Halloween package from Grandma!

Last night we got a package from Grandma, who by the way...loves Halloween! Unfortunately I didn't open the box until the boys went to bed, but I was able to set up their things so that they would see them first thing in the morning! Ian was so excited about the pirate mask and the popcorn ball!! Declan slept in (shocker!) so when he started walking down the stairs Ian ran and got Declan his new kitty mask and was trying to get him to mew like a cat. The hats that she made were also a big hit, which I thought I would have a hard time getting one picture of them. They in fact still have the hats on as I work on this! I love it! So cute! Anyways, a big THANK YOU to Grandma and her amazing creativity! The boys love it all (especially the stickers, but they get those in moderation).



My little super kitty! Love those baby blues shining through!


The pirate formerly known as Ian. This is the only way I could get him to look at the camera!

Yummy popcorn balls for breakfast.

The Clouds part...finally!

Did I mentions how much I love the mountains around my house!? The clouds finally parted and I could actually get a good picture of them and the tons of snow that has been dumped on them. I guess I just don't want to take for granted this time and the fact that I live in ALASKA! It still sounds crazy to me for some reason. It's amazing how beautiful it is and how happy it makes me to have this opportunity even though I'm so far away from my family!

My little artist!

Lately Declan has really been into drawing, on almost everything! I find that he carries around a little Doodle Pro that keeps him quite occupied when we're just hanging around the house or in the car. I love that he has such pride in his artwork and has to run and show me every little mark. For some reason this just warms my heart, even if it's on the walls, books, and even his feet!

Here Comes The Snow and Other Craziness!

Yesterday was really exciting to say the least! I was loving the tiny bit of snow that was falling all day and just simply watching in work it's way down the mountains. This first picture is in the morning yesterday. The idea being able to watch the winter come down the mountain is so amazing to me! And because of that, it was a pretty nice day...until we were getting ready for bath time.

I figured I would check my email one more time before we headed upstairs for the night-time routine. The boys were playing kinda roughly, as usual, and then I heard the thump! Both boys were crying and at first glance Ian was fine and Declan was fine and then I saw the blood! Wow, head wounds bleed a lot. My neighbor (who is a God send, by the way) came and got Ian and within minutes Declan and I were off the the emergency room. I do have to send some praise the Elmendorf Air force Base Hospital ER, that was the fastest er visit I have ever experienced! A little numbing cream, a little wiping clean, a little dermabond (aka glue), and we were done! Home in less than 2 hours!



I love this picture because he looks like such a tough guy! But really it was first thing this morning and he was rather annoyed that I was taking his picture!



And of course Ian had to check out the damage on Declan's head and yes, I gave my kids a cookie for breakfast this morning. This is not a daily occurrence but I did find my self cleaning the kitchen from last night's dinner since I was so rudely interrupted but an er visit!

Another pleasant surprise showed up this morning. A little snow! I do mean little but I was still excited enough to take a picture.



Here is another picture of the mountain to the right of my house. I love comparing yesterday's to today's. I guess living in the south did something to my brain! I LOVE SNOW!!!! Hope you all have a great day!

Giggles

Have I mentioned that I love my kids? There is something so contagious about the laughter of children! I took a risk and a break from folding a giant mound of laundry to capture that beautiful sound! I hope it makes you smile as much as it does me!

Doing laundry...

For those of you that don't know, I really enjoy doing laundry for some reason!  The smell of dryer sheets and fabric softener, there is just something about it!  But yesterday's laundry was extra special because Declan really wanted to help.  I was thrilled until I opened the washer to put the wet clothes into the dryer and I didn't see him.  All I heard was his little giggles and as I bent down to put some clothes in this is what I saw:

 

He climbed right in like it was something he did every day and was just so proud of himself!  He is such a cutie!  In fact, he was so proud he needed to call for Ian to see what he was doing.  Just one more reason to love doing laundry and my boys!!

Another gift from up the nose...

So today brought another bit of excitement from my boys!  I just don't know what is bringing on this sudden need to stick things up their noses but today that was what Ian felt the need to do!  At least it was just a popcorn cernal and it came out with just a nose blow in a tissue, but come on!  I just have to laugh.  What is it that draws little boys to stick things up their noses?  Is there something I'm missing by not joining in?  Don't worry, I'm not planning anything, but one does have to wonder!  Hope this makes you laugh cause I know it makes me laugh!

This is the comparison of the two culprits that were found up the noses of my two little boys!