Best Buds

Hyrum and Ivy have formed such a powerful bond in their short little lives. I feel so fortunate to witness their friendship blossom every day. We are SO LUCKY Hyrum is such a gentle and unselfish big brother. He sets the example and Ivy loves to follow.

The first word out of Ivy's mouth every morning is "HYWUM!" She CONSTANTLY asks where he is when he's at school. Whenever he is upset, (which is several times a day) you can easily see the concern and alarm on Ivy's face. She cries with him even though she has no idea what the drama is.

Hyrum is Ivy's constant protector. He explains to her that she can't run in the road or touch the hot oven in a little sing-song voice. He holds her hand while we're walking so she doesn't trip and fall. He even feeds Ivy breakfast when mom needs a few more minutes sleep. The other day Ivy wouldn't come when it was time to get in the car at the park. Hyrum and I started walking away (hoping Ivy would become frightened and run towards us-- she just kept playing) and Hyrum immediately became frantically upset thinking we were leaving his little sis. "I DON'T WANT TO LEAVE IVY, I NEED HER! (sob, sob, sob)" His absolute terror touched me so deeply, I almost broke down.

I will never be able express my gratitude that my fervent prayers have be answered positively. I can only keep praying this current felicity will continue into their teenage years!

Ivy Speaks

Every time I turn on the camera my rambunctious, talkative, and hilarious kids turn into little zombies. They'll be singing songs or playing a clever little game and I'll rush to find the dang thing, turn it on without them noticing, and then record five minutes of them staring at the camera. It's like they know there's pressure attached to the little device in mom's hands. Maybe they can sense my anxiety as I send the do something really cute and funny vibes. So every time you watch one of our videos, just remember, right before I turned on the camera they were doing something really entertaining!

Here's our little Ivy girl doing what she does best- Telling us over and over again what an object is just in case we forgot what she said two seconds ago:

Out to the Races

We won two free tickets (through our grocery store receipt) to the International Raceway in Richmond. Nascar is a huge deal around here and it was an great chance to see what all the hype was about. I so generously out of the love of my charitable heart gave up my tickets for Hyrum (who I knew would appreciate it much more than me).

Hyrum loved the parachute guy with the American flag.

Bry was BRILLIANT-as always- and brought ear plugs which were a lifesaver.


I didn't miss all the noise and the beer guzzling, cigar smoking, sailor mouthed men. But I sure wish I could have been there to see Hyrum's eyes light up with excitement to see the real Lighting McQueen. He really loved it. Now whenever he sees a checkered flag (which are all over the place all of a sudden) he thinks we're in a race.

Wecome to the Family

These last few months have been crazy busy for accumualting new members of the family.

First, my baby sis is engaged to a fun and handsome dude, Zack. We actually spent some time with him over the Summer and were very impressed. We think he'll be a great new brother. Welcome to the crazy Webb family Zack!

Next, I have a delectable new baby nephew James.

He's PAINFULLY CUTE.

And I promise I won't call him Jimmy, even if I really want to Tyler!

And last, but certainly not least is our new Betta Fish who thinks he's a shark.

He's a feisty little fish who devours his flake food like a piranha and even attacks the fish net. What name did Hyrum bestow on this belligerent fish?

Dorothy.

Meet the Crew

(For the Journal)

Captain Smarts of the Dawn Treader 2.

Also known as "the Dentist".

For this swashbuckler torments his prey by giving shots and filling cavities.

Madame Quartermaster

This feindish female uses tickle tourture to induce giggle fits. Has been known to poison unsuspecting victims with her cooking. Beware her craft room. Many a noble gent has entered never to be seen again...

Gripes

Don't be fooled by his piety and charm, this terror of the seas can mope and whine until the hardiest pirate will beg for Davy Jone's Locker!

Squirts

This red-headed spit fire pillages and plunders every cuboard, drawer, garbage and clean clothes pile in the land with no mercy.