Miles Quotes - Simon Says

We often play Simon Says with Miles as we change his diaper to keep him occupied (especially his hands).  Today Miles was being particularly antsy.

Brandon:  "Miles, Simon says touch your head."

He did, but reluctantly.  Then he fought to get out of my hold.

Brandon:  "Simon says touch your ears."

Then the kicking and back arching started.

Brandon again:  "Simon says touch your ears."

Miles, looking right in my eyes:  "Simon says NO!"

Snow!

Brothee and His Baby

Cowboy

I don't know where he gets these ideas, but this is the outfit he was rockin' today.

"Sisters"

This is what life would have been like if Elly had a little sister instead of a Brothee.  This is Elly's doing, and Miles just plays along.

Baking

Fall

Happy You You!

Elly's birthday is on Wednesday, and we've all been pretty excited.  Miles has been learning "Happy Birthday", which comes out as "Happy You You".  It's pretty funny.



http://youtu.be/U47TovgXMBw

The Show

The kids love putting on shows. This impromptu little number happened on the front porch the other day. Miles appreciates our laughter and praise at about 0:58 when he says, "Thank you".

Ridin'

Our neighbors across the street have these fun little "motorcycles" the kids love to ride.

Thanks, Carliles, for the good times and the pictures!

Chase, and Putting the Roomba to Sleep

Here's a fun little video of the kids chasing each other.  Also, of Miles putting the Roomba down for a nap.  Yeah, the Roomba.  And yeah, to sleep...with blankets.

So we got this Roomba last week, and since then the kids have been mesmerized (and a little frightened in Miles' case) by it.  But they love putting it "to sleep", which means they push the button to send it to its dock for charging and then they put blankets on it.  Miles calls it "robot".  So he says, "Night-night, Robot."  It's like part of the family now.

On Campus

This is the new path on BYU campus.  It's beautiful. We took the kids there recently.  They loved it!

Uh Oh

Sometimes Brothee likes dressing up in Elly's clothes and shoes and playing with her dolls.

Chillin' at the Mall

We went to lunch at the mall the other day and ate outside since the weather was so nice.  I love that the kids can have fun anywhere doing anything.  That day, they just played on the rocks while we finished eating.  I don't know if they were sunbathing or just climbing or what.  But it was pretty funny to see.

Gateway Fountain

just LOVE that smile!

Brothee did NOT like the surprise of the water coming up at him.

sweet, sweet, girl...and look at that toe pointing!

Brandon was such a good sport.  It isn't every dad who willingly gets soaked to the bone for the sake of the fun of his daughter!

Scenes from Home

I've said this before and I'll say it again: I have the best job in the world.

"Dress ups"

Brothee, Elly's pet dog

Elly loves to paint

Cruisin'

After the Pool

The kids love going in the little kiddie pool we got this summer.  And they love getting wrapped up in their towels too.

Playing and Screaming

This is why it's NEVER quiet at our house, except when they're asleep.

Brothee in the Box

The other day Brothee kept climbing in and out of this ottoman that had toys in it.  His technique for getting in is pretty hilarious.