Poor second child....

Donovan has been attaching the word "too" to all of his requests lately. "Wawa, too?" (Water, too?) It makes me laugh, but also makes me feel a little guilty, because I realize that the reason he is doing it is because I usually offer Avery something, and then ask Donovan if he would like one too. The kid is so used to it, that he thinks that's how he needs to ask, even if Avery isn't around! Poor second child, always getting the leftovers...


...but isn't he cute!?!





AND, he's not just a pretty face -- he's super talented too. We're so proud! (Check out those mammoth feet - he and Avery wear almost the same size shoe!)

Happy Easter!!!

We celebrated Easter all week long. With Scott in Brazil all week, and Avery being off school or Spring Break, we participated in as many activities as we could. On Monday, we went to an Easter Egg hung at our new friend Leah's house. Wednesday, we went to see all the new baby animals at Frying Pan Farm (I'll post cute pics later). On Friday, we went to the Ward's playgroup and did some Easter crafts and did some springtime dancing. On Saturday, we went to our Ward's Primary party and Easter Egg hunt. Later in the day, we dyed our eggs. The Easter Bunny left some goodies for us this morning, and we went to our friends' the Christensens for Easter dinner. Scott sang with the choir in church, and Avery sang with the Primary children. She sang "Tell Me the Stories of Jesus" and "Did Jesus Really Live Again." She knew every word, and I could hear her from my seat!

Avery goes to a Baptist preschool. I love that they talk a lot about Jesus and Heavenly Father there. She made "Resurrection Eggs" at school, which are plastic eggs filled with little objects to tell the story of Jesus' last days, death and resurrection. She can tell the whole thing by herself, and loves to share her Resurrection Eggs with everyone! It's fun having a child old enough to understand the real meaning behind Easter. She loves Jesus, and loves to talk about Him!



Donovan's favorite thing about Easter -- the CANDY (CAN-EEEEE!!!!!)

He just couldn't get enough, and had a screaming fit when we tried to take it from him. He's trying to make sure that we KNOW that he's two! I think some of our candy may get "lost."



Avery's favorite thing -- new Easter clothes. It says "Cinderella" on the tag of her dress. (Must be the brand name??) Anyway, she was convinced that means that the REAL Cinderella must have the exact same dress, and told everyone that she saw. This is Donovan's first suit. I thought he looked very handsome, but he hated it at first, especially the jacket, until I told him that he looked just like Daddy. Then, he let me put it on him, and walked around pointing to it and saying "Da-da coat." In his nursery class at church, his teacher told me that they passed out cookies in the shape of bunnies and chicks. The told the kids to sit down because they were going to eat bunnies, and Donovan got really upset. Apparently, he thought they were going to eat real bunnies! He was very relieved to see they were bunny cookies!



I have no idea where she learned THIS, but she loves to pose for any picture. I'll take out the camera, and she doesn't just smile like a normal child, she strikes a supermodel pose everytime. But today was the first time I saw this particular pose.


Both kids loved dyeing Easter eggs.

My baby is 2!!!

I can't believe it! I can't get away with saying I have a baby anymore. He is a full-fledged big kid. It doesn't matter that he has been the size of a three year old for 6 months, actually saying he is TWO makes him seem so much older to me! His birthday is on Saturday. When Avery turned 2, we sat down and discussed her birthday party beforehand. She told me that she wanted a "pink and purple princess party," told me who she wanted to invite, and which park she wanted to have it at. We went to the party store, and she picked out the invitations herself. She fully knew what was going on. Donovan, on the other hand, is utterly clueless about his, or anyone else's, birthday party. He can say the names of two of his friends (Coo-Coo for Cooper and Nanna for Anna), but he doesn't get the concept of a guest list. I took him to the party store, and he just wanted to run in the isles and throw the balls! So, we decided to do without a formal birthday party this year. Poor second child...

In the morning, we went out to breakfast at "The Diner." He devoured a plate of pancakes, as well as my eggs, and part of Avery's pancakes. Maybe turning two will mean he will actually start eating food from now on.

Avery wanted to wear a hat too:

We then went, as a family to Chuck E. Cheese. Dono isn't a fan of the singing, dancing animals, but he does love the rides and the Ski-Ball.

They also got a big kick out of Air Hockey.

After naps, we went to the park, ate spaghetti (his favorite food), had cake and ice cream, and opened presents. I think he had a great birthday!

Beds and sleep

Avery fell out of bed last night. We removed her guardrail about a month ago, and each night, I was sure she would fall out. She moves around more in her sleep than anyone I've ever seen. She surpised me by not falling out for a whole month. Just when I relax and think that she's good, she immediately falls right out. I quit putting pillows next to her bed a few nights ago. She didn't cry though, just sat up, dazed and confused.

Donovan is finally getting to be a good sleeper. When he's tired, I ask him if he wants to go night-night, and if he is, he starts blowing kisses to everyone. If he isn't, he starts to shake his head no-no-no-no-no. He has a special blanket, and still uses his binkie. The minute we hand him those, he puts his head on our shoulder or chest and snuggles for a few minutes. When he is done, he sits up and pushes himself away, we walk over to his crib, he dives into his bed, and is usually out for about 12 hours. Finally!!!! After more than a year of getting up at night, we have been getting some sleep!

Moving away....

Our dear friends, the LaClares moved to Idaho Falls last week. We are so sad about it. Avery and Merritt (their daughter) have been friends pretty much since birth. Last week, in the build up to the move, Avery would say everyday "Merritt is moving in THREE days, and tomorrow it will be TWO days." It was so sad. We had a party for them the Saturday before they left and it was a lot of fun. I'm posting some pictures of the kids at the party, and also after church last Sunday.