A Little Joke for a Picky Eater

Dexton is starting to be a picky eater.  And I don't like it. Not one little bit. 

We were at potluck this week and I really wanted him to eat some dinner.  He refused.  I tried to get him to eat several different things and he would not try anything.  ANYTHING.  So dinner got over and guess what he wanted? Ice cream. And guess who gave it to him? Not me.  But someone did.  And of course he gobbled it up because he was starving.  And then he wanted more. 

At this point an idea was born.  Mashed potatoes look like vanilla ice cream.  Surely he will love mashed potatoes if just tries a bite.....And I know I can get him try a bite if he thinks he's eating something entirely different. 

Thus mashed potatoes magically appeared on his plate.  Topped with whipped cream.;)  Clearly it didn't go over well. And I can't imagine whyevernot.....

Although he didn't come around to the mashed potatoes, there was a little part of me that relished in a bit of paybacks. ;)

New Home (hopefully)!

Ryan and I have just put an offer in on a house a couple blocks away from us.  We know the family because they are in our ward.  We actually were considering renting their home when we first moved to Tracy but their circumstances changed and they ended up moving into it.  The short version is this:

Liz was helping them refinance and caught wind that they were most likely going to sell the house.  She knew Ryan and I are waiting for our 4 year mark to be up (after short selling there is a wait time before you are allowed to buy again) which will be up in June. She mentioned to them that she could help them sell the house without a realtor if they were willing to sell to us, thus saving both of us money.  After several discussions and 2 appraisals we finally gave them an offer....and they accepted!  We feel so blessed because we got a good deal (no competitors) and they got a good deal (no realtor fees, no showing the house, no fixing several issues becasue Ryan will do that).  It just worked out perfectly.  We are just waiting for our 4 years to be up which will be in June.  Liz has assured us that everything will through for the funding so we are moving forward with packing up. 

Here are some pics of the inside of the house.  We are planning on doing a lot of renovating and we are so excited. We have spent lots of nights dreaming and discussing what we want to do.  It doesn't quite feel real yet but we are thrilled!  The house is not much bigger than what we have now but the yard is big for this area and the house is at the end of a cul-de-sac.  We know the neighbors and we are just so excited. 

 We want to take this pony wall out and open up the space.

We are going to put in new cabinets and backsplash.

We want to make this island larger and use it as a bar. We'll replace the floors and paint.  Just a few things on the list...

Interior first and then the backyard next spring. We have lots of plans!

Kyson is Baptized!

We've had some very exciting things going on around here!  For starters, Grandma and Pa showed up for Kyson's big day.  Since it just so happened to fall on Pa's bday (Feb 1) we decided a little celebration was in order to welcome them here.  The kids made a birthday banner and we hung it up.  We also made him an ice cream cake.  It wasn't DQ but it will have to do......Happy birthday Pa!

Lexi made this bagpipe pin for Pa's birthday.  He loved it!

Next on the weekend agenda.....Kyson's baptism. 

It was a wonderful day filled with family and friends.  Kyson asked Aunt jenni and Gamie to be the speakers.  He had Grandma say a prayer and the Pa's were witnesses.

 

We enjoyed the baptism and then had everyone come back to our house for  some Mr. Pickles sandwiches.  We loved the celebration and are proud of Kyson for making this choice.

Grandma Suzette and Pa

Gamie and Pa

Uncle Brendan and Kyson

Take me out to the Ball game.....

Ryan took Kendri to the Giants game this weekend.  These kids love hanging out with their dad and they love the Giants!

Kendri was lucky enough to get a baseball from one of the players during batting practice. Whoo hoo!!

Meanwhile, at the home front, Kyson has been taking care of his own baseball duties......

Now back to the game.....

Goooo GIANTS!!!!!

Teacher appreciation

 Kendri was awarded 1st place this year for the most AR points for 1st-4th grade! I think she had somewhere around 540 ish.  She loves to read.  Her good friend Ella Gregory took 2nd place. 

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We also spent some time at the school for Kyson's assembly.  And no one loves Dexton. Nope.  Not a single soul. ;)

Kyson's letter to his teacher, Ms. Woodall.  Is there anything sweeter than a 1st grader in all their innocence?

Dexton turns 1!!!

My baby is 1.  How did this happen??
Thank goodness this happened!
Do any of you have conflicting emotions when it comes to your babies growing up? On the hand, its a special bonding phase of life.  On the other hand, moments to yourself are so rare.  Motherhood depletes you.  But it also fulfills you.  I would have it no other way. 

Dexton loved his big day.  And Lexi totally came through with some clay creations to make the birthday cake spectacular!  Poor Lexi.  She had been planning on doing this for Dexton but then she came down with a bug and has been running a fever and feeling terrible.  But being the good big sister she is, she muscled through and got the little circus figures done. And she did a terrific job!

 One little taste and he was hooked......

 At one, Dexton is fast little mover and loves to climb.  He also is a terrible sleeper.  I'll sleep when I'm dead.  I guess.  He loves to try new foods and is notoriously grouchy.  But we love him just the same!!! Happy birthday baby!

Random Happenings in May

Spirit Week at school calls for Sports day and you know how crazy this family is about the Giants.....we were ready!!

  Dexton does not understand that sometimes climbing is NOT going to get you where you want to go.  #stuckunderthetable

This kid loves watermelon.  It's so juicy and delicious, who can blame him??

  Summer time!!! Let the pool parties begin!  And the coronary heart problems for the moms with babies who love the water and don't fit in their floaties......I'm talking about me in case there was any confusion.