The Hodgson Family

2009-04-18T21:36:00.001-07:00

We're going private. Sorry for the inconvenience but the latest Oprah episode freaked me out. If I forgot to add you. Please just email me.

Lil' dishwasher, lunchtime, & Florida

2009-03-29T21:15:00.000-07:00

Now Whitney not only unloads the dishwasher as quickly as I can load the dishes but she climbs up into the dishwasher.

Last Sunday poor Whitney couldn't even finish her lunch.

Kinzie brought Whitney the cutest Minnie Mouse hat back from Disneyworld. Even had her name printed. Kinzie is the BEST big sis.

After Kinzie got home Whitney wouldn't let Kinzie leave the room. She would cry every time!

Dadnapped and Patriotic Program

2009-02-24T23:05:00.000-08:00

Did anyone catch the Disney Channel's latest and greatest T.V. movie Dadnapped? As you can see my girls were glued to the screen.

Kinzie had two parts in the Patriotic program this year at school. She did such a good job!

She looked stunning up on stage. I couldn't believe my eyes. I kept thinking there is no way she is going to be allowed to wear make up anytime soon if she looks this beautiful and grown up.

Can you believe that's little "K"?

Whitney enjoyed two performances and a dress rehearsal. Or was it the mini M&M's she enjoyed? Oh well, whichever it was she was quiet as a mouse.

Monster Truck Jam. Yes, you read it correctly!!

2009-02-17T21:12:00.000-08:00

I knew my family and anyone who knows me would NEVER believe that I went to Monster Truck Jam. So I took a picture with the Monster Trucks in the background to prove it. All I could think of is how much Hunter would have enjoyed it.

The girls and I decorated Valentine's cookies. We didn't get any delivered because we ate them all. Whitney knows what my sugar cookies are. As soon as she sees one she starts kicking her legs and reaching out to get one.

We ate at Sweet Tomatoes before Monster Truck Jam. It was so yummy!

Here is Whit pointing to Jake so he knows what she wants. SO polite!

Whitney loves to stand or sit at the baby gate. Waiting to be let free.

Here Comes Trouble...

2009-02-05T18:43:00.000-08:00

Whitney is crawling all over the house. Tonight she found the kitchen drawers.

She loved emptying the pots and pans. Until she kept dropping them onto the tile and it was so loud it scared her. We wiped her tears away and she went right back.

I ran into Rod Works for seriousley 2 mins. and came back to this. Jake said she was crying so he had to give her a sucker. Does that baby look like she's been crying? Or more like she has dad wrapped around her little finger!

I'm so glad Kinzie isn't too old to wear matching outfits with her lil sis.

Whitney loves to wave to everyone and everything. She waves to people, Rufus, the T.V., the camera, food and herself.

Pure joys of motherhood

2009-01-11T18:19:00.000-08:00

If waking up to this adorable smiling face doesn't brighten up your day I don't know what would. Whitney looks up at me like this then buries her face in her mattress then back up again all the while kicking her legs as fast as she can. Now if she could do that for her middle of the night feedings I would look forward to those also.
These sisters love and adore each other so much. The other day Mckinzie told me that "Whitney has changed her life and she couldn't live without her". Mckinzie is such a little mother. She loves to babysit, feed whitney her food, dress her in cute outfits, dance together to the Jonas Brothers, and carry her everywhere. While we wait outside Kinzie's school each day I hold Whitney and she watches all the kids come out. When she spots Kinzie she kicks and jumps up and down and has the biggest smile.

christmas

2008-12-25T19:24:00.000-08:00

The girls waited patiently to come downstairs.
Whitney spent her first Christmas sick. This was as enthusiastic as she got all day.

We surprised Kinzie with a pink cell phone. She was so shocked that she burst into tears.

Temple Square Christmas Lights

2008-12-13T14:40:00.001-08:00

Isn't the temple beautiful at night.

Whitney was so bundled up that she couldn't move. When we would talk to her only her eyes would move towards our voices.

We rode downtown on Trax. The girls loved it.

Whitney didn't make a sound all night. She just stared at everything. As much as I complained about going out in the cold. I must admit the lights were beautiful.

Thanksgiving in Arizona

2008-12-07T15:04:00.000-08:00

While in Arizona we visited a ghost town.
Here's Whitney playing with Hunter's book.

Whitney's first taste of mashed potatoes and yams.

Our FAVORITE restaurant in Arizona. Gecko's. Yum yum!!

Grandpa Clark owes ICE CREAM!

2008-11-22T20:41:00.000-08:00

GO UTES!!
Whitney and I stayed home while everyone else went to the game.

Kinzie and Grandpa Clark had a bet that if BYU lost he has to buy her ice cream.

Grandpa Smith and Kinzie at the game.

Virginia Project

2008-11-21T16:03:00.001-08:00

Kinzie had to do a report on the state of Virginia. She also had to do a project of choice to represent the state. We chose to do a parade float. Thanks to Grandpa Hodgson we had a Cannon to go on top.

This is the state flower the Dogwood.

This is the state seal.

And finally, the state bird the Cardinal. The float was a success Mckinzie's teacher asked to keep it to display in the classroom for future students.

2008-11-17T19:53:00.000-08:00

I couldn't resist snapping this picture. I guess if telling the baby to open her mouth for food doesn't work then just open your own mouth.

For Kinzie's late night we decorated Halloween cookies.

The girls popped popcorn and watch College Road Trip.

Weekend In Park City

2008-11-06T20:17:00.000-08:00

Before we went to Park City we took Whitney on her first Rhino ride. She rode in the backseat with Gracie.
Aren't these sisters adoreable?

It was so cold up in Park City that the first night we stayed in and ate snacks. You probably could have guessed that the baby was eyeing dad's popcorn!

more fun with family and friends

2008-10-29T12:59:00.000-07:00

Whitney has at least 3 mothers at all times. Kinzie, Gracie, and me. This is Whitney in her new walker. She got it yesterday and can back up all over the kitchen. Gracie is there to move her forward when she gets stuck.
This is Kassie, Kinzie, & Whitney at the Legacy Ctr. Halloween party

While my sisters were in town we took the kids to Liberty Land. Here is Whitney and dad on the merry-go-round. Whitney had her first taste of Coke and cotton candy. She LOVED both!!

We all ate lunch at Winger's. This is Amber dipping her hand into the Ranch dressing and licking her fingers clean.

This is Jaxon falling asleep at the table. He needed a nap to gear up for more crying :) We love you Jax!!!

Do You Want Fries With That?

2008-10-20T18:32:00.000-07:00

Have you ever seen a 5 month old obsessed with big people food? Here is a picture of Whitney fighting uncle Rob for his soda. Just the other day she had and entire ham and cheese sandwich in her mouth. We've got to keep our eyes on this little one.

Fun With The Cousins

2008-10-17T09:02:00.001-07:00

This is our trip to Thanksgiving Point Farm. Everyone rode the ponies except Mckinzie and Whitney. Kinzie waited in line for atleast 30 mins and when it was her turn she got right up to the pony and then chickened out.
Brooklyn had a spooky dress-up b-day party. Go super hero super power!
Kinz and Whit are matching witches.
Lulu loves to hold and play with Whitney.

Happy Birthday Mckinzie

2008-10-14T09:47:00.000-07:00

Kinzie turned eleven years old on Sept. 29th. We traveled home from Arizona on her birthday and came home to a surprise party planned by Jake (dad).