2nd Half Portland Trip

1st Half of Trip to Portland

Here is a preview of our trip to Portland this last week.....more to come soon!

Week in May

 Paige had her first dance recital this weekend. It was pretty much an all day affair on Saturday but very cute to watch.

 The dance director told us to put lots of make-up and lots of hairspray. I had the hairspray covered and thought I had the make up good as well. However, when we showed up we were WAY underdone on the make up. Needless to say....I could NEVER be a pagent mom!

 We took Bridgette and Austin Poole flying and decided to take Cam along because he has been begging to go. It was quite windy and therefore very bumpy. Ry was doing some steep turns and about 2 minutes into the flight he decided it was not fun. When we would do a steep turn he would grab my leg and lean as far away from the window as he could.

 He kept saying he wanted to be done and looked on the verge of tears the whole flight. We decided to land the plane and try on a better weather day. The second the wheels touched the ground (I honestly mean the exact second) Cam had a HUGE smile on his face. The rest of the day he kept saying, "I go flying high in sky", "I not sad". I guess he was trying to convince himself of that!

 Ali decided that wood floor would work better than paper for her latest art creation. Thank heavens for Mr.Clean Magic Erasers!

Just a little glimpse into our ZOO!

This is what I woke up to the other morning. The hair says it all! Watch out world.....Ali's got ATTITUDE!

Here is Cowboy Cam doing his chores...helping dad water trees. What you cant see in this picture is that all he is wearing under that vest and chaps is a diaper!

Ali and Dad.....although the hair didn't relax too much throughout the day, luckily the attitude did :)

Random Update

 A few weeks ago (before the wind tried to blow Rexburg off the map) the kids were spending most of their days outside. Riding bikes was a popular choice of activities. Cam is doing great on his big boy bike with the training wheels and can keep up with Paige with no problems. We rode our bikes all the way to Grammies and back!

 Paige has been doing great with no training wheels and although it looks like she is doing the "look mom....no feet" move, she is actually about to tip over! (thus the helmet!)

 This is Ali's new favorite position. She is quite feisty lately and prone to throwing fits about pretty much everything. She has been very attached to her paci lately but after not being able to find it for bedtime one night and Ali not seeming to notice, we decided that the pacifier days were over. I think Ryan and I were more sad about it than Ali. She never once asked for it. Our baby is growing up :(

 This is Ali's favorite look. She sticks her bottom jaw out and bites her lip with her bottom teeth. It is quite funny because she is missing the two bottom eye teeth so the big gaps show when she does this.

 After an exhausting day hanging out with Grammie Paige and Sammie cashed it in. Paige spent all day with Grammie, Grandpa, and Uncle Bill shopping. While she was out with them she decided that she no longer belonged to our family but now belonged to Grammie. She told Grammie that while they were out they needed to buy some treats for the Nurl kids. (The Nurl's being us). Don't ask me where she came up with that name. She then proceeded to call us the Nurls for the next few days. She even went so far as to say that I needed to come to our house and get all of her stuff (clothes, toys, etc) and drop them off at her new house. Luckily she decided (or forgot) and rejoined our family.

Ali has become quite artistic lately although her father does not really appreciate her canvas! Yeah, take a good look at that hardwood floor. Thank goodness for Mr. Clean magic eraser (like it never happened).



Princess Party!!

Paige had some princess friends over to celebrate her 4th birthday. She has been so excited to have this party and was not disappointed with the result! I think all of the girls had a great time.
After about 10 blows all four candles where finally out and the girls dug into their cupcakes.

The princesses played a game of kiss the frog, learned how to dance like a princess, and decorated their own crown. When I ask Paige what her favorite part of the party was she always says, "Annie". (Pictured above) She has quite the admiration for her right now.....and she pretty much didn't leave her side at the party :)

Paige kissing her frog.

My two little princesses. I tried to ship Ali off to Grammies but Paige insisted that Ali wanted to stay. I think she was right. Ali fit right in acting like one of the big girls for the whole party.

Happy Easter!

We started Easter of in Idaho style with a Snow Bunny!
Out of probably 60 pictures this is the only one where all kids are looking and not doing something silly :)

Cam being his usually studdly self....showing off that he continues to grow faster than I can buy pants!

I LOVE this picture. Total classic of these two.

And this one....belive it or not was about 30 seconds after the sad face Ali in the one above. She can shut it off just like that :)