Tantrum

Today Haken got up at 6:00 AM. He usually gets up at 7:30 or 8:00, but lately he has seemed to wake up with the sun for some reason. I knew that since he got up so early he would probably go down for a nap today. He did, but woke up after only an hour (his naps usually range from 1 1/2 to 2 hours). He seemed happy for about 5 minutes after getting up until he decided he wanted some fruit snacks for a snack. I went to the pantry to get them for him and then came the tantrum... Since he has discovered that he can push the barstool anywhere in our kitchen and get things for himself he always wants to do everything himself. As I pulled the fruit snacks out he just burst out screaming and crying because he wanted to do it. At this point I decided that he didn't deserve the fruit snacks acting like this so....I ate them. (I know I'm mean) However, I did tell him that if he stopped crying and acting better he could have his own. I sent him to his room and he had a good cry but was too stubborn to quit crying and say he was sorry. Anyway....as I talked things out with him in his room and he apologized, I realized that he hasn't had a real tantrum in months. I honestly can't remember the last time that he acted up like this. I couldn't help but compare him to hormonal women...let me explain.... I have found with myself (hopefully I am like the average woman) that I have to have a good cry every few months. It is usually over something stupid that I'm not really that passionate about and usually directed at Shad (poor guy). I make something into a big deal that isn't and I just feel like I need to cry. I think that Haken was just having one of these moments. I think he was a little bit tired, but in the end he just needed to let out a little steam. I think I can relate....

Brigham City Temple Walk

I used to wonder before I was a blogger why some people didn't keep their blog updated all the time. Now I know! It is hard to stay up on it with two kids! However, I have made the time to share some of the pictures that I took of Haken in Brigham City today. We went into Brigham to get the windshield on our car replaced because we have to register it this month and it won't pass. So, I decided that while we waited for them to fix it we would take a walk. I usually don't bring my camera with me everywhere, but packed it at the last minute. We walked around Brigham for about 45 minutes with Jack in the stroller and Haken walking. His poor little legs were tired and we took a lot of breaks. I think it was a good thing for him to walk because he was tired enough for a nap today. It was a nice day, a little chilly, but not too bad.
Right across the street from the glass place was the construction site of the new Brigham City temple. We walked all the way around it and took some pictures in the viewing area. Haken was fascinated by the big cranes and machinery. Right now you can see the walls of the 4 corners up. We are so excited to have this new temple close by. Every penny that Haken finds goes towards building the Brigham City temple, after paying his tithing of course. Although he has only put about $2 towards it, I hope that it gets him excited for the completion of the temple. Although we already have 2 temples only 30 minutes away from us (yes, we are spoiled). It will be nice to have one 15 minutes away that we can run to in a hurry. We shouldn't have any excuses now for not going. What a blessing this will be!

If you want to watch the building of the Brigham City temple you can go to www.brighamcitytemple.info and see construction pictures.

Yes, he is licking the fence. I'm not sure why he has to have his tongue out all the time lately. Licking fences...picking his nose with it....


A view of the 4 corner walls that are already up


My cute little boy. I can't get enough of that smile sometimes...even when he is a stinker



Content little Jack in his warm suit. He stayed asleep the whole time all nice and cozy in the stroller.

Our New Toy

This year we finally got the Mac computer we have been waiting for. I think Haken has been just as excited about it as we have been. It has been fun trying out all the new programs and figuring out how it all works. Today we discovered the "photobooth" where we can take pictures and make videos of ourselves. Haken wanted to share this video with you all...

Shad's Christmas Break Project

I think I would be ungrateful if I didn't share with everyone what my husband did for me during his Christmas break from school. I have been wanting a toy storage/bench in the back of my family room since we moved into this house over four years ago. Our family room is kind of an awkward long skinny room and the space hasn't been utilized in the best way. We have been using the back of the room as a toy room for Haken. However, in the past year it has started to get a little out of control with all of the toys that he has been acquiring. With all of the money I have been making doing curtains for people I decided that I wanted to makeover our family room. I mentioned the bench to Shad last week and I have to say that he got more into it than I thought he would. He drew precise plans on graph paper, researched the best wood, and took two whole days building me a bench that was truly professionally made ("Amish quality" as he says). It fits perfect in our little corner and has more than enough space for all of Haken's many toys. I am so glad that space is actually being utilized now. I can sit on the bench instead of the floor while I play with Haken (this really would have been helpful while I was pregnant, but at least it is done now.) I still need to cover the foam cushions and make a few pillows to add some color, but it will still be used until then. I thought about leaving it as a "built in" if we ever move, but after all of the work that he put into it, it will definitely be coming with us to our next home. Now we need to add beadboard to the walls, curtains in the windows, and pillows on the couches to make the room complete. I will have to post pictures again when the entire room is complete. I'm glad that I have a husband who is not only an artist, but is an up-and-coming carpenter as well.


Bench with the lovely green foam cushions. Don't worry, they will be covered soon.


The toy chest with a lid in the corner with tons of storage for all the sports toys Haken has.




Haken enjoyed the "male bonding" as well