning up the Christmas Eve feast with my cousins!

R to L: Dad, Me, Shayla, Alicia, Andre

And don't worry...there was caroling involved, which delighted my sweet Grandma...she told me so.