McCurdy Moments

Pumpkins and snowmen in the same weekend?

2009-10-05T10:29:00.000-07:00

We had a fun conference weekend in Pocatello. On Saturday night we colored pumpkins with markers (great idea by the way, easy and no clean up or knives). We came home yesterday to snow! Kaylee and I went out and made a snowman first thing this morning. I didn't even have my gloves because my winter stuff is still downstairs in storage so it is just a little one. Can you guess what his name is? Frosty the snowman of course!!

Remember Us?

2009-09-24T10:06:00.000-07:00

Where did my Summer go. I apologize for not blogging. You have probably all given up hope on me but for those of you dedicated followers, I am going to post a summer overview.

Kaylee was in swimming and dance lessons this summer. She loved both of them. Now that fall has arrived she is doing preschool and gymnastics. I love her gymnastics class but she has decided she likes dance best and wants to go back. Six other moms and I are doing her preschool together. Kaylee goes on Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30-11:30. I will have to teach two weeks out of every twelve so that isn't bad. She was so excited on her first day and didn't even want me to come to the door with her. She is getting so big.

Talon is growing like a weed. He is pulling himself up and standing for a few seconds on his own. I can't believe it. He is 10 months old and we will be celebrating his first birthday before I know it. He does not like his high chair so I dug out a booster seat that Kaylee used and sit him up on our bar stools. He is loving sitting up there with the rest of us and enjoys meal time much better.

Talon's funny faces

2009-06-09T08:37:00.000-07:00

My little guy is teething like crazy. He puts everything in his mouth. The other day he had one of my hair elastics and he would wrap it around his two bottom teeth and pull. I was afraid he was going to pull his teeth out but every time I tried to take it away this was the face I got. It was so funny.

Newest Project!

2009-05-31T10:32:00.000-07:00

Before!

After!!
You know Jeff and I, we always have several home improvement projects. Here is our latest project. My mom came down yesterday and babysat the kids so that Jeff and I could paint all day. My one stipulation on painting the house was that we couldn't leave the front a mess for long. Jeff pressure washed the house a couple days before and we primed the bad areas Friday night so when we woke up Saturday morning we started in. We began at 7:00 in the morning and didn't stop until 9:00. We are tired and sore but don't you think it looks great?

My Little Tom Boy!

2009-04-28T12:17:00.000-07:00

Now it is official, Kaylee is forever changed by the zoo. Look what she brought home from Marj's (her babysitter) house yesterday. Rollie Pollies!! She had to have them by her bed when she slept last night. She can't understand why mom doesn't like them and won't let her play with them in the house. She has to stand outside before I will unscrew the lid. She even put grass in the cup today so that they would have something to eat. Maybe I should get her a pet?

The Hoagle Zoo

2009-04-28T12:03:00.000-07:00

Tax season is over! Yeah! I had the Thursday and Friday after tax season off so Jeff took Friday off as well and we headed to Salt Lake to the zoo. It was a lot of fun as you can see. Kaylee LOVED the carousel. She rode it 4 times. Dad was sick after three so Mom had to step up and go once. The zoo really changed Kaylee. Before we went she wanted bedtime stories about pricesses and horses. The other night she asked me to tell her the story of the dirty worm and scary snake. Ewww!

Easter "Egg"-stravaganza

2009-04-16T14:55:00.000-07:00

We had a special Easter treat this year because Kaylee and Talon got to spend it with both sets of grandparents and their great-grandparents. I think the pictures say it all. We had a great time. We want to thank everyone that made it so fun.

New dress

2009-04-05T14:48:00.000-07:00

Kaylee has a bitty baby and loves to match her. I have been thinking about getting her a matching dress for her and her doll but it is quite expensive so I haven't done it yet. Last weekend I went to TJ Maxx and they had this dress with a matching baby dress on the sales rack for $14!! I am sooo glad I didn't spend the money to buy the bity baby outfit. I think TJ Maxx might be my new favorite store!

My little stud!

2009-03-29T08:30:00.000-07:00

Talon is getting so big. Here are a few pictures of him for you to enjoy. This is the first time he wore a hat like Dad. He is so smiley. If you smile at him, he will smile back.

The Dancing Queen!

2009-03-22T16:42:00.000-07:00

My mom always used to tell me that I would dress up in funny outfits and make her and my dad laugh when I was little. I think I now know exactly what she means. Kaylee loves to dance and sing but she can't do that until she is properly dressed. She runs into her bedroom to get ready before I push play. I never know what she will come out wearing but it is almost always humorous. I decided I needed to start taking pictures of these outfits so here are a few from last week!! I just bought the soundtrack to Mamma Mia and she loves to dance to the song Dancing Queen, but who doesn't?

Happy St. Paddy's Day

2009-03-18T16:15:00.000-07:00

Kaylee was quite decked out for St. Patrick's Day. We had to take Talon to the doctor for his 4 month check up. The nurses made such a fuss over her and she just basked in their attention. I posted a close up of her hair for those of you that wanted to see the lovely haircut. Talon was in the 50th percentile in heigth and weight at the doctor's office. He was 25 inches and 14 pounds 14 ounces and perfect in every way!!

HAIR CUT!!!

2009-03-15T16:31:00.001-07:00

Kaylee cut her own hair! She was in the bedroom when I came in and she had hair all over her. I ran my fingers through her hair and clumps came out in my hands. At first I panicked because I thought she was losing her hair but then I realized she had the manicure scizzors in her hand. I said "Kaylee, what happened to your hair?" She launched into a long story about a girl at daycare that ruined her hair. I looked at her and said "Are you sure? Did you cut your hair?" By now she knew she was caught so she signed and said "Yeah mom, sorry." I can't believe it. The only savings grace is that her hair is pretty thick and she did use manicure scizzors so it basically just thinned it a lot! Her bangs are non-existent on one side and I am just not sure what to do. Man, how I wish Kami was here to help me fix this mess.

Recipe of the Month

2009-03-02T17:17:00.001-08:00

Okay I have started my "Recipe of the Month." Do you see it on the side? My goal is to put a new and easy recipe each month so that those of you who are like me and need a little variety in your life, can use them too. Enjoy!!
P.S. I will probably take this one down when I post the next one so if you like it, you had better write it down. :)

Goodbye Love Posts

2009-03-01T14:17:00.000-08:00

I am a little sad that February is over. It is nice to think about what you love each day and I have really enjoyed other peoples posts about their loves. I am glad to be over the guilt of not posting each day though. Isn't it funny that I felt guilty over that? Anyway, I would like to suggest something new. One thing I LOVE is new recipes. It is so hard to come up with something new to cook each night that is healthy and fast so I would like everyone that reads my blog to consider posting one of their favorite recipes. If you don't have a blog than post it as a comment or email it to me and I will pass it on. Think about all the new recipes we could have! I am in the process of trying a couple of new recipes so I will post my new favorite in a few days.

I LOVE....

2009-02-28T06:26:00.000-08:00

Last but definately not least, is my wonderful Dad!

I know Kami has already done this one but it was my Dad's birthday yesterday and I want him to know how much I LOVE him. I LOVE everything about my Dad. I LOVE that he has a big heart and everyone that knows him LOVES him-from his banker to his co-workers to his friends and family. I LOVE that he calls or comes by my house everytime he comes to Twin even if he is in a hurry. I LOVE that the best present you can give him is time with his family. I LOVE that even though I consider him a spiritual giant, he doesn't and is always trying to improve himself. I LOVE that he can make me laugh even when I am having a bad day. I LOVE that he will drop everything in a minute if you need him. I LOVE the memory of when he stayed up all night holding Kaylee so that I could get a little sleep. I also LOVE the memories of our date nights when Dad would take only me to Twin to go to the movies and spend time together. I LOVE that he is a great teacher and has influenced so many people for good. I LOVE his good advice. I LOVE that I live close enough to see him often and I LOVE that he LOVES me enough to come visit. I LOVE you Dad. Happy Birthday!!

I LOVE...

2009-02-24T08:59:00.000-08:00

My digital camera.

I am so glad I can see the pictures and know how they turn out. Most of the time I end up taking four or five pictures just to get one good one. It would be terrible if I had to waste all that film. Now I just delete the ones I don't want and print the ones I do. I LOVE living in this age of technology!

I LOVE...

2009-02-22T15:22:00.000-08:00

I LOVE how big my little man is getting.

Okay so this is a bitter-sweet love because on one hand my good little baby is growing up but on the other, it is so fun to have him interacting with us. He laughed out loud today for the first time and is usually full of smiles. These are pictures of him sitting in Kaylee's Dora chair. I think it makes him look so big. I am trying to get a good picture of him smiling but I can't do it so far. My camera has enough lag-time to miss capturing that perfect smile he has. I LOVE this baby!

I LOVE...

2009-02-19T09:08:00.000-08:00

My Mother-in-law!

I want to wish Dianne a Happy Birthday and let her know how much I LOVE her. When I hear people complain about their mother-in-law, I realize just how lucky I am. I absolutely LOVE this woman. She is the most charitable person I know. I LOVE that she would do anything for anyone. I LOVE that she always puts others before herself. I LOVE that she doesn't always take Jeff's side when we disagree. I LOVE that she will listen without judgment. I LOVE that all I have to do it ask and she will come to Twin to help us. I LOVE that she treats me like a daughter and not just a daughter-in-law. I LOVE that she will clean my house, shop for my groceries, make dinner, do the laundry, and everything else you can think of when she comes to my house. I LOVE that she takes me shopping on girls' weekend. I LOVE how hard she works to be a good mother and grandmother. But most of all I LOVE that she raised such a sweet man to be my husband. Happy Birthday, we LOVE you!

I LOVE...

2009-02-18T15:31:00.001-08:00

That you will all understand that I am pretty busy right now and forgive me for not posting. Maybe tomorrow!

I LOVE...

2009-02-16T18:11:00.000-08:00

Lawry Marinades!

You guys have to try this if you haven't already. There are many different kinds but my favorite is the one for Steak and Chops. There is also a Italian garlic one that I really like on chicken. I have mentioned before that I LOVE my crockpot and this is one thing I like to do. I just put in my chicken or steak with these marinades and dinner is ready when I get home. You can find them by the steak sauces at your grocery store!

I LOVE it!

2009-02-15T18:08:00.000-08:00

I never had time to post this picture before but here is Kaylee with her rose from Valentine's Day! When Jeff gave it to her she said, "Oh Dad, I LOVE it" I figured I could post her love today!

I Love...

2009-02-14T15:11:00.000-08:00

My sweet hubby!

I LOVE my Jeffrey. He is a perfect match for me in every way. He sent me roses at work yesterday and even brought a single rose home to give to Kaylee. She thought she was so special. That is Jeff. He is always thinking of what he can do for me and the kids to let us know we are special to him. He is very patient and understanding and kind. We LOVE him. Happy Valentine's Day!

I LOVE....

2009-02-13T19:54:00.000-08:00

Bubble Baths!!

I am usually not into this type of stuff but Jeff's Mom gave me this lotion when I was nine months pregnant and it is soooo awesome. It is part of Bath and Body Works Aromatherapy line and it is called "Sleep." It is a combination of Lavender and Chamomile. I am not one that sits in the bathtub for long periods of time. I have too much to do and am constantly thinking about what to do next but this stuff is so relaxing I can't help but lay there for a few extra minutes. I get out of the bathtub so relaxed and calm. I can't say it enough, I LOVE this stuff.

I LOVE...

2009-02-12T13:29:00.000-08:00

Traveling DVD players!

How did our parents survive without these? It is so great to be able to travel and let Kaylee watch movies in the back. It makes time go by so much faster. We also like to set it up and let Kaylee watch a movie on her TV while we watch one on our TV. She can still sit on my lap and snuggle but I don't always have to watch Disney or Dora movies. LOVE it!

I Love...

2009-02-11T19:37:00.000-08:00

My MOM!

I LOVE that she raised ten children and yet still LOVES to be around her grandkids. I LOVE that she offers and is excited to babysit. I LOVE that she always has good advice. I LOVE that she finally gets to do things for herself yet still finds time to take care of us. I LOVE that she lets me come home and become a kid again. I LOVE the memories I have when she laughed when she probably should have scolded. I LOVE that she lets me call her at work, even when she is busy. I LOVE that she has almost the whole Carey phonebook memorized. I LOVE how wonderful she is with my family and how much she LOVES us.
Kaylee says she LOVES Grandma Peck because she makes her happy. Jeff LOVES her because she is a great cook, she loves football, and because she made me!! We are very lucky to have her. We LOVE you Mom. Happy Valentine's Day!

I Love...

2009-02-10T08:24:00.000-08:00

HUGS!

Who doesn't LOVE a good hug? I LOVE coming home and having Kaylee run into my arms or to just give a little squeeze when I am rocking my baby. I also LOVE hugging people that are bigger than me, like my Dad or Jeff. There is something about having strong, protective arms around you that lets you know everything will be all right. So today wrap your arms around yourself and give yourself a big hug from me!!

I Love...

2009-02-09T17:12:00.000-08:00

NAP TIME

It is not often that both my kids are asleep at the same time but when they are I can get more done in that hour than any other time of the day. This picture was actually taken a couple of weeks ago. I came home from work and Jeff had both kids asleep in our bed. I thought it was cute and who doesn't LOVE naps so I thought it would be a good love for today!!

I Love...

2009-02-08T14:56:00.000-08:00

My Princess Kaylee! I wanted to save this one until I had time to post a lot of pictures so you can get the full effect. I LOVE my sweet girl Kaylee.

I LOVE that she is such a great big sister. When Talon cries she always runs to him and tries to put his binki in. I LOVE that she is always willing to get me a diaper or throw one away. I LOVE the way she tells everyone she talks to on the phone or at church about her baby brother and smiles with pride. She LOVES her baby brother.

I LOVE that she makes me laugh. She is my comic relief. You can't have a bad day around Kaylee because she is always dressing up and saying silly things. The other morning I told her to hurry up because we were going to be late. She looked at me and with a sigh, raised her hands and said "Huh, Are you kidding me?! Fine, lets go." I LOVE to laugh and she makes that happen almost everyday!

I LOVE that Kaylee is a girly girl. The other morning Talon decided he wanted to eat just as we were heading out the door. I told Kaylee to go play for a little while longer because I had to feed Talon. She said okay and disappeared. She spent the extra time putting on a necklace, braclet, earrings, and hair bows. When she emerged I had to stop from smiling, not because it was funny, but because she looked so darn cute and had worked so hard to make herself "beautiful."

I also LOVE that Kaylee is so tender-hearted. I barely have to raise my voice and she is in tears. I think this makes me a better mother because I know I have to be careful of how I act and what I say. I LOVE her tender little feelings.

Most of all I LOVE that she LOVES to spend time with her Mommy. Yesterday she called me at work to see if I would come home and snuggle with her. How can you say no to that? No doubt, she is super special and we LOVE having her in our home.

I Love...

2009-02-07T14:16:00.000-08:00

Carter's long-sleeved onesies!

Why didn't I use these with Kaylee? These are great for winter babies. My sisters-in-law were kind enough to let me borrow their kids' clothes, which is awesome. The only problem is that they had spring babies so a lot of the clothes are short-sleeved. No problem! Now I just use a long-sleeved onesie undernealth. It not only solves my problem but also gives a cute layered look. Perfect!! A big thanks to my sister-in-law, Amy, for getting them for me.

I Love...

2009-02-06T18:59:00.000-08:00

Modern cooking coveniences!!

This morning I woke up knowing it was going to be a busy day. Tax season is in full swing and the work is piling up. I was late, as usual, and didn't have a lot of time. I pulled out my egg cooker, put water and eggs in it and then did my hair and makeup. By the time I was done, I had a warm healthy breakfast of pouched eggs waiting for me. I then took out my crockpot and threw in some meat for dinner. When I got home late tonight, as usual, our dinner was all ready. I don't know how any working mom survives without crockpot meals. Without these two tools, I think we would survive on macaroni and cheese, which would be just fine with Kaylee!

I Love...

2009-02-05T10:30:00.000-08:00

Kami's minkee blankets!!

Yes, Talon has become a fan of the famous minkee blankets that my sister makes. They are so soft I don't know any baby that doesn't just love to curl up by them. I think Talon is going to be as much of a blankey fan as Kaylee is which I didn't think was possible. He always wants a blanket next to his cheek when he is going to sleep and of course his cute elephant minkee is his favorite or maybe it is mine. Oh well!

I love...

2009-02-04T13:19:00.000-08:00

DIET 7 UP!!

I have never been able to find a diet soda that I enjoy drinking. I have always been a hugh water fan and usually I drink that instead, but every once in a while I want something different. I have recently found Diet 7 up. It is honestly the first diet pop that tastes just like the original to me. Now I can splurge every now and again and not feel so guilty about it. YEAH!

I Love....

2009-02-03T18:30:00.001-08:00

My sisters are always doing fun things on their blogs. For February they are posting something they love each day. I am going to try to join in the fun so...

1) I Love the Men in my Life!!

Talon and Jeff celebrated their first Super Bowl together this week. My baby boy is so sweet. He is the best baby. Last night he slept 10 hours straight and, after a great night sleep, I thought he was cuter than ever this morning!! Jeff is such a great Dad. He is always willing to take the kids for a while and loves to play with them. I am one lucky woman.

Christmas pictures

2009-01-18T14:15:00.000-08:00

I never did post Christmas pictures so here are a few of my kids! Enjoy!

Funny girl

2009-01-13T10:09:00.000-08:00

Kaylee absolutely loves powdered doughnuts. On the way home from Carey the other day she wanted to stop in Shoshone for doughnuts. She was really tired after playing all weekend with family so we stopped to make her happy. Jeff got her the small package with the 6 small doughnuts. About halfway home we looked back to check on her. She had eaten 5 and a half doughnuts and had fallen asleep with the last one half eaten in her hand. Her mouth was completely covered in powder. Jeff and I couldn't help but laugh. She looked so funny. I hope you can capture the moment from the pictures.

Name and a Blessing

2009-01-11T16:54:00.000-08:00

So much has happened since I have posted last. I am sorry for neglecting this but it is probably only going to get worse as I head into tax season. I will try to keep up. We blessed Talon one week ago today in Pocatello. We did it there so that we could do it at the same times as my niece's baptism. It was a fun and special day!

Siblings

2008-12-15T11:32:00.000-08:00

I never realized how much fun it would be to have siblings but I love it. Kaylee is so cute with Talon. She loves him so much and is always asking to hold him or "pet" him. If Talon crys she is the first one to him with his binki and will start singing to him if that doesn't work. The other day Talon just wanted to be held so Kaylee sat on the bed with him in her arms while I got ready for the day. It was only a few minutes but I think that is pretty good for a three-year-old!

Thanksgiving

2008-12-02T15:47:00.000-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! We went to the doctor for his 2 week check up yesterday. He weighed 8lbs 12oz, just 1 oz shy of gaining 1 pound since birth. He is getting so big!!

Christmas pictures

2008-11-26T14:34:00.001-08:00

Okay I am officially humbled. I had great ambitions to get the cutest picture done for my Christmas letter. As it turns out, it is more difficult than I thought to get two kids looking, not to mention smiling, at the camera. Kaylee was so interested in what Talon was doing that I couldn't get her to look straight into the camera. After about the 20th missed shot I said that she had better start looking at me in a stern voice. This of course broke her heart and she stormed to her bedroom crying. She has very tender feelings and it doesn't take much to upset her these days. After that it didn't seem like such a fun moment to capture. I guess we will try again later. Ugh!!

Compare and contrast

2008-11-23T14:49:00.001-08:00

Can you tell these two are related? The number one question people ask me is if he looks like Kaylee. I am posing the question to you. What do you think?

Talon's first week home

Kaylee's first week home

Talon Jeffrey McCurdy

2008-11-20T12:09:00.001-08:00

Here is a start... More to come!

Bed Rest

2008-11-07T12:04:00.001-08:00

For all of you that don't know I have been sentenced to bed rest as of Monday, November 3rd. I am only allowed to go to the bathroom and take a shower. It wasn't bad the first few days because I wasn't feeling well but I am feeling better and want to be up and getting things done for the new baby. Jeff says I should be happy about spending everyday alone and in bed because I probably won't get this opportunity again for a long time. I do feel fortunate that this will only go on for a few weeks. I know some women have to be on bed rest for months which I can't imagine. I am doing my best to count my many blessings and appreciate all the wonderful family I have that are so willing to help out. My next doctor's appointment is on Thursday, November 13th and my doctor said he would schedule an inducement day then so watch for an update!

Slacker!!!!

2008-10-31T11:21:00.000-07:00

I am so sorry I haven't been blogging lately. Not only have I not posted but I haven't even been on anyone elses' to see what everyone is up to. SORRY! Work has been really busy and it seems everyone here, including me, is in denial that I could actually have my baby anytime and be out for a few months. My due date (November 24th) is fast approaching. I will be 37 weeks on Monday so technically full term. Kaylee only came 1 day early so I am not holding my breath to go early. Besides I have to finish stuff up at work first. I hope everyone is doing great. I will try to get Halloween pictures up soon. Kaylee is a princess, of course!

New style!

2008-10-05T14:53:00.000-07:00

How did I do? My sister Kami said I needed a new look. This is my first attempt at changing things since she set up my blog. I hope it looks okay. Decorating and color coordinating has never been my thing.

Grandpa and Grandma's new horse

2008-10-05T14:08:00.000-07:00

If possible, Grandpa and Grandma Peck's house just got more fun. They now have a sweet old horse. Kaylee was thrilled to be so close and to get to ride it.

Home Improvement

2008-09-21T10:46:00.001-07:00

As you can see, Kaylee absolutely idolizes her dad. She wants to help him do everything. Saturday we worked on hanging new closet doors in the kids' bedrooms. Kaylee was also a big help to me when I pulled out the baby toys. Kaylee sorted them into a "fun" pile and "not-so-fun" pile. She let us know which ones the baby would like and which ones he wouldn't. She is going to be quite the mom when the baby is born. She pretends she has a baby in her tummy too. Sometimes she doesn't feel good because the baby is kicking and when she is done with her dinner, she says the baby is too full to eat any more. It is quite dramatic.

Papa and Grandma are sealed!

2008-09-14T18:12:00.000-07:00

After almost 30 years of marriage, my grandparents, Papa and Grandma, are finally sealed. They were both so cute about it. Grandma practically had to stand on top of the alter in order to kiss Papa after the ceremony but they got it done. What a neat experience!!

New Carpet!

2008-09-14T18:08:00.000-07:00

Where have I been? We have been so busy. We went to Island Park over Labor Day, Jeff was in charge of a big ward activity, and then we had to get ready to have all new carpet laid in my upstairs. We had to move everything out. It was like moving all over again, but it was so worth it. You can't get a very good idea from these pictures but I thought I would try. I really should have a before picture. It needed to be replaced so badly but this is all you get. Anyway, I love having the new carpet smell and feeling like my house is my own again. I have been doing spring cleaning as I have been putting things back so everything feels so nice and clean. I need to give a big thank you to all the friends and family who helped us move our furniture and especially to my good hubby who worked so hard all week to prepare. I love and appreciate you all!!

Fair Time

2008-08-28T17:18:00.001-07:00

The Filer Fair is this week in Twin Falls. We decided to take Kaylee and boy did she LOVE it. She wanted to ride the rides over and over again and loved all the animals. There was a petting zoo where she could feed baby goats and she thought that was great. After every pen we went to she would say, "That one is my favorite." She is ready to go back and asked all day today if we could go to the fair again tonight.

New Scooter!!

2008-08-17T08:52:00.001-07:00

Grandpa and Grandma McCurdy came by Saturday afternoon on their way home from Boise and took Kaylee shopping. The last time we went to Pocatello Kaylee loved riding on Ellie's old scooter. I quickly wrote down the idea for a Christmas or birthday idea but guess what she got when she was shopping! She absolutely loves the scooter and has already been out this morning riding some more. She keeps asking me if she can ride it to the park, which we may attempt later this afternoon. It is so fun. I guess I am looking once again for any good birthday and Christmas ideas for one spoiled girl!

Our little helper

2008-08-17T08:48:00.000-07:00

Kaylee loves to dance so Saturday morning it was no surprise when she came fluttering into the kitchen with her dance outfit on. I put on some music and she danced for a good half hour. Then she saw her dad outside weeding the flower bed. She wanted to go help him but wouldn't let me take her dance outfit off. However, she did insist on wearing gloves and tennis shoes like her dad. This was the outcome! I think it fits her well.

Twin Falls Temple

2008-08-17T08:42:00.001-07:00

We went through the Twin Falls Temple open house on Friday with Gigi and Grandpa Clark, Mom and Dad, Ashlee and her kids, and Kole and Todd. Then we all went to lunch afterwards. It was fun to see the temple again. We went over a month ago when it first opened and this was our first time back. The open house ended yesterday and preparations are underway for the dedication on the 24th of August. Jeff and I are so excited about the prospect of a temple so close.

First Haircut

2008-08-03T18:12:00.000-07:00

I took Kaylee to JC Pennys for her first official haircut. I have trimmed it many times but this is the first time I have taken her to the salon. She was so cute and sat perfectly still for the lady. I promised her I would buy her a Barbie car if she was good, which she has been wanting for months. These pictures don't show off her hair like I wanted but you can get the idea. It is a short bob that frames her face. She is getting so big.

Peck Family Reunion 2008

2008-07-21T18:14:00.000-07:00

We had the Peck Family Reunion at Star Valley, WY this year. Everyone was there except for Kami and Frank, who we missed terribly, but we still had a lot of fun. Jason and Robyn planned it and did a fantastic job. The first night we were there I froze. I wasn't prepared for it to get so cold at night. Luckily, Bret came up the next night and brought extra blankets and sleeping bags.

All the grandkids on our hike to Periodic Springs.

Jeff, Kaylee, and I in front of Periodic Springs. The water came out of the mountain. Neat!

ANNUAL SURVIVOR

Jared and Candi were in charge of our annual survivor game. They did an awesome job. Chad and Keysha won but it was a good battle.

Jeff will be so glad I posted this picture! We had to get the rubberbands around our neck by wiggling our faces only. Towards the end we could use our partner's face. After two days of camping, the girls got major razor burn. Ouch! The boys had to hold the string behind their back and the women (and Todd) had to eat the doughnut off the string without having it fall.

The men had to hold the buckets out in front of them and the girls had to empty their partner's bucket and try to fill someone elses. If you dropped your bucket, you were out. The concept was good but it turned into quite the water fight and ended in an all our water war.

In the egg race we had to run around obstacles with the egg in the small of our back then drop it into the bowl without braking it. As you can see, the drop seemed to be the problem.

Of course, the highlight of the game was the boy shoe game. All the boys had to loosen their shoes. They got in a circle facing each other and then had to wrestle each others shoes off. As soon as you lost both your shoes you were out. Bret and Dad were the last men standing but Dad won out in the end. It was fun to watch! Look at Bret's knees. Jeff's are still sore.

Kaylee's Tagged

2008-07-21T16:03:00.000-07:00

Okay, I tried this but it was pretty hard for Kaylee. I don't think she understood a lot of the questions.

Q: What's something that Mommy always says to you?
A: Two more days ( She wanted to go to Livi's house when I pulled up the blog to get the tag questions. Usually when she wants to do something I tell her how many days until she can do it. Unfortunately, it will be a few more days than two before we will see Livi.)

Q: What makes Mommy happy?
A: My face

Q: What makes Mommy sad?
A: Pictures (???)

Q: How does Mommy make you laugh?
A: Tickle me.

Q: What was Mommy like as a child?
A: She played ball

Q: How old is your Mommy?
A: 5 or 1

Q:How tall is your Mommy?
A: This high up (With hand above head)

Q: What is Mom's favorite thing to do?
A: Tickle me

Q: What does Mommy do when you're not around?
A: Being sad

Q: If Mommy was going to be famous, what would it be for?
A:

Q: What is your Mommy really good at?
A: Tickling me ( I see a pattern)

Q: What is Mommy not very good at?
A: Crying (Odd, I thought I was good at that)

Q: What does Mommy do for her job?
A: Plays with friends

Q: What is Mommy's favorite food?
A: Pizza (I think this is her favorite not mine)

Q: What makes you proud of your Mom?
A:

Q: If Mommy was a cartoon character who would she be?
A: Sponge Bob (I asked her who Mommy was on TV)

Q: What do you and your Mommy do together?
A: Play

Q: How are you and Mommy the same?
A: Nose and ice cream

Q: How are you and your Mommy different?
A: I'm me

Q: How do you know Mommy loves you?
A: This much

2008-07-15T09:56:00.000-07:00

It's a boy! There is no doubt. Baby McCurdy was not shy. I was going to try to scan in the ultrasound picture but I don't think it will work very well so this is all you get.

2008-07-12T14:36:00.000-07:00

http://www.magicvalley.com/articles/2008/07/09/news/top_story/140045.txt

The site above will send you to a news article about the Twin Falls Temple open house. On the right hand side is a small 3 minute video clip that shows pictures of the inside of the temple. It really shows a lot of it. Of course, it isn't the same feeling as being there but I thought for those of you far away, it could come close. Check it out!

New Floor

2008-07-06T10:30:00.000-07:00

We had our hardwood floor resurfaced while we were gone to Island Park. It looks a lot better and very shiny. I am not sure if you will be able to see it with the picture but I thought I would try. We came home to a mess of saw dust everywhere but it is nice to have done.

Island Park

2008-07-06T10:18:00.000-07:00

We just returned from a week in Island Park. We had a great and relaxing time. Our only complaint were all the mosquitoes that tried to ruin our fun. We each have a lot of bites despite trying our best to keep repellant on. We went on nature walks, Mesa Falls, and rode on the 4-Wheelers. Kaylee also got to ride in the canoe and attempt fishing. Grandpa McCurdy caught 4 fish which Kaylee was really excited about until he cut off their tails and heads to clean them. She was a little upset about that.

I created a "wilderness bingo" game for the kids with pictures of different animals, bugs, and

plants that they would see on our nature hikes. It was a hit and a good idea if anyone is going hiking soon. I got the idea from the TV show "Supernanny." Thanks, Joe!

New swing set

2008-06-20T15:20:00.000-07:00

We bought this swing set last Saturday and we worked on it for 6 hours that day. We have worked on it every night since and finally finished it on Thursday. It has been a hit. Unfortunately, we can't seem to keep the neighbor kids out of our backyard now. Oh well, Kaylee is in awe of all of her new "friends."

Camping for the night

2008-06-20T15:17:00.000-07:00

Jeff came home last Friday night and announced that he and Kaylee were going to sleep in the tent. They worked together to set it up and then Jeff took out the travel DVD player so that they could watch a movie and eat popcorn. Kaylee had so much fun. She slept out there all night and even slept in until 8:30 the next morning, which is rare for her. She has the best Daddy in the whole world!

2008-06-12T10:40:00.000-07:00

Fun Tag
i am: Leslie Kay (Peck) McCurdy
i think: Summer will never come
i know: I am ready for a vacation
i want: new carpet
i have: a good family
i wish: I was somewhere warm
i hate: figuring out what to cook for dinner
i miss: Kami
i fear: losing a loved one
i feel: good
i hear: the wind blowing
i smell: doritos (Yuck!)
i crave: anything salty ( I always do when I am pregnant)
i search: the want ads for fun
i wonder: how my house can get so messy so fast
i regret: small things in my past
i love: my little family
i care: about animals
i always: kiss my hubby goodnight
i am not: thin
i believe: in happy endings
i dance: with Kaylee as much as possile
i sing: loudly and sometimes offkey
i don’t always: do what I should
i write: emails almost everyday
i win: seldomly (Lady luck doesn't like me much)
i lose: sleep over bad dreams lately
i never: swear
i listen: to fun music when I can
i can: do my best
i am scared: of spiders
i need: a happy home
i am happy about: expecting a baby

I tag all who read this.

We're going to the zoo, zoo, zoo

2008-06-01T17:51:00.000-07:00

We went to the Hoogle Zoo in Salt Lake City this weekend. Kaylee really enjoyed seeing all the animals. She would call to them and then laughed if they looked and would say, "They really like me. The animals really like me!" Jeff and I would smile and say yep they sure do. We didn't take a stroller for Kaylee. She walked (ran) the whole way around the zoo and wasn't even tired. I can't say the same for mom and dad.

Tea Party!!

2008-06-01T17:41:00.001-07:00

Kaylee and I received an invitation to attend a tea party at a friend's house. There was a table set with a fuzzy hat and purse on it. We painted each other's finger nails and then had a tea party with sandwiches, cheese cubes, cookies, and ho-ho's. We had so much fun as you can see.

Baby Potty

2008-05-28T19:44:00.000-07:00

Kaylee spent a lot of time teaching her baby how to go to the bathroom today. She has been doing awesome on her potty training so I guess now it is time to share her knowledge with the "youngsters."

Lets Go Fly a Kite

2008-05-16T16:04:00.000-07:00

We had a ward kite-flying activity last month. It was really fun. We were worried that it wouldn't be a windy day, but that doesn't seem to be a problem in Twin Falls these days. Jeff taught Kaylee the "Let's go fly a kite" song from Mary Poppins and she goes around singing it all the time. She was so proud of her Barbie kite and it actually flies quite well.

Dancing Queen

2008-04-18T19:29:00.001-07:00

Oh my goodness. Jeff just got back from Dallas, TX. He was there for a seminar for work. Ten minutes away from his hotel was a huge mall with an American Girl doll store. He bought Kaylee and her doll matching dance outfits. Kaylee got her present over an hour ago but she is still dancing in front of the window where she can see her full length reflection. I think my girl was born to dance. We have signed up for a Mommy and Me dance class this summer but she can't be enrolled in dance until the age of 3. We need December to come soon.

Bike Safety

2008-04-18T19:26:00.000-07:00

We bought Kaylee a tricycle for Christmas and when I took Kaylee in for her two year check up the doctor made me promise I would always make her wear a bike helmet. Now that summer is here I decided I had better make good on my promise. We bought the gear for Kaylee at Target and she loves it. Now she is riding in style!!!

Spa Day

2008-04-18T19:22:00.000-07:00

Kaylee and I had a spa day a few days ago. We were home alone so we had a girls night. She painted my toe nails and I painted hers. Then we watched Dora the Explorer and ate popcorn! So FUN!

2008-04-05T07:01:00.001-07:00

Brylee stayed the night a couple of weeks ago and the girls had a tea party in Kaylee's Dora tent. The next morning they got up and hurried to the tent where we set up the travel DVD player for a movie. They had soooo much fun!

2008-04-05T06:58:00.000-07:00

My two peas in a pod. Kaylee loves her Daddy and wants to be just like him. I think she does a pretty good job, don't you?

Happy Easter

2008-03-24T17:18:00.001-07:00

Thank goodness for Holidays to keep me posting. We went to Pocatello for Easter weekend and had a great time. I am pretty sure Dianne bought everything in the store relating to Easter. Kaylee had more Easter candy and toys than any little girl needs but she had such a good time. Everything she picked up she would say "Ohhhh, candy" or "Ohhh, toys."

The top picture is of the McCurdy Easter lunch on Saturday. Grandpa and Grandma McCurdy are in the middle of all the grandkids.

The second picture is of her in her Easter dress. The little sweater was too big but other than that she was so cute. A lady at church said she looked like a little Easter chick.

Happy St. Patty's Day

2008-03-18T18:49:00.000-07:00

Dianne (Jeff's Mom) always sends a bunch of treats for St. Patrick's Day. Kaylee was decked out with a clover necklace, hair tie, and head band. It was a lot of fun and she was so excited to show her friends at the babysitter. We took some treats to Papa and Grandma and showed them her cute outfit.

Cute Cousins

2008-03-16T12:56:00.001-07:00

What better way to start out my blog than with a cute picture of my girl- Kaylee (on left) with her cousin Brylee (Ashlee's daughter). Kaylee turned two in December and she's so stinking cute and fun to be around. I look forward to being able to continue blogging and featuring my little girl as she continues to grow and do new things.

Let The Blogging Begin...

2008-03-16T12:48:00.000-07:00

I'm stepping into the world of blogging (more like my sister, Kami, is forcing me into it). There's not much time in my life to devote to this right now, but as soon as Tax Season is over then I'm all in. COME ON APRIL 15TH!!!!!!