Bigger isn't always better!

Some days I pray that time will slow down.  My kids are getting bigger and bigger, and although I LOVE the stages they are in right now, my little babies are no longer little or babies!  It's fun to see them grow and watch as the develop their personalities.  Kyle and I are definitely the lucky ones!

Jaxton is 2 1/2 now.  BOO!  He is in the "terrible 2's" and some days bed time can't come fast enough but he still loves to snuggle with me and Kyle.  He is quite sensitive and cries when we raise our voices.  He loves his sister and his mom and his dad, and makes sure he includes them in his nightly prayer.  He always tells me how much he loves Jesus too.  Jaxton has a sweet spirit and I am happy I was selected to raise such a loving little boy.

Year of Paisley

 Time flew by... it felt like just yesterday we were enjoying our very first days with this princess... and I blinked and it is a full year later.  What a joy she is and a special spirit she has.  I can't even describe the happiness she has brought into our home... or into my heart.  I have said this before but I feel like the addition of Paisley into our lives has broadened my capacity to love.  She is so amazing.  Her personality is developing more and more every day and what a little sass!  Paisley, you are such an amazing little person.  I can't even imagine my life without you... Mommy and Daddy love you more than we could ever express.  I feel so blessed and honored to be your mom.  <3 span="span">

Girl Cousins

We finally got to meet Emarie!  Paisley and Jaxton were so excited!  They both love babies!  She is darling and such a wonderful addition to the LaPratt family... we needed some girls!!!

 Paisley is on the really small side and Emarie is a little chunkers (which is SO cute on her)  they were almost the same size!

LaPratt girls!!

On my toes

Jaxton sure does keep me on my toes! "Relaxing" is definitely a thing of the past. Even when he is taking a nap, I am running around looking for things he has hidden, or cleaning up the mess he has made.

So a few weeks ago, I laid him down for a nap at the usual time, hoping he would go right to sleep. Kyle and I had a meeting at his work and I hadn't showered yet. I went downstairs to get Paisley to sleep (which is a much easier task) and to pick up the house. About an hour later I heard a crash. Jaxton has tipped over Paisley's dresser a few times and that was the first thing that came to my mind. I booked it up the stairs and opened the door, but I didn't see Jaxton. Then I heard a small giggle and I looked up. There was Jaxton, on top of Paisley's dresser, COVERED in Desitin. Being the sucky mom I am, I told him not to move so I could run downstairs to get my camera... he loves having his picture taken, so he didn't mind. He was SO pleased with what he had done. I got him undressed and into the tub... I called everyone I knew that might know how to get all the Desitin off of his body and out of his hair. I washed his hair 8 or 9 times, and nothing worked. I tried dish soap too, but it didn't work! Kyle's cousin suggested I used baking soda... it took 3 washes but it came out about a week later!

There are times that this kid drives me crazy... but I love him so much and he keeps a smile on my face! I can't help but laugh when I look at these pictures!

Big Bad 2

Jaxton turned 2 years old on February 17. It was fun getting to spend the day with him. Last year, we took him to McDonald's to get him a Happy Meal and we decided we would do that again. We considered letting him play in the PlayPlace, but for one, it's gross and for two, he throws tantrums when we try to make him leave a place he wants to stay. We got him a few gifts, nothing big... but we did get him Just Dance for the Wii... which he LOVES!! He is starting to act like a 2 year old but he is also so much fun. It's hard to imagine our lives without Jaxton. Some fun things about Jaxton...

- he loves hot dogs

- loves to be tickled and to tickle Paisley

- always asks to play Wii bowling, he comes up to me and says "Mama, I bowl"

- jumps, climbs, throws, kicks, hits and runs into just about everything

- still wakes up a few times every night

- is getting good a t-ball and basketball

- always happy and has no fear of anything, including strangers

WE LOVE YOU JAXTON!! HAPPY BIG 2 BUDDY!!!

Standing Ovation

It's all Kyle's fault... that's my story and I'm sticking to it!!

Paisley has been sitting up for a little while now, but that just wasn't good enough for her! She will grab hands, or legs, or anything she can grasp and pull herself to her knees... and then her feet! But how could I ever be mad at that big, toothless smile and those chubby chubby legs?! She will be running around with Jaxton in no time!

2012 Freezin' For A Reason

You may recall last year Kyle jumping (more like running) in the frozen lake for a fundraiser for Special Olympics. This year, his work didn't participate but our friend, Helen asked us if we would be willing to jump in with her. Foolishly thinking the weather would be as fantastic as it was last year, we agreed... boy were we wrong!!! It was FREEZING this year... it was starting to rain/snow when we all headed outside, and it was like a madhouse! We didn't jump in the lake like last year, but the outdoor pool. The worst part for me was that the pool was 11 ft deep so my plan was to jump in, hit the bottom and push myself up as fast as possible. It never even occurred to me that I wouldn't touch the bottom, and when I realized that, I started kicking like crazy!! But, you're legs are in some sort of "cold shock" and they didn't want to move either! We all made it out ok and to be honest, I'm glad we did it. I don't have a "bucket list" but if I did, I would cross that off!