Art 101

Fall

Spring

These are Kellen's latest art work. I think these ones are my absolute favorites, he is getting so creative. The first one I call Fall because to me that is what it looks like, a little path and and red orange and yellow trees. I tried to get him to use blue but he didn't want to, and now I see why.

The Mom and Kellen Show

Well I guess it's about time I up date my adorring fans, that's right I'm talking to you. We have been really busy, and I hate busy. I am the layed back go with the flow kind of person, and lately I have been living by the Calender. Kellen and I have been doing the "Mom and Kellen Show" none stop, I am hoping that when school is out Preston will have more time to play with us. Preston is so close to Graduating though, I just need to hang tight.

Kellen's Speech therapy, and Behavorial Therapy are in full swing, and so far I'm not that impressed. It is great to have that one hour where I don't have to be the one trying to keep Kellen's attention, or try to keep him out of trouble. No words yet, but right now that is not that high on my priority list, I have other things to worry about. But all in all, Kellen is a good boy and really smart, he just need a little extra help. The program only goes for 6 more months, so lets hope we make some progress by then.

HippyTree

Handplane First day test from Cyrus Sutton on Vimeo.

I know I haven't posted anything new in awhile, but this was well worth the time to make a post. This truly brought a smile to me and Preston's faces. Enjoy.

Deceptively Delicious

I am obsessed with this cook book! 

The idea behind the the book is to get your kids to eat more Vegetables. To start off a special thanks goes out the Andrea Tao, because she is the one that blogged about it, awhile ago, and that really sparked my interest. The Recipes are fantastic, and Kellen has eaten everything that I have put in front of him. Here is a list of the stuff we have tried.

•  Applesauce Muffins (with Cauliflower)
  
• Banana Bread (with Cauliflower)
• Pancakes (with Sweet Potato)
• Chicken Salad (with Cauliflower)
• Macaroni & Cheese (with Butternut Squash)
• Burgers (with Carrot)
• Lasagna (with Sweet Potato & Cauliflower)
• Chocolate Peanut butter Dip (with Carrots)

So it is just a few, but honestly none of us can taste the difference. It just make me happy to know that Kellen is get some really good Veggies in his diet. The next on the list to try are the Grilled Cheese Sandwich's, and the Chili. If anyone wants me to post a recipe, just send me a comment, and let me know which one. 

Spring Cleaning

So we did some spring cleaning a few weeks ago and one, of the many treasures we found were 3 rolls of film. I know, crazy right. They were fun to get developed, but this roll was pure gold! These were taken a little over a year ago, here in Rexburg. Kellen was so tiny, it's almost hard to remember him that small. But believe me, he was just as active, and funny then as he is now. Gosh, I sure do love being the mom, to a kid that everyone else thinks is such a stud. I'm not going to lie to ya, Kellen is so funny.

Yes, I had another Birthday

So Preston kick me out of the house for a couple of hours so he could do some redecorating, lucky for me my friend Courtney took pity on me and invited me over to come hang out for a bit. Your the best Courtney we should do it again.

I got spoiled rotten! My Hubby sure does love me.  I have to say my favorite thing he got me was my fancy new Food Processor, and Deceptively Delicious cookbook.  If you don't know about the cookbook already, don't you worry I will fill you in about it in another post. My favorite part of my Birthday, was the fact that we were able to get a babysitter, way last minute. Nate and Ashley, You guys are the bomb. 

I am loved!

And if your wondering how old I am now... I'm 26...

I'm not shy

My pre Madona

I know this is wrong on so many different levels, and Preston is going to hate that I posted them, but oh man look at those legs.

I know all kids do this, with any pair of shoes they can get there hands on, but I just start laughing so hard every time I look at these photos, that I just had to share my joy, and hope you guys enjoy them as much as I do.

I have been trying to get a photo for the longest time of Kellen with our shoes on, this just happen to be the one time I was quick enough. Oh man Kellen is going to hate me one day for taking these photos.

Me Time

Preston is such a sweet heart! Kellen has been rough today, and really wearing me down. When Preston came home from school he could see how frustrated  I was, and offered to take Kellen to Idaho Falls with him. It's nice to have time to myself, but as soon as they leave, I get so lonely, and want to be with them, instead of have some well deserved me time. To a lot of you, that may sound totally lame, but I am just so attached to my Husband, and darling little boy, that I am just lost with out them. I am so in love with my tiny Family. So now I have no Idea what to do with all my spare time. I'm probably going to get off the Internet and go get a work out in, although... I'm kind of lagging and don't really want to.

My Nike+ Shoes

I have to say, that I LOVE my new Nike+ running shoes! They are by far the best shoes I have ever had... ever! If any one is looking for a new pair of shoes go with the Nike Air Pegasus+ 25

The Nike+ system is a little complicated when you first start out, but after you figure everything out, it is so easy. I love being able to track my progress. Right now my time for the mile is 12.50, I know that it's not great, but I'm not a fast runner, but I will be able to track myself as I improve. I am able to customize my workouts my Time, Distance, Calories, or Basic. So If I want to burn 200 Calories, my I pod will prompt me as I get closer to my goal, and then It will tell me that I have completed my work out, when i reached 200 Cals. burned. 

I am really enjoying the Nike+ and I love my new shoes.

Just about the Family

I thought it would be nice to give you guys a little family update. Nothing to terribly new just a few things. Preston started back to school a few weeks ago, he loves learner and is excited for some of his classes. He is taking 13 credits, which may not seem like a tone, but it is enough when you have work, family, and callings. He keeps plenty busy, but does a fantastic job of make time for his family and for me. 

I have definitely gotten a lot busier since the New Year rolled around, But still not as busy as some. Just busy with "mom stuff". Kellen is such a sweet-heart, and I just love playing with him all day. I also have a calling in the Church as Enrichment Leader. It's really new for me, but I'm trying to get a hang of it. 

Kellen is the same as always, hyper and outgoing. We had him tested late last month, to see if he qualified for Speech Therapy. We were very excited when they told us he qualified for Speech and Behavioral Therapy (he's not a bad kid, he just doesn't pick up on social ques because of his speech delay). We are hopping they can start with him in February, there is kind of a long wait list, but Kellen seems to be one of there high priorities. They will come once a week for Speech Therapy and twice a month for Behavioral Therapy. I am learning though, that most of the Speech Therapy will come from me. They kind of teach me what do to. Things like don't respond right a way, or respond appropriately to grunts and points. Instead pretend like you don't know what he's talking about for 15-20 seconds, and then be like "Oh you want the Clone Trooper, ok." The idea is to help him see that his form of communication is not adequate enough to get him everything, and so he will want to expand his form of communication, hence, start talking. I have noticed that since I have started with my secret technic that he is signing spontaneously now, Granted it is all most never the right sign, but he is learning. When I ask what it is he is wanting he will automatically sign, were as before I would show him the sign then he would mimic it, and then he would get what ever it was. His lattes sign that he has learned is "help," He is darling when he signs it. I will ask him if he needs help and he turn around and sign help to me. 2 years old is when toddlers go though a "language explosion," I can see it starting to happen for Kellen, just not on the same scale as other kids.

Well that is about it, we are doing well and trying to stay warm here in our Snow Globe.