Glasses, Suits, Hoops, Eggs, Flowers, and Trouble

The boys got new sunglasses. Nixin went all out when he tried his on!



After months of searching, we FINALLY found Jack a "Track Suit". For some reason it has been at the top of his "want list" for some time now. Thank you Costco!


It was TORTURE for Chad, but we got our basketball hoop up. Thank you neighbors and family members for your help! So far it has brought hours of fun to our family. We have some little basketball players on our hands! Cohen is just as happy as can be to sit on a blanket and watch everyone else play.




Jack had an "egg drop" at his school. This is what we came up with... and his egg survived!


I have spent hours and hours in the gardens. I don't know how to keep up with all of the weeding and planting! But, I am sure trying. It is all totally worth it when babies like these pop up.


And this little creature...Trouble!


Cohen now has 4 teeth, just figured out how to "Army Crawl" (following in the footsteps of his big brothers), says the cutest things like "wassat" (what's that?), "ba" (ball), "dah" (dog), "mama" (my favorite!), "dada", "ja" (Jack), "teeth" (in a little baby sounding type of word), "bi" (bite), "bah bah" (bye bye), "hah" (hi), and I'm sure I'm missing a couple more. He is eating everything. He gets mad if we are eating and don't share with him. The boy loves food! Now that he can "crawl", he is so naughty! He has been caught gnawing on at least 3 raw hide dog bones, un-rolled a roll of toilet paper, played behind the toilet, eaten a penny (I saved it from going down his throat), splashed in the dog's water (like 50 times a day!), tipped over our hall way table, knocking down a vase and breaking a picture frame, opened the kitchen drawers, played with outlets, tipped over garbage cans, tried to stick Legos in our computer, and destroyed Nixin's marble track creation. We are in for it. Doesn't he just look like trouble?

Father's Day 2010

I share my life with some pretty good looking men! Happy Father's Day Chad!

Sick Baby AND...

My little baby's 3rd tooth is popping through (top left)! He has been miserable the past couple of days. I keep him happy with Children's Motrin. But last night, during the 1:00 am hour, Cohen started FREAKING out. I don't mean just crying in his crib, I mean full on inconsolable screaming. Nothing would comfort him, nothing. After an hour and a half, more Motrin and lots of screaming, he wore himself out and finally fell asleep. He woke up at 6:00 am, miserable again. I noticed him tugging on his ear and so into the doctor's office we went. Sure enough, each ear is infected. Darn teething. I hope to have him better soon.

As for other Williams' family going-ons...

There is something else that has been keeping us going and going the past week. Here are a few clues:







It's our new boat!!!


We are so excited to have it! Hopefully we will create many great memories. Isn't it a beauty?


Also, I just cracked open my first coconut and I think that is pretty cool.

Nixin's Preschool Graduation

Wow! A second child finished with preschool. The are growing up a lot faster than I would like them to. I keep saying that I would like time to freeze. Right now. I love the ages that my boys are. They are all so wonderful and I am truly enjoying the phases that each of them are at right now. It is my greatest joy to be their mother.

Nixin's graduation program was so cute! The kids did a great job. Nixin has LOVED Miss Amee's Preschool. He loves her, he loves learning and creating, loves playing, loves the friends that he has made there, and loves having "Nixin time" away from home. He did wonderful and is excited to start kindergarten. He is ready for his new adventure :) Way to go Nix!

NY Yankees

Jack and Nixin have been playing baseball! Their team is the NY Yankees and they rock. I'm not exactly sure who their coach it, but he sure is sexy... Okay, Chad is their coach :) He has done a wonderful job. Jack and Nixin love the sport and are really good at it. It is most likely something that we will stick with. Go Yankees!

Bountiful Baskets

My wonderful next door neighbor introduced me to the greatest thing, Bountiful Baskets! It is a food co-op where you can order fresh fruit and veggies for a great price. You have to sign up between Mondays at 4pm and Tuesdays at 11am. The cost is $15 for a whole basket! You never know what seasonal produce you will find when you arrive at your pick up location. The produce pictured was all in just one basket and it was all stuff that we love to eat (except Swiss Chard... it is still wilting in my refrigerator)! Pick up is on Saturday mornings. If you are interested, visit www.bountifulbaskets.org. I highly recommend it :)

Crazy Hair

I remember it being a St. Patrick's Day Sunday when I was young. My mom thought that she was hilarious when she so carefully snuck that green hairspray in my hair before church. I was so embarrassed. I wanted to wash my hair before I dared to leave the house. She wouldn't let me. I remember feeling awful that day.

Fast forward to crazy hair day at school. Jack knew that he wanted big spikes. I thought that I was so hilarious when I added those couple of drops of food coloring to the travel sized hairspray bottle. I thought that I was going to win the "coolest mom ever" award. Wrong. I made my own kid feel embarrassed enough that he didn't want to leave the house without washing his hair. But, I wouldn't let him. He went to school with green hair. The difference between our two stories, however, was that Jack came home from school feeling the opposite of awful. He felt awesome. It turns out that it is cool to have green spikes at school, much better than green hair at church. Phew!

Easter 2010

I know, I know. Easter was already 4 weeks ago, but I am just now getting around to posting about it! We spent the weekend in St. George. Here's a glimpse of what we did:

Park




Easter Eggs




Egg Hunt




Dinner and UNO with Grandpa Don and Grandma Elaine








Lava Rock Hunt


My Hot Ride

Well Child

Well Child Visit Stats (03-10):

Jack

7 Years Old
52 lbs.
49" Tall

Healthy as can be.

Nixin

5 Years Old

45 lbs.
45" Tall
2 shots

Ready for Kindergarten!

Cohen

6 1/2 Months Old

18 lbs. 12 oz.
28" long
3 shots

Growing like a weed!

Five

I can hardly believe it, but Nixin is already 5 years old! We celebrated with an "Under the Sea" theme, chosen by the always creative Nixin.


His friends came over to help us celebrate. We played games, including: "The Shamu Shimmy" (an altered version of the Hokey Pokey), "Dive under the Sea"(kids dive under a sheet and come out with a sea creature), and "Going Fishing" (using fishing poles with magnets on the end, they fish for paper fish with paper clips on them). We also served an awesome lunch of Hot Dog Octopus's, Sea Shell Mac and Cheese, and Ocean Water.


On the guest list: Hobie, Sawyer, Blake, Nixin, Caleb, Max, Braxton, and Jack.


And what party would be complete without a pinata? Not this one! The pinata was filled with the guest's goodie bags.


Nixin had a great time. Thanks to those of you who let your children be a part of it!

The following evening we had our family over for a "Pasta Bar" dinner, cupcakes, and ice cream. It sure was nice to see everyone!


Nixin with Aunt Laura:


Nixin with Grandma Miles:


Uncle Chribbis choking Nixin:


Jack, Grandma Becky, and Nixin:


Great Grandpa Bob, Nixin, and Patsy:


Trick Candles:


Happy Birthday Nixin!