Self Portrait

Lindsie drew this picture of herself and was SO proud!  I knew it wouldn't last so I asked to take her picture.  Decided to post it here so that it wouldn't get lost and forgotten in my picture files.  :)  Obviously Whitney helped with her name, but I'm pretty sure the rest is all Lindsie.

The Fever...

Took this video of the girls tonight on the new Flip cam we got for Christmas from my parents.
This was take 7...so very funny!  Hope you enjoy...

Catch up

I am at a loss for what to write...it has been such a long time since my last post.!?  So...maybe a few photos and quick thoughts to finish out our 2010...

Wedding in Redondo Beach, CA for our friends Josh and Lisa

(it was fun to have a reason to get dressed up and be out...without the kids)

 Lindsie turned 3 and thinks she is "so big".

She loves barbies, dressing up, dancing, and lipstick!

She is a very active, crazy, yet loving kid. :)

Thanksgiving with the ENTIRE Fry family!!

Grandparents + 6 children + 6 spouses + 14 grandkids = Crazy FUN!

and we documented the occasion with a family photo...

The week before Christmas we took a trip with the kids to Arizona to stay with Grandma and Pops.  They loved swimming in the hot tub, roasting marshmallows, decorating cookies, playing at the park, riding the train and carousel, and a short horse and carriage ride (after a very LONG wait in line).  It was nice to enjoy some activities in the sun and warmer weather right before Christmas.  Thanks G&P!!  xoxo

  

 

Christmas Eve...

Nana and Papa never disappoint...everyone was thrilled with their gifts!!

We had a very enjoyable Christmas Day at home as a family. We played, ate lots of food, watched movies and visited with family and friends. (Chris was thrilled to have perfected his annual prime rib too! :) Wish I had taken a picture!)

2010 was a great year for our family! 

I will treasure the many memories created this year...

and look forward to someday having the time to scrapbook them for my kids. :)

Project complete!

I've been finding small projects to keep me busy (and sane) rather than all the usual chores around the house.  Just finished this shelf and the letters of Colin's name for his room.  I think it's pretty cute, but it serves an even bigger purpose.  I need things high and out of temptation for Lindsie!!  Look at the pictures below and you will understand why.  No explanation needed I'm sure. :)

Yep, that's an ENTIRE large bottle of baby powder all over her new "big girl bed" and room.

Will I survive this child?  Will she survive me?

Trouble!!

One morning last week while I was getting ready for the day Lindsie was watching TV on my bed.  While she was involved in the show I decided to quickly run upstairs and change Colin's diaper.  When I came back to my room, she was no longer on the bed.  I heard noises coming from the bathroom and then found Lindsie on the floor putting all my makeup back in its bag. 
This was our conversation...
Me:  "U-Oh Lindsie, what are you doing?"
Lindsie: "I'm helping you cleanup Mom" 
Me: "Thanks, but I don't need help.  You are NOT supposed to be in my makeup are you?"
Lindsie:  "Sorry Mom.  I'm beautiful!  I got makeup by myself."  Then she finally looks at me and I see her face!!  I had NO idea she could open the mascara! Yikes!  She actually had it on her lashes too!  She was covered with streaks of mascara, globs of lotion, tried on lipstick, and also managed to gouge out bits of blush and powder.  I don't know how I did it, but I kept my cool and told her that I was going to get the camera to take her picture.  She posed for the photo and then I asked her if she wanted to see in the mirror?  I lifted her up and she said..."Oh no, it's not pretty." (small pout and frown)  She agreed to let me wash her face and to "only let mommy help her with the makeup".  Only 2 years old and already a "girly girl"!

Look Who's TWO

Today is Lindsie’s birthday! We began the celebrations yesterday evening with presents, Elmo cake, and ice cream. Today we took her to her favorite lunch spot…Arctic Circle. She loves to have a hamburger and fries, play on the slide and then have her mini ice cream cone.

Lindsie is so fun to watch at this age.  She is energetic, curious, playful, willful, sweet and loving among many other things.  She has great verbal skills, can count to 10 or more, knows all her colors (especially pink), loves to sing and dance, and she is already learning to use the potty!  Not very consistently, but she loves to try and we are so proud of her.  She mimics everything her big sister Whitney does and is learning to be a good big sister to Colin as well. 

We love you Lindsie!  Happy 2nd Birthday!!

This year she is really catching on to what birthday's and presents are all about.  Our Christmas gifts may NOT be safe under the tree this year.  :) 

Dora doll from Gma & Pops