The girls were talking about what day of the week that their birthday would fall on next year.  

Then Oscar asked:

When is my birthday day, Mom?

Me:  July 7

Oscar:  Again?

Obeying his father

I was doing my hair to get ready for church.  I could see Oscar in the mirror giggling trying to sneak up behind me.  He tiptoed in and pinched my bum.  He giggled some more and ran.  Then I hear him say from the other room:

"I did it Dad!"

Health tips from Oscar

Oscar:  Mom, do you know what the healthiest food in the world is?  I would say water ... and soup.  Oh and dinner.  Dinner is the best.  Everyone should love dinner. 

As his mother, my only question is, if this is his opinion, why does he cry every time I tell him it's time for dinner. 

A better world?

Larkin:  If money didn't exist, everyone would just live in a casino...whatever that is.

cookies

I walked into the kitchen where my kids were all happily playing with play doh.  

Oscar was singing a made up song that went like this:

"Making cookies for homeless children.  Making cookies for homeless children."

UNCLE TAYLOR

My brother Taylor just had a birthday. For FHE I asked my family questions about him to see who knew him best. Here are our answers.

What is Uncle Taylor's full name?
Lilly - Taylor Price
Larkin - Taylor Joseph Price
Oscar - Taylor Jane Fane... no wait... Taylor Jet Made
Blake - John Taylor Price
Nelly - John Taylor Price

How old is Uncle Taylor?
Lilly - 37
Larkin - 43
Oscar - 70
Blake - 39
Nelly - 39

What sports did Uncle Taylor play in high school?
Lilly - baseball , soccer
Larkin - soccer, baseball, tennis
Oscar - baseball, football, soccer, basketball
Blake - soccer, football
Nelly - football

Where did Uncle Taylor go on his mission?
Lilly - Europe
Larkin - Florida
Oscar - The big place, I forgot what it's called
Blake - Argentina
Nelly - Argentina

Where did Uncle Taylor go to college?
Lilly - BYU
Larkin - BYU
Oscar - Phoenix
Blake - UVSC
Nelly - BYU, UVSC

What is Uncle Taylor's favorite candy bar?
Lilly - Snickers
Larkin - Snickers Hershey's Milk Chocolate
Oscar  -  Butterfinger
Blake - Baby Ruth
Nelly - Baby Ruth

What is his favorite color?
Lilly - Green
Larkin - Green & Blue
Oscar - Blue
Blake - Aquavelva
Nelly - green

What color are his eyes?
Lilly - Green
Larkin - Blue
Oscar - brown
Blake - brown
Nelly - green

What is Uncle Taylor's favorite restaurant?
Lilly - Cheesecake Factory
Larkin - Sweet Potatoes
Oscar - Stake Center
Blake - Ruth Chris
Nelly - Fajitas

What is his favorite TV show?
Lilly - Project Runway (hee hee)
Larkin - Tom and Jerry
Oscar - Tom and Jerry
Blake - Gilmore Girls
Nelly - The Office

What is his favorite Video Game?
Lilly - Mario game
Larkin - Call of Duty
Oscar - Super Mario Brothers, call of duty 3
Blake - Call of Duty
Nelly - Mario Kart

What is his favorite band?
Lilly - Radiohead, Elbow
Larkin - Beatles (whispers-I really don't know)
Oscar - Rock n Roll
Blake - Bay City Rollers
Nelly - Vaden

How many states has he lived in?
Lilly - 2
Larkin - 2
Oscar - California 2
Blake - 3
Nelly - 3

How many concerts has Uncle Taylor been to?
Lilly - 4
Larkin - 7
Oscar - 90
Blake - 30
Nelly - 50+

What is his favorite thing to have for dinner?
Lilly - Enchiladas
Larkin - Pizza, anything you can cook or fry
Oscar - chicken
Blake - chicken cacciatore
Nelly - fajitas

What is his favorite movie?
Lilly - Nacho Libre
Larkin - Funny movies
Oscar - Tom and Jerry Fight Golf
Blake - Dumb & Dumber
Nelly - Tommy Boy

Who is his favorite Niece?
Lilly - Me
Larkin - Meeeeeee!!!! (put some exclamation points on that)

Who is Uncle Taylor's favorite nephew?
Oscar - Grammy

Who is Taylor's favorite brother-in-law?
Blake - Oscar

Who is his favorite sister?
Nelly - Little Nell


Love you Taylor! Hope your birthday was great!

Something I never thought I'd hear Larkin say

"I like to brush my hair. It makes me feel grown up."

Stake Conference

A few weeks back we had stake conference. (Aunt Miranda was visiting! It was awesome! But that's not what I'm writing about.)

We sat on the back row.
Being so far back they had a screen set up for the back half of the congregation to watch.

As we sat and waited for the meeting to begin I was talking to Oscar.
I told him that we would be able to watch the meeting on the big screen.
That got him really excited. "Like watching TV?" he asked.
"Um, sort of," I answered.


Later that day Blake told me about what Oscar said to him during conference.

Oscar: Dad this channel is really boring. Do you think we can change it to like Nickleodeon? Or even golf?

School

Oscar: Mom this is what I don't like about school days.

Me: What?

Oscar: We have to go to school.

Christmas Morning

This year was the first Christmas that I wasn't the first one awake. I woke up at 5:00. Got out of bed at 5:30. All three kids were up watching 24hrs of A Christmas Story.

Me: How long have you guys been up?

Lilly: I don't know but I know I already watched this part of the movie.

At 6:00 they begged to wake up Dad. At about 6:10 I went in and warned him that I was going to let them wake him up at 6:30. They were so excited.

I got on the computer. At 6:27 I remember one of them saying, "3 more minutes!"

After a little time I look at the clock. It's 6:32. I turn to tell them that "it's go time" but what do I find?

All three kids asleep.

We opened presents at 8:00.

Larkin's Epiphany

"I wonder why they call it your birthday su... oooohhh."

Did you know?!

I was sitting at the computer the other day and I heard Oscar yell this while looking into the mirror.

"Hey, everybody on the whole planet! Mom is so nice."

Wardrobe Conundrum

Larkin walked in the room with a light saber tucked in her waist band.


Then she said: Seriously?! How could those people in Star Wars possibly find this comfortable?

True Love

Me to Oscar: I love you Mr. Magoo.


Oscar's reply: I love you too, Mr. Beautiful.

Larkin's Simpathies

"Poor Sumos.
They have to wear those ridiculous uniforms."

Cereal

I bought a new kind of cereal to mix things up a bit.


Oscar: Mom, this cereal rocks my mouth! It makes my mouth all yellow.

Me: Does that mean you like it?

Oscar: Yes!

A Hundred Bucks!

Me: Oscar come flush the toilet please.

Oscar: Mom if you flush it for me I'll give you a hundred bucks.

(He put too much toilet paper in it the other day and made it over flow. Totally freaked him out.)


So I flushed it for him.

Oscar: Thanks Mom. In alotta days, I'll ask dad for the money OK?!

Watching TV with Larkin

Harry Potter was on. During the commercials I would change it and watch another show. I forget what it's called but two guys go around and buy storage lockers and find treasures to sell. Anyway, then Larkin says:

"I like to watch the commercials because then I can see if there is a good deal on something. Like a waffle maker for 9 bucks or something. And I also never miss any part of my show."




I quickly wrote that down so I wouldn't forget and then I could put it on my blog. She's so funny and random.

But as I'm typing it I realize what she did. I stopped changing the channel after that. She got her way.

The way she did it is the best part. No wining, begging, yelling, or getting mad. Just pointing out the positives and letting me do the rest. What a smart girl.

I don't know if I'm happy or scared that she is figuring out that it's not hard to talk her mom into things.

We wouldn't want to disappoint your Swimsuit.

Me: How come you have your swimsuit on?

Oscar: It wants me to wear it.


I actually really love that he likes his swimsuit so much. He lets me cut his hair if I promise he can wear it in the bathtub after.

Supa Coo! Fa Sho!

We were kneeling waiting for Dad to come in for family prayer.

Lilly: (sigh)I'm cool.

Me: Can I put that on my blog?

Lilly: (giggles) ... Yes, cause I am.