Our front tree has the most beautiful blossoms. Bright pink ones that when they fall to the ground it looks as if cotton candy is all over. Before church this morning we took a few family pictures in the blossoms. I think they turned out all right, considering one child has a really hard time sitting still or focusing on anything for an extended period of time and the other child feels it is her duty to help the other one. They are good girls though and pretty darn cute if I say so myself.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Spring time pictures
Our Little Ballerina
Since Sept of last year Savannah has been taking ballet and tap classes. Most weeks it is like pulling teeth to have her get ready for class, but she has gone. We put her in class because when we ask her what she wants to be when she grows up, she answers ballerina. The day of recital came and she was such a good girl. She performed fine on stage and looked beautiful. I think her outfit looks like Little Boo Peep. In fact, I am planning on her being that for this coming Halloween, hehehe.
At the end of last week, she started getting anxious about performing on the stage. The night before her recital we had daddy give her a blessing of comfort. She wasn't at all scared the day of performance and actually did her part. We were so proud of her! She said that the blessing helped her feel better. It was a great experience for her.
Our newest Addition to the Lofgran Family
Brian's baby brother got married in April to one of the sweetest girls I have ever met. No I'm not just saying that either. If I didn't approve, I would just mention he got married and that was it. But the truth is we all love our Kimberly, the girls have easily taken to her and with something like 12 nieces they often fight over who gets to sit by her and so on. The girls wore polka doted dresses and I found the CUTEST shoes ever for Savannah. They matched her dress perfectly. I wish I could find a pair in my size.
The wedding went over pretty darn well if I say so myself. It was a beautiful day and a beautiful ceremony, and of course a BEAUTIFUL couple. We wish them a lifetime of happiness together.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Let the massacres begin- not for the faint of heart
Last year Sleepy brought home several snakes. This year she has started again, but has branched out . A while back I was down stairs cleaning before Brian came home from a call day. I heard this screaming from Savannah. All I could understand was MOM, SLEEPY blah bah blah. I asked her what she said several times and I couldn't get what she was telling me. Finally, I told her I to wait because I couldn't hear what she was saying. Then she yells down. MOM SLEEPY BROUGHT IN AN ANIMAL!! SHE KILLED IT, SHE KILLED AAAANNNNN ANIMAAALLLL!! Sure enough, I went up stairs and found a dead mouse on my kitchen floor. UGH! I had to scour my entire floor. It was so gross.
Today, Savannah found half of a snake on the deck. The other day I found another half as well. Yuck!! Shortly afterwards I heard Sleepy on our back steps meowing. Normally she doesn't make much noise outside. I went to investigate and found a full grown snake. The thing is that she didn't kill the thing. UGH! The girls wanted to see it so I held it for them and let them pet it. Then we sent it back over the fence. I think she stunned it more then anything. I have to say I would much rather find a dead mouse by my back door then a dead snake. The snakes eat the mice.
Pants Baby! Where are your PANTS?
Savannah called from the other room, "Mom, I think you should come and see Madison. " She had pulled her pants down around her ankles and was walking around in Brian's shoes. By the time that I got there, she was trying to pull up her pants. Cute little baby, so silly.
Big Girl Cup
Madison wants to be like Savannah in every way possible. One of which is using a big cup, not a sippy cup but an actual adult size cup. This afternoon Brian and I turned around to see her playing with her cup. When she saw us looking at her she started to laugh. She thinks she is sooo funny. I have to admit she really is. She is getting so big.
Easter holiday
This year the easter bunny didn't bring as much candy as he normally does, but he still hid the eggs for Vannah and the girls both loved the toys and goodies that he brought for them. The flowers are the flowers that Savannah and I cut from our yard. They were originally in a different vase that fit them better, but that was broken on accident. I still think they are so pretty. I love spring time and all the wonderful colors.
The best part of the candy were the pop rocks. The girls LOVED them. It was hilarious watching both of them with fizzing mouths. Unfortunately, some of the candy was dropped all over the floor so for the rest of the morning I would walk around and step on them. They would make a loud pop and startle me every time.
Family Fun
We went to Brian's brother's home in Sandy and had a fun BBQ with some of Brian's family. For dessert we had ice cream cones and Madison fully enjoyed hers, as you can see. She didn't care about the cone, just the ice cream. It was fun to see her shove her face into the cone deeper and deeper, making more and more of a mess. Savannah had fun playing with her cousin Emma.
Cute Little Girlies!!!!!
While we were in Reno we were able to meet the twins. We went out there after they were born but they were still in the NICU. Since we were sick when we went out there we couldn't meet them for fear of getting them sick and adding any more strain to them. They were born at 28 weeks and now look at them. They are SOOOOO CUTE!!!! They are doing great. Bailey is the one on the left and Regan is on the right. Bailey has red hair and olive skin whereas, Regan is blonde with fair skin. We took advantage of having all the grandkids together and took a picture. Chris' girls are holding the twins and Savannah is holding Madison. We love our girlies for sure.
Happy BIrthday Arden!!
A few weeks ago we went to Reno for Arden's birthday. We went to the gymnasium and had a fun time playing on all the fun toys there. The kids had a blast. As always, it was great to see family.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
It feels good
It is nice to finally be caught up with the happenings of the new year. In January we went to California early on and it was HEAVENLY!! Then we came home and after a week we were hit with some nasty bugs, first a stomach one then one in the chest and then poor Savannah got an ear infection- yeah for dad being a doctor so he could diagnosis it for us. It was her first one in all her 4.5 years, all in all not too bad. Anyway, the bugs took their toll on us for a while. Then Jeff, Brian's brother, came home from his mission and we went to Rexburg for a few days so Brian could hang out with him for a bit. We are home again and for the moment we aren't sick. We hope the rest of the month is this good. (Only time will tell as Brian is back on call though. The one good thing about call is that it gives me more time to blog. So we should stay up to date for the next few months.)
Scoot Scoot
Madison does this little thing where she scoots right up next to you and then lounges back on you. She does it to all of us and the cats soft house as well as the cats if they let her. Fortunately, our cats are really good cats and they let her scoot up and lean on them. We don't let her usually, this time we did just long enough to take the pictures. While Madison is pleased with herself, Sleepy isn't too fond of the situation.
Snow Angels
Savannah size snow angels.
Brian placed Madison in the snow and moved her little legs and arms to make Madison snow angels and she thought it was hilarious. She enjoys the snow like the others do.
Again Brian was good enough to take the girls out and play in the snow. I just came out to take a few pictures. You might be able to hear I was sick. After our California trip we were all hit with a few bugs, one right after the other. For a while I sounded as if I smoked 5 packs a day for 50 years. It was awesome.
The Living Planet
Sandy has a small aquarium that we went to while we had family in town. While it was no Sea World it still had its own little charm.
How to Use a Spoon
Madison is learning how to use a spoon. She loves yogurt and I usually try and it to her, but she really wanted to try it on her own. Besides making a big mess on her shirt it didn't hurt anything. It is cute how proud of herself she is for doing stuff like this. She loves trying to be a big girl.
Good Bye Green
When I was pregnant with Madison I changed the kitchen from a grey tan to a BRIGHT GREEN. You can see it in the earlier pictures of Madison's birthday. Well, it was time to say goodbye to the green. It served its purpose, which was to help with a bit of seasonal depression, and then it was time to go. Now the kitchen is a color called Apricot Lilly. It is peachy but not to orange, warm and a nice change from the bright green we had before. I don't think I will change it again before we move next year...at least that is what I say for now.
Off to the Show
A few weeks ago my brother and his girls came out for a week. While they were here the girls and I went to see Sleeping Beauty. It was so much fun to get them all dolled up and take them out to a play. It was the first one that any of them had been to and hopefully not the last.
(Oh yeah, I went dark red after the CA trip. It was actually strawberry blond while we were there. I am going all dark this next trip to the salon next week I believe. At lest for now I think I will.)
Babyzilla
Before we went out of town I bought our cats a few toys to keep them happy while we were gone. These little cubes attach together and the cats can crawl through them and have fun playing and what not. My daughters enjoy them more then the cats do.
Sea World
Petting the rays. Savannah was really afraid at first but then she warmed right up to them and they did to her as well. She loved it at the end. Even more then the dolphins.
This was a picture before she got into the whole things, she wasn't too thrilled with the slimy feel or being wet. My friend Amy is in the background with her little boy Cohen, he was totally digging it. Madison...not so much. It REALLY freaked her out and she LOVES to get wet. She tries to climb into the tub all the time, even when there is no water. Go figure.
I love Sea World. I would even work there if I could. Even if I had to clean dolphin poo out of their pool I would, and I would probably be singing while doing it. OK so I probably wouldn't love the poo job but I would love to work with marine animals. We had a blast and I am looking forward to going back in May.
Balboa Island
We went for a whirl on the carousel.
Madison's first trip, she thought it was pretty grand.
Even though typical California weather for January is in the 60's we hit the 70's every day, close to the 80's even. It was PERFECT weather. It was hard to come back to the bitter cold of UT. I think I suffered a bout of depression after coming home to the cold to be honest.
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