The Birds and the Bees

An Interview with Harry the Tarantula



I picked out this book from the library thinking Hayden would love a spider book! Not so much. When reading to Hayden before bedtime, Mike about died when he started reading this page:

(The spider is being interviewed by another bug)
Q:What do you do that you have to be quick about, if you don't mind my asking?

A: I have to transfer my web sack of sperm to her. I must be very careful and tap her in all the right places. Tapping puts her in a romantic mood. Then I transfer my sack, and I'm out of there in a flash. So far, so good. I can thank my lucky stars.

Mike started laughing hysterically! Hayden was a little confused! Seriously...come on people! This book is for kids!
If anyone needs to have "The" talk, let me know, I'll send this book right over.

Trick or Treat!!

Hayden of course woke up bright and early Halloween day eager to go trick- or-treating. We told him when it starts to get dark we can get ready to go trick-or-treating. Since it was still dark when he woke up he kept trying to convince us it was time to head out! During the day he kept panicking that he missed his chance to go. Andy of course was oblivious. Hayden made a handsome Jack Sparrow and Andy was a cute Pooh. We took the kids out with some neighborhood friends, then I went back for trick-or-treat duty. I guess Hayden sprinted from door to door with his friends (Audrey, Hayden and Tabby). He has turned into a trick-or-treating machine!! Andy would try to keep up as much as possible! The kids went to one house where the man handing out the candy wasn't exactly Mr. Rogers. He told the kids, "Just one, only take one!" You say that to Hayden and it just turns into a challenge. So Hayden just started grabbing more, and the guys yells, "One! One! One!" Mike chirps in, "Hayden, only take one." Mr. Chipper then gives Mike the evil eye, as to say, "I cannot believe your not giving that candy back!" Wish I would have been there. The kids we're out for over an hour, they had a lot of fun. Even Andy who was like, what...is...going...on..

Andy and his cousins, Justin and Jackson at the Steed Halloween
party. Three very busy boys....cute busy boys.

Hayden, Sydney, Elise, Aubrey, and Jackson. It was fun to see
all the kids in their costumes!

My First Haircut!

So....as you can see, Hayden decided to give himself a haircut! I was changing Andy's diaper and I looked up and saw something fuzzy in his hand, and didn't think much of it, until I saw scissors in his other hand! I had left his scissors on the counter (stupid! stupid!) and I guess he assumed that if his mom can cut his hair, why should he be able to do the same? I couldn't get mad at him, it was just too funny. And of course he cut two big chuncks right in the front.

Zoo Trip

We went to the zoo on Friday and the kids had so much fun! I have to admit it's a little stressful when I have 2 boys that like to run! Andy was so excited to see every animal, it was hilarious. He and Hayden sat and stared at turtles for 5 min. strait. Andy, "Toodle!" I think Hayden's favorite part was just hanging out with his cousins....and the ice cream:)

Weekend in San Francisco

Go Niners!

Mike and Hayden left me and Andy at home last weekend to see Steve get his jersey retired at the 49ers game. They went with Mike's family and were able to meet up with Mike's sister Lara and her husband who now live in the Bay Area. They went down on the field before the game and during halftime to watch the ceremony. They were really excited to be able to see that. They even got to stay at the Four Seasons (even though Mike told Hayden to tell me that they stayed at Motel 6).

The group also went to Alcatraz which was neat for Hayden to see, thanks Lara for taking pictures for Mike. ( I forgot to send him with a camera). Hayden felt like such a big kid to be able to go with his Dad on a trip.

If only we could install this in Hayden's room

Hayden "listening" to the audio tour.

On the boat to Alcatraz

Hayden and his aunt Lara. 


View from the field for the ceremony.

Hayden was attached to his cousin Jake the whole time....followed him everywhere and always had to hold his hand.

Go Aggies!

I know, I know, I suck at updating my blog. But FINALLY I'm posting! Yay!

Mike and I and the kids headed up to the Aggies vs. BYU game yesterday. Mike passionately hates BYU! I'm not a fan either, but at least I wasn't wanting to rip off every BYU car flag on the way up. He cracks me up. We had a lot of fun and we were glad the Aggies put up a fight.

We met up with some family and friends, Justin and Heidi and their oldest son Jake. Mike's grandma has a box at the game so we were grateful to be able to let the boys run. They had pop and cookies for dinner, yum....healthy. Hayden played in the buffet area with Jake and ripped apart the center pieces (catering wasn't thrilled about that, but whatever entertains!) and Andy ran laps around the balcany while fliritng with the girls.


Andy and his uncle David

Hayden had one too many cookies:)

Tagged

Tagged by Cassie

I am: in pain. Sliced my thumb open earlier to today with a butcher knife. IDIOT!

I think: it's time to go to bed.

I know: how to act out many scene's from Star Wars. Not sure why I'm admitting this.

I want: my kids to get a good nights sleep, in other words, I want a good nights sleep.

I have: the cutest kids!

I dislike: people driving slow in the fast lane. Seriously, it's called the FAST LANE!

I miss: my family and friends from Davis County. We haven't seen them as much as we'd like.

I fear: not being prepared for natural disasters, losing my kids in a public place, and spiders of course.

I feel: lucky to have a great husband and happy and healthy kids.

I hear: Andy say "Neeemo?" all day long.

I smell: EVERYTHING when I'm pregnant. And FYI I can't smell anything these days.

I crave: candy all day long. I wonder why I'm so tired.

I cry: when I laugh.

I usually: stay up way too late.

I search: Pottery Barn's website, knowing I can't buy anything.

I wonder: what my boys will be like in 10 years.

I regret: not getting involved in sports in high school and focusing on things that were not important.

I love: when Hayden gives me flowers he picked from the neighbors yard:)

I care: about family and friends.

I always: drink too much Dr. Pepper. I can't stop!

I worry: I spend too much time cleaning my house and not nearly enough time playing with my kids.

I am not: very patient. Need to work on that.

I remember: not a whole lot, I've always had the worst memory, and it has not improved since I've had kids.

I believe: my tire is flat on my car. Fantastic.

I dance: Never. I suck at dancing.

I sing: in the car when the volume is way up so I can pretend I sound good.

I don't always: mow my lawn, sorry neighbors.

I argue: with the TV like a crazy person, pretty sure McCain and Obama can't hear me.

I write: on my blog not nearly enough. If you're reading this you already know that.

I win: at Mario Kart.

I lose: my car keys on a regular basis.

I wish: I was more decisive.

I listen: to more movies than I see.

I don't understand: math, not left brained at all.

I can usually be found: at home with my kids.

I am scared: of public speaking.

I need: more sleep. I think I already said that.

I forget: EVERYTHING! It's so sad.

I am happy: when I'm just hangin with family and friends.

I tag: Nicole, Danielle and Laci S.