Heidi-ism

Heidi has been obsessed with maturation lately...I can't get her to stop talking about hair in her armpits and boobs. She always asks if she can "feel the pokies in your armpits" (I am hoping that doesn't get blurted out in sacrament meeting).

I overheard this the other morning:

[Rich was changing Heidi's diaper]
Heidi: Dad, when I grow up, I'm gonna have hair on my armpits...
Rich: Yep.
Heidi: And hair on my bum...
Rich: Probably.
Heidi: And I will have big boobs, just like you! High five!

[Rich laughed really hard, but didn't really think man-boobs deserved a high-five. And I did get his permission to repeat this story]

Oh, Yeah...

...I forgot these in my Jolly June post. They were lost in the wrong folder! I've got Father's Day pix, too, so just hold your horses til I get home from work!

My three sillies...the girls were torturing James again with dress-ups. They love to put that hat on him because it's too small for either of them. And ya gotta love Heidi's swim suit over her clothes.

He really hates necklaces (which is great because I won't ever have to worry about him looking like a redneck or a gangsta wearing chains).

...but I think he likes aprons (who doesn't?!).

I think these were taken on Rich's actual birthday, June 18th. James was having fun playing in the girls' room.
Although he hasn't figured out the crawling, James does a great job scooting around on his bum with his feet or just rolling to get where he wants to go. At least he's moving now...a few weeks ago I was getting concerned!

Soak Up Some Sun!

Last Thursday we had our first truly hot day (in the 90's ). I put the kids outside in their swimming suits to play in the sprinkler and invited Cousin Danny over. I cranked up the AC and cleaned my whole upstairs including floors and windows. We had a BLAST!Addie, Danny, & Heidi playing "beach" on the deck, eating carmel corn and invisible raspberry kool-aid...good times!

PS: A certain acquaintance of mine was wondering how I can be both a morning person AND a night person (I love to stay up til at least midnight and I hate sleeping in, and until recently, I hadn't slept past 7am in YEARS). The answer to that query is (cue trumpets)

SIESTA!

Yes! We live a siesta culture here at my house. We have long since left the desert heat, but as for me and my house, we will take a nap. My mother in law tells me stuff like, "She oughtta be outgrowing her nap by now," (WHAT?!?!?), and I think to myself, oh, no, it's in her genes--I took a nap until I was----um, almost 36. And even if we don't sleep, this place shuts down after lunch. From 2-4, it's "quiwt time." That's just how we roll. So viva la siesta!

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On This Date in History...

My sweet nephew, Raef Hamlin, was born.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, RAEF!

In the Jolly Month of June

I have lots of catching up to do as far as photos go!

Here are some fun things we've done so far in June:

The Elders' Quorum "Father-Offspring Campout" was held June 1-2 at Pine Creek.Addie roasting marshmallows
Heidi eating raw hot dogs
Watching Betty Boop and Popeye cartoons with the Bates Kids
Beddin' Down in the tent.

Sarah Bates & Addie exploring on Saturday morning
The new pavillion at Pine Creek Campgroud...I smell a family reunion!

My Lovely Mom-in-law turned 60 on June 10th.

We celebrated with a family party at Angie's House

(my SIL across the street).Ang made a beautiful cake...
...and Addie made a super cute card which she addressed in her own handwriting "To the Brithday Girl"--we all got a kick out of that! Our gift was a flower pot with gardening tools.
Angie serving up birthday cake

Mom deserves a cruise, a massage, 6-dozen roses, and a tiara for being so awesome. This party full of love and loved-ones was probably just as good for her...she is the best Grandma and the mother-in-law of my dreams. I am so grateful for all she has taught me and for her example of always seeing the best in others and never giving up on anyone.

She's terrific and we're so glad she was born!

Thursday, June 7, 2007 James loves his new cup!
"See me drink like a big boy!"

Monday, June 18, 2007 was Rich's Birthday.

We celebrated at Chico Hot Springs.

Happy Birthday, Daddy!Addie & Dad at Chico 6/18
On the way to Chico, we stopped at the ranch. I saw these horses grazing on a hill...
....they looked cool.
James was exioted to go swimmin'!
Gram Melin got to come with us and the girls in the backseat watched "Cinderella 3"
Gram swam with James...

Look at his little pink piggies!

---I didn't get a photo of Heidi, I guess, but I got a video, which I will post soon!

It was a fun night and a great way to celebrate the birth of somebody wonderful.

Tuesday, June 19th we had a SUPER FUN Primary Activity Day. The Primary Bike Rodeo was the brainchild of my friend Jennifer and it was tons of fun! It was the perfect day, we had a really nice police officer speak to the kids, and then they did an obstacle course. There was sidewalk chalk and bubbles for non-bike riders, and the kids who did the bike stuff will get little bike drivers licenses on Sunday...Good times! The Flyer
My cute little Addie Rose trying to get up the courage to go up and over the little bike jump on the obstacel course...she had a ball!
Kids lined up to ride the course--it was so much fun thanks to Summer Orton and all the cool stuff she found on their ranch. Our Primary is so cool!