Picture(s) of the Day

Kevin and I got iphones several months ago and I think you could say we are addicted. We absolutely love them- maybe a little too much. Recently I started to text pictures to Kevin while he was at work and I jokingly call them his picture of the day... usually just random stuff-like the odd things Brielle does or sometimes precious baby Emmitt moments.
So here for your viewing pleasure, and in no particular order, are some of my pictures of the day...

"crazy eyes"

Brielle at Target. She walked by this aisle and exclaimed "Oh my goodness!" It made me laugh. (in case you didn't know make-up is her "thing")

messy face

This one was taken by some little hands who got a hold of my camera... and in case you are wondering yes there are SEVERAL more just like it... (thank goodness for digital cameras)

Watching "High School Musical 2" on the couch together.
Usually I wrap Emmitt up and lay him on the couch to go to sleep... sometimes he gets invaded...

my favorite hat/ my favorite boys

I'm discovering that most often the caption that accompanies pictures of Emmitt is something to the effect of- what a big boy he is.... and again- it applies.

Again this photo was captioned "Watching High School Musical" She got the car seat and climbed in all on her own... I guess she thought it looks comfy.

Bought this hat in the dollar section at Target and she wore it all afternoon. Very entertaining.

Sent this one to daddy at work with the caption "miss you"

Yet again... what a big boy he is!
(This was the first time he sat in the stroller without the car seat being in it.)

Ta da... I did her hair... her very few strands of hair.

Post "Bell Family Fun Night" face paint.
As you can imagine tears were shed when we finally had to wash it off.

Still in need of a nap but will fight it tooth and nail. Sometimes, though, sleep just sneaks up on her... usually on the way home from Costco.

This one I sent to Julie since she got him that outfit. I can't believe how big he is!

Brayden's First Pinewood Derby

Last night was our first cub scout pinewood derby experience. I was suprised by the seriousness and the intensity of the event. Getting the car carved and weighted and painted and all that was quite an ordeal for Brayden and his dad. They spent a lot of time on it. In the end it turned out great and it even raced well too. His car came in 9th overall out of 31 cub scouts... pretty good.
Yes of course Brayden would do a BYU car and in honor of our star basketball player he chose to add Jimmer's number 32... and I bet you wont be surprised to know that his wasn't the only BYU car with a number 32 on it at the rally :)
The green sticker was added by the officials at the event which Brayden wasn't too happy with. Durring one of the heats where his car came in third, he angrily exclaimed "Its because of that stupid sticker!"

We Love Our Oma!

The kids had a great visit with their Oma this past week. They love her very much and miss her already.

Basketball...

Brayden's basketball team is really awesome this season. They usually school every team they play. Here are a couple of Brayden's recents shots... The first one is almost comical because of the number of shots they take before they get the rebound. This is not a unique occurence. I'd say they take on average of 4 or 5 shots every time before the ball goes in. I know I have counted up to 8.


Another humorous commentary on Brayden's basketball is that recently his enthusiasm over the game has dramatically increased. He even goes out to shoot hoops in the morning before school these days. I attribute it all to BYU basketball player Jimmer Fredette who is all the rage in this house and a certain youtube video which Brayden loves to watch as often as we allow. Click here to see it. He even told us that when he sings this song in his head while playing he always gets his shots but when he doesn't, he always misses. Gotta love him... (and by him I mean Brayden.. though we all love Jimmer too).
And my condolences to any reading this post who are pained right now even by the thought of BYU basketball. I am so sorry for your loss but the post had to be done :)