He who laughs last...

Here's how I found Brin after her nap. Yep, the pillow was hit too!

I spared you the more graphic pics! Trust me!

Some of you may have heard about Brin's Daddy's horrible experience a couple of weeks ago. After having a great guys weekend in TX, he was wiped out. When Brin woke up at 3 am, of course he was completely out of commission! Later that morning, he decided that Brin was playing nicely in her crib, so he slept a little longer. Twenty minutes later when he went to get her out of bed, he found that she discovered how to take off her pajamas. "That's cute," he thought as he approached the crib. Then he thought, "wait a minute, she's totally naked. And...covered in her own poop!" Yep. She knows how to take off her pajamas and diaper as well. Brin then decided to cover everything in her reach with poop. From her sheets, to her stuffed animals, her comforter, blankets, pacifiers and all over herself. Brin's daddy was grossed out and spent the good part of an hour cleaning up the mess, boiling pacifiers, doing laundry and giving Brin a bath. When he told me, I laughed my butt off! I thought it was sweet revenge for his inablility to help me with Brin at the wee hours of the morning. Ever since this incident, Brin has been wearing onesies underneath everything to make sure she doesn't get her diaper off. Once she figures out the snaps, we are seriously considering duct tape. I'm NOT kidding!

Fast forward to this week. Thursday our babysitter's kid was sick so I had to pick up Brin early. I picked her up and proceeded to put her down for her nap. This was the first day in a long time that she didn't have a onesie on underneath her shirt--they were all getting washed. (All the ones that actually fit her, that is.) For a good hour and a half, I heard Brinlie talking to herself and "napping." Then she was making a fuss and getting mad I wasn't coming to get her. I just had a feeling that it was not a good situation so I went armed with the camera. Here's what I found: Brin with her pants and diaper off, and of course poop covering everything! She was upset she stepped in it and it was on her foot. Otherwise, who knows how long she would've played in her crib covered in feces?! UGH! Needless to say, I also got to spend the good part of an hour cleaning up a huge mess. Gotta love those toddlers! I think this was my punishment for laughing a little too hard at Brin's daddy's expense. Another important lesson learned!

New things

Last Sunday I saw an add for this tricycle at TRUs. I decided to take Daddy and Brin there to try it out. Of course Daddy is quite the researcher and had to make sure it met his seal of approval. Brin feel in love instantly! Daddy was pushing her all over the store, seeing how fast she could go. It's a 3-in-1 trike that grows with her, I guess that's how Daddy decided we could rationalize the purchase. Next thing I know he asks Brin, "Do you want this trike for Easter?" She nodded her head and off we went to purchase it. The next day we decided to take a family walk, dogs included, to try out Brin's new wheels. Here she and Daddy are sporting their sunglasses and enjoying the spring sunshine!




Lately Brin has been showing quite the interest in the potty. She now has a pink potty and a little white potty. Earlier this week Daddy found her sitting on her potty playing the electronic Yahtzee game. I guess that's one way to keep her entertained while she waits. :)

More Spring break pics

Brin cleaning up her mess she made with the dog's water at Grandma's house.

All of the family at the aquarium.

Just a couple more pics from the fast and furious spring break fun. Sorry we didn't get a chance to see everyone. I hope we get more time to see more people (friends and such) when we visit again in June. We'll keep you posted on the dates and make some playdates! :)

Spring Break Fun

Last week Brin and I went to UT to visit family for spring break. Unfortunately Daddy had to stay behind and work. While we were there we went to the U of U campus to get some Utah gear, Backers Bakery (YUMMY!!!), Cafe Rio, and the new aquarium in SLC. Our cousins Chloe and Addy joined us and had a great time seeing lots of fish and playing in the water. Brin had 3 of her grandmas accompanying her at the aquarium! Overall it was a fun visit and we hope to see everyone again real soon!

Brin admiring the fish at the aquarium.

Help us decide on a picture!

Photo #1--Brin "shhhhing" the dog barking.

Alright, we are having a debate about which photo to use for a contest we are entering. Please leave us a comment with your vote for your favorite picture of Brin. We need your vote ASAP--this Thursday at the latest. Brin and I went to my friend T's house and she took these adorable pics of Brin last week. She's too stinkin' cute and I can't decide which one to use.

Photo #2--Looking up to the side

Photo #3--Jacket on with blue shirt.

Photo #4--Peek-a-boo glancing to side

Photo #5--Peek-a-boo with smile.

Thanks in advance for your help in deciding which picture to submit. We'll let you know if we win anything!

Pigtails! Hooray!

"Are you sure these things aren't in too tight? My head hurts!"

"How cute am I?"

"I guess I'll half smile with Daddy. I can't believe he let Mommy do this to me!"

Don't you just love pigtails on little girls??!! I do! Brinlie finally has enough hair to do two small pigtails. Hooray!

Denver Children's Museum

Last weekend we made a trip to Denver to go to the Children's museum. There were so many things to do there! Brin had a great time running all over and interacting with many, many kiddos! She danced around on the dance floor surrounded by mirrors; she played in a "cottage", "birds nest" and crawled around in an underground tunnel; she also "shopped" for groceries at the store; put on a puppet show with mommy; and explored a real fire truck. We can hardly wait until she's a little older and able to do more. We will return!

Brin and mommy doing a puppet show

Brin working the front desk at the vet's office.