All greens match day....

Growing up, one of my sisters had a friend who would wear all the same color but different shades. We would make fun of it as sisters often do. We still do. We will say, " it is all (insert color here) match day." It is our way of being funny. Well, Savannah has taken that to a whole new level. Here she is in green polka dots and flower pants with a little green on them. She let me know that it matches since it has green on it. Yep, all greens match day is alive and well at our house!!

no more scissors...

Savannah was helping me make cupcakes for Olivia's party and she got cake batter in her hair. I know, I know I shouldn't let her eat cake batter. But the kid is stubborn and I was tired. Anyway, she got batter in her hair. I went on with things and forgot that she had it in there. Apparently she didn't. Later that night after giving Livvy a cupcake and Savannah and I singing to her. (this was on her actual birthday day and eric was at a work thing), I got to give both girls a bath. I realize that Savannah has a dreadlock. I wish I had taken a picture of that. Yep, a dreadlock. I thought oh boy that cake batter is great. So I wash and condition her hair and then apply more conditioner. Then I start to comb the dreadlock out. She is still sitting in the bathtub. I am combing and some hair comes out. I am thinking wow, this is some great cake batter. More combing, more hair. When I am done there is a big clump of hair. I am starting to think what it up. So I ask Savannah if she cut her hair. Her answer was simple, "Yep mom, I cut my hair." That explains it all. Later that night I found a few dry strands on the kitchen rug. So no more scissors for Savannah. The area of missing hair is that obivious but I still think that I will have it shortened up a bit.

olivia and toilets, savannah's black eye.

What the heck? I know that is what you are thinking. Olivia loves the toilet. She runs for the bathroom when she sees anyone near it. If I leave the door open. She finds her way in there and plays in the toilet. If the seat is down, which is usually is, she will flush it. (she also loves our garbage can. It is part of our cabinets. You pull out the garbage cans, that why there is a picture of that. I know why is she chewing? I don't know. I try to stop her. I have actually quit throwing away messing things in this can for this reason. She also loves to pull everything out.) She loves to unwrapped the toilet paper and take bites out of the toilet paper roll. Eric is wondering if she is getting enough fiber. Okay, back to the story. Friday afternoon, I was downstairs. The girls had made their way upstairs. Not a big deal. Until, I hear Savannah crying. SHe was repeating over and over, "Olivia hurt me. Olivia hurt me!" What?? How can your not yet one year old sister hurt you? Well, they were playing in the bathroom and Olivia was lifting the seat up and down and slammed the seat down on Savannah's head. It was pretty loud. And funny. I told eric. He started laughing. It was pretty funny. Savannah cried for quite some time. Her eye looks like she has bad 80's eye make up on. I tried to get a good picture of it, but it wasn't happening. I have now learned just to keep the bathroom doors closed.

valentine's at school

Savannah had school on Valentine's day. They had a party and exchanged cards. She gave Tinkerbell Cards. They had a pencil and a Tootsie Pop attached. She was really excited to had them out. She tried writing her own name on them but her name is so long it really wasn't fitting so I did it for her. They made the cutest Valentine bag at school. She really had a fun day. She was a little crabby towards the end but what kid isn't?

This is a picture of Savannah at my parent's house. Don't you love how tall the snow is? Their driveway has been getting smaller and smaller!!

cute cousins

some a few of the fun pictures I took today while lexi was playing with savannah & olivia

Savannah is a Sunbeam!

Savannah started primary a few weeks ago! I meant to take a picture and post it but well I didn't. I will try to remember this Sunday! She was so excited to start! She went right in and sat next to "her Ayden". She already knows her teachers well. One is the mom across the street and the other was her nursery teacher. I have had several Primary workers tell me how cute she is and how reverent she is. It makes me so proud of her. I can't believe she is growing up. Funny side note -- in her class there is a Hannah and Anna. Makes it kind of funny, huh? Savannah, Hannah and Anna. Both of the other girls moved in after they were born.

Major Breakthrough

We have been potty training Savannah for months and months. Those of you around me have heard all the potty stories. I haven't post any of them since I am really just sick of potty training and, well, poop! We are having a few accidents here and there but Savannah is getting it. She makes it through preschool, dance and now primary. I have thrown away more underwear than i can even count (or want to!) But last night, for the first time, Savannah woke me up so that she could go potty! Eric was confused and really kind of asleep, but I was so excited! This is great! She is getting it! Of course, it was just Sunday that she peed in her room on the floor but she is getting it! I will be so glad when I can say we have gone 1 week with no accident! I know that day is coming soon!!!! I can't wait!!

Savannah as Stephanie

For those of you who have kids you know about Lazy Town. Well, Savannah saw this Stephanie dress up outfit when we were out running errands and she had to have it. I agreed simply because I wanted to leave the store and she wasn't budging. But isn't it so cute. She loves it. She has been walking around saying she is Stephanie. It is so cute!!

The Nutcracker

Today we went to an exclusive showing of the Nutcracker! Savannah's dance class read a book about the Nutcracker and learned all about the different parts. Their teacher would read a section of the book and then they would act it out. They had little red dots on their checks for when Clara gets the doll. They had swords when the Prince and the Mouse King fight. White Sheet overlay things when they were snowflakes, and flowers for the end. At the end of the class all the parents were invited in to watch their "performance". I was the only mom with a camera and I tried to capture the beauty of our sweet dancers, I think I need a better camera! The girls were amazing and so talented! I don't think I will ever be able to attend a Ballet West version again.(Actually, I haven't gone to a Ballet West version for about 7 years. The last time I went with Jen Hoffman, she knew a few of the dancers and she thought for sure that they had been drinking or something because the performance was terrible!) Anyway...It was fun to watch how far that these tiny dancers have come in just a few short months. Here are some of the pictures!

Messy Faces

Here are some recent photos of our girls. Contrary to how it appears, I do wash their faces.

Olivia after she ate a jar of baby food. She loved it, as you can see!


Savannah after our outing to the Grand Opening of the See's Candies in Draper. Yep, we are see's fans. (not really, read Danielle's Blog) It was fun to go to the opening we won free stuff. The kids loved getting suckers and hats. Savannah had a chocolate sucker.



Cousins used some make up and gave Savannah a mustache. I think I like her without it. What do you think? She wouldn't stop sticking out her tongue. I guess it goes with the look!

Flashback Friday

These are pictures from last Halloween. The Hitesman Girls and Savannah were all cowgirls. It was so cute to see how much fun they had being the same thing. Eric's parents stopped by on their way to dinner to see our newly installed countertop. We didn't have any lights yet so it was dark. It is fun to see Dave in all these pictures. We miss him tons! This was also a fun Halloween since Paul and Ben were here to celebrate with us.

Punkins, Witches And Princesses, OH MY!

Halloween is full force around here. Savannah's class had their party today. As I dropped off the girls I grabbed a few pictures.

Halloween Party at Dance

Here are some pictures of Savannah at her Halloween party for dance. They all wore costumes and had so much fun. It was today since the studio will be closed next week for UEA. Savannah is a U of U cheerleader. The funny thing is that for weeks she has been saying that she is going to be a "punkin" but today she wouldn't put on the costume. Her teacher was even surprised that she wasn't a punkin, that is how much she has been saying it. Tomorrow is her party at school. Let's see if she is a "punkin" then.

I couldn't really get Savannah to smile. She was eating a tootsie roll. So take note and take the pictures before they get the candy open.
Back Row: Jamie (teacher), Sophie

Front Row: Ellie Ware, Ricki, Brianna, Savannah and Lexi.

Flashback Friday

Okay, I am stealing this idea from danielle. I hope she doesn't mind. These pictures are from last year when Savannah and I went to virginia to have a nice visit with the becks! We had a great time! It is fun to see how much savannah has changed in the last year. when i am holding the pumpkins at the pumpkin patch you have to take 3 steps. yes only 3! but mind you I am around 17 weeks pregnant and this was no easy task. in fact, i am not sure why i got to be the one to hold the pumpkins and not nicole. i love the picture of jamison pulling savannah. so cute! this was a great day and i wish i knew of a place like this one around here. the donuts were yummy too!

Ballet the Monkey

We have a new member of our family. I think anyone who knows Savannah knows Duck. He was and is a dear part of our family. (We even have a spare duck!) Well, We have just added to our unique family with a sock monkey named Ballet. Savannah found her at Lazy Daisy and just had to have her. She had to have two but I said only one! When I asked her what she was going to name her, she simply said "Ballet". Duh, Mom! Ballet was with us all through our time in St George. She had her own place to sit and dine with us. She even tasted the cinnamon spread from Pizza Factory. We are not sure if Ballet will replace Duck or Baby (her Bitty Baby) but We are sure that Ballet is here to stay! Yeah, I know real creativity on the names!

Going Camping!

Well, I think was blogging way too much today because I didn't notice the quiet noise until it was too late! Savannah & Lexi had moved about half of the contents of Savannah's room onto the stairs. When I asked them what they were doing, Lexi easily replied that they were "going campin". Yep! camping! It actually reminded me of what we did as kids so I guess it is my turn to watch and laugh as kids do what they do!

W is for Witch!

Today was W / Witch Day at school. Savannah and Lexi came home wearing the cutest witch hats! They do some of the cutest crafts at school! At times I am amazed at the creativity that these wonderful teachers have and use each day with our children! Now if I could just get them to hold still for a picture!

Pajamas for Dress Ups!

Today I watched my niece and nephew. Elena is 3 (a few months older than Savannah) and Josh is 21 months old. All kids went to play in Savannah's room. I went to check (referee) on them making sure the peace was contained and found Elena and Savannah "dressing up" in jamas. It was so funny! Elena loves to play dress up. I think every time she comes to our house she ends up in something eelse. It is so fun!

Snow on Saturday!

The first snow has come to Sandy. It wasn't a lot and it wasn't really cold but it snowed! The girls and I were at my mom's house and as we were leaving snow started falling. (It was already kind of snowing / raining when we got there and Savannah and my mom were debating whether it was snowing or raining.) As we drove home Savannah was just amazed at the snow. I guess the first snowfall of the season always amazes children. When we got home she ran out the front door and just held her hand out to feel the snow. It was so sweet. Once back inside she ran from the front of the house to the back and declared that it was snowing in the backyard as well! She ran back and forth for about 15 minutes! It was so cute!

**On a side note, I was talking to Nicole on the phone and she was saying how it was 80 degrees in Richmond! Crazy!

Savannah's Secret Spot

Savannah has a secret hiding place for things she loves. I never realized how funny it was until I saw it from the other side. She will put treasures in the windows next to the front door (behind the shutters) to hide them. Here are some pictures.