Impromptu Night Away...

My best friend, Josie, now lives half way across the country in KS. so needless to say I don't get to see her very often. We have been as close as sisters and I miss SO much having her nearby... especially because we're both moms now. Last Thur. her sister got married in Utah and she was coming for a total of 24 hours. I couldn't pass up the opportunity to see her, not knowing when the next time might be. I decided about 5pm Thur. night that I would leave Estin with Justin and travel the 4 hours to see her. We had such a good time! Although I arrived just before 10pm and she left at 8am the next morning, we stayed up late in the hotel room talking as if we'd never been apart. It was a little strange being away from Estin overnight for the first time, but I'm SO glad I made the trip! It was SO worth it! The only pic we got... early morning!

My Sweet Husband...

This is the kind of sweet stuff I find around my apartment all the time! Justin is so thoughtful!!!

Our Cookie Monster

While making sugar cookies for Valentine's day, Estin decided to give the cookie dough a try. After several small pieces we told him he'd had enough... so when daddy wasn't looking, he grabbed an entire cookie cutout and stuffed it in his mouth before we could do anything! That little stinker!!!

Valentine's Day!

Saying I LOVE Valentine's day is a little cliche and an understatement. I LOVE everything about this day! The supermarket aisles of pink and red, the men standing in line Feb. 14th to buy flowers because somehow they forgot. I love the valentine mailboxes and conversations hearts... but most of all, I love to have a special day set aside to really appreciate the ones we care about. Now let me get on my soapbox for a moment to say, it really annoys me to hear people say (i.e. women) "My husband is so unromantic, he never does anything for me." or "Valentine's day is just another Hallmark holiday, a day of commercialism"... etc. etc. etc. This is what I have to say to that.... WHO CARES!!! February 14th is not a men's holiday, although yes, it would be nice for some acknowledgement, it was not designated for men only to show there devotion and undying love to the woman in their life... it's a day to show love to ALL those you care about!!! So get off your pitty party and do something nice or romantic for someone else! Celebrate your love for your family, friends, spouse, and children. Take advantage of this little reminder once a year to truly appreciate all that you have. Ok... I'm done now. Happy Valentines Day!!!!

Estin and the Potty!!!

Lately Estin has been telling us "potty" anytime he needs a diaper change. He screams unless we let him sit on the big potty after taking his diaper off. He usually sits there for about 2 seconds and says "all done." Well... the other day he actually went in the potty!!! He was SO proud of himself (and so were we)! We hadn't planed on really introducing the concept until at least his 2nd birthday, but wanted to start before the new baby arrives. We're so glad he's ahead of us!

Rexburg Snow Fest!!

Every winter, Rexburg has a community snow fest. They have horse drawn wagons, snow bowling, a polar bear swim, more games, sledding, hot chocolate and a bonfire. It was a lot of fun to take Estin this year.

Who is this kid?

Estin NEVER falls asleep anywhere but his bed... but this week he's fooled us all!

He fell asleep with his arm in the ketchup!

Estin must have been tired... he grabbed his "banket" and his "pellow," climbed up on the couch and fell asleep!

Do You Love Our Little Girl?

Justin loves it when I dress Estin up like a girl!!! :)