Alyssa

I haven't had time to upload the Easter pictures, yet, so they will be forthcoming. However, I was tagged by Kellie to list eight interesting things about Alyssa. Here goes:

1. Whenever she wears a onesie she collects various things in it -- normally hair accessories. When I change her clothes, elastics, barrettes, and bows will come tumbling out.

2. Alyssa talks in an unnaturally high voice -- very feminine. I think most people address her in a sing-song way, so she imitates it.

3. She is a talker. She probably says 30 words (at least). At 17 months, Jayce had said four words and a few animal sounds (although he understood everything we said). Her current favorite saying is "Good Girl."

4. She is tough! Jayce must have trained her well. She has certain ideas and stubbornly sticks to them -- regardless of the risks of a rough and tumble older brother.

5. She loves to accessorize, which boggles the mind. I'm not an accessory person, so is this need for necklaces, sunglasses, hats, shoes, barrettes, costumes, etc. innate? She also loves wearing socks on her hands.

6. She pretends to count. If Jayce and I are counting out something to 10, she'll say "uh, uh, uh, uh TEN." She repeats the last digit with gusto. She's also fascinated in his potty training routine and tries to do it herself.

7. She's a social butterfly -- constantly waving and flirting with various passerbys. She's also really silly. She loves making faces, shaking her head, and spinning around when she's in a hyper mood.

8. She chases dogs, she loves to sing and dance, she loves to sleep (yay!), she might be a leftie, and she has the biggest and best smile. Quite the character!

Hopes are dashed yet again! :(

The pain of being a Cougar fan continues . . . what a sad loss! Why can't we get past the first round? Why? Why?

Rise all Loyal Cougars!

Okay, I am instructing my blog readers to watch the BYU game at 4:25 (MDT) or 5:25 (PDT) on CBS. I am so nervous, and I really, really, really want them to get past the first round. Looks like UNLV will do it, so now we need the other, better MWC team to do it as well.

GO BYU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"On we go to vanquish the foe!"

Yo Ho, Yo Ho! A Pirate's Life for Me

Jayce attended Gabe's pirate-themed b-day party last Saturday, and he was the only child who kept his eye patch and bandana on the whole time. He enjoyed playing the part. However, I think he enjoyed the drama even more . . . a microburst tore through the park and blew over the gigantic bounce house. Luckily Jayce had just gotten out mere moments before, but he had fun chasing it down. Very exciting!

Cruisin' with the sib . . .

Alyssa loves the idea of the battery-powered car. However, her legs are too short to push the pedal, so in order to ride she must be a passenger. Unfortunately, a passenger seat is lacking in Jayce's truck, so we've been experimenting with lap riding. Don't try this at home! (Seriously . . . can I get in trouble for allowing such risky behavior?).

Easter Egg Hunt Playgroup

I'm a bit behind, but last week we did an Easter Egg Hunt for the young uns'. Here are the highlights . . .


Poor Jayce -- his mom (me) forgot an Easter basket, so we had to wing it with a Target bag. Oh, well. It appears he had fun anyway.


If you look closely, Alyssa has pen mark all over her legs. She's become quite the body artist lately. Please! No future tattoos!!

I need to thank Kellie -- I stole this pic from her blog. I just wanted to include a good shot of Jayce's friends. Another highlight of the day . . . Jayce and Jackson (the one wearing the light blue collared shirt) chasing imaginary deers with sticks.

BYU Blues :(

Yes, we lost the MWC Championship game. I witnessed the carnage firsthand. Jer and I were so stoked to go together, but sadly, our babysitting situation didn't work out so I went solo (so typical for us -- we've had a mere two times in the last three years when we've been out without the kids). I just couldn't stand the thought of watching the game on TV while the actual game was being played a mere 15 minutes away. I braved the sea of Rebel Red so I could cheer on my Cougs. Anyway, we may have lost the game, but here are some BYU highlights:

1. Overall, BYU had the best-looking crowd. :)

2. The Cougarettes were skilled, talented, and wholesome during their half-time performance (national dance champions). The Rebel Girls, however, were doing moves I refuse to describe on a family blog. Maybe I'm glad Jer wasn't there after all.

3. A BYU fan won $66,000 in a free-throw contest. So impressed!

4. The BYU fans I sat with were spirited and civil. The Rebel fans seated three rows behind me were crass and profane. Granted, I'm sure some BYU fans sunk to that level, but I witnessed good behavior in my section.

Okay, my Rebel friends -- I had to spin this experience somewhat positively because I'm bummed about the loss. You won fair and square, although you were on your home court . . . . :)