Flying High

Last Sunday the weather was perfect for flying a kite. Flying our kite was something we did often when we lived in Mountain Home. It was always windy in Mtn. Home!

When we moved to Utah last year, we only brought a few things with us. Our kite was not one of those things. Luckily, I have two boys who have eagle eyes who happened to spot a Toy Story kite at Costco. We of course purchased it and it has sat in the closest while we waited for the perfect windy day.

Last Sunday we were loading into the car to drive up the canyon to see the leaves changing on the trees when my boys eagerly announced that the wind was perfect for kite flying!



I threw together a quick picnic {hello peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and string cheese} and we headed to the park. The boys thought it was awesome to see Buzz and Woody flying so high in the sky and it kept their attention for almost 20 minutes! Luckily, Jared enjoyed it too and kept the kite flying high in the sky.

The fall chill is in the air and I know kite flying season may be behind us but I love that we captured a moment and went on a whim to fly a kite and lucky for us, we just happened to have one collecting dust in the closet.

{Easton is saying "to infinity and beyond" which is impossible to say without an arm in the air ready for flight}

{Just because posts are more fun to read with a picture}

I have a box. It's a shoe box, minus the lid. Actually, it's a shoe gift box that shoe boxes go in when giving to others. That of course is besides the point. The point is. I have a box.

This box is filled with stuff. Stuff that I have no idea what to do with. Stuff that I have plans to file, take out to the car, put away, make copies of, shred or in other words, do something with....just not right now.

The problem with the box is that it's full. It gets fuller every day as we clear the counter for dinner, I throw everything from the counter into the box. Move it to the floor, couch or unused chair. Then I find I need an item so the box is reshuffled, yet never empty.

I know this horrible habit comes from my mother. However, my mother doesn't use boxes. She uses cookie sheets.

My question is. How do I get rid of the box? What do you do with the stuff you don't want to file away, can't file away, think you'll use or plain just don't want to start another folder in the filing cabinet for?

I'd like to think that it's just because I've run out of storage room but I've had a box for years....it just doesn't seem to go away.

Please help me get rid of my box.

Who Knew

That eating from a spoon could be such a torture!

Creed has been our first baby not to enjoy the delicacy of rice cereal. Today we skipped the rice cereal and went to carrots. He did better but still isn't very interested in the idea of eating from a spoon. So we'll try again tomorrow.

And We're Off!

One of our children had so much fun last year eating dirt all weekend that we're doing it again!

This year we're hoping for warmer weather than last year but with the amount of clothes I've packed, we're prepare either way.

So hello good food, ATV's, games, reading good books in a hammock and visiting with family! Here we come!

Stroller Review

I have honestly been on the hunt for the perfect stroller for a few years. I found it and wanted to share.

This is the Joovy Kooper. This is what I love about it.

*reclines all the way for sleeping baby or toddler
*awesome sun shade
*full size. Fits Easton as comfortably as Creed
*handles are super comfy and perfect height for easy steering
*pockets on the inside. Perfect for pacifier for Creed or snacks for Easton
*2 cup holders and zippered pocket for me. Love that I can keep my cell phone and keys close but secure
*safe. To fold it you have to do two steps so kids playing around can't accidently fold it while baby is in it.

The number one reason I LOVE this stroller.
*folds like an umbrella stroller! Yup. Full size stroller, same size as umbrella when folded.

Plus, you can get it in all sorts of fun colors. We chose the red and we love it!

The only thing I don't like about the stroller is the basket size. It wouldn't fit a diaper bag in it but if you needed to throw a few diapers and wipes in you'd still have plenty of room. However, the handles are such that you can just drape your diaper bag on the handle which is much easier anyway since we're always getting in and out of it for treats and such.

Great stroller. Worth every penny! {test drove it at Babies R Us but bought it at Amazon for $50 cheaper}