Utah vs. BYU

We were ready for the BYU vs. Utah game this year. Max asked to go to the game and we told him we didn't have tickets but continued asking for tickets so he could go. We told them they were all sold out but he still wanted to go, but finally settled to watch the U on TV with dad and some pop-pop (popcorn).

We ran an errand to the store and while we were there he told a couple of strangers looking at BYU merchandise (in the BYU Tent) "Where is the UTES TENT?"  The girls laughed and told him, "NOOOO you don't want to wear that."  Max quickly replied "Yes I do, GO UTES!"  We all know who taught him that.

We didn't forget to call Papa that morning and tell him Go Utes but Max also told him Go Cougars and that made Papa happy. Tali was along for the ride as usual but sure looked cute doing so.

When I pulled the Utah shirts out Max wanted to wear Tali's cause it had an angry bird on it. After some coaxing he liked his shirt too cause it had an angry bird feather and showed his big muscles instead. 

Pretzel man

Clu found this great, EASY pretzel recipe and so we thought we would give it a shot. For FHE we rolled, dipped, cooked and ate these yummy pretzels. The recipe is a definite keeper.

(Note Max's shirt...he loves to wear it and chooses it regularly)

 Max loved rolling out the dough and dipping them in the cinnamon and sugar.

 Tali chose to roll and crawl all over the kitchen instead. 

I vote that Clu be the cook at our house. He is much better than I will ever be!

Shaka-shaka

Tali loves the maracas and I love that they entertain her.

Blah...Blah...Blah

Our Max-ster has some of the funniest replies and comments that come out of no where.  I'm sure you know the experience and say..."Where in the world did that come from...?" or "What did you say?"  I need to jot them down when he says them so I can remember them.

Sunday was a busy day for us and after church Max and Tali went home with Dad.  I stayed a bit to help with some of the sisters in our ward.  Finally made it home and Max was already in his play clothes, eating lunch, Tali undressed, and diaper changed.  She was ready for her "leche" (milk) which I was glad to help.  I was sad to leave again so quickly.  I had to turn around and visit a few more sisters in our ward.  I kissed Max good bye and put little Tal down for her afternoon nap.

While I was gone and Clu was with the kids Max said this:
Max:   "Where is mommy at daddy?"
Clu:     "She left to do some visits in the ward."
Max:   "But why?" (im sure no one has ever had the "but why?" question right)
Clu:    "She is going to visit a few sisters in the ward to make sure they are OK."
Max:  "But why does she have visiting to do.......SHE TALKS TOO MUCH ALREADY...".
Clu promptly shared this story with G&G Snow and Papa & Nan.  I didn't even know about it until I was talking to my mom on the phone later that night.  My mom made a comment that I do talk a lot.  I was confused and she told me to talk to my husband and he would tell me about that comment.

Clu had a good laugh and so did I when I FINALLY heard the story.  Love the boys and my Tal!

Savor

Pictures are blurry cause she was up on those knees rockin' away, but great to watch her figuring things out (maybe).

Watching Tali get up on her knees and rock the other night gave me a bit of anxiety! When did she get so big? Did I snuggle her enough? Have we read enough books? Am I giving her the same attention as Max? Am I a good mother? Among a million other things racing through my head. I think that the main theme was I am not ready for the "baby times" to be over and it looks like they are quickly coming to an end. Am I savoring the moments or getting caught up in the cleaning, ironing, washing, church callings, HOA and mundane things of life? I guess it was a good reminder that I need to stop and recognize that the most important thing I can be doing is being a MOM/"workin' at my trade" and to SAVOR every fleeting moment!

Tali right after getting dressed (not crazy hair for about 5 minutes) in her super cute outfit Stef made.

Caught Max on the couch with "Barker" the dog and "softee" for a little quite time.

About with Bentley

Max and his cousin Bentley have become best friends. If you mention that we are going to play with Bentley then it is non-stop talking about what they are going to do and when do we get to go. This trip was no different, we met up at dinosaur museum, and as usual the boys were inseparable and having a blast.

We are missing Bentley in this picture, he is not a big fan of dirt,

but Max is and so he went digging for dino bones.

Tali was a good sport to stay in her stroller, and finally the last 10 minutes she fell asleep.

Quiet times

I love to watch the kids during quiet times, when no one is supposed to be watching. I find that the kindness and love comes out in abundance. Those are the memories that you wish could be captured for all to see, instead you make a mental picture that you hope to remember when the craziness comes back.

About a week ago Max was watching his dad mow the lawn and so I thought Tali might like to do the same. Soon Max sat down next to Tali to share his toys and to tell her about Daddy mowing the lawn, he even had his arm around her, but I wasn't quick enough to get a picture.