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Friday, September 30, 2011

Mr. Mischievous

a.k.a. little troublemaker, aka Archer Briggs!  Seriously, this kid is giving me a run for my money!  Here are the things this little man {I say that cause I sometimes question that he is only 18 months!} has been up to:

He is a climber!  Really he has NO fear.  I catch him multiple time a day climbing up the shelves in the pantry and holding on like he's a monkey.   The other day as he did his acrobatic climb he reached my spice rack and happened to drop the glass mustard seed bottle, which of course broke and caused mustard seeds to be in every possible place in my kitchen!  
note: Clint really needs to make my pantry lockable!

This little guy will find a way to get into what he wants.  He learned several months ago that there is a stool in the bathroom that he can easily carry to access something he can't reach.  As I was busily trying to get ready for the day {that's pretty much when these things always happen}, he climbed on the stool to reach a signed paper that Lexi needed to return to school.  He also opened the drawer and took the scissors out.  When I caught him he was sitting on the floor stabbing the paper with the scissors.  Needless to say, I had to tape that paper back together the best I was able.  

One of Archer's favorite things is to empty my pantry of everything he can reach and stack them on the floor.  He was doing this and I was trying to give the kid some "fun and creative time".  So, when he opened the syrup bottle and proceeded to dump the sticky maple sap all over my carpet I missed it!  It wasn't until I stepped in the mess that I noticed it was strewn pretty much throughout half the family room!

Archer apparently likes capri suns.  And likes squirting the sticky mess out even more.  How many 18 month olds can get the wrapper off that tiny yellow straw and poke it in the top EVERY time on his own!  Heck...my 5 year old can't even do it sometimes!

Just today, as I was once again trying to get make up on, I all of a sudden hear Miranda Cosgrove {aka icarly} blaring from the computer.  I hurry in to find Archer standing on my computer chair holding the mouse and putting his hands up in the air.  I ask him if he wants to dance and he shakes his head "yes".  We dance for a moment and I turn off the computer.  Nearly, 3 minutes later the music is blaring again.  I run in and he again has his hands in the air.  I don't know whether to be worried that he's gonna fall or harm the computer, or be amazed that he can somehow use the mouse and click the itunes folder and play a song!  I mean really?  What happened to watching Sesame Street and playing with blocks?!

This naughty boy has also filled my toilet multiple times with every toy and tampon he could find!

Oh, Archer if you weren't so cute and didn't give the best cuddles...you may be in a lot more trouble!  

Monday, September 19, 2011

Hallelujah!!!


18 Months = Nursery!!!!

Need I say more?!

Ward Campout

This past weekend we went to Woods Canyon Lake to camp with our ward.  The weather was beautiful and we had such a good time.  The ward did dinner and breakfast the next morning which made for a lot easier of a time!  We took our bikes and rode along a paved trail to the lake.  The ward brought several canoes, which Lexi and Clint went on, while Caden fished with his friend Michael and covered himself in mud!  Where was I? Chasing my 18 month around the whole time!  It was fun to spend time with all of our great friends!  We feel so blessed to have such an awesome ward!

Caden and his buddies
Lexi enjoying her smore!
Playing "fruit basket" ~ what would a campout be without a card game?!
My cute little camper!
Ella and Lexi {besties!}

Here's our good neighbors, the Troutman's.  They were taking Lexi along with them and just as Shawn pushed off...the canoe began to teeter and they couldn't get it steady, which caused them to turn over.  Luckily they were right at the shore where they could all reach.  I was so caught up in the moment, I didn't grab an action shot!  It was quite hilarious...Lexi even thought so.
Even though these girls were drenched {not to mention probably freezing}  they hopped right back on and went out on the lake anyways!
This is just before Caden really started in on the mud.  {what is it with my boys and mud?}  He was seriously covered by the time we left.  
 Clint taking the girls out for a ride
Clint and Ryan had to see how fast they could paddle.

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Hot Lava...

...That's the name of Caden's soccer team this season.  Clint volunteered to coach and has had a lot of fun doing it so far.  They had their first game last week and did great!  Caden scored two goals and seemed to own the field!  He did awesome and loves every minute of playing.  He counts down the days until practice and then can't wait for the games.  I think we will definitely be at the soccer field pretty much year round!  

Love the intense look on his face!

Just before Caden scored his first goal!