Oh my little Champaronie...

A few weeks ago I was going through some of Champs old clothes to see if Kasper could fit into any of them.  I pulled out a pair of overalls that Champ loved when he was little and said, "these look like they will fit Kasper." Champ jumped and ran over to them saying,"But mommy! Those are my super special overalls that I love so so much! They are mine!" I laughed and tried to explain to him that there is NO way they would still fit him, that he is 4 and that these are for babies. However, he insisted on trying them on to prove me wrong. And what happened???? TA DA! They still fit!! I could not believe it and could not stop laughing! My little Champie. 

So, a couple months ago I got upset with Champ for something that I can't even remember. However, it was a big enough deal that he was grounded from the TV or any movies for the day. He didn't throw a fit, but instead talked is dad into helping him make a new cardboard box TV. He drew pictures on in and even made a remote. He placed it right next to our regular TV and "watched" it for HOURS people! He is so funny and stubborn. I love it! 

My little artist

Champ is really getting good at drawing pictures...these are a couple of pictures he drew the other day. This is a picture of himself....his shirt said TEXAS on it..he was reading it upside down. 

This is a picture of me and Champ watching Kasper play in his crib...

Who knew 4 year olds could be so FRUSTRATED?!

While at Costco today, I swear I almost ran into like 5 people. I totally didn't realize it would be so crowded with all of the kids home from spring break. There were kids EVERYWHERE.... they were leaping out in front of me all over and I almost just hit one on purpose because I swear he ran in front of me to be funny. Those carts at Costco are HUGE and hard to navigate normally, and even more so when you are dodging millions of children! Needless to say, by the time we were walking out to the car I was so annoyed that I said to Champ, "You wanna know what really FRUSTRATES me? When people don't watch where they are going!!" Then he looked up at me with the cutest wide eyes and said, "Well you wanna know what frustrates me mom? When Kasper tries to mess up my train tracks that I make." I was totally caught off guard a little that he actually got what I was talking about and was contributing to the conversation! I couldn't be annoyed anymore, I just told him that it's okay to be frustrated sometimes, but that we need to do our best to be happy and stay positive. 

Well I thought that that would of been the end of that conversation. Boy was I wrong. The whole 20 minute ride home he proceeded to let me know of all the things that frustrate him. (he stated these things off without any pause in between...he didn't have to even THINK about them. I am not kidding!)

Things that frustrate CHAMP: (These are the ones I can remember)

1. When Kasper pulls my hair

2. When a friend at school calls me small

3. When I have to go to the bathroom when I am playing

4. When mom is not patient with me (I swear he said that)

5. When I can't find Thomas (the train)

6. When I can't play with my friends

7. When I have to be in a booster seat cause I am 4 now

6. When people forget I am 4 now (it's only been 2 weeks!)

7. When mom has to wash my blankie

8. When mom washes my hair

9. When Kasper hits me

10. When I have to listen to mom's girlie music and not dad's rock n roll! 

I couldn't believe that he was so frustrated about so many things, he really never complains. I guess it was good for him to let it out. The funny thing is, was that all of those things are real complaints that would frustrate me too! He amazes me sometimes. I love him so much and am so lucky that he is my little buddy. Things are never boring with Champ around. He always has something to talk about! :) 

Champ Is 4!!

Our little Champ is not so little anymore. He turned 4 on the 5th. We started off the birthday celebration by getting his pictures taken, then headed to the kids museum. Both he and Kasper had a BLAST!! Once the kids were worn out we went home for a pizza party and watched one of his new Thomas movies. It was the perfect family day! 

The next day we had a little birthday party for him. Bobby was so cute and decorated everything, picked out presents, and got the cake and ice cream. What a great daddy! Then finally on sunday (his actual birthday) we went to my Grandma's house for another little party. Her and Champ share birthdays so most of the family was there to celebrate. It was fun to see everyone. Happy Birthday Grandma and Champ!! 

BEST DAY EVER....

It has already been a year. We were sealed together as a family one year ago on March 22nd in the Salt Lake temple. (I am late posting this) It was by far the best day of my life! It was so special to have Champ there with us, it made everything even more amazing. I am so grateful for my wonderful husband and for our two amazing boys. There is no other little family that I would want to spend forever with. I will always remember that day and how loved and grateful I felt and how strong the spirit was. Thanks to all of our family and friends who were there with us for our best day EVER! 

we love HAND ME DOWNS!!!

Kasper is getting so BIG! He is a lot bigger then Champ was at 9 months. In fact, in these pictures Champ is one year and Kasper is 8 1/2 months and they have on the same shirt! It's still funny how different they look. (oh and yes...Champ was eating dirt...)

Champ's first sleepover

Champ had his first real sleep over last week with his great pal Wyatt. They had a blast playing together and then watching a movie with popcorn. They were so cute when it was time to go to bed. They put out the sleeping bags and told each other bed time stories until they feel asleep. It was so funny. We will have to do it again sometime.