Sometimes it's too much work to open your eyes while you eat

It was Sunday, the day she doesn't get a nap due to church.

It was also the first day of daylight savings time.

She was just. so. tired.

I know I have one other child, but I didn't have any random pictures of her

This little girl is the silliest.  She loves to put her hands in pockets.  This day, she put on a shirt that has a front pocket, then a jacket with pockets and finally a vest with pockets to finish it off.  Too bad she only has two hands!

About every two weeks, I bring up the basketball hoop for a day or two to the front room.  Easton literally shoots hoops for hours.  Especially if we are watching basketball on TV (note the Lakers on the TV in the background).  He loved this picture because you could see the ball after it had gone through the hoop.

 Cutie.  Obviously a day that I didn't want to fight to do her hair.

 Easton occasionally needs to strike a silly pose.

 And then lets mama have a handsome picture.

For your viewing pleasure

A little video catch up:

I wanted Kendree to count.  As it turns out, she is much better at counting backwards than she is forwards.  That couldn't possibly have anything to do with the fact that I count backwards from five when the kids are not behaving and have a limited amount of time to make a good decision, could it?

Now that I've watched this again, she says 3, 2, 1, 0 and then blast off.  Cute little girl.

You really have to listen, but she is singing "Happy Birthday" to herself.

The new Dora kitchen plays some songs. The kids decided that dancing to them was the best thing ever.

Classic birthday cake scene:

The post where I document Kendree's 2nd birthday

You should have known it was coming.  The birthday wrap-up, just a bit shy of a month late.

A good friend located this Dora kitchen on Freecycle for me.  You can't beat free.  Someday I hope to have one of those super cute wooden kitchens, but based on how much my kids love any kitchen, maybe I'll never bite the bullet to buy one. I guess we'll have to see.

We set it up unwrapped in the living room.  When Kendree woke up (she is ALWAYS the first kid up and at 'em) she walked right over, asked if it was for her and then proceeded to wash her hands. She obviously knows what you do prior to food preparation.

 Once Easton was up, they went right to work putting all of our play food and dishes away.  Also, my kids have no idea who Dora is, so Kendree pointed to the giant head and asked, "Me?"  I guess Dora does look similar to her.  So now, she thinks the kitchen is all about her. Gotta love it.

 Enjoying her favorite lunch, mac n' cheese.

 And later that night, unwrapping presents.  I love all things Melissa and Doug, and a new kitchen was begging for some new food.

 Kendree with her loot.

 Right after blowing out the candles.

 And a close up of the cake.  I made cake in soup cans (idea from Oh Happy Day) and then frosted in "rosettes" of a sort. It was the perfect amount of cake for our little family.

 The next day, we celebrated AGAIN at grandma's house. Kendree got her very own wallet (in hopes that she will stop emptying mama's all of the time).

Then she and Easton unwrapped her big present from Grandma and Grandpa Wyo...a new shopping cart!

They immediately got to work filling it up with friends.  This cart is awesome.  It won't roll when there is two much weight (say if a kid gets in it) and looks super cute to boot.

Now we play "chef" all of the time!

I have some videos to upload as well, but it looks like that might be a post for another day.

Leap Day

February 29th was quite possibly the 3rd greatest day ever, at least in Easton's mind.

His favorite would be his birthday, with Christmas taking a close second.

But on February 29th, Mama told him that we were going to have dessert for dinner and dinner for dessert.

He could not believe it. (His exact words were "What the heck?!?!?")

And so, we all got a heaping bowl of ice cream with chocolate syrup and sprinkles for dinner.

Mama even let Easton and Kendree have small second helpings before dessert was served (burritos, rice and beans).

The easiest tradition ever, since I only have to do it every four years. I can't take any credit for the idea though.  That goes to this cute girl.

Photographic Evidence:
Seriously, the word "cheese" leads to some pretty funny faces on Kendree.

 Can't even take the time to smile.  That ice cream might disappear any second.

 Even this one loved Leap Day, just look at that dimple!