Mollie-O

Dear Mollie,
Please don't grow up.
You are almost 18 months old. You are learning so much so fast. I want to keep you as my baby forever. You went to nursery today for the first time and I felt a little lost. I've looked forward to this day, but it surprised me how hard it was. You are learning to fold your arms for prayers, and to make unbelievable messes. I like to call you my little tornado. You love books and we could sit there for hours reading them...unfortunatley, you also destroy most of them.

Your hair is crazy. And curly! (where did that come from?!) And I can't get enough of those curls. Im amazed at how girly you are already. Wanting to wear "prettys" in your hair (although you pull them out in 2 seconds). And for the first time the other day, you wanted your nails painted and you held still for it!

Piggy tails were a first this month too! Your hair is growing and chaning as quick as you are.

You love to be like mom and wear your sunglasses.

And you are often found wearing a tutu while playing with cars.

You HATE to shop, although you love to push around this cart and fill it with things that I have to clean up later.

You LOVE zuzs (shoes). I am constantly helping you put on shoes and they usualy arent yours.

And you discoved one of your favorite hiding spots - the dryer. I can't keep you out of it! I am amazed at how different you are than Carter. You keep me on my toes constantly and are very good at letting me know when I need to slow down and spend some time with you. Never let me forget that. I love you so much Mollie. You are a miracle in my life.

LOVE MOM

Some fun new words Mollie is saying at 18 months:

bebe - baby

bebe - puppy

bebe - pretty

Mommy

Daddy

Papa

CaTee - Carter

syses - eyes

tat tat tat - quack quack quack

sus - Jesus

naa - snack

suice - Juice

book

men - Amen

BAAAAA - sound for a sheep

FIVE years and counting....

Has 5 years really already come and gone?! Mar. 1st was the day I married Chad in the Logan Temple in frigid condtions. It was such a special day. I love this man even more than the day I married him. He is constantly making me smile and letting me know how much he loves me.
One way he showed his love this year was getting us a night away! (thanks to grandma for coming to stay with the kids!) He surprised me and took me to the Filmore Inn Bed & Breakfast here in Twin Falls. It was such a neat little place and the food was great!! We ate at Johnny Carinos, then checked into our room.

Roses, chocolates, sparkling cider, chocolate covered strawberries, and cookies were waiting for me when we arrived.

And a wonderful jetted tub!

We slept in late and enjoyed a great breakfast in the dinning room.

It was so homey and the service was great. I HIGHLY recommend this to my Twin Falls friends (or out of town friends for that matter) for a little get away or celebration. It was wonderful and much needed!

Thanks so much Chad for loving me through everything and making me feel so special, just like the day we were married. You are the man of my dreams. Love you lots.