Sunday

matching sweaters from Children's Place: $3.99 each


afternoon church: 1 nap


making it through sacrament meeting: 2 fruit by the foots


molding future missionaries: priceless

Snowboarding

We haven't made it to any resorts yet this season, but our backyard has proven to be just as rewarding. It looks as though Asher is more cut out for snowboarding (rather than skiing) after all. He absolutely loves it. Kevin was giving each of the boys rides down the hill on his snowboard, and the next thing I know Asher is strapped onto a board twice his size and Kevin was building a jump. Here we are showing off our skills... sort of. Note that I didn't provide any pictures of the landings:)

Shoplifting

guilty as charged - asher's first mug shot


Yesterday while waiting in line at Tjmaxx, we were looking at some books. Asher asked if we could buy one and I said "no" as I put the books back and approached the register. It was at this point, apparently, that someone decided to slip a book inside his coat. As we walked through the parking lot to the car Asher was lagging and I noticed him fiddling with his coat zipper but thought nothing of it. On the road he announced that he had something exciting for me when we got home - again I didn't think twice and responded, "can't wait." When we got home I walked through the garage door and looked up to see Asher standing by the stairs with a big grin as he unveiled the contents of his his coat. I think the shock on my face scared him enough, but when I explained that this was stealing (which surprisingly seemed to be news to him) he was genuinely concerned. Especially when I mentioned the Police-- cruel I know, but so funny. When we took it back, Asher apologized to the cashier and handed it over rather sheepishly. Lesson learned...I hope.
The best part about the ordeal: the title of the book he stole.

Hairspray

Malcom plus Tracy Turnblad, pass it on. It turns out that my 18-month-old son loves the movie Hairspray. I'm not joking, I've never seen him so mesmerized. He saw it for the first time two days ago and can't seem to get enough. I must admit that his requests for "hepay" are a nice change of pace from the usual "buzz" and "meno" (Nemo). P.S. You should see him dance.