Too many

Dear Ryan, 

We have been reading about the Stripling Warriors in The Book of Mormon. Tonight the sons of Helaman were reclaiming the city of Cumeni. As you were repeating what daddy said you called Cumeni-too many. 

We also talked about what provisions are and what provisions you would take on a march through a forest. You and Grace said things like food, clothes, blankets, weapons. But then you said that the Stripling warriors would probably want a picture if their family so they won't forget them. 

Ryan, you are so full of love! I am so honored to be your mother. You are a gentleman and are constantly trying to make sure I am happy and comfortable. You are going to be an amazing man, just like you dad is. Never forget that honoring women makes you stronger, not wimpy, and that men and women are both special-one is not better than the other. They both have unique qualities and roles that are different, but both are very, very important and necessary. God made each one of us and knows us intimately-never doubt that. His plan is divine and eternal! Always listen to your tender heart. The Holy Ghost will help you with all you decisions, big and small. 

I love you with all my heart!

Mom

Crayons are not for coloring

Dear Connor, 

Sometimes I just want to squeeze you! You are so cute!

Sometimes I don't know what to do with you, though. The other night you colored on the cabinets with a dry erase marker, thank heavens. 

When I told you no and made a disappointed face at you, you almost cried. You put your head down and looked like a sick puppy. 

How do I discipline you when you are so cute?!

You have a sinus infection right now and have been so sad. I don't blame you, you  probably wish your head was chopped off. I know that is how I felt when I had a sinus infection. 

I hope you get feeling better soon, sweet boy. 

I love you!

Mom

Haircuts

A couple weeks ago we came home from picking up Ryan from kindergarten and it was such a beautiful day. I just had to take some pictures! This is what I got. 

Connor did not want Ryan to touch him! It was comical. Connor would laugh until Ryan touched him and then he would scream. 

Anyway, while I took these amazing pictures I notice the boys hair was getting long. 

Ryan is a pro at getting hair cuts since he gets one about every month since he was about nine months. Connor on the other hand hates it and is miserable the whole time. 

I had to take pics of the sad baby. He is just too cute!

We are about at hair cut time again. I need to do them before Brittany's wedding in two weeks. Yea!