Triplets

So we have a set of Triplets in the house. Ethan has nicked named them, Just right, Fat and Skinny Ted. They each have their own sleeping bag, compliments of Grandmommie, he carries them around in. I found him the other day sitting on the floor with them all sitting on his lap watching TV. He is so cute with them. I bought these bears at Ikea for about three dollars. I originally bought one for each of the kids but only Ethan latched on so one day I just snatched up the other two for safe keeping. I was saving the other two for the day that the first one got to old and ragged to keep but he kept telling me he wanted two more for Christmas so one night I pulled them out and he has been attached ever since.

I was taking a picture of Ethan with his friends and Collin had to have his picture taken also.

Favorite Seat

The boys have a favorite seat when they watch TV with Daddy. They are so cute.

Don't mind the "no pants" on Collin we are still potty training.

Improving my Sewing Skills Once Again

I having been wacthing this blog called "Living with Punks" and she had some cool projects that she does. This is the first one I found that I just had to do. Here is the link if you want to see how it was made and make one yourself. She made this purse/bag from pillow covers.
http://3punkmom.blogspot.com/2010/05/diy-pillow-cover-to-messenger-bag.html

I added a second set of pockets inside and then a pocket on the outside for my cell phone.

I just love this bag.

Student of the Month

Kitrina came home yesterday with the biggest news so far this year. She was so excited, her grin was from ear to ear. She received Student of the Month for April. I received this picture via text message from a PTA member, who is also in my ward, so excuse the fussyness.

She brought home this certificate and the purple pencil.

The letter she brought home says that each grade gets to nominate two students, based on the following attributes...

• Academic effort--does her personal best
• Respect--demonstrates respect for school, teachers, fellow students, and the community
• Courtesy--is considerate, congenial and friendly
• Responsibility--assumes and initiates tasks for the betterment of our school
• Leadership--demonstrates positive leadership by example.

We are so proud of our little Girl and the example she sets for her fellow class mates and her younger brother

Congrats Kitrina keep up the good work.

An OPA look-a-like

(Ethan says he looks like Opa with no hair on top)

New Toy (For Mom)

I have wanted a deep freezer for a while now and found one on Lewisyardsales.com for really cheep so we went and got it last night. Jared and I carried in the house and I filled it this morning. Well it's not really full yet but one of these day it might be. I have my pureed Strawberries and some homemade jam, frozen banana's for bread and popcicles. That was all I had in my freezer that is not used every often. maybe now I can make dinners ahead of time and freeze them and not fill like I have no room left for the everyday things I need like Chicken nuggets, for Collin, and hot dogs, for Dad.

First homemade Mothers Day gift

Kit brought home her first homemade gift for Mother's Day. She couldn't remember what type of plant she planted. If you have any idea what it might be let me know. (HINT HINT DAD)

The New

A lady at Jared's work gave him a twin size bed frame. He brought it home and sanded in down and then repainted it. The top railing of the head and foot board are purple and the legs down are a blue color. It turned out great. Kitrina just loves her new bed. Her bedroom is starting to look like a big girls bedroom instead of a little girls room with the new Sleigh Bed.

Ethan riding his bike

Ethan has had a hard time learning to ride his bike and the other day he was doing it all by him self.

Growing up to fast

For Christmas Ethan got a 12'' Bike with training wheels. Collin put on the helmet and climed on it has looked so grown up.

May 5th

Wednesday May 5th started out early for us. Two kids joined us shortly after 6 am. Their mommy had gone to Flordia for a family wedding and thier day to work, and PT starts at 630am. The kids were great we watched TV until my own kids woke up, which was just before 630. Kit was eager to get ready for school so she could play with the two girls before she headed out for the day. We had an appointment at the school for Ethan. I got the kids dressed and made it to school on time. We had fun running on the grass in the middle of the school. About half way threw Natile needed a drink so we headed to the office were they had a drinking fountain. Natalie helped her self and then I help Collin and Charlotte. While I was helping Charlotte Collin snuck out the front door without me knowing and was missing for about 5 minutes. I am sure I was more terrified then he was. We came home after Ethan was done and just stayind inside since it was cold and damp outside. The kids had a lot of fun. While Collin and Charlotte took their nap Ethan and Natalie painted at the table. Over all the day was nice and they were excelent guests.

Here is Ethan Helping Charlotte make a tower she could then knock over.

Here Charlotte is riding Very big Thomas the Train.

Here is Natalie and Ethan Coloring at the table before Kit had to go to school. You can see her arms in the side of the picture.

Ethan's Spare Time

This is what ethan does in his spare time when he wants to be near me but I have things to do in the kitchen



These are four of the small magnadooldes. He figured out how to get the to hang from the oven door. What a silly boy!!

Yesterday's Past time

So yesterday was the first day without the TV and the boys did great. I built them a train track from the Thomas and Friends Take along set. It took up most of the front room but they had a great time. We then went out side and played all afternoon until it was time to come in an have dinner. What troopers the boys were.

Today was a different story. They couldn't play nice. I guess they got all that out yesterday.

Survived

We survived today with no TV. We might just do this everyday. It was nice outside today so we played outside. Now the question is what will happen when it is raining outside and have to stay inside? One day down more to go.

A Moment of Silence

We all need to take a moment of silence and morn the loss of my one eyed babysitter. Tonight around 6:45 pm the TV decided it would shot off. So we got out the owners manual and looked up in the trouble shooting area what the problem might be. Jared found the problem and then looked at the solution and it was we new a new lamp. So tomorrow we will call the warranty place and see if it is covered, If not Jared said he might be able to replace the lamp, but if not we might just need to put the old one to rest and talk about getting a new one. Here is a picture of the Dead, as of now, TV.


We have had this TV since the fire of 2005. If you all don't know the story here is a quick run down of what happened. On Thanksgiving of 2005 we woke up to the smell of smoke around midnight. The back porch caught on fire and ruined the kitchen. We spent the next five months at my Mom and Dad's place. So this comef rom the money we made on not replacing some of the stuff that was ruined. And now it looks like this TV has given us all it has to offer.

Improving my sewing skills.

I few years ago I bought some material to make pillows for Kits room. I finally put them together and they turned out great. I might start making my own pillows(maybe). She loves them and that is all that counts. Thanks to my mom who helped me with the last step, from over the phone. Thanks Mom you are the best even far away.

The front pieces were bought as a kind of kit already on the material and shaped as a pillow form. All I had to do was cut a piece for the back and sew it together. Which when I actually did it took only like a day total to make from start to finish, it was just getting the courage to actually do it. If you didn't know I am a prefectionist as long as it doesn't take to much time and then I just want to get it done. Which makes you wonder how I can do Cross stitch but that is a different story for another day.

New Computer area Addition

So a couple of posts ago I mentioned I needed help with the desk area. I found this little shelf thing and thought it would work perfect, and it does. When I got it it was a cream coloor so I painted it black to match the desk and it worked wonders for keeping the little things under control.

My Blessings

As you all know Monday was my birthday and I have been thinking about all of my Blessings. So I thought I would list them.
1. Jared, my wonderful and supportive Husband
2. Kitrina, She is such a sweetheart and a big helper.
3. Ethan, I always Smile when he walks into the room if not before since I know its him because he shuffles his feet.
4. Collin, I love the way he Squeezes you around the neck.
5. The church and the knowledge that I can live with my Family Again.
6. My parents and thier willingness to put up with us while Jared was gone, and many other reasons.
7. Jared's parents are always supportive and their for us.
8. Since I live in washington it rains alot and today it didn't/hasn't yet. I always loved the smell after it rains but since it always rains up here I have forgotten the smell.
9. The freedom we have in the US because of what my husband does and the many other soilders.
10. The opportunity I have to teach primary, Because of this I have been reading the scriptures more.

These are only a few but the most important ones.

The Birthday boy (yesterday)

Here is a slide show of the Birthday party.

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Ethan Christopher Savage

Tomorrow Ethan will turn four. I will add another picture then. I wanted to post some pictures of him at past birthday times.

Not sure of the Exact date of this one but I do know that it was taken last year when my parents came to visit which was right around the first of April. So he was Three.

This next one he was two

This one was taken at Wal-mart when he turned 1 .

The day he was born. These next ones are just of him, not in any order.