ready or not...

Today was not quite the day I had PLANNED

to start potty training, but I think Ash is soo ready.

He hates to be wet, and in so many ways

just acts like it is the right time.

So here we go!

When I pulled out the little potty this morning

he sat on it in front of the TV, while watching cartoons.

Dad and the older 2 kids had gone to a primary activity.

I went to put in a load of wash and came back to check on him.

Not expecting to find anything,

I actually found a load of another kind, hahaha.

He had gone pee AND poop in the toilet already.

That was easy :)

I hope it all goes this well!

Wish us luck !!!!!

sledding

On New Years Day, Quinn took Ame and Kaipo sledding. They met some of our old neighbors from Riverdale, and they all had a blast together. Mom stayed home with the baby and let Ash take a nap. Dad is way more fun to go sledding with than mom anyway!

Afterwards we all met for dinner at Chili's, where we had a great meal, especially because it ended with MOLTEN CHOCOLATE CAKE!

We also had a really fun New Years Eve celebration with some neighbor friends here in Layton. It was ADULTS only which was really nice. We ate, talked and played some crazy, fun games. The most memorable one was The Bag Game. If you haven't ever played it, it is a definite must for your next party. (lets see if I can explain it, and make any sense) Using a paper bag, everyone takes a turn trying to pick it up with their mouth. You cannot touch the bag or the ground with your hands, AND you can't bend your knees. Each time everyone has had a turn, then a layer of the bag is cut off,which makes it shorter, meaning YOU have to reach farther to the ground. A definite test of your flexiblity. I did OK, QUinn made it a round past me, and a few others made it with just a tiny rim left, which meant they were pretty much kissing the ground :) I wish I would have taken any pics at the party, but really wish I'd gotten some of THIS game. So much Fun! We are thankful for our new neighborhood and the great friends we are making here.

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We are anticipating a wonderful year in 2010, with our family & friends, full of much happiness and many accomplishments! We wish YOU the same!!

time flies...

Our precious boy turned

8 weeks old on Tuesday.

How is that possible??

I guess time really does fly when you

are busy and having fun!

He continues to be such a good baby.

He has had some 5 hour stretches at night,

which is REALLY nice for mom!!!

He smiles lots, is very alert, and is often

content at just looking around and observing.

He is getting so big! We are anxious to

find out all his stats at his 2 mo. check-up

next week. Many of his 0-3 months clothes

are getting snug and too short.

We love you soo much Nalu,

but can you just stop

growing so fast, and just stay our

little baby boy forever???

our GREATEST gift

We are so thankful to have grandma and grandpa Asplund home.

It is by far the greatest gift we got this Christmas!!

We have loved hearing about all their experiences along

the way, and look forward to many more stories of their time in India.

Don't you just love how authentic they look??

Christmas Morning

We tried to keep this years gifts a little more simple.

The kids still got a lot of their wishes,

we were just lucky none of their requests were super expensive.

Good thing cuz we could not have afforded it this year!

It is so fun to watch each one open their gifts.

Each time Ash squealed with excitement!!
And Kaipo is always full of excitment about pretty much
ANYTHING!!

Ame thinks she is getting too old to sit on daddy's lap,

but she really wanted those presents :)

Nothing like a sucker BRIGHT AND EARLY!!

This was Ash's favorite gift.

He is obsessed with playing bowling on

Daddy's IPhone, so this is a nice distraction.

This was a great gift for our ACTION boy.

I don't know which BOY in this picture likes it better...

Our boys are lucky their dad still likes TOYS!!

Ame got a beautiful INDIA Barbie, among all her other stuff!

And the kids LOVED their Indian Attire that

grandma and grandpa gave them.

Don't those boys look like little PRINCES

in their dress-ups? And Ame's clothes are so cute,

she can actually wear hers out of the house.
Grandma brought home lots more clothes so the

kids can play dress-up when they visit her house.

We had a fun morning opening presents

as a family, and were even more excited when

gma and gpa showed up. They gave us all

such unique and beautiful gifts from India.

We enjoyed just being together, eating our

yummy GIANT cinnamon rolls and hot cocoa,

and reflecting on our many blessings,

through which our Savior has so generously given.

I am so thankful for the many reminders from

my incredible son Kaipo, that this season is not really

about presents and decorations, but about Jesus!!