What we've been up to...besides living vicariously through Bella, Edward and Jacob.

James is a superhero. Don't get too excited. He is still a lion about twice a week, but he has also been testing out his "super" jumping abilities in his new cape--yes, minus the clothing. He has taken a real fascination to removing his clothing, usually during naptime and I often find him without his pj's in the morning.


Morgan has been keeping busy with the whole growing up thing. She turned 16 and has her driving permit. Only 6 months of driving with Mom until she's free. She got her first guitar for Christmas and was excited. She is also our ward youth director for the upcoming dance festival--lots of cute boys, holding hands, dancing...oh the joys of teenagehood.



Clay's new nickname is "Clay-Clay naughty pants" which I kind of borrowed from his niece, Abby, who is "Abby naughty pants". He climbs on anything and everything. Good thing he can't open doors yet. That is the only thing keeping me sane. Did I mention he is also fond of plant dirt? Here he is helping me unload the dishes. Ya, right!

Is this Christmas or Halloween?

Morgan looks forward to our advent calendar which counts down the days to Christmas. James is finally old enough to get into the spirit this year as you will see Morgan showing him just how the calendar works. You may notice the lion costume. No, it is not Halloween. These pictures were taken on December 1st as we were putting up our Christmas tree. At this time, James had been wearing his lion or monkey costume daily for the past 3 weeks. The only way we can get out of the house without a costume is to tell him that it is in the wash.




Here's the proof! It really is Christmas little lion!

From my little Turkeys

For those of you who haven't given up following my blog--as I haven't posted anything for 5 weeks--you may not want to get too excited and think that I've turned a new corner or something and will be posting more frequently. I guess anything is possible. I did want to point out, however that I did and probably will make it top priority to change my playlist before December 1st even rolled around--F.Y.I. my favorite secular Christmas song is Sleigh Ride--the Johnny Mathis version.

Check out James' cool hat. I know, I'm just getting so crafty in my old age. If you're not creative, like me, just have friends with little kids. Those elementary school teachers are always coming up with cute ideas.

Clay it totally out of here---not that James was torturing him or anything. Look at the totally innocent grin!

"Monkey-ing" Around

Happy Halloween! In my mind it's never too early to start taking Halloween pictures. You just never know how Halloween night is going to go.

James was supposed to be Mr. Incredible from the Incredibles, or as he calls it "Heros Big Trouble". Once he saw baby Clay's monkey costume, he said that Clay could be heros big touble and James could be a monkey.

The cutest baby monkey in the Baker Family Zoo!

I Have a New Blog

This is a picture of Morgan.....