Easter 2011

Easter egg hunt at the apartment complex. Brett was so excited, and kept saying "I so esited". He picked up his first egg and sat down on the ground ready to open it and partake. We convinced him to go look for more eggs. He ended up getting only 3 eggs but he was in heaven!! What an angel!
Dantzel had no idea what was going on but was happy to be outside watching all the kids running around.
This chubby nugget isn't crawling yet, but she did for a jelly bean. "will crawl for candy", I should make a shirt!
Besides the Easter egg hunt, we had a small lesson with Brett about the death and resurrection of Christ. He actually was very attentive and concerned about the "owies" on Jesus hands. We are excited to make new Easter traditions in the future with our kids, any good suggestions?

Sunshine

Dantzel's first time on a swing. She loves it so much and giggles and sequels like crazy.

Waiting so patiently...unfortunately it only lasted for 30 seconds. Before we left the apartment complex office, my purse was torn apart and there were tears all around.

The only good part about being away from family is the goodies you get in the mail from them!! Brett was so excited to open the "prize".

Brett's awesome basketball shirt from Grandma (he has worn it two days in a row and cried when he spilt yogurt on it). This is Brett's "flex your muscles" pose. Whoop, whoop.

My baby looking like a big girl, sniff sniff. No, those aren't newly acquired freckles on the left side of her face. She got attacked by a very excited brother, who sometimes has a hard time controlling the emotions.

Toddler Lab

We enrolled Brett in the Toddler Lab on BYU-Idaho campus. Winters are long in Rexburg, and I thought this would be a great opportunity for Brett to get out of the house and be around new people. It was a success, he loved it and did a great job! You can see in the pictures a lot of the things they worked on with little Brett.


He would inform me EVERY morning, "I go preschoo in mornin". He loved it so much, even though he looks ticked in this last picture. haha.

The Move...

Wow, a lot has happened since I last blogged. We had the opportunity to move to California for Jeff to do summer sales and we took the job last minute. We had only 5 days to pack up and move and it was a whirlwind. We are happy to be basking in the sunshine and looking at palm trees!! We did some last minute visits to family here before the brutal summer sales started.

Santa Barbara visiting Grandma and Granddad NeeleyTrain ride at the zoo, Brett was in heaven! I think he was a little scared though, because he held onto Granddad's hand the entire ride.

Brett would try to get anyone to take him down the stairs and jump on the tramp, or the "jumpoline" as Brett calls it.

Another favorite thing to do...rc cars. They don't look at all happy, do they? Brett spent the majority of the time in Santa Barbara outside, it was a great break from cold country.

Temecula visiting Jeff's family:Me and the kids in the back seat of Dad Neeley's plane. They both did really well. Jeff asked, "Hey Brett, do you want Daddy to fly the plane?" Brett, with a very concerned look on his face, "NO, granddad fly hairplane".

Brett helping push the plane in the hangar.

I asked Jeff's little brother Derek to give Dantzel a bottle and this is what I found. I wouldn't consider him a baby lover, but come on, you can hold her, she won't bite.
II forgot to pack the kids pj's, so Jeff's mom went through some boxes and produced these, Brett was so excited. He kept walking over the door and checking himself out in the window. It was soooo cute, Brett loves "tiggapooh"

My baby girl with here still toothless smile. She is 8 months now, happy and sweet as ever!!

Oh no, she won't keep headbands on...and she really needs them. Her hair still grows straight up, it is pretty stinkin' cute.

Whenever Brett loses a toy he gets his flashlight (even in mid-day) and goes on a search for the missing toy.

Dantzel looking so stylish!! She is the funnest girl ever! We were at a Ross Dress for Less and the cashier (a very young, imature teenager) said, "you guys, I'm not gonna lie, she is so freakin' cute". haha, okay thanks, I think.

More posts to come of our new life in Rancho Cucamonga!! You think that's a crazy name, try the neighboring town: Fontana. Haha.

Bretty's new bike

Today was a BIG day for Brett. We got him a Strider balance bike. They are the coolest bikes that don't have any pedals and teach two year olds how to balance. Brett was getting frustrated on a tricycle because he couldn't figure out the pedals. Our neighbor had one of these balance bikes and Brett loved riding it, we looked into it and they really are the best way to teach kids how to ride a bike.

Jeff hid the bike in Brett's crib and we told Brett it was time to take a nap. He headed to his room and was heading towards the crib when he saw the bike. He said "I found bike in da crib". He was all smiles and elated for many hours. He rode his bike all around the house all day. He kept saying "I found bike in crib" and then snicker like it was a funny joke.

First time on the new bike.

Up Close and Cheesy

The kiddos were being super silly and cute, obviously...

Dantzel wearing sneakers, check out those thighs!!

My Babies!!!

Sweet Brett. He loves this shirt and wants to wear it everyday. He cries a little when I tell him it's dirty. This shirt is called "boise state". All athletic looking shirts are labeled as "boise state".

I love this chubby girl, you can see the rolls in the stretch pants and they are so sweet and squishy. Such a happy baby. Dantzel's first word "mamama" I LOVE it.

New pajamas!! Dantzel looks afraid for her life and I don't blame her, Brett gives lots of tough love.

Snowing in March should be illegal.

Fancy Dansi!! This girl is the BEST, she is so happy. I love going into her room to get her from sleeping, she starts kicking and inahle yelling (not exactly sure what to call this amazing sound she makes). She is so happy to see you.

Going in for the kill...

mmm...daddy's chin, it doesn't get much better.