Playing Catch Up...

I am getting far too much grief for not updating my blog...  so here are a few pics to keep you going until I can find a more ergonomically friendly place to put my computer!

Words cannot describe how cute this was.... pics are not great, but the story is!  This is the playroom at Grandma and Grandpa Bacon's St. George house.  Jackson formed a band!  He would tap his heel and say " A 1, 2, 3, 4!" then play the guitar like a bass!  It was great!  He had Maddie on vocals, and Hailee and Elora on the maracas and tambourine.  SO CUTE!!!

All boy, this one.... falls asleep while scratching....
This is common for Elora - she loves to sit in the hall and read late at night, so we often find her here with her stories.
Look at how long her hair is getting!  Unfortunately, it's like mine - ultra straight and fine...
I couldn't find Jackson, but the drawers were empty and Elora was on her bed like she'd swallowed the canary.... she reluctantly pointed to the drawer where he was curled up and shut in as snug as a bug!

Best buds... Jackson calls her "My friend, Eella".

And I have a true girl also - she loves dress up!  That she gets from her mother. :)

Space Chimps!!

The big "first" is finally finished!  Our resident film composer's debut opens on July 18, 2008... See you there!

                                                            Just like his daddy....

    A look from the control room onto the scoring stage.

 Chris' family was able to come and witness some of the big event.

Jackson and Elora got a first hand look at the percussion session.  The guys playing were so nice!  Help us all when Jackson learns to use that thing for real....

Warning to All Mothers...

This is what happens when you try to shower while the kids are "watching" t.v....Eighteen eggs people!  Notice the hammer - an unaware accomplice!

Jackson's Snowball...

This is what I found when Jackson called me into the bathroom one night.  He is a creative little monkey, isn't he?  If you don't understand, look closer at the upper portion of the two kids in the shower.  That is a spit wad the size of a tennis ball... one of four I found!  Jackson was very proud of his "snowball"!  The tub was full of floaties - yummy!

Sledding - finally!

Ever since my mom came to visit in the fall, the kids have been talking about sledding in the snow.  Finally, at Christmas, we got our chance!!  Both kids loved it - the little sleigh was very popular.  Getting back up the hill - that's another story....

Christmas!

Both Jackson and Elora got the chance to sit on Santa's lap at the ward Christmas Party!  Neither one would look at him though.... a sign of naughty or nice?

Jackson playing with his friends Dominic and Kai, with Aiden bringing up the rear.... he loves playing with the big boys!

Christmas morning was spent at Uncle Casey's house!  It is such a thrill to watch them tip toe down the stairs to see what Santa brought... magic for one and all!  I didn't get nearly the pictures I wanted (I was caught up in the moment).  Jackson got a scooter, and Elora a play kitchen.  We had a wonderful morning as a family - we are truly blessed.

I know these are really out of season, but my computer was out of wack and now it's back!  I had to share the Halloween shots - they are my favorite!  Elora is a true girly girl, and Jackson had a mean "Arrggghh!" to go with his Pirate!