Eating Corn

Don't ask me why I think my boy gnawing away at corn is so cute.  I just do.  Oh, and that little girl, though not a good eater these days, she's pretty cute, too.

We used to cut the corn off the cob so Liam would be able to eat it.  Little did we know that he could have eaten it, anyway.

Labor Day

We don't often have big plans on minor holidays, so this Labor Day we decided to finally do something worth remembering.

It started with the usual Faber-family bowling trip.

Reese had a fabulous time and, I think, scored higher than Will the first game. Or at least was ahead of him at some point.

Liam got handed around as everyone took their turn.

But, as usual, Kenzie somehow pulled out her little-kids-love-me magic and Li preferred her even to me.

Next we made a trip to Thanksgiving Point's Farmland

Despite all the real animals, Reese kept wanting pictures with the fake ones.

On the wagon ride.

Once again Reese loves the pony ride.  She wanted to ride the biggest horse they had.

Liam Did, too.

Unfortunately, Reese was second in line and the kid in front of her also wanted the biggest horse.  While she was losing that battle, the second biggest horse was also taken, and she ended up on a middle-sized pony.  Oh well, she still had fun.  Liam sat by wishing he was big enough for a turn.

Li had to be literally pried off of the cages because he wanted to touch and stare at the animals.  He had little fits as we pulled him away from one, only to attach to the cage of the next animal.  Oh, and he also tried to imitate the rooster and ended up screaming.

Three Years

Okay, so after the Birthday Party post I forgot to post the actual Birthday post of Reese on the 28th.  So here is the make- up:


Reese was three years old on August 28.  Here are some things about her:

LOVES Disney Cinderella . Favorite stuffed animal: horse, who's name is "Horsey" . loves to practice writing letters and coloring pictures . chooses Coco Puffs every morning for breakfast, despite an array of breakfast choices . moved from Logan to Salt Lake . hates swimming lessons (I make her go, anyway) . loves books . loves TV . Usually super sweet to her little brother, except when she's pushing or grabbing from him . listens and learns super quick . began potty training four times over the past year, is finally getting the hang of it . likes going to the library . loves errands and field trips, asks every day "where we going today?" . creative . sings . sweet voice .  always losing toys . calm and controlled personality . says her favorite things are "pink, purple, blue, horses and cats" .

Toilet Training

Easter Dress

Reese wanted me to post some pictures of her in her Easter dress.  These are of her in her Easter dress and homemade tutu.  She is in love with her Easter dress and her Christmas dress (which she simply refers to as her "sparkly dress") I think because the fuller skirts make her feel like a princess.

Reese Birthday Party At Jungle Jim's

(Please see posts on Sept 7, 2011 for the yearly birthday post)

Reese has been so excited to turn three!  We had a birthday party at Jungle Jims, which is like a Chuck E Cheese with rides.  We invited all Reese's cousins.  Due to our previous experiences, we thought the festivities would last an hour to an hour and a half.  Turned into three hours.  The kiddos had a BLAST!

They all loved the Jeep ride

Nathan even tried to break in to ride it

Everyone except Daxton and Liam, who pretty much cried the entire ride.

Reese and Miranda

The Cinderella Cake

It's buttercream, not fondant (thank goodness because that would look like terrible fondant work) in case you were wondering.

Will, Liam, Marianne, Daxton hanging out at the table

Liam on the carousel

Gavin and Liam on the carousel

Reese and Miranda 

Some Videos (in no particular order): Liam and Dax having a hard time on the Jeeps, Mirandan and Reese on the elephant "Amazon" ride, Singing happy birthday, and passing out cake.

Comcast ID

Reese keeps trying to steal her daddy's work badge because it has a retractable string that's fun to play with. She was so sad when we insisted that no, this is not something that she can play with or even hold for that matter (because "I just hold it" inevitably ends in "I just playing with it" to Reese, where's Daddy's badge? "It's hiding!")

So will got one of the retractable chord thingies and Reese insisted that I put her picture on it so she could be like Daddy. Here she is modeling it attached at her waist, just like Daddy.

We had a photo shoot especially so I could make this for her. All I asked for was that she look at the camera and smile- the posing was her idea.