Sweet Little Moment

Yesterday I had a rare moment. After church, McKinlee and I were sitting on the couch playing with her princess dolls. She started singing, and she wanted to sing every song she knew.....which is many. Of course she wanted me to sing with her. After singing about 5 songs, I noticed that I was the only one singing. I looked down at her, and she was asleep. Those of you who know my daughter, know that this is a rare occasion. This does not happen very often. But it was so cute. She looked so peaceful and INNOCENT sleeping there. It made me grateful to be a mom . I love my kids so much. So my new layout on my blog reminded me of being a mom, all of the scribbles, mess, fun times, laughter, crying, I'll take it all.....bring it on (I think).

St. George Temple

Last Monday, Jordan and I planned on going to the Temple. We decided to wake up at about 6:30 AM and get ready. Well Hunter woke up at about 5:30 AM to eat, so we just decided to start getting ready. We figured we'd wake McKinlee up and just put her in the car in her pajamas and she'd sleep the whole way, but we were wrong. She SANG and TALKED the whole way. It was pretty dang cute, even though it was so early. Being that we live 45 minutes away from the temple, and we have 2 small ones, we decided for Jordan to do a session at the temple, and I'd watch the kids, then we'd trade. I admit that it was tough living out of the car for the day, changing clothes, feeding Hunter, being pooped on (ya Hunter is a champ) ect., but to make a long story short, it made me very grateful for the temple, and made me miss living so close to one. I know I'm only 45 minutes away, but I miss my 5 minute drive. I am so thankful for the blessings of the temple, and for the spirit that I felt as I was inside. It was so neat to let McKinlee see the importance of the temple. She actually was pretty upset because she couldn't go inside the temple and see Jesus.....but she was excited when we walked around and she got to touch the big door. It was a long day, but well worth it. When we got home, McKinlee zonked out on the couch, and Hunter was so excited to be out of his carseat. We had to video record it because it was so cute! But I am having trouble downloading it, so the video will come soon.

Tagged! I'm it!

So I haven't been doing too good with following through with being tagged......but Anj tagged McKinlee which I thought would be fun. And of course I can't tag McKinlee without tagging Hunter.

Instructions: list 8 facts about yourself that people probably don't know.

McKinlee:

1. I love princesses. My favorite is Ariel. I love to play with them, I love dressing up like one, I love singing like one, and I think that I need anything and everything that has to do with princesses. Thanks to Nana, I practically have everything.

2. I love to sing. I think that I know every song that comes on the radio, or that we sing in church. And whether I know it or not, I sing to it. And when I sing, I really get into it. I dance and make the cutest faces as I sing, and I love to sing really loud.

3. I am addicted to juice. Luckily for me, my mom and dad fill my juice cup 3/4 of the way full with water, and then add juice. So pretty much I drink flavored water, but I sure think that it is juice. I don't know any different. And of course I get sugar free juice. I also love to pull my hair out when I drink my juice cup. That makes my mom really happy!

4. I wake up at 7:00 am no matter what time I go to bed. I have an internal alarm clock. And first thing I want is some milk, and to lay in mom and dad's bed and watch cartoons.

5. I love to keep my mom and dad on their toes. I am myschevious. Whenever they turn their backs, I can find something to get into. Whether it's poking Hunter, or drawing on the walls, I find something to destroy. But I look so cute and innocent afterwards.

6. I love to learn, and am a fast learner. I am constantly seeking for learning opportunities, and ask my mom to teach me. I amaze my parents at the things that I pick up on, especially if it's not the nicest thing for me to learn. I am amazing at picking up on songs.

7. I love to play, and can't wait until Hunter can play with me.

8. I know Heavenly Father answers prayers. I asked Him the other night for some snow so we could go sledding, and now we have about 4 inches on the ground. I make sure that everyone I talk to knows that I am the one who asked Heavenly Father for snow.

Hunter:

1. I love to smile, and have the biggest grin.

2. I love to watch the ceiling fan in mom and dad's room. I get all worked up, and kick my legs, smile, and sometimes giggle.

3. I love my sister, but sometimes I am a little afraid of what she'll do to me. I always have to be on my guard.

4. When I was born, I was a great sleeper. But now I like to wake up 2-3 times a night, and I think that I am STARVING, even if mom fed me an hour and a half ago.

5. I love to chill, and am very content.

6. I don't like my car seat very much. If I am really tired I will fall asleep in it, but otherwise, I like to let everyone know that I don't like it.

7. I am so excited to be my daddy's little bud, and I am excited to go hunting with him. I even told my dad that.

8. I love to BLOW out of my diaper. I don't think the day is finished unless I blow out of 2-3 outfits a day. Sometimes I even need to take 2-3 baths. I guess that part comes from the Behle side of the family.

Now we want to tag a few of our friends: Parker, Canyon, Booker, Porter, Carsen, Kyle and any others who want to let us know about them!

President Hinckley

Our beloved prophet, President Gordon B. Hinckley, president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints passed away last night. What a bitter/sweet time. I am so grateful for his amazing example, and the way he has lead this church. He was such an amazing man. He was so loving, kind, and strong. He amazed me with his energy, and all that he did in building the kingdom of God here on the earth. I loved that he had a sense of humor. He was a great leader, and example for all to follow. I am so grateful for his counsel and for the things I have learned and will continue to learn from him. He loved everyone, and had no fear of sharing the Gospel. I hope to follow his example. What an amazing prophet of God.

I can't imagine what an amazing reunion this must have been with his beautiful wife Marjorie. I'm sure there were many up there waiting to greet him! We'll miss you President Hinckley!

Busy Busy

Life gets crazy, so I thought that I would just say a few things that have been going on in our lives and show some pictures. First of all it has been FREEZING! I can't believe how cold it is! So I am trying to find different ways to entertain my kids....building forts in the front room and having a picnic, making noodle necklaces, crafts, anything to keep busy. McKinlee loves the attention. She just started a new "preschool" last week. Six of us in the neighborhood are taking turns doing it at our house. She really had fun going for the first time. Next week is at my house, so we'll see how much fun that is! I'm excited. Hunter is growing like crazy, he's not my little newborn anymore. I can't believe he is already 3 1/2 months. He smiles so much, we love it!

Next American Idol

Ok I'm just kidding about the next American Idol, especially because I laugh at all of those parents who make their kids like that. But McKinlee amazes me with her singing. She went to "sunbeams" for the first time today, and of course she had a hard time sitting through sharing time. But her teacher told me that McKinlee amazes her with her singing. She could not believe how many primary songs she knows so well. So I wanted to brag and put this little bit of her singing on Christmas. She makes us laugh with her dancing and singing. She loves to show off, as you can tell by the video!

Our Little Kiddies

So Jordan and I finally figured out our new camera that we got for Christmas, so I figured that I would show Hunter with his first laugh. Jordan was tickling his belly, and Hunter knew when it was coming, and he started laughing. It was the cutest sound, and made me so happy to be a mom! I can't believe how fast Hunter is growing up.