Scary Samantha face

Samantha claims this was her favorite ride at Disneyland. But I still think she was scared. Take a look at the video and you be the judge! Actually, the first time I saw this video I almost cried because of how scared she looks!! It was late and the end of a very tiring, busy day, so I can't really blame her. She talks about it a lot though and says she wants to go back.....so maybe someday we'll go back.

Just a little something to make Kristi smile

I won't spoil it for you by intro'ing it.

Way back when....

I haven't taken any pictures recently so I'm kickin' it old school with this one. I believe this was Halloween 2006. Look at these little babies!!! And we didn't even have Cole-baby at this time which is terribly sad to think about. Good times and cute kids. Love it!

Tootsies

Probably the hardest part of spring for me is my feet. Confused? Let me splain......no, let me sum up (points for the first person to name the movie that comes from!!!). My feet have been treated so well during the winter. All comfy and cozy in thick socks and comfortable shoes. Nice, warm, tall boots. Lovingly rubbed with lotion every night before bed........then BAM!!! Spring hits and I suddenly expect them to endure harsh, cutting sandals as I expose them to the elements. Sockless shoes that are majorly cute, but majorly NOT comfortable. Every spring I end up with countless blisters and sore spots all over my heels and toes until my feet toughen up. By the end of summer they are so tough I could walk barefoot across glass. But not in the spring. My feet are more like men in the spring. Whiny and annoying and begging to be comforted and snuggled. (By the way, that totally wasn't a jab at Andy....I just thought it was funny.....true, and funny). And so, with 2 hot spots and 1 blister on my foot already........let spring BEGIN!!!!

The Colonel

It's been a long time since I hijacked Kristi's blog to post something that fits my twisted sense of humor, so here goes! For your consideration - "The Colonel"

Woot woot!!

Seeing how it is the last day of February I thought it was a good idea to congratulate everyone for making it through the 2 most hellish months of the year!! January and February are now behind us and we can look forward to spring and summer!! Bring it!!!

Cravings

I know that after a good workout you are supposed to feel pumped up and ready to eat healthy, blah blah. But you know what I feel like after my workouts???? A cheeseburger. Or maybe a giant cookie. Or a chocolate shake. I would eat any of those things if I had them available to me after my workouts. Instead, I tried to be good today and had a weight loss shake when I got home. I'm still thinking about that cheeseburger though.....

3 weeks.....and counting

Andy has been home (ie. not gone on a business trip!) for 3 whole weeks now and let me just say, it has been pleasant!! Usually he is home for a week and then has to be gone part or all of the next week and it goes like that week after week. Bless his heart, he's been trying really hard to do his best at his job while not traveling as much and I know it weighs on his mind. So, Andy, I just wanted you know I appreciate your effort to slack at work so that you can be home with your family!! Keep up the good work!!

The Opera

I was looking in the newspaper one Sunday a few weeks ago and noticed an ad for the Utah Opera. Their newest opera is The Marriage of Figaro. I've always wanted to go to the opera and since I actually recognized the title of this one, I thought I'd bring it up to Andy. Surprisingly, he said that he has wanted to go to the opera as well! We have a babysitter, we're buying the tickets on Friday and my new custom made little black dress should be ready by then!! Now, I just need to find out what in the world the opera is about!!!! www.utahopera.org mentioned an online class that you could sign up for the 4 weeks prior to the opera. They are just little lectures that come into your email and you can read as much as you like! It really is fantastic! I am looking forward to knowing a little bit more about operas in general and I think I will enjoy the opera even more if I actually know the story!! Thankfully they have English "subtitles" to go along with the Italian singing. Aren't we oh so cultured??? Not too cultured though.....I still plan on bringing candy in my purse to snack on! You can take the girl out of Payson........

A little difficult for a 4 year-old to grasp.....

My sister Richele came over this morning. She is pregnant and her belly has decided to show it. We were talking to the kids about it as they were eating lunch and explaining that she has a baby growing in her tummy. Alex piped up and said, "Your tummy is big Shell-Bell!". I'm sure Richele appreciated that!

So, obviously Samantha had babies on the brain because as I was putting her to nap we had this conversation:

Samantha: "Mom, are you going to have a baby?"

Me: (Well, my brain was screaming NO WAY IN HELL AM I GOING TO HAVE ANOTHER CHILD), but this is what I really said, "No sweetie, mommy isn't going to have another baby."

Samantha: "Why not? You could have a baby in your belly."

Me: "No baby, mommy can't have babies in her belly because I'm missing something."

Samantha: "What are you missing?"

Me: "I'm missing something called a uterus which is where the babies lives inside the mommy and grows big. I don't have one so I can't have any babies in my tummy."

Samantha: "Well, maybe you could borrow Richele's!"

Me: "Um, no that's not really how it works." (Fighting back the laughter)

Samantha: "Maybe you could pray to get one!" (Now I'm kinda touched!)

Me: "That is a really good idea babe, but I already have you and Alex and my family is perfect so I think we'll just leave it like it is!"

These kids amaze me every day with the things they come up with!! And now that you all have learned more about me and my anatomy I'm sure you'll be able to go about your day in peace!!! You're welcome!!!

President's Day Bowling and Food Poisoning

For our day off last Monday we went bowling with the Hall's and had a great time. I did really awful until the 10th frame and then I got 3 strikes in a row!!! It was terrific! After bowling we ate at Costa Vida which is right in the bowling ally. This is where it all went downhill. Alex, Andy and I all got food poisoning!! I still can't think of the food we ate because it makes me sick! Needless to say we will never be eating there again! A few days later while playing at the playground with the kids Cameron came up and asked me, "Is your food poisonous all gone?". Thankfully, yes, it was all gone by then. Cameron took a picture of Kami and I....pretty good job Cam-bam!!
All 4 kids totally done bowling and ready for lunch.
Samantha was very girly in pushing her ball.....hand on her hip and doing it with flair!!!
Alex laughing and just being a goon!!
Thanks for letting me steal these pictures Kami!!

My life

This is what life is like when your kids are only 14 months apart. This was my life every day. This was my uniform every day. And, I hate to admit it.....but sometimes I miss it. Now I have to catch the kids and grab a quick kiss and snuggle before they wiggle out of my arms. And yes, that is Alex's crib in the living room. Good times!

Admission

Fine, fine, fine!!! I admit it!!!

I WEAR MOM JEANS!!!!!

I bought a pair of cute looking, cheap jeans at Costco. I got home and tried them on. They are mom jeans. Therefore, the waist is a little bit high. But guess what??? I DON'T CARE!! I LOVE THEM! THEY ARE THE MOST COMFORTABLE JEANS I'VE EVER OWNED!! In fact, I'll probably go back and buy some more!! You can't really tell they are mom jeans when the top is covered by a shirt. So, if you are like me and wear most shirts long and not tucked in, then you would love these jeans as well!! Aside from the high waist they are very fashionable and cute and come in many colors. AND, when we went bowling on Monday my mom commented many times on how good my butt looked in them....which is the true sign of a good pair of jeans. Yes, oh yes, I think I will purchase another pair (or two)!!

Further proof that Alex is the cutest and sweetest little boy EVER!

And, yes mom, this IS a video....not just a picture! Click on the little arrow button to play the video! ;-)

Valentine's Day at the Higham's House

Because nothing says "I love you" like sweet pirate accessories!!!


These lucky children got pirate accessories as part of their Valentine's gifts and they were totally happy about it!! Samantha walked around the house with the eye patch on shouting things like, "Get off my boat!" and "Walk the plank!". She is a true pirate!!!

Cookies

Do you realize how many cookies have been baked in this house in the past 2 months?? I am trying to perfect my cookie recipe and then I am going to enter it in the Pillsbury Bake Off!!!! "What's the prize?" you may ask?!!?! Well I am glad that you asked............

1 MILLION DOLLARS!!!!!!

If this cookie can win me 1 million dollars, I won't know what to do with myself! Besides have a PARTAY!!! There are some rules to follow and ingredients that need to be used so I am tweaking my recipe and making sure it is just perfect before I send it in. Andy's co-workers have been fortunate (or unfortunate) enough to try almost every batch and vote on their favorite. I like a lot of input so I can decide which ingredients work best and which are going to go for the million dollars. I think I have decided on the final ingredients and now I am going to make batch after batch for consistency purposes. Then, I am going to give the recipe to a very select few and have them try to make the cookies and see if they all taste the same. This has been quite the labor of love for me and it has been a lot of fun as well. It's also been expensive buying all the ingredients!! Hopefully it'll be worth it in the end! I have trained Alex well and when I ask who makes the best cookies he enthusiastically replies "You momma!!!". Damn straight!

Our $15 Disney Photo

In Disneyland they have professional photographers stationed throughout the park to take your family photos. The first time you get one they give you a card that you carry with you all day and each time you take a photo you hand it to the photographer. At the end of the day you can log on to their website and view all the photos they have taken. Then, you can cut off your arm and your leg to pay for them!!! A 5X7 is $14.00!! We had enough good pictures of our own that the only one we wanted to pay for was this family photo. I thought it turned out cute and it just isn't a Disneyland trip without a picture in front of the castle. We opted to purchase the download of this photo for $15 but now we have unlimited access to it. I am really looking forward to taking the kids to Disneyland again. Plus, we need an excuse to wear our Mickey ears again!!!

Dress up

Nicole came over last week (before The Plague hit our house) and she and my kids enjoyed dressing up like princesses. Even Alex joined the fun though it's not shown in this picture. He is a very pretty princess!!

Nasty

I've decided one of my least favorite things about being married is...........

Cleaning a toilet that a man uses.

'NUFF SAID!!!!

Broccoli

My herbivore of a son just had steamed broccoli as a snack. He came in the kitchen and told Andy and I that he was hungry (again!!! kid must be growing) and so Andy replied that he could have some broccoli. I'm quite certain that he was joking but Alex thought that was a great idea. So I steamed up some fresh broccoli and Alex happily ate it for a snack at 10:30 am. He even asked for seconds. I love this kid!!!!!