The Mystery of the Salt and Pepper!

Sunday was the last time we saw them at the table. The nice little salt and pepper shakers were right where they were supposed to be in the middle of the table. Well after dinner the person who cleared the table didn't get those little guys put away - so there they stayed all night long and the next morning. I remember, vaguely, seeing them the next morning amid the clutter of breakfast cereals. And then it all became a blur. The table setter couldn't find them anywhere. So the hero "finder", ME, took on the challenge. But to everyone's surprise even I couldn't find them. I was seriously so confused. We looked everywhere - fridge, freezer, pantry, cupboards. There just isn't very many places that those things could go. So after a couple of nights of using the pour a little of salt in my hand and sprinkle it, I decided to buy some of the cheap kind at the store.
Now that you are all dying to know what happened next - I'll tell you. This morning as I was making JD's lunch, he was getting some breakfast. All of the sudden he makes a funny noise and I look over and he is pulling the salt and pepper out of the empty Golden Grahams box. What? We had a good laugh about it. I thought Dawson or Tanner had been playing a trick on us but as I asked them about it at breakfast this morning they were as surprised as me. Then it donned on me - our little table climber -Marissa! She had been on the table that Monday morning and I guess she does like putting things in other things! So mystery solved - who knew that a 15 month old could create such a mystery!

Just so I will remember

Saturday night, JD and I got to bed about 11:30. As soon as we got comfortable, Marissa starts crying (not totally unusual) but usually she will just fuss for a few minutes and then find a binky and go back to sleep. Anyway she was crying pretty hard so I went in there and got her thinking if she laid down with us she would go back to sleep. No such luck. She was still crying and carrying on and kept trying to get off of our bed. So after struggling with her for a few minutes, I let her get down. She left the room and walked down the dark hall. She was only gone for a few seconds and then came back. I picked her up and she relaxed for a bit but then wanted to get down again. So I let her and off she went down the hall again. This time she didn't come back and I wondered if she went downstairs or something. So I got up and found her in the dark kitchen standing by her chair. I picked her up and asked her if she was hungry. She shook her head yes. So I set her on the counter and gave her some milk and toast. She downed the milk and ate most of the toast. Then we headed back to her room - read one book with the lights out and she went right back to bed. JD and I just laughed at how she really communicated with us what she needed even though she couldn't talk. What better way to tell someone you are hungry then go to your chair and wait! Precious!

Prayers
-So Marissa is finally getting the prayer thing. She knows when we do it and that we bow our heads and fold our arms. So the other night I went to put her down early and she just started freaking out - not normal - usually she likes going to bed. Well I didn't fight her - an idea just came to me. Since she was pointing out down the hall I thought we haven't had family prayer yet - that must be it. So I said to everyone to come for prayers and we all kneeled down and prayed and then she went right down to bed without another fuss.
-It was just Marissa and I for lunch the other day. I put her in her chair and then took her food to her. She made a grunt and then put her head on the table with her arms folded. I said to her " do you want to say a prayer" - and her cute little head bobbing yes confirmed it. So we said a prayer before her lunch.
-Out to dinner at a restaurant the other night. Before the food gets there she makes her noise and then puts her head down on the table - time for prayers! (although we are too prideful to pray in the restaurant, at least out loud!)

My Stars

Tanner rocking out!

Dawson's dribbling skills with his best assister Josh behind him.

Josh scoring a basket! (It's hard to take pictures at basketball games - I need some tips or a better camera!)

Marissa's new thing - climbing on the table! This is before she fell off backward and landed on her head - but no injuries to report! Thank goodness!

Cheeseball.

Can't let go - she loves all balls!

45 degrees and LOVING it!

Just had to say that I loved the weather today. Marissa, Tanner and I were out in the front yard for over 2 hours today. I even got a little warm! It was so nice to play in the sunshine and let Marissa run around. Too bad the backyard is still totally full of snow or we could play on the swing set. Patience Stacy - spring will come! But horray for today - it was great! I love the sun!

Marissa is so cute

I just wanted to put some cute pictures up of my little girl. It is really fun having a girl in the family. She cracks us up so much with her personality. She loves shoes - and wants to change them regularly. She loves to tackle Tanner. Her hair is getting long and is still curly - I love it and am a bit jealous too! She is also always wanting to eat - going to the refrigerator and yelling for us to come and get her something. She is also a Daddy's girl. She loves her Daddy and is so excited when he comes home! And she is always getting into trouble - whether that be running to the toliet anytime the bathroom door is left open or stealing Daddy's ipod off his night stand or pulling all of the kleenexes out of the box. She is a handful of fun! We love Rissy Robin!

Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah

And one more BLAH just for the heck of it. I so hate this nasty INVERSION. It is making me crazy cranky and feeling as I said before BLAH. I need some fresh air and sunshine! Or some new fresh snow! I will take either just please get rid of this poop in the air! I know my bad attitude stinks - sorry! Just had to get it off my chest - maybe now I will start to feel less BLAH!

My little Tanner

I can hardly believe that my little boy is 5 already. As I was making this slide show I was getting very sentimental remembering all the fun times we have had with this little guy. We love you Tanner - you are awesome!