Look Who's 34!

Reed had his 34th birthdaya week ago. We had the coolest party ever. We played pin the tail on the donkey and twister. Andrew was so excited. As soon as we woke up, he made Reed open up half his presents.

Party Crashers

We went to the Fire Museum yesterday. Unfortunately we didn't know that someone had reserved it for a birthday party. They still let us come in but it was crowded because it is a really small museum. Oh well. We had a lot of fun anyway. Reed and I felt a little foolish, but Andrew and Eric were blissfully unaware. Andrew currently wants to be a fireman when he grows up. So he had all of us doing drills. We had to slide down the pole, run and get dressed and then jump into the firetruck and zoom to the fire. He has actually always been fascinated with firemen. I have to include this video clip from a year and a half ago. Even as I was filming this video I was nostalgic thinking about him growing up and not doing super cute things like this anymore.

Just a little more info on what is going on in this video. The couch pillows are the flames and when he throws them on the floor that means that those flames have been put out. Also, when he whacks the side of the couch, he is breaking the window.

Fun with Daddy

Because I am computer challenged, I could not get these pictures to change order. I loaded them in the order that I wanted, but then they showed up in reverse order. So if you want the real effect, go to the 3rd photo and look at it first and then work your way up.

Eric helped Reed make cupcakes the other day. He was a big helper scooping the batter into the cupcake holders, and a big helper at eating them. He likes to see the process through from beginning to end.

Andrew and Eric like to hide in the cupboard. So Eric thought, "If it is fun to hide in here with Andrew then it will probably be extra fun with daddy." He did get frustrated that the doors wouldn't shut though, so he tried to help by pushing on daddy's legs. For some reason it didn't work.

Imaginary Boss?

I've heard of kids having imaginary friends, but have you ever heard of one with an imaginary boss? Well that is what Andrew has. He is constantly telling us what his boss says and does. Sometimes when I tell him that he needs to do something he says, "I already knew that mama. My boss told me." In fact the other day he wrote a letter to his boss telling him that he was not a good boss so he (Andrew) was getting a new boss. So now he talks about his "new boss." It is really funny and slightly disturbing, because he really does talk about him a lot!

Here's another cute Andrew story. The other day Reed was helping him get ready for bed, and Andrew says, "Oh daddy, there is a great new kind of diaper out that you should get for Eric...Huggies Ultra Fit. They're new and they're really good." Advertising works! He had seen a commercial for them when he was watching Dora. He just said it so matter-of-factly that it was hilarious.

Because Mer Asked

I am: Umm...blogging.
I know: The theme song to Thomas the Train, Bob the Builder, Berenstein Bears, Blues Clues, etc...You get the point.
I want: Extreme Moosetracks Icecream. Reed and I are trying to do better and not eat it every night. But it is so delicious, it's hard to resist.
I have: A headache. Andrew and Eric were playing "BOO" earlier.
I hate: Fits. Enough said.
I miss: I'm with Meredith on this one. I miss my family so much. Why did we all get stupid college educations in the first place. Mer, remember when we thought it would be better if we all just got jobs at Walmart. We thought they could even put us all on the same shift. How awesome would that be. Then we've also talked about buying up the houses on mom and dad's street and creating Veatch Row. Super cool!
I feel: Tired, but that's the story of my life.
I hear: Reed talking on the phone with his parents.
I crave: Extreme Moose Tracks Icecream. Yes, I'm obsessed!
I search: For the wonderful little moments with my boys that make being a stay at home mom totally worth it.
I love: All my family, great books, great movies, and Andrew and Eric's laughter.
I care: About a clean house.
I always: Again I'm with Mer on this one. I always stay up way too late. It's because it is my "me" time and I don't want it to end. Unfortunately my boys get up really early so it's not the best idea.
I believe: Sisters are awesome!
I sing: A lot, because when you have an amazing voice like mine you need to share it with the world. (hee hee!)
I write: Shopping lists, to do lists, and my blog.
I lose: My keys and my sanity.
I win: Not much. Reed is the one who wins stuff. He went on an amazing winning streak a few years ago when he one 2 airline tickets, and $50 to Mister Mac. I think the most recent thing that I won was a pen. Lame! Wait, I just remembered that at a BYU Geologist Alumni Party a year ago I won a stuffed BYU dog. Woohoo!
I listen: to Cold Play. Andrew is obsessed. Somehow it became a tradition for Reed and the boys to dance to Fix You everyday after dinner. It is super cute. As soon as Andrew and Eric hear the music they sprint into the living room.
I am scared: Of things that my boys will have to face.
I need: A vacation from my problems! (name that movie)
I am happy: When my boys play nicely together. It really is the best thing ever.
I tag: Chelsea!

Museums Galore

First we went to a dinosaur museum on campus. We had lots of fun. As you can tell we all think it is funny to pretend that the dinosaurs/animals are going to eat us. Then we went to the Bean Museum. The boys were both in awe at both places. Eric was jabbering and pointing the whole time, and Andrew sprinted through the museum. We saw everything in 20 minutes. It's funny because we were worried we weren't going to have enough time to get through before it closed. Well with Andrew setting the pace, we had PLENTY of time. When mom and I saw what time it was we just busted up laughing.

Christmas

We had so much fun in Utah for Christmas. We thought we would never get there but we were so glad that we finally did. We almost missed our flight because we were caught in traffic. Then when we got to the airport the line to check bags was ridiculous. I seriously was about to break out in hives. We were running through the airport. It may be funny in the movies but not in real life. We were in such a hurry that we forgot our diaper bag at security. By the time we realized it, we didn't have enough time to go back for it. Our flight attendants told us it was probably surrounded by about 10 security guards at the moment anyway. We were glad someone found the humor in the situation. But alas, our troubles were not at an end. The visibility in Salt Lake was aweful so we circled there for an hour before being diverted up to Boise where we sat for 3 1/2 hours. They finally let us off the airplane for 30 minutes to go get food. Andrew didn't want to get off, so he and Reed stayed on the plane while Eric and I went for food. Since Andrew was the only child still on the plane, the pilot invited him to go sit in the cockpit. Pretty cool. Six and a half hours after we were supposed to get there, we finally landed in SLC. Dad was a trooper. He was at the airport for over 7 hours. YUCK. But it was worth it. We had such a great time. Andrew wants to move back. He asked Reed the other day if he had talked to his boss yet about moving back to Utah.

Andrew loved everything about the snow. He wanted to help grandpa shovel, even on days that it didn't snow. Andrew, Reed, and Grandpa made a huge snowman in record time. And I think the picture of Eric could win some type of contest. Can you say "cute?"