Two of my Favorite Things

Okay I have been staring at my children sleeping every night...it brings such a peace in my heart that I can't explain. Hannah looks so perfect when I watch her sleep absolutely beautiful. I can just stare until my legs start to ache from standing in one spot. When i watch Blake sleep I can picture him as a baby when I use to watch him then. i can pick out different features that are still lingering around. I blink and this kid is getting bigger, older and cooler ;)
For me I just think it is such an accomplishment at night to watch them sleep and to know that I have kept them alive another day. That is a huge responsibility!!! I love my kids more than I know how to express with words, I don't want them to get too tired of hearing that from me I just want them to embrace it.

Zions On Saturday

We had a fun day at Zions on saturday. We couldn't talk the tennage boy into going so it was just us three that went. We explored some old Masonary caves and had a picnic, and tested the water at the virgin river. Now that Blake is too cool for us Hannah is sure becoming an only child. Don't worry I have something up my sleeve to get some pictures of the boy.

Act Natural?

I tried to get this beautiful spot with Hannah and I tell her to act natural and not so posed, and sure enough it gets worse. The poor thing can put herself into character in a second when it comes to reciting lines or mocking her brother, but the second you say act natural she has no idea what to do.

Curtis Family Photo Shoot 2008

We all get so excited to take pictures...my poor teenage boy looks like he wants to hurt us all. But we did get a few pictures. I will take what I can get from him.

Happy Birthday Hannah

Hannah Just turned 7 on August 17th. Here are some photo's of her on her big day. P.S. The dog in picture (ABBY) seems larger than normal, don't get me wrong she is HUGE, but she was a little in front of her. Hannah got Mario cart for her birthday, so that is why she is holding the steering wheel. We have had a lot of fun as a family playing together.

The Drama of Losing a tooth

I will first start out saying that Hannah has now lost both top teeth!!! She was terrified of losing her 2nd top tooth because of the way she lost her first top tooth...she decided with her first top tooth when it was REALLY lose to tie a string around it and tie it to the door knob and to shut the door, to see if that would work...it sure did, she slammed the door and the look on her face she did not know if she should laugh or cry, it flew out of her mouth. So with this last one she held it in there until it wouldn't stop bleeding and it was hanging by a thread, here is the proof. poor thing Coby and I finally had to make her get it out by holding her down because it was grossing us out, she held her lips so tight it fell onto her tongue. It was an hour ordeal but all said and done she was smiles.

First Day of School

Blake is going to middle school this year, 8th grade, he has a locker but didnt even want to go and find his classroom's. He has an "A" and "b" schedule, which is new to me. I got a photo of him YA! Hannah is in 2nd grade now and is in a portable out by the playground, she has adjusted well and seems to be making some new friends, she is a little nervous about spelling though, we will help her through it.