Live Writer

So my woes with blogger have come to an end. And it’s only because of Crystal Mann. Wade’s sister. Oh she’s amazing. I can’t thank you enough! Maybe, just MAYBE I’ll get caught up. cough cough, yeah right. But at least I THINK I can! If you wanna have less crazy spasm temper tantrums at your computer, get Windows Live Writer. And thank Crystal all at the same time.

Christmas Spirit

I definitely have been feeling the Christmas Spirit. Like BEFORE HALLOWEEN. I usually am scrooge until Thanksgiving. But even though my house is decorated after, I still have a hard time getting the Christmas Spirit ON. But last year I felt it right before Thanksgiving and this year. Holy Moly! I love it. I made the kids listen to Christmas music in the car ON Halloween. And I’m not ashamed. I am getting SOO excited. I love this time of year. And because it’s a good thing, having more peace in the home, what’s wrong with having it early? It just means my house feels more Christmasy than yours, so THERE. Just kidding. I’m just so excited! So I’m already decorating my blog with Christmas.

And Crystal, I’m trying out Live Writer. I’m hoping it’s way better…here it goes…

 

Holy Moly PEOPLE! I just clicked on a picture. And there it was! Crystal, you are a genius!

I'm going to kill blogger

Blogger is so ridiculous. I published a post about Kate and I'm crying because it doesn't have half of the pictures and journal I wrote about her. I hate blogger and I hate our INTERNET. It's SO SLOW. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR. ajsdfkl;ajdklajsd;fjakl;sdfk

Charlotte

Here are a lot of photos of Charlotte since May! And a peek at what we did during the summer :)

Mother's Day Luncheon at her school:

 End of year program! She was a doctor and it was also a Luau theme. She was actually really sick and we went to the dr and she had a sinus infection. She was not happy and cried but she still kept going strong in her performanes. She sang Pearly Shells really well too. I wish my videos could work!

 

Luke and Charlotte. Luke is THE cutest little boy. He's an amazing boy and has the most darling voice. I know that sounds weird but when you have a child with hearing loss, there's something about voices. And his melts my heart. Creepy. hahahaha. BUT I really love how he talks!! And he and Charlotte are just so cute in class together. 

Getting her certificate for completing preschool for the year.

Just before Charlotte burst into tears :(

Charlotte takes Hula. And on June 11, 2011 she had her first Hula Recital. Here are some of the girls from her class. She loves Hula and looks forward to it every week!

 

Fourth of July! We had a fun Ward breakfast and kids parade and they decorated their bikes to be in it too!

 

 Later that night, we did fireworks. Our friends, the Tippets, came up to our house for the holiday and we had a fun fun time!!

 Charlotte went on some wave runners with Uncle Dave! I wouldn't go on them but she did! So proud of her.

First day of Sound Beginnings. It's her last year at the school. Growing up too fast, I think!

FIRST DAY OF KINDERGARTEN!!!! Kindergarten started later than Sound Beginnings. I can't believe she's old enough to go to kindy. And she LOVES it.

 FIRST HAIRCUT! I have more pics of the process, but she was in her birthday suit and didn't want it posted on the blog. I cut 6 inches. Can you believe it?! It was getting scraggly but most important it was so long it kept getting in the toilet. I was sad to have to cut it but it looks so healthy now. :)

Chandler Family Reunion, August 2011

We had our Chandler Family Reunion, Aug 8-12, 2011 in Eden, Utah. It was my parents, my siblings and all the grandchildren. My brother, Steve, wasn't able to come and he has two little girls- Hayley and Danika. We wished they could have come!

Eden is such a beautiful place and amazingly, we fit 27 people in ONE house. The house was HUGE. Thanks to Jason, my brother in law, his dad let us use this 7 bedroom, 2 kitchen, 3 1/2 bathroom, movie theater, game room, fully furnished house for free. How kind of his family. We are so very grateful. And we were also able to use their wave runners too.

With all us in one house, not one dramatic fight broke out! ha ha. We had a lot of fun. We went on hikes and played at the lake for 3 days. Ate good food and had good laughs. Cousins bonding got even more tighter. We had celebrated my mom's 65th birthday on August 10th and hope she had a good day. That night, we also had a fun talent show. Almost everyone did something! From dancing, to singing, to comedy, to violins! So fun. I'm so glad we got together. And I hope that we do this again a lot sooner than every 5 years.

Grandma and Grandpa with all the grandies...minus Hayley and Danika of course :(

Jack and Uncle Dave

Mike, Dad, Dave-Top row Becky, Rachel, Mom and me-Bottom row.

This picture cracks me up!

 This is the cake my mom wanted and designed! Except the bottom tier was to be quilted with small polka dots but it wasn't turning out. It was the middle of the night and I had to change it. ha ha. bottom cake was chocolate with chocolate frosting with reese's peanut butter caups and peanut butter frosting and top was a white cake with chocolate frosting and mint frosting.

This is Madison. She's the oldest grandchild. She's 16! And she was performing an incredible classical piece. Her family is so talented in music. Loved it.

Jack about to get on the wave runner!

My most favorite picture. My parents are so cute in this picture.

Well, I'm going to start updating the blog again (as far back as Easter. GASP!). But, I'm able to have time to do it now that school is in and I'm excited! The internet and computer make it difficult to do it still but that won't stop me! So it might be a bit boring or whatever but I need to catch up before I give up!

Useless

"Do you hear dat?" (It's an airplane!)

Okay. This picture CRACKS me up! And I LOVE it. This is the day after Wade's cousin's wedding on. We got in SO late. And seriously, she danced almost the whole night! ha ha. So awesome!

Kate was wanting to dance at the wedding too :) She just started to walk (finally!) a few days before (July 3/4). Isn't she beautiful?!

Anywho, I'm just useless at this blog thing at the moment. So, to not get down and feeling all guilty about it, I'll get back into it when both Charlotte and Jack start up school, where we have a routine, etc. (excuses, right?!) So I'm sorry! I'll be back soon :)

Eh, Hello

It's been FOREVER since I last posted. Let's just say that there was a lot of yelling (to the computer, it's feelings didn't get hurt), frustrations, crying, and after months of this we decided to get some help to ol' bessy. We just got it back this last week and since I've got a bajillion--Yes, a bajillion photos and things to update, I'll just leave a few photos til I can catch up!

Kate stats!

The injury above Kate's eye happened in the bath. her eye caught the edge of the bath instead of her hands. Sad sad sad. :(

We had Kate's well child visit last Thursday, Cinco de Mayo! Ole!

Had her shots :(

But here are her stats:

Weight: 21 lbs 12 oz (59%)

Height: 31 cm (94%)

Still a tall and not too chubby girl!

She is signing eat, more and hot so far. Picking it up much faster. Screams when I put her in the cart or by herself in the stroller. Enjoys her new car seat! Still far from walking. Just needs her confidence I think. Loves to cruise everywhere so she's close but still far away. Loves loves loves baths and anything that involves splashing. Even if it's a dumped out Capri Sun... :/

Love her MORE AND MORE each day. Becoming such a happier baby.

Has 5 teeth and we didn't realize when she got her new one. YAY!

Just battled sinus infections, pink eyes, fever and sore throats with her. Phew. Here's to more healthy days!

Kate's 1st Birthday!

We had so much fun with Kate on her birthday. I really think she had fun too. And I know the kids loved having a birthday and Easter to celebrate all on one day! It was fun to have things going all day for Kate because it wouldn't have been as fun if it was just a regular old Sunday.

Just woke up on her birthday! Hello, sleepy head :)

Looking at her cake for the first time.

Enjoying unwrapping presents. Well, sort of. Charlotte and Jack helped open them. She got Elefun, a frog swimming pool, an outfit, bath toys, money from Grandma and Grandpa Chandler and money for a carseat from Ma and Grandpa Ardern.

I put her hair up all the time. This is the look she prefers...the rooster look after she pulls the tie out.

She was all smiles at the candle! Just about to sing happy birthday to her :)

Blowing out the candles.

Just starting to smash the cake. I had high hopes for her. And it seemed a bit disappointing in the demolishing of the cake but after a long long time in the high chair....

This is the result of patience! ha ha. Two baths later, she was all clean and ready for bed. Whew. What a fun day!!