Not Quite Ready

So I got a little ambitious yesterday and thought I could potty train Connor. Hmmm, don't think he is ready. He actually loved sitting on the potty, which I think had a lot to do with me making a fool of myself. He wanted me to sing "5 Little Monkeys Swinging in a Tree" at least 5 times every time he sat on the potty. The problem is, I don't think he knows when it is coming. In the first hour and a half, I went through 8 pairs of underwear. As soon as he would go in his underwear, he would run to the potty, but alas, too late! So yes, I am giving up for now. Any advice for when I try again in a couple of months? (I really think Dad should take this one!)

Happy New Year!

We celebrated the New Year by letting our kids stay up until 8:30 (hey, they got to stay up later than normal and if it was any later, it would not have been fun!) and then we left them with their grandma while John and I went out with my brothers. We went to dinner, visited a party (where I got to experience for the first time an official Halo party, very interesting), and then played games, Apples to Apples to be exact. I don't think we went to bed until 2:00! It was a lot of fun, but we are definitely getting old. We were wiped out the next day.

My brother Mitch and his girlfriend, Linsey

We started off the new year with a bang. I think our kids thought we were the coolest parents ever! We took them sledding for the first time, and they had a blast! Yes, it was the first time because it was to stinking cold to go out in Milwaukee and we didn't have any sleds. It's not like they would have remembered it then anyway. Although our kids did have a blast, I think the adults had more fun!
Sydney and MarieTackling the big hill
Sweet Jumps!
Mitch sledding on John (???)
And the photographers
( I did do some sledding, there just weren't any pictures)

Christmas Time

We had a wonderful Christmas this year. The kids got spoiled by grandparents. We got lots of party games. We ate lots of food. We saw lots of family (and really missed the ones we couldn't see). We got lots of snow!

IT'S ALMOST CHRISTMAS!

So, my kids are extremely excited for Christmas this year. Sydney is finally old enough to remember Christmas last year and Connor just feeds off her and my little sister's excitement. This was my attempt at getting them to sing for my blog. This is right before bed, so I thought they would be calm enough to do this, but, well, see for yourself.

Here are a few more pictures of all our recent festivities.

Christmas cookies with Grandma

Connor falling asleep on my brother's massage mat that was a gift from his girlfriend

And, some of Sydney's art work from School

a tree

a gingerbread girl

Merry Christmas!

Superman vs Batman

Recently I bought Superman Returns (for $5 at Walmart, go me!) and thought I would revisit it. John and I and a few friends went and saw this movie in the theaters when I first came out and I was quite disappointed. John hated it. It was the most expensive movie at the time and the special effects were quite laughable. So, why did I buy this movie? Well, I am Superman fan (hence the 6 seasons of Smallville in my movie collection) and I just had to give the movie one more chance. I will have to say that the special effects are still laughable, but I really enjoyed the movie. So, this brings me to the argument. John says that Batman is a better that Superman, and highly disagree! So what if Batman can just bring kriptonite and end it all, can't Superman just burn him with his eyes before he gets close enough? Besides, Superman is tall, dark, hansome, super strong, and he can fly. Need I say more? I will agree with John on the fact that Batman is more of an interesting charactor because he isn't perfect and therefore there is more story to work with ( I absolutely love the new Batman movies) but as far as a better superhero? Sorry dear, we are going to have to agree to disagree. I bet you haven't thought about this much, but what do you think? Superman or Batman?

Sigh of Relief

I am done!
Done with Christmas stuff that is. Presents are wrapped, packages are mailed, and cards are out. Now what do I do for the next week? Oh ya, make neighbor treats and party treats. That is a huge project in and of itself! Anyone have any creative ideas for neighbor gifts this year? Don't worry, I won't steal it, my mom and I are making fudge, molasses cookies, and caramel and chocolate covered pretzels. (But, I may steal it next year!)

Friends, Lights, and True Christmas

Last week we had the opportunity to go to Temple Square with some friends and look at all the beautiful lights. It has been quite a few years since I have gone and it was fun to see all the new manger scenes from around the world that they have added. There's nothing like going to Temple Square to remember the true meaning of Christmas!