Baby Stella

Every girl needs a best girlfriend. I’ve never actually had one outside of my sisters, so when Sadie moved to Concord from Utah it was instant friendship for our kids and the two of us. Then 10 months later she moved to Monterey, two hours away. Not cool. We’ve both taken little road trips to see each other, so when Sadie was due to have her baby I took the road trip by myself to be there. That is what best friends do after all. It was a very special day and I was so honored to be a part of it. I also got to take some pictures for Sadie and Kasey during the first few hours of Stella’s arrival. Sadie did not appear to have just given birth, she was so beautiful and calm and happy. Stella was content and hardly madd a peep. Beautiful day, beautiful family, beautiful baby. Enjoy!

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Easter

I’m gonna try to get back on the blog thing. I’ve taken a lot of pictures recently and Holly and JD are growing fast.

We were excited to celebrate Easter this year. I found an Easter book that we read a lot to help the kids understand that Easter isn’t really about bunnies, eggs and candy. I was surprised that they really enjoyed the book and when someone asked them who we celebrate at Easter they would respond with “Jesus” and “He was resurrected.” Puts a smile on Mommy’s face!

Grandma Hopkins took them to Build A Bear again and they chose the chipmunks with a Darth Vader outfit and a Cinderella dress. Very fitting for the stages of life these two are in. Very boy and very girl!

During Priesthood session of conference the girls went to the mall and took the opportunity to visit the Easter bunny. The only way Holly and JD would sit on his lap was if I did with them. I think Wesley’s face says it all. Jim and I were in charge of the Easter egg hunt at church. Wasn’t very hard. We bought some eggs and candy and made the young women fill them. All 500. The primary and nursery kids had a really fun time. Holly and JD ate their candy before we even got to the car to go home. We dyed Easter eggs at Grandma’s house on Easter after church and had another hunt. A really big one. We had to bag up the candy and hide it high away. I think we still have some hiding somewhere.

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Story Time With Holly

For Valentine’s Day the kids got new books from Grandma Hopkins. Books they have since fallen in love with and memorized. “Scary Sid” is one of the most favorite books now. The kids take turns being Sid and reading the book to us. Holly needed a little help and JD was right there to pitch in.

Holly reading Scary Sid from Liz Hopkins on Vimeo.

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February Instagram Photo Challenge

While the two little ones refuse to go to bed and lay next to me on the couch I thought I’d share my instagrams from last month. Enjoy my photo dump from the last 29 days. I can’t believe it’s March already!

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The Good, The Bad, The Cute

Before the kids were potty trained bedtime was a breeze. We would sing a song, say prayers, give hugs and kisses and usually they would be asleep after a half and hour.

I know I’ve mentioned how excited I am that they are potty trained but now bedtime takes way.too.long.

Potty breaks. Drinks. More potty breaks. Lots of talking. Coming out of the room just to hang out. More potty breaks. My patience is being tested for sure.

On the flip side, I just love that I get to go to Sunday School and young women’s without even worrying about how Holly and JD are doing in nursery. Jim even came to Sunday school with me. They looked like they had fun and sang “No one likes a frowny face…” all the way home.

I just hope they sleep in their beds past midnight tonight!

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Valentines Day

Valentines day was filled with lots of love and lots of sugar.

I love my two little cuties. I love that they are getting so excited about starting our own traditions on holidays. And have I mentioned I love that they are both potty trained? Well I am!

I love my Jimbo. This is our 10th Valentines day together, our very first Valentine’s Day together we made each other cards, which we both still have tucked away in a box somewhere. Now, we celebrate very low key and though sometimes I wish we did more as a couple I love that we go out as a little family for Valentines day. Love you Jim. Thanks for loving me back. And I also realize we don’t need to take more pictures together too.

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Love Week: Lazy Days

Today was Monday, a lazy, rainy Monday. Even breakfast was lazy.

JD loves cinnamon rolls. Homemade ones, Pillsbury or cinnamon melts from McDonalds. For $1.00 I love them too.

I love how Holly and JD play with each other lately. Playing with their little kitchen and pretending to make food is seriously so cute. I love how Holly talks to her Jessie doll like she’s a baby. She must’ve learned it from that way we talk to baby Wesley. I love that Holly isn’t afraid to play cars like her brother. JD absolutely loves it!

I’ve made yet another chart to keep track of how many nights they can sleep in their beds, all night long. If they fill it up they get to go see The Lorax. I love that it motivates Holly. Don’t even ask me how JD is doing, he could care less. This is how fell asleep for naptime. So flexible! Most nights she falls asleep like this too.

And while the kids napped today I hung another picture using Command photo hangers. Love them. I love that I don’t have to hammer a nail into the wall and feel bad for ruining it. I also ate my favorite spring time candies, thanks to my friend Marci for bringing them to me.

One more day of loves. It should be good.

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