Girls night

I feel like I haven't spent enough time with Caroline, I haven't held her enough, talk with her enough, played with her enough, hugged her enough, the list goes on and on....

but the last couple of days we have had some serious girl time and we have both totally loved it! Last night we out with a friend and Caroline just drank it all in. Today Jared took Ry to the rodeo so we had another girls night. She was so smiley and just babbled away all night. I LOVE that she is holding the rabbit up with her little monkey feet!

She just found her long lost friend

Sleepy girl

The second child gets the shaft, Caroline fell asleep in the middle of the family room while I was getting Ry down for his nap! She is starting to sleep unswaddled at night-during the day for naps I still wrap her up nice and tight.

A present for buggy

I started off unwrapping tons of crayons Then I separated according to color

And then I baked them at 250 for 15 minutes....viola chunky crayons!! These are coming your way Buggy for your long car trip!

Several new posts, so scroll down and enjoy!

Less than 12 hours apart

These two are less then 12 hours apart, and look how big Larson(his feet aren't even in the picture) is compared to little Caroline. I love that they are holding hands, totally on their own. Larson is in our ward and Maria and I are both in primary, so it's fun to see them grow and change together.

COWBOY

My Aunt Kelly got Ry this outfit when he was just a tiny baby, and I've been waiting and waitng for it to finally fit. It almost fits and he was so proud of himself in his cowboy outfit. A man with a purpose.

Obsessed much?

This little boy is OBSESSED with cars, he has them in in every size shape and color!! Each day he has a favorite car! These are all he plays with, eats with, and sleeps with!! I had to hold him back just to get them all lined up. I love the concentration and the sound effects behind those little lips.

Boys are boys, he is all boy ALL the time!

I Emily King will not eat out a single meal(unless someone else wants to pay) for the next 30 days!!! I REALLY need to lose at least ten pounds and save money!! Also I will go to the gym at least three times a week for the next 30 days! Game on!

I just posted a ton of new things so take a scroll down and see what we have been up to lately!

Baking, who knew it would be so easy!!

I've been thinking for over 8 months that I want to make homemade bread, but I've always been intimidated at the very thought, thus the reason for thinking about it for so long!! Well now I'm kicking myself, it was truly easier then making cookies!!! It was SOOOO good I had to stop myself at half a loaf!! So if any of you out there are thinking it's too hard, give it a try it just might be easier then you think and then you wont have to think about it for the next 8 months!!

Books in Bed

Gramps and Mimi bought Ry some wonderful classic children's books for his birthday, and Ry has really enjoyed reading them every night. Jared will read to him with all the different voices, Ryan just eats it up. I thought this picture was to sweet to pass up.

never passes up the opportunity to cheese for the camera!Having his glass of milk before bed because he has already perfected the art of stalling. He will ask for milk, to go potty, another hug or kiss, to say night to dad again, the list goes on and on. Or when I say it's time to go to bed he will run to where ever dad is screaming, "Helllppp dad help me!" Little stinker has it all figured out already.

Sharing with dad, everyone loves a sippy cup of milk didn't you know!!

You've got a friend in me

WARNING may cause side effects:
Loss of breath from being squeezed to death, whiplash from being dropped like a bad habit, sudden out bursts from anything you find objectionable, loss of eye sight, major headache, loss of sleep, loss of hearing, loss of appetite, stolen toys...... The Benefits: a best friend, someone to play with(eventually), someone else to blame, a protector, someone to cover for you, someone to talk to, someone who will understand, dating each others friends(way, way, eventually), the list of benefits far out weighs the side effects.

Ryan really is loving her more and more each day, and wants to know where she is when he goes to bed and where she is when he wakes up. I hope that he will continue to show that much concern for her as they grow, and will be her protector and best friend. She lights up when she she's him or when he holds her, she especially loves it when he makes her laugh, which is when he stands in front of her and sticks his tongue out.

I get to do this.......

While he is mesmerized by this.....

And she does this(you gotta LOVE the bumbo).......

I even read and finished a book this week, that's a first since I've had Caroline

He would watch this back to back ALL day if I let him, I draw the line at twice(maybe three time depending on how hot it is out side)

A video for GiGi!!!

Thanks Gigi for the Birthday money, my mommy bought me two new pairs of shoes!!

L.I.F.E.

Life has been crazy, some people are great about blogging about themselves or there life, but right now my kids are my life. I finally feel like I'm starting to gain control of things going on around me. My house is still a mess( I don't know if that will ever really change), I'm finally reading again before I go to bed, and I've been sewing a little. Ryan has decided that he doesn't want to potty train anymore, so I've just let it go for now, I'm not going to push him. Caroline is happy FINALLY, things are starting to be a lot easier and I'm feeling like a mom instead of a zombie! I have a lot of sewing to work on and two books I want to finish, well really more then that but who's counting. My calling in primary as first counselor is starting to pick up, and I'm nervous about doing all that needs to be done and doing a good job of it. Sharing Times are getting alot easier and way less intimidating. My sister is moving to St. Louis in just a couple weeks, and I don't think I've really let that set in yet, even though she lives about an hour away we still hang out about once a week, she is my best friend and I've truly enjoyed all the time I've been able to spend with her and her family. The pool has been our best friend this summer, making us all tan, and tired. Our other new best friend is the Library!! I love the library, Ry loves the books and I love getting new music for the car, the same 6 kids songs are staying to get old. I want to figure out some fun crafts and get my house clean- those are my two perpetual goals!

Fun Day with Mimi

We had a great day with Mimi yesterday!! The neighborhood that she lives in has a sandy pool, so it is a lot of fun to go visit. The kids had a great time and we all got some sun!! Sister slept most of the time!

Ryan had a great time playing with his cars in the sand!

Miss D was totally happy too!! These two little kids are FISH!! They can both swim(ms. D is way better) but they love the water!

The Parties Over!!!

Ryan opening his Birthday presents, he open some little tonka trucks first and that was all he wanted!! Having his cake and eating it too...only on your birthday can you eat your cake before you eat your pizza!!
Playing air hockey with Grandma-Ry had a hard time understanding that he needed to hold on to the paddle
Having a great time with Delaney at the bounce house!!!

This is the best pic I could get of Ryan's shirt!

Okay, now Ryan's birthday is officially over so the spoiling ends now!!!! Hopefully the temper tantrums will end SOON too!!

Party party party

King Ryan at his 2nd birthday party!! We had such a great time at Jump for Fun!! Katelyn's family owns a great bounce house in Southlake, which we were able to use for Ryan's party! Everyone bounced like crazy and had a great time!! Mimi Made Ryan the best cake ever!!! I made Ryan's shirt, I'll post a better picture of it later but I was very proud of myself!

We had a construction themed party which was perfect for my busy little man. We used black plastic table table clothes with white duct tape to look like the road and then the construction cone from the dollar bin at Target.

Happy Birthday Ryan

WE love you so much Ry!!! You have brought so much joy, happiness and laughter into our lives! We are so excited for your future and to watch you continue to grow and learn!! It honestly seems like just yesterday we were in the hospital waiting for your arrival, the moment you came I was in love and my world was forever changed and I could not imagine my life without you!!

It has been so fun to watch you learn and grow over the past 2 years! You are a very smart little boy who knows what he wants! Right now you are into cars and each day you latch onto a different car and it is my job to know what car it is you like that day and where to find it once you have miss placed it. No other car will work even though you have a ton, you want "that" car and once we've found the car the world is at peace!! All day long you say,"mommy look," or "mommy watch," I love watching you learn new things and really start to use your imagination!! You love to color, swim, read books, watch movies(Cars is the movie of choice right now), play with your cars, dinosaurs, animals, listen to music, play with your cousins, see daddy at work,hold your sister,take baths, brush your teeth, swing and slide, go to the zoo, the list goes on and on. You have so many words I can't count, you can repeat anything that is said. You melt my heart when you say,"thank you mommy," without any prompts. You are starting to potty train and seem to be picking it up very quickly, you can count to five and love to repeat your ABC's. You love to roll around in the laundry just after it comes out of the dryer, you LOVE your blankie, you love pancakes, pizza, and ice cream. You are a VERY picky eater, there's not much you will try unless it is candy!! You have a major sweet tooth! You can jump off the diving board and swim to mommy or daddy without the help of floats. You are very kind and gentle(most of the time) to your sister, I hope that you two will be the best of friends. You are a rough and tumble kid, always running, falling, laughing, and rough housing. You always have a bruise somewhere from some fall, but your tough and rarely cry. You love going place and always think a friend or family member is going to meet us where ever we are going. You seem to have a mind like a steel trap, and remember funny details that I would never think you would have remember. Turning two has brought on some challenges though- you are very stubborn and as a result have spent alot of time in out, learning how to obey, and temper tantrums have been more frequent lately, but I have been told that it is all part of growing up and learning how to be independent and so we will grow to together as we teach you how to be a happy, kind boy.

Ryan again we love you so much and are so thankful that you are part of our family forever!!

we're going to the zoo zoo zoo how about you you you....

The high for today was going to only be 95 and for some reason I thought that meant 82 and that it was going to be nice and cool so we should go to the zoo and enjoy the wonderful weather!(nice run on) I forgot that we live in Texas and no matter what, summers are HOT!! Well my family decided to join me on my crazy expedition and brave the heat at the Dallas Zoo!!

Delaney was bitten by the Alligator!
Ryan's head barely fit in the Alligators mouth!

I guess you could argue we do come from monkeys because I swear I've seen them do this before!

Cooling down in the air conditioned room at the zoo! She was talking and cooing and having a great time with her Mimi.Monkey rides

Ryan on the Montreal!! His head is looking alot better

Poor sweaty Delaney, I feel your pain with my 27 layers on!! Why can't I wear spaghetti straps, or do like she did and take it off entirely! But no one would want to see me all national geographic, so I'll keep it on hot or not!

My sweet angel girl sleeping at the zoo!