The 49ers had an incredible year this year, but unfortunately it didn't end in a Super Bowl win :(
Nolan needs help on his scissor skills so I set up this little activity (I can be a 'fun' mom sometimes haha, but the kids probably shouldn't get used to it).
He was super proud of the job he did putting lotion on his face.
As a reward for potty training Branson chose some new Star Wars guys, but we had to order them from eBay (from China) so they took forever. I have been so impressed with his patience waiting for them and it made his excitement that much more fun when they arrived in the mail.
He loves checking on Caden in the morning ♥
It's so funny how different children are. They all have different strengths and weaknesses. Nolan loved letters and was drawn to them from an incredibly early age, but Branson couldn't really care less haha. BUT I found this YouTube video and he was super into it! He's really been improving a lot with his letters and I'm so proud of him!
Similarly, I'm super proud of N for practicing his writing, He's holding the pencil perfectly here! Although he still goes back to not holding it very well super quickly. Normally he likes to put 3 fingers on top and hold the pencil really high on the grip (it might be because as a lefty he's trying to see what he's writing and doesn't want to smudge it or get his hand dirty) #leftyproblems
He loves writing notes to people now which probably melts lots of hearts.
Branson announced this night that he loves CupBop!
Just an ordinary day in the Bailey house.
Flowers from Justin and a manners dinner for Valentine's Day!
Sneaky Snacky Squirrel slap jack!
B is my little kitchen helper lately ❤
A picture of Branson wearing the same jammies Caden is wearing!
I love it when Branson bounces on "his horsey" Rody.
Nolan started taking piano lessons! I think it's usually recommended to start at 7 or 8, but he's really been showing interest lately and loves to sit down and 'play.' He can also read and sit for a period of time, which are two milestone's Chelsey recommends reaching before starting. Anyway, I'm excited! I hope all of my boys stick with piano.
Our sweet old sitter Jeanni is moving to Tennessee :( We're going to miss her!
This kid loves chapstick but ruins every single one he gets his hands on because he likes to twist it all the way up. Oey. As long as he's supervised he's ok.
I snuck in to RootsTech for one day and got to spend it with my friend Emily. It was seriously such a fun day walking around the Expo Hall, going to classes, grabbing lunch, etc. Thanks Justin for helping me make it happen! Oh, this is Emily and I with Al Rounds. I love his paintings! I told him I have the Cotton Mill in Washington, UT one and that my ancestor owned the mill. He told me the story behind painting it - I guess a friend of his who lives down there really thought he should paint it so she offered him a couch of hers that he'd been eyeing if he'd agree to paint it. He agreed so the next day she dropped the couch on his doorstep!
One Saturday we picked the boys up from an overnighter at Gm and Gp Bailey's house (where they had french toast for breakfast), then we went to an awesome park, then we surprised the boys with Duck Donuts, then we went home and had a Clone Wars marathon. Nolan declared it "the best day ever!"
