Kate & Her Purse

Kate has a purse that she takes everywhere with her. She takes it from room to room in the house, she takes on car rides, she takes it to bed with her, she takes it EVERYWHERE! Today I asked her what was in her purse. She was very excited and proud to show off the contents inside.

 

Dance Party

Kate and Luke love to dance. We have dance parties every day. Lately they are kicking it up a notch and dressing up for dancing time. When they come into the room looking like this I know I need to turn on the music and turn it up loud. Luke loves wearing the leotard and it really makes me laugh.

Twins?

Almost every time I go out someone stops me and asks if Kate and Luke are twins. At first I thought it was such a stupid question from unobservant people because Luke would be drinking a bottle in my lap while Kate was walking around eating a sandwhich. I was like, c'mon are you kidding. But now that they're a little older I can see how someone might think this. What do you think? Could they pass for twins?

Jason's Big Day

Jason's doctor was unable to circumsize him as an infant so he was scheduled for outpatient surgery at Summerlin Hospital to get it done today. Just when I think he can't possibly be any more perfect he proves me wrong.
Because he was getting anesthesia I wasn't allowed to feed him anything after 1:00 A.M. We had to check into the hospital at 5:30 and they didn't take him to surgery until 7:30. He was SO good. He was really enjoying exploring his new environment and didn't even fuss at all. About 7:00 I could tell he was getting hungry and tired. I held him and rocked him and he just fell asleep. The nurse took my little sleeping angel out of my arms and I sadly watched as she walked into the operating room. I had to go sit in the waiting room. I waited for 1 1/2 hours and it felt like forever. He did great and everything went well. They brought me back to the recovery room and he was sleeping away. He finally woke up in a happy and drugged state gave me a smile and floated away back into dream land. When we were getting ready to leave the nurse had to take off all the tape on his arm and remove his IV. He didn't even cry. He is seriuosly amazing. I'm so glad everything went so well and I'm so grateful for healthy children!!! Jason you are a rockstar!!

Splash Pad

Thank goodness Vegas parks have splash pads, they are so refreshing and so fun. Kate my water baby has been a fan since day 1. Luke who is a little afraid of everything usually sits in my sweaty lap and just watches her play. No fun for either of us. He finally let loose last time and had a blast. Yeah Luke! I knew you could do it and I knew you would love it! Way to go little man. I love you!

It's Official Jason Is A Big Brother

I know what you're all thinking and NO I'm not pregnant. Jason and Luke got weighed yesterday, Luke weighed in at 20.5lbs and Jason weighed in at 22.5lbs. So Jason is younger than Luke but also bigger than Luke. He is so chubby and so cute!!! I just Love him so much!!! He is the happiest and sweetest baby. Did I mention that I am so in love with him. Just look at him you will see that pure joy oozes out of every ounce of his chubby little being.

God Bless America

Being an Edington means you celebrate the 4th of July in a big way! We started out the day with lots of swimming! Kate loves the water and is a really good swimmer, with her floaties on. Luke is a little more scared but enjoys swimming as long as Daddy is holding him. Jason is a little young for swimming so he hung out inside with Aunts and Grandmas during swimming time.

Swimming really works up an appetite and we always eat nachos on the 4th. There was a salsa competition and I got 2nd place!

There was also a dessert competition, I made smores cupcakes. I didn't win but it looks like Kate is enjoying her cupcake.
In the early evening is when the real fun starts. We hold annual Olympics and of course no Olymipics would be complete without an opening ceremonies. Every year there is a very wierd and usually hilarious skit of sorts to kick things off. Unfortunately Jason was a bit fussy and I missed the production this year but I am sure it was full of unexpected and funny moments as usual.Then the games begin which include events such as; water balloon toss, watermelon eating contest, bubble gum blowing contest, ugliest face contest, synchronized swimming, smoothest dive, most painful dive, biggest splash, most unique dive, relay races, noodle races, and I think there are more but that's all I can remember. There are a panel of esteemed judges (Wayne and Susan Edington & Vicki Vadney) who give out medals and prizes for every competition.
Kate struggled in the watermelon eating contest. Doesn't look like there is much room left in her tummy.
In the past 4th of July's after the Olympics we all go out front and watch a very beautiful and very illegal display of fireworks put on by Steve. This year we decided it was time to be safe and sane. Some of the boys were disappointed but I was happy about the change. I can never fully enjoy the fireworks because I am always worried about my sweetie pie. I know, know, but I can't help it I really like him a lot! This year Wayne did something totally different and wonderful and everyone loved it especially the kids. He had a sound system outside and started playing some fun songs and passing out glow in the dark gear. With every song came more glow in the dark stuff. There were crowns, wands, tambourines, light sabers, swords, necklaces, twirly things, mouth pieces, tons of stuff. Everyone was really glowing and we marched around the pool. It was quite the glow in the dark parade the kids minds were blown and us adults were having fun too.

I feel so blessed and lucky to live in the USA. Even though we are having some rough times here in America I know we have it it so much better than anywhere else in the world. I am so grateful for all the freedoms I enjoy daily. Thanks to all those who have defended, supported and sacrificed for our country. God Bless America!

Summer time hair

Kate has very fine hair the kind that gets tangly easy. She must do something crazy when she sleeps because she always wakes up with a rats nest on the back of her head. Every morning we fight about combing her hair. I try to be soft and gentle and she still usually ends up crying. No fun for either of us. So I decided it would be best if we got some nice short hair cuts. Her are some before and ater pictures. I got mine cut too.

Before

& after

We got matching hair cuts!

Doesn't she look so cute! And this morning not a single tear was shed when we brushed her hair.

Kate is 3!

Kate turned 3 on June 28th and we had a good time celebrating. This year we decided it would be fun to do a Mommy daughter date and a Daddy daughter date. It's not often we get to spend one on one time with her. So for our Mommy daughter date Kate and I went and got manicures and pedicures. I told Kate to pick out any color she wanted and she chose a very dark blue and insisted that was the color she wanted. She seemed a little unsure about what was going on but she quickly warmed up to it and really enjoyed it. It was so cute to see her face light up when she saw the flower the lady had painted on her toe. She was thrilled with the finished product and proudly showed off her freshly painted nails to anyone who was willing to look. Then we headed to the mall where we meandered. Kate loves accessories and enjoys trying things on and picking out things for me. Finally we ended our day at build-a-bear. She picked out a doggie to stuff and bought it some panties and a blow dryer. We had so much fun hanging out just the two of us. I enjoyed spoiling her she is such a good girl.

For the daddy daughter date Steve and Kate went to Town Square and enjoyed walking thru all the misters. Then they went and saw Toy Story 3. Kate's first time going to a movie. They did it up right and got popcorn and licorice and soda. Afterwards they came home and we had a special birthday cake Luke and I made waiting for her.



Kate we love you so much for so many reasons. You are so sweet and nice and funny and big ray of sunshine. You make all our lives brighter and happier. We feel so lucky Heavenly Father sent you to us.