June 29, 2011

A QUICK TRIP




BROOKLYN AND I HANGING OUT OUTSIDE THE TEMPLE

Dear Kurt,

We spent this past weekend in Utah with my sister, Brittney, and her family.

It was so good to get away and not have to worry too much about work and school.

ME RUNNING TO THE FINISH LINE. ME AND BRITTNEY AFTER THE RACE.

On Saturday I ran a 5K with my sister, Brent, and Brent's kid, Max. It had a big hill and the whole race kicked my butt. I'm starting to rethink this half marathon thing....

GRANDMA BETH AND ANNIE OUTSIDE THE ICE CREAM SHOP.

Later that evening we met up with my Grandma Beth and went to dinner and ice cream.

PORTER AND BROOKLYN AFTER DINNER.

Brooklyn screamed through most of dinner and then sang and danced for everyone at the ice cream shop. This girl already has some crazy mood swings.

EATING LUNCH AT THE TEMPLE

On Sunday we took a picnic lunch up the the temple and let the kids run around.


It was entertaining to watch Brittney try and get two two year olds to sit still and smile for a picture.

KURT AND BROOKLYN PLAYING.

Then after nap time, we headed to Mapleton to have family dinner and play Scum with my Aunt and her family. I'm so glad we were able to see them and meet Kyle's possible future wife. I missed them.

It was such a nice little vacation. I forgot what it was like to spend some quality time with you and Brooklyn and just have fun.

One more month and you will be out of school and we can do these kind of things all the time!

I can't wait. I love you.

Sincerely, Lori


June 24, 2011

WARM WEATHER EQUALS JOY





Dear Brooklyn,

These past few days here in Idaho have been very warm.

It has been nice to get out of the house and enjoy the outdoors.

You love being outside.

On Wednesday we went to the Splash Park in Rexburg.


You hated the water. You wouldn't even step where the concrete was wet.

Basically you just ate food and ran around with Lucas.


Which was still cool, because at least we were outside... socializing... and getting a tan.

Yesterday we spent most of the day playing in our backyard and watering our flowers in the front yard.

Not that I am unhappy when it isn't warm outside, but when it's a nice day and we are hanging out outside it's like immediate and constant joy. I just can't get enough of it.

So now I am going to lather you up with sunscreen and we are going to go outside and throw a ball and sing and dance and soak up the sun.

I am already giddy about it.

Sincerely, Lori





June 20, 2011

I LOVE YOU, DAD





Dear Dad,

Thanks for being my dad.

Thanks for teaching me how to work smart and work hard.

Thanks for teaching me how to serve people around me and be generous.

Thanks for teaching me how to save money and make smart financial decisions.

Thanks for teaching me to be happy and to keep smiling.

Thanks for teaching me the gospel and how to stand up for what I believe.

Thank you for everything you have ever taught me.

I know I have so much of you in me and even though some things, like being stubborn to a fault, can be a negative, I am still extremely grateful.

You are amazing. I don't say it enough, but you are.

I love you so much.

I hope you had a great Father's Day.

Sincerely, Lori


June 19, 2011

TO BROOKLYN'S DADDY




Dear Kurt,

You are an amazing dad.

Before we had Brooklyn, kids were not your thing.

They weren't my thing either.

To be honest I was a little worried that we would be awful parents.

But now I love see how much you care when you hug Brooklyn and cuddle with her and try your best to make sure she will turn out to be a good person.

I'm no longer worried.

I can see everyday that you are trying to be a great dad. And you are.

Thank you for that.

I love you.

Sincerely, Lori


June 13, 2011

CAREERS TO NOT CONSIDER





Dear Brooklyn,

I think this should go down as one of the professions you should NOT consider going into when you grow up.

Capeesh?

Sincerely, Lori


June 12, 2011

BROOKLYN-NO






Dear Brooklyn,

I'm pretty sure you think your name is Brooklyn-no.

For the past week you have been saying "Brooklyn-no, Brooklyn-no, Brooklyn-no" all day long.

Obviously your dad and I say "Brooklyn, no." way too much lately.

It's kind of sad.

I picture us a few years from now with another kid and when I tell that kid "no" you look at me and say "Hey, I thought that was my name!"

I guess either we need to start saying yes more often or you need to be a better child... probably a little of both.

I love you, anyways, Brooklyn-no.

Sincerely, Lori


June 11, 2011

FREE RUMBI FOR A YEAR



Dear Kurt,

Our neighbor stopped by last night to tell us that he was going to camp out all night in front of the new restaurant, Rumbi, in order to get a free meal once a week for a year.

We decided that you, Christina, Cody, and I would all go and camp out too. We just couldn't say no to free food! Especially since we loved their food when we ate at a Rumbi's last summer.

So after dropping Brooklyn off to stay the night at your parents we went and pitched a tent in front of Rumbi and along one of the busiest roads in Idaho Falls... go figure.


We stayed up eating Cold Stone, playing Texas Hold 'em, watching movies and YouTube videos and getting angry at people who were laying on their horns as they passed.

After only a few hours of sleep and a lot of waiting and waiting and waiting we were finally awarded our Rumbi free meal booklets!!

The whole thing was sort of anti-climatic since the first coupon doesn't work for another month, but the place is so delicious that we are okay with waiting.

Since our day has been chalk full of projects and checking things off each others "honey do" lists, we are officially beat and are about to fall into bed where we will dream about Rumbi teriyaki bowls. Yum.

I love you.

Sincerely, Lori




June 6, 2011

AND SHE LAUGHED TOO HARD





Dear Kurt,

You are such an amazing dad.

I love watching you do even the simplest, most mundane things with Brooklyn.

Like last night you were changing her diaper and getting her in her pj's.

While I usually get this done in a minute flat, you were going on ten minutes straight.

Mostly you two were giggling, tickling, and playing.

You got her laughing so hard that she started choking and threw up all over the floor.

BROOKLYN TRYING TO HELP KURT CLEAN THE FLOOR.

Although it was kind of gross, it was also so cute.

Brooklyn thought it was funny and preceded to act like she was throwing up over and over again!

The whole thing was adorable and I can't help but be so happy that you are Brooklyn's dad.

I love you. So much.

Sincerely, Lori







June 5, 2011

STYLING SUNDAY








Dear Kurt,

I'm am so excited for warmer weather!!

Today was beautiful.

I think it is time to go shopping for summer clothes!

Sincerely, Lori


June 2, 2011

ANOTHER ATTEMPT AT CUTTING YOUR HAIR





Dear Brooklyn,

Cutting your hair has always been a disaster.

And once after a particularly bad run with the scissors I swore up and down that I wouldn't cut it again.

But that didn't last long.

I am determined to perfect the art of cutting your hair.

And you are determined to make that as difficult as possible.

Today you I pulled out all the stops: Toy Story, the bar stool (which you love), candy, I even let you hold the cup of water (which you spilt.... several times.... on the carpet.)

After was seemed like a promising start you screamed, placed both hands on the back of your head and refused to let go.


Finally, I coaxed you into letting me somewhat finish.


I'm sure tomorrow I will realized how badly I did and bust out the scissors again.

I almost want to just let your hair grow long and let you walk around in a tangled mess for the rest of your life.

Sincerely, Lori