This girl is getting too big

My Elise is just growing up so fast! She is talking like crazy, potty trained, becoming so self-sufficient. Her hair is getting thicker and longer and it is so fun to do new hairstyles on her. I'm not a pro-braided, but... not bad for being an only girl. :) I just love this girl so much! She has such a sweet, witty personality. She is quick with jokes and will make you laugh till you cry.

Applesauce

I was give a couple of boxes of apples from a lady in my ward so I made applesauce and apple butter. It was a sticky but yummy day. Dallin loves to help squish the apples through the machine. Elise tried, but she isn't quick strong enough yet.

Cereal anyone??

So, a few months ago Hyvee had cereal on amazing deal! It was on sale plus you got a coupon for $6 off you next purchase. So, I had to go and get some cereal. I ended up getting over 90 boxes for less than $8 total!! Yes, that is correct! That is .08 cents a box!!! We now have a years supply of cereal! Waa-hooo!!! I love good deals!

Hooray!!!

Elise is officially potty trained!!! It was challenging at first, but then she just got it! And now she can make it through the day with no accidents and even take naps with no problems. And I don't have to remind her a trillion times like I did with Dallin. I am smiling!! I don't have a child in diapers!! My budget is smiling too!!

My little boy

At church on Sunday the kids got to choose a song to sing and one kid chose "Jesus Wants Me For a Sunbeam". All our primary kids love this song because they fly out of their seat when the word "sunbeam" comes along. Well I noticed that Dallin just sat in his chair with his arms folded with a little scowl on his face. After church I asked him why he didn't sing along and bounce around like the other kids and he said, "Well mommy, I was thinking about it and... I don't think that is very reverent." He made me laugh and smile. What a sweet boy! I just love that about him. It reminds me of his Grandpa Seeley... I love those little qualities that I find in him.

1st Day of School

Dallin had his first day of preschool on Tuesday and I'm pretty sure I was more nervous than he was. He had a hearty breakfast of pancakes and sausage and off to school he went, never looking back. I went in with him and found his seat and after a few minutes I asked him if he was ready for me to leave (kind of hoping he would want me to stay for longer) and he said yep. He was there for 3 hours and when I picked him up he was a happy boy. He had a great time and was excited to go back. I'm so glad that he gets to go to (free, yep that is right FREE) preschool but I am really happy that it is only 2 days a week for 3 hours. I miss my boy when he is gone and so does Elise. My baby is growing up!This is the look/smile he gave his teacher for his picture on the wall. Only Dallin...