Funny Isaac

1) The other night we were talking about how Uncle Mark is getting married soon.

Isaac then asked me and Erik how old we were when we got married. When we told him 23, he exclaimed "23?!?! That's too young to get married!"

The way he said it cracked me up! He must have been talking to his Grandma Lindstrom, because that's what she used to tell me and Erik back when we were dating. :)

2) Another day, while Ginny and Ezra were at their basketball clinic, Isaac and I were heading to the bakery. Isaac decided I was going the wrong way (because it wasn't the way he'd gone with his dad the week before), and started giving me directions. To tease him, I said "Isaac, maybe we aren't going to the bakery. Maybe we're going somewhere else that I'd rather go."

He responded in his most serious mommy-voice, "Mommy, it's only three blocks. You'll survive."

It was so funny because it was an almost perfect imitation of me. I say that very thing to him (with various numbers) all the time!

3) This one isn't funny, as much as it just exasperating. Last night, while he was supposed to be getting into pajamas, he peeked his little head out the door and said "Mom, I went potty in the toilet."

I was kind of taken aback since it was very out of the blue, and he's been potty trained for quite a while now, so I said "That's good Isaac. That's where you should go potty."

At that point, Erik walked by and Isaac looked at him and forcefully insisted "I went potty in the toilet, daddy!"

His insistence raised my suspicions, so I asked him "Isaac, did you miss the toilet?" and he responded that he had maybe dripped a little on his socks. But the look on his face told both me and Erik that he was lying his little pants off.

Erik proceeded into the bedroom to check the damage, and Isaac gave in and shame-facedly confessed that he had, in fact, gone potty on his bedroom carpet. That little stinker!

Halloween 2017

Ginny decided to be a generic Hogwarts student for Halloween. Ezra was Ash Ketchum from Pokemon. And Isaac went as Catboy from PJ Masks. 

At the school parade!

He caught a Pikachu!

Catboy did not enjoy the school parade. Too many people!

Happy Hogwarts student!

At the Jackson Heights Children's Parade with Ginny's friend, Lillian.

We all worked together to carve this pumpkin. Spooky!!!

Isaac's 5th Birthday!

Isaac had a great 5th birthday! He couldn't wait to open his presents, so, softie that I am, I let him open half of them before school. (I know he has no shirt on. Honestly, we're lucky he's even wearing pants in this picture. More often than not, he just insists on sleeping in his underwear. He is just more comfortable in his own skin!)

Water bottle from G and G Lindstrom

Paw Patrol toys from Aunt Jen and Daniel

Scooter from me and Erik

Awesome PJ Masks costumes from G and G Lindstrom

Erik and the boys worked hard to make this "Chase" cake (from Paw Patrol)

He is opening a present from his Aunts L, J and S, and you can see the skittles from G and G Call on the table. He was very excited about those!

Thanks to Aunt Mari and Uncle Leighton for the fun Catboy car as well. I think Erik took a picture of him with it, but I can't locate it. When I find it, I will post it.

We love this stubborn, persistent, cuddly, usually calm (as long as it isn't Spanish day at school!) little guy. As hard as it is to believe he is 5 years old, it also feels like he's been in our family forever! We love you, Isaac!

First Day of School!

Kindergarten, First Grade, and Third Grade!

Ginny's Baptism

Ginny was baptized in September, and we were so blessed to have many members of the family come to support her. All of her grandparents were able to come, along with several of her New York relatives, and Uncle Brad and Aunt Rachel with Kate and Lizzie. 

Erik did the baptizing and confirming, and Ginny's grandpas were the witnesses. Her Grandma Lindstrom gave a talk on baptism, and her Grandma Call gave a talk on the Holy Ghost. After the confirmation, we had refreshments in the church gym. Ginny requested a cookie bar, and Erik requested some veggie trays, so we had both!

Ginny's Great Aunt Debbie gave her this beautiful bouquet!

Erik and our moms. :)

Family picture!

Ginny and her two best friends!

Grandma Call's talk

Grandma Lindstrom's talk

Grandpa and Grandma Call, Uncle Brad, Lizzie, Aunt Rachel, and Kate

Ginny with her Grandparents

Me, John Erik, and Erik

Ginny's Baptism Program

All ready to go!

In front of the font.

Beautiful Girls!

Uncle John, Aunt Debbie, Uncle Doug, and Aunt Susan

We are so happy for Ginny and pleased with her decision to be baptized!

Utah 2017

We love spending our summers in Utah with our families! Here are some of the highlights:

We joined Loralee, Joy, and Susan at their neighborhood night out with the police department, and Ezra got to try his hand at the climbing wall.

We celebrated Ginny's birthday Harry Potter-themed birthday party!

Erik and I got to visit Erik's grandma in Idaho, and on the way back we celebrated our 10th anniversary by eating lunch at this lovely restaurant, and then dinner at a Sushi place (see below). Erik ordered real sushi, and I ordered California rolls. The highlight for me was my Jasmine Mist Mocktail. It was delicious!

Before we headed back to my parents, we wandered around temple square a bit. Happy 10 Years Erik!!!

Some Utah hiking (Ginny wasn't thrilled, although she looks happy enough in this picture. We probably told her we were turning back right around this point!)

Traditional summer trip to the Hogle Zoo with our traditional cousin picture!

Ivan decided to help my mom with her canning!

Ginny was invited to a birthday party for Kaylyn's daughter, Madalyne. So, while Ginny was at the party, and Ezra was on a date with Grandma Lindstrom, Isaac came hiking with me and my mom and sisters. He really liked running across the log bridges!

After the birthday party, we went with Kaylyn and her kids to see the local quilt show!

One of the highlights of the summer for my kids is their dates with Grandma and Grandpa Lindstrom. They get to have some speical one-on-one time, which they all love! This is a picture from Isaac's date.

Both Ezra and Isaac love playing "Pretty, Pretty, Princess" with Grandma Lindstrom!

They make very pretty princesses!

Ginny, on her date with Grandma!

Ginny and Grandma made this fairy doll together.

And Ezra, on his date!

G and G Lindstrom, and Aunt Mari and Uncle Leighton took the kids mini-golfing, too. They loved it! Ezra was especially fascinated with where the ball went when it disappeared at the end. 

Between hiking, swimming lessons, celebrating birthdays, enjoying tons of cousin time, getting to see Kirstin and Johnny and their new baby (Frances), dates with grandparents, watching Dr Who and the Flash and Fantastic Beasts with my favorite littlest sister, shopping with my older sisters, visiting Grandma Keeley and Becky and getting to spend a kid-less weekend with Erik, watching the eclipse with Mike and Brookeh and getting to see their classrooms, visiting with my old high school friends, cousin book club and seeing many of my favorite relatives (including visiting the Garden Center one last time), and everything else we got to do, we had such a great summer. The kids and I are already counting down to our trip out to Utah next summer!!!