Farewell Mwamwa

Lilah asked me to take a picture of her eating her noodles and then made this face. 

This little girl's silly personality is starting to shine. She is constantly making funny faces. She is so creative and is always making messes around the house to create her forts. 

David is the silliest and is constantly making me laugh. I love his personality so much. He tends to be shy around others but lets his silliness shine when he is at home or around people he is comfortable with. 

In September the kids got to watch Grandma and Papa give talks in Stake Conference. They thought it was pretty cool to see grandma on the screen. 

We also went to the doctor and let me tell you, moms who take multiple kids to the doctor at once deserve some type of reward. Trying to keep them entertained so they don't breath everything is quite the chore. 

In September we went to little Freddy's first birthday party. We love having Beaumont friends. My coworker and I started working in Neurology ICU as new grads and it's been so fun to grow our littles families together. 

We also said our farewells to grandma. Lilah didn't really understand the concept of grandma leaving but she finally understands that she doesn't live in her old house anymore. For a while, she was confused asking where grandma was sleeping. I guess she finally got that grandma is away because she tends to call her on the phone instead of asking to go to her house. 

This little girl sure loves her Mwamwa!

And so does David. 

Pictures with Papa

We went over to Sondra's house to take her a treat and as always, Lilah ended up bringing home a new toy. 

Had to take a picture of the kids fighting while I worked on a school paper. Both wanted to be in the same exact spot I guess. 

Our friends came over and surprised us with caramel popcorn. People are the sweetest! It reminds me how an easy act of kindness can mean such a big thing for other people. Sometimes the simplicity of it steers us away from doing it but yet if we follow through, it can make someone's whole night. 

A little bumpdate from clinical. 

Daddy woke up early on conference morning to make us crepes. I'm not much of an early riser so I am thankful that Mike is. He is a "Can't sleep after 8 hours" kind of person. I'm more of a, I'll sleep until I must absolutely get out of my comfortable bed type of person. Good thing we married each other. 

The babies making their own crepes. Such a fun tradition that gets passed down to the next generation. 

So yummy!

I love conference mornings. I love it even more now that we get to share it with our little people. Love this cute family of mine. 

 

Disney's Oogie Boogie Bash

 

Some September pictures

Working alone at my 9 o'clock shift. Work has been awesome for getting school work done

Lilah and her dang bottle. She knows how to wash it, grab ice from the ice maker and fill it with water. At least she's resourceful. 

Trying to get a paper edited with these two is just craziness. So glad I am able to get most of my school work while Lilah goes to school. 

Thankfully David is a super easy kid and will let me get so much work done while Lilah is gone

They just needed mom and cuddles on this particular night I guess

In September my kids were a little under the weather. They caught a bug that had been going around. Lilah even had to get COVID tested before going back to school. Thankfully she was negative. These kids' immune system is probably on overdrive trying to catch up from being quarantined for the past year. 

It was also David's first time being sick. At least it was a quick bug for David. 

When mom is in her room trying to edit a research paper and the kids get hungry. David is so lucky to have Lilah as a big sister. She'll usually make the two of them a peanut butter and jelly sandwich or grab some granola bars and open some for her and David. 

We were also able to go to Disney's Oogie Boogie Bash in December. 

Lilah doesn't LOVE rides but she was OK with this one. She mostly enjoyed it. 

David on the other hand is fine going on everything. 

The pictures below are backward but you can tell Lilah's face as the ride is starting and as it's ending. She hates anything with a dip. 

The kids loved the parade and it was so nice to finally sit down. 

Princess Elsa!

The cutest little Olaf!

Lilah telling Davi to look at the camera while she turns away from the camera. 

The kiddos had a great time at the Oogie Boogie Bash. They specially loved going around trick or treating. I love taking advantage of this while they are still little and think everything is magical. They are now ready to go door to door and go trick or treating!