A better view

Gracin started this last week. When he is looking at something he will tilt his head sideways. I'm not sure what he is doing but it is so funny. He will stare at the book, toy, etc. and tilt his head real quick and then straighten up only to do it again 3-4 times!

Ice storm

Well it has been some crazy weather here. This is all new to me, I have never seen so much stuff covered in ice! Its kind of pretty. Everything is glistening. I took some pictures for all of you not living in the south.

Here is the grass in our back yard. Every blade of grass is stiff with ice. It would barely move when I pushed on it.



Every thing is so slick. I fell right on the ground about 1 seconds after taking this pic of the mail box.--I don't think anybody saw!
I sure hope we don't need to go anywhere anytime soon. I don't think we could get into our cars, they're sealed shut. Also, I bet the roads are complete ice. I am surprised we still have power.

6 months old!!

Gracin turned 6 months over the weekend. For the occasion I had his pictures taken at JC Penny. I love their $8.99 coupon. These were his first "professional" pics. I find it funny that you bring in a coupon for 8 bucks, and they try and bump you up to the $250 package...? Why would I pay that much here? Anyways they never get me to buy more:)Oh I almost forgot. While I was there they had me sign a paper allowing them to use one of his photos in there photo book. I thought it was pretty neat that they thought my little guy was so cute they had to have one to show off! I of course didn't mind. I got a $4 off coupon for it I guess that's something.

His appointment isn't until next week so I will have his stats then. But for right now he can:

*roll over and back, all directions
*sit up all by himself
*put himself to sleep
*sleep 11-12 hours at night
*put in his own binkie
*hold his own bottle for a little bit
*two teeth
*eats all veggies and oatmeal
*loves to drink a bottle all day!
*spin around to get a toy or cat or Rhylan
*can grab small objects with his fingers
*laughs at almost anything
*can splash in the tub
*Says mama...j/k

Williamson bath times

These two kids love bath time (what kid doesn't?) Gracin has recently discovered splashing but has not mastered it yet. He loves it when Rhylan shows him the ropes;) Rhylan will even spit water on his tummy to help him get rid of all the bubbles. What a little helper. He likes to suck on the wash rag and drink the water--note to self, clean tub again! In this last pic Rhylan and I both laughed when he gave himself a bubble beard.

Wii fit

We got Wii Fit about 2 weeks ago and have had a ton of fun adding a little exercise into our day. Rhylan can even play a few games: As you can see she can even beat me at some games!

Look What I Just Made!!!

from scratch-

I have NEVER made bread before. Well, I have a bread machine that I can use, but never all by my self. I have tried rolls, and pizza dough... all failures. But the other day I found this recipe for French Loaves in my Taste of Home mag. I decided to try it. Um.... it turned out PERFECT. I'm serious. Rhylan and I have eaten almost half a loaf already. It was so easy, especially for a beginner. ( I used bread flour like it suggested) The recipe comes from a lade who owns a bakery and sells this there! If you want to succeed in making a yummy bread try it!! the only thing Ididn't get in the scan was 2 tbsp active dry yeast!!

French loaves
yield 2 loaves (12 slices each)

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp. active dry yeast
2 cups warm water (110 to 115)

help me!

I hear from the living room "¡Ayúdeme!"

I start laughing and quickly help Rhylan turn her pants around. She had put them on back wards and was in distress! I have never heard her say that before. She watches Dora and I guess she picked it up. Just a couple more hours watching Dora, and she can talk to Uncle Ricio!!

(Mauricio speaks English extremely well but, it would be more fun in Spanish)

Rhylan winter photo shoot!

So I got the CD in the mail from Rachel. I loved every one of the pictures she took. She is my inspiration, and hopefully my teacher...hint,hint... when I get my camera! I wanted to post some of my favorite. If you know Rachel (Moffat) Allen, leave her a comment and tell her how awesome she is!

We spent $80

I got:
a decorative vase
a decorative basket
4 shirts
1 skirt
1 jacket

Riley got:
a Bocce game
5 pairs of dress pants
2 ties (one had the original tag for $39.99)
1 blue dress shirt

Rhylan got:
3 board games

Yes Goodwill is starting to be our favorite store!!

Christmas Catch up

Well I have been trying to get caught up from all our Christmas fun. So here is a really LONG post telling the rest of the story! Warning look at your own risk (this is mostly for family.) Looking at this post may cause drowsiness.

The first snow ball...aimed at Uncle Mauricio (Ricio to Rhylan)
The girls
She got to try out some sledding once the weather was a little warmer.

Pulling "Ricio"

Our Christmas reindeer on the sled. You know you are in Arizona when, even the baby is wearing camo!
Rhylan pulled Gracin for a little bit. She is such a fun big sister.
Wee!
We didn't go down hills, we all just pulled Rhylan down the road.
My two cuties on the sled.

Rhylan loved the snow. Well she liked to be outside in it, not touch it.
Freezing in the snow!
Papa loves his big boy!
Nana had a talent show at her house with my cousins and aunts and uncle. Us four girls did a dance in our matching Christmas PJ's.

Here is the thermometer on Christmas morning!!
Rhylan and Papa Christmas morning
The boys on Christmas morning.
Me and the kids Christmas morning.
Christmas morning in their Christmas PJ's.
Rhylan and Papa playing flutes. Poor Papa caught a cold from Rhylan because they kept switching flutes/recorders.
Rhylan is very musical!! Here she is playing uncle Zak's drums.
Everyone but me at the dinner table (I was taking the pic) Nana is even in this one!
The girls did a lot of this:
The boys did a lot of this:

Tough guys wear pink

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(Hey mom do you want one of these for now? If so which one?)

Riley owns an identical shirt. In fact, he wore it on our first date! What a stud.