"I want it DEAD"

I don't know why Chris wanted a boy so bad, because his girls are sure not "girly girls". I don't know too many girls, let alone boys, that love to play with bugs as much as his girls. They all love June Bugs and would love to save them all. I couldn't get them in the house the other night and went outside to find this. You couldn't get me to hold them, but the girls love them. Alex particularly likes, or should I say 'use to like' them. We were on our way to church one Saturday a few months ago for a primary activity and Alex had found a june bug from the previous night on the front patio and wanted to take it to the church with us. I tried to get her to keep it at the house, but she insisted it come with us or it will die. I refused to argue with her at this moment because she is soooo stubborn and I have learned to pick my battles with her. I was waiting to figure out what to do so I told her that she could bring the bug in the car, but it does NOT come into church with her. She agreed and got nicely into the car, bug and all. A few miles later, she started screaming that the bug was cutting her and that she was bleeding. (in reality the bug started to move and poke her and whether it was spitting or pooping, what ever you want to call the brown stuff on her hands). I asked her if she wanted me to roll the window down so that she could let her bug go and she agreed. She then THREW her bug out the window as she was yelling "I WANT IT DEAD". I got a great laugh because the whole reason the bug made it into the car was because it was sure to die if it stayed home so she must bring it with her to save it. So much for that.

Michael's First Haircut

Michael finally got his first hair cut when he was 3 months old. That is about 1 month later than the girls got their first haircut. He was getting a great bush on top of his head, so I couldn't wait to cut it. It only took 3 of us. Chris took the photos while I held him in my lap and Maria Torbit helped hold him and tried to feed him to keep him happy and keep him from falling off the couch.

Here is his before photo with his nice head of hair.
This was quite the sight to see, but is was worth it.
What an adorable little boy. Alex can't keep away from him. She has to be in every photo. I do think he looks quite handsome with his new hair cut. It was fun to finally cut a boys hair, and be able to keep it short. A little different than the girls.

one word: ALEX

I was telling Chris that it is a good thing that Alex is so dang cute, because she is soooo crazy. Saturday night after baths, Chris was combing her hair and she fell asleep. This is one of the only nights she actually went right to bed and didn't come down stairs a hundred times for something.
Poor Michael. Alex decided that her baby needed to be by Michael. Sitting by him would not satisfy Alex, her baby had to be on top of Michael. It is a good thing he is such a sport and puts up with her. She better be careful because one day it is all going to turn on her when Michael gets old enough.
It was very quiet in the house on Thursday so I went in the back yard to see where she was. She has talked Maria and Katy to come in the play house with her. Maria was holding Katy while Alex was putting lip gloss on Katy's nose. Katy was sooo patient with her and let her do it. Katy would just lick it off and Alex would quickly put more on. She then gave her a HUGE kiss. Lucky Katy.

How boring our life would be without Alex. We love watching her chaos and try to have patients with her sweet personality.

Our week in the Boyer Family

Here is Samantha loving Michael. She is starting to do that crazy smile when ever a camera appears. I told her to just relax and say something stupid, in which she does, all with her teeth clenched tightly together so that she still has that same great smile. I forget how long it takes them to naturally smile again. Michael was just hanging out with Sam. He is going to catch up to her before long, she better enjoy him while he is still little.
What a cute little boy. I would be rich if I got money every time I just say to myself or Chris how dang cute Michael is and how much I love him and having a little boy. I didn't think I would love it this much. He is great.
When I came home from work last Monday, Chris was unpacking a box with his new toy, a PlayStation 3 and guitar hero. He just had to have a blue ray player, and bonus for him it was on sale and included guitar hero. I just smiled and thought great, another system. I would have to admit that the girls love it. I never thought that they would get into it, but they love playing with their dad. Now they just need to come out with a cute pink guitar, some cute kid songs and a modest innocent guitar player on the game. Who ever does that would be the hero of several mothers of small children who love guitar hero.
Last Monday, same day of Chris's purchase, Morgan was running on the playground and somehow ran right into a pole. She has a nice shiner. This was just the beginning. I really didn't think it would get much worse, but boy was I wrong. She was a great sport and would tell people she ran into a pole and put up with their great comments. She liked that fact that it kind of looked like she had make-up on. She can't wait to wear real make-up. Maybe this was part my fault due to me slacking and not getting her glasses again since she lost them a year ago. After this, I felt really bad and actually made her an appointment to get new glasses. I was amazed to see how much worse her eyes got in one year. Like mother like daughter. She can't wait to get her new glasses so that she can see what's in front of her, including poles. We'll have to post photos of her new glasses which she should be getting this week. She is thrilled to be able to see normal again.

Sam and Michael

Michael, our happy little boy. He is already 2 1/2 months old. How fast they grow up. He is starting to smile and make such sweet sounds. he is such a great sleeper. We love having a baby, especially Michael.
Sam and one of her fascinations. She has several puzzles that she puts together several times a day. She would take a puzzle or game any day over watching a movie or cartoons. We just need more willing candidates to be her game buddies.

Happy 5th Birthday Sam

Sam finally turned 5!!! She has been counting down the days and had her birthday day planned out, but forgot to tell us everything. After I had her cake ordered, she informed she wanted an ice cream cake, sorry girl, maybe next year. She had her birthday party planned, with invitation list and all a month ago, but her procrastinating mother had different plans. She couldn't wait to open cards she had received from grandparents for her birthday. We let her open them first thing for her birthday which got her day off to a great start. Sam, Alex and I then went to get our nails done, one of their favorite things (Some things they do take after their mother). For dinner Sam chose to go to CiCi's Pizza, one of their fathers favorites. We then got together with some friends for Sam's favorite thing, Cake and Ice cream. She loves cake, but not the frosting. She would have a cake for every little event if we would let her. Her cake this year was one of her favorite things, Monopoly. Sam loves games and puzzles and would play all day if she had that many captive audiences to play with her. Here are a few photos of Sam, our adorable, spunky, smiley, friendly, kind, anxious to learn, loving, sweet 5 year old. Wow how time flies when your having fun. Here is Sam on her 1st birthday. They grow up so very fast.
Sam on February 20, 2004, 1 day old!!
Morgan and Sam. Best buddies.
Sam on her birthday last night with all her presents. All she asked for was a cupcake maker until yesterday morning when their clock wasn't' working. She knew that Morgan really like her alarm clock so she asked for a clock for her birthday so that Morgan could have it back. What a kind sister. She did get both, plus lots more due to such kind friends. They made their first cupcake this morning, which they thought was the best cupcake ever.
Sam and her Monopoly Cake with 5 wonderful candles.
Sam told me that she wanted to go out side and we could turn the lights off and then tell her to come in and then we could all yell "SURPRISE". It is amazing what kids come up with in their minds. So we decided to have her go upstairs and we would call her down when everyone arrived for a surprise. Some great friends stopped and got balloons to surprise her for real. After everyone got here, we turned the lights off and told her to come down and then we all yelled "surprise". She covered her ears and then just smiled and was so happy. It was great to see the sweet innocence of children.
Pictures from Cici's Pizza. They always go with their dad, but don't get to play. He decided for this special occasion that they could play today. Pacman of all games, the best.
Sam with her nails drying. She always gets one hand and foot purple, and the other hand and foot pink.
Playing with her new toy from Grandma and Grandpa Boyer. She couldn't wait to open the package and new exactly what to do. Kids are way to smart for their own good.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SAM. WE LOVE YOU.

Little Boy Overalls

I have always loved little boys in overalls, so I couldn't wait to get Michael in a pair. He sure is growing fast, way to fast.

Morgan loves finally having a little brother. Here they are today on his blessing day.