The Lastest

Sorry we have been a bit absent from our blog. So here's whats been going on with us for the last few months. Shawn learned how to give me kisses. It's the best.
He also, on the other hand, has developed an anger issue. He can throw some awesome tantrums.

Asleep at lunch time.

An example of the anger. Do not even think about taking this sock out his mouth. You will pay.

So Abercrombie, if you start a children's clothing line, call me.

Ty has been in a basketball and baseball class.

Right now he is obsessed with keys and pajamas. When he gets put down for a nap he makes sure to put on all his pjs (sometimes Shawn's) before finally falling asleep.
Today I found him naked in the backyard peeing wherever he thought it would be cool to do so.
Ty also has his own way of describing things, for example, "look mom those merican flags are not winding right now." Also, "Dad, I wiped Shawns crying things off his face."(Tears)

Ethan is so very busy. He was called as 2nd councelsor in the bishopric and still working hard on school.

Rachel is all registered for the Provo River Trail Half Marathon in August. So excited about it!!

We finally got our house in Cedar City rented out!
That's it!

Easter Celebrations

First we colored our eggs. This year we decided to do a little more than just color. It was fun. I don't think I can throw them away.

This is Ty at the Easter egg hunt in Cedar City. Aunt Mary's family has been so kind to invite us to join them. He loved it!

Shawn also enjoyed the hunt! He just crawled around and put every piece of candy he could find in his mouth. Then his parents realized the candy was gum. Check out that wod!

We had a great time in Cedar. It was so fun to see the family and play and visit at the church. We usually go to Zion, but it was bad weather. I grew up going to Cedar and Zion for Easter, it is a much loved tradition.

Ty on Easter morning before church. The Easter bunny has been delayed because he would not eat his oatmeal this morning, but he's still happy.

Oh Shawn, could you get any cuter!

Happy Easter everyone!

We love Shawn!

Friday was Shawn's first birthday! I can't believe how fast it's flown. He is such a great kid! I love him so much that sometimes when he is napping I start looking at his pictures because I miss him. His smile with his two huge front teeth always brightens my day. He is doing well and is happy as can be. He took about three steps on Sunday at Stake Conference. (Probably just trying to get out of there.) Anyway, it's been a great year and we are looking forward to next!

Our Townhome

Ok, so our townhome in Cedar City is up for rent again. I thought I would advertise in as many places as I could, for free. Anyway it's a great place, so if you know anyone looking for a place in that area let them know. Sometimes I really miss that place.

$950

3 bed 2.5 bath

My Little Valentines

I'm not a fan of the freaky smile, but Shawn sure looks cute.

Still a little freaky.

Much better!

Happy President's Day

So this a picture of my great great grandpa, John Whitehead Seaman. From what I know the other man is an actor dressed as good old Abe Lincoln. John Seaman was a very patriotic man. He would ride his horse with an American flag at the beginning of parades. It is also said that he was able to talk to President Lincoln about the Emancipation Proclamation and stood at his grave when the President was buried. I thought that was kinda cool.

Step, Bump! Step, Bump, Bump!

I have so much faith in our law enforcement officials after seeing this video. An oldie, but it's truly a classic!



Truth be told, this is an orchestrated clip (obviously) from Reno 911, a Comedy Central show that is usually pretty irreverent. Hope you enjoy.

These guys make me laugh!

Ty loves to put on my boots.

If he only knew.

His own worst enemy.

Christmas

Christmas Eve in matching pjs.

Hot chocolate and watching Rudolph.

Christmas morning

One happy kid! We had a great Christmas this year. It was so fun to be together!

Haircut

Before

When your mom is saying things like hey I could put your hair in piggy tails and you are a boy it's time for a haircut. Shawn got his first haircut. What a handsome kid! It's our tradtion that Ethan always do the boys first haircut and he did a great job.

During

During

After

Grandma Knutti

My Grandma Knutti died on Tuesday at age 92 and we had her funeral yesterday. I thought I would share a few thoughts I’ve been having about it.

My grandparents watched me while my mom worked the first three years of my life and man did they document my life. Tons of pictures and video. I don’t remember any of that, but in the videos she always had the sweetest voice with me. Some things I do remember are she would always drag her feet a little when she walked. She loved her cats, Grandma Cat and Tailless. At the funeral I remembered that they buried Grandma Cat under the porch.(?) She was great at sewing and made me several doily’s. We used to go over to her house every Saturday morning and mow her lawn. She didn't hear very well and would sometimes answer yes to every question because she had no idea what you said. She was so quiet and meek.
She suffered from extreme paranoia and just the other week my parents gave me a loaf of bread they had bought for her that wasn’t quite right. After which I told them I didn’t want it if it was poisoned. She and my grandpa lived the most humble lives. I have never met anyone more humble. Just a couple of weeks ago we went to see her and I am so grateful that we did. Little did we know that would be the last, but what I blessing to have that. She also received my Christmas card before she died and wrote a nice note back to Ty. Some might say this is a hard time of year to lose someone and it did add some stress, but Heavenly Father truly blessed my family and my Grandma. I also think what a great time when we are celebrating the birth of the Savior who has made it possible for us to be together again. It has been wonderful to see how much Heavenly Father was looking out for my Grandma.

Me and my Grandma on my Mom's ugly couch. We had that thing for way too long.


Me, a small piece of the documentary on my first three years.

Christmas Spirit

So if you looking to have that warm feeling inside this Christmas season our friend Alan Horne made us aware of a family who is in need of some help. Check out the blog. Merry Christmas!!

www.ChristmasForEmily.blogspot.com

Santa Baby

This year with Santa went much better than last. While waiting in line Ty was a little stressed about it and kept saying he didn't want to sit on his lap. So we got there and put Ty on his lap and as soon as he realized that it wasn't that bad he let out all that stress with a big laugh. We saw Santa at the Provo Library, they had an awesome night at the library on Monday. We had a great time!

Ty's Song Gone Bad

Ty is pretty good at learning new songs. He got started learning "Oh Home Beloved," one of the old songs toward the back of the hymn book. Upon his latest performance in front of the camera, he lost his balance and...well, just watch the video.

He's OK and still singing!

Happy Halloween!

Here we are dressed for the Cook's Halloween party. The theme was what you wanted to be when you were a kid, so Rachel went as Jem and Ethan as Chuck Norris. The party was a lot of fun and we were so excited we got to go this year. Thanks JR and Andrea!!

Shawn didn't mind this plastic thing on his head at all. What a sweety.

This year Ty was a remote and here he is pushing the power button. Halloween did not start out so well at our house after Ty threw up twice. So we just took it easy most of the day, which was so fun because I just got to just hang out with the kids. Then we headed out to trick or treat and Ty enjoyed that, even though he didn't feel too well and didn't really like wearing his costume. I've learned to go with something a little more comfortable next year.

Happy Birthday Ty!

Wow, can't believe he is already 3! What a great 3 years it has been. Ty is such a sweet boy and brings so much joy into our home. He is such a good big brother and is just a great kid! We love you Ty! Happy Birthday!

Shawn's Intro to Dogs

So Ethan's parents have a dog, but it's interested in nothing but meat scraps fallen to the kitchen floor. We watched the Jesperson's dog for a day and Shawn had fun seeing what dogs are all about. Ethan put together a video illustrating the introduction. We hope you don't get too weirded out by it.

Camping

So we are crazy and decided to go camping the last weekend in September. It was freezing! We had a good time anyway. Shawn slept the best out of everyone and Ty tried to talk to Ethan all night, thanking him for who knows what and showing Ethan his little flashlight. Its always fun to be together in the outdoors!

Getting to know Shawn

This is awesome. Shawn gets rides from Ty in the stroller. Keeps both of them happy and busy.

This means he is hungry.

Already getting into things! He knocks over our "ghost tree" about 3 times a day.
Boy do we love this little guy!