Get Off the Phone

I have seen some weird things since California outlawed the use of cell phones while driving. When the law first became active cell phone use dropped, like expected, but people are now getting careless and finding new ways to use their cell while driving. Two weeks ago I saw a lady driving, on the freeway, with her left hand on the steering wheel, her right hand holding her phone to her ear, and the passenger leaning over and using her right hand to help steer. Then this last week, on the freeway again, I saw a man driving in the fast lane, going 40 mph, with his blinkers on talking on his phone. A few seconds later he passed me going full speed, blinkers off and cell down. If people think these precautions will keep them from getting a ticket, they are truly stupid. I would like to also applaud the countless number of cars I have seen pull off the road to talk on their phones, we need more people like you in this world. If you are in too much of a hurry make sure you have a hands free device with you, you normally get one for free when you buy a phone, think people.

Two nights ago Collin Slept through the night, YAH!!!
But Madison did not, BOO!!!
Last night he slept for 6 1/2 hours, YAH!!!
Once again Madison did not, BOO!!!
Hopefully by the end of next week, Collin will be 3 months and they will both be sleeping through the night, with no night terrors.

So this post is mostly for my mom. She made these for my kids when they were born. After having Collin's for almost 7 weeks I finally decided to put it up. I also had to move Madison's because it was over her door, and I thought it would be best to have them both together over the closet.

This was the first name sign my mom made. After making this one she decided to make one for each of her other grandchildren.

For Easter Madison got a set of toy horses. There are two full size horses (mommy and daddy) and one foul. A few minutes ago I opened the box and took the horses out so Madie could play with them, when to my surprise I found that the horses are made anatomically correct. We will always know which horse is mommy and which one is daddy.

Easter

We went up to my parents house for Easter. It was great to spend the weekend with family. It was a small group: my parents, my sis Charlotte and her family, and us.

The kids got bathing suits, and a few toys, Madie only got one piece of candy, a white chocolate bunny.

Cabin in the Woods

Wayne's dad is building a log cabin in Maraposa, which is just outside of Yosemite. It is almost finished, but he needed some extra help to get it done before the deadline, so we went up there to help out. Well Wayne helped while I took care of the kids, and did what I could while they took their naps. Brad also came up from Vegas to help.

Wayne got to use a tractor for the very first time, and after hitting a tree he got pretty good at working it. Papa also took Madison for a ride in the bucket, which she did not like.

Brad brought his dog up with him, and at first Madison would run away as fast as possible. As the days went on she warmed up to Merlot petting him, and even letting him lick her hand. By the end of the trip she loved the dog, and he would follow her everywhere.
While they were in the truck I thought it was cute how Merlot was sitting with her so I ran to get my camera. When I left he moved and was blocking the gate so Madison could not get out. When I got back he immediately moved back to his original position, which was where he is in the picture, only laying down.

Large Beds

When you have children it is very important to have a king size bed. After last night I am very thankful for mine. For about 30 min last night we had all four of us in the bed, and we fit comfortably. It would have been better if Madie did not have to be snuggled up with me while I was trying to feed Collin.