MacNair House

I know I am crazy far behind on blogging. We have been out of town every week/weekend. While we have had a blast I realize that I am starting to forget all the funny little things the kids have been saying. We are finally home and eager to be home for more than a few days so it is time to play catch up!

Just after Valentine's Day Tim's parents arrived with his niece Maddie! They got in just aftermidnight so thankfully the kids were already fast asleep -or they never would have gone to bed! The second Ian woke up and heard the news that Nana & Papa were here. He was downstairs in a flash! It was only a matter of seconds before everyone was running about the house acting crazy :) Yes if you can't tell Aaron loves to be right in the middle of everything as well.

Aaron's favorite thing to do was to be thrown onto the couch by Papa.

Since Nana & Papa were getting ready to head to South Africa the following month the kids enjoyed many African Safari's around the house. Nan would hide the African animals around the house and then the kids would head out on a safari searching for them with their flashlights.

The next day everyone got their skies and gear all ready to go and then headed up to sundance for some fun! The kids and I headed to Ogden to meet my mom and pick up a few things. Since we were in Ogden we decided to head to one of our favorite places the "Treehouse Museum." Ian loved the magnetic tiles and played with them for just over 30 minutes. While Aaron sat in the box of blocks tossing them from one box to the next.

The next day the rest of the family went skiing (Aaron and I stayed behind). Maddie and Ian enjoyed lessons that afternoon and were completely wiped out. However with the promise of hot chocolate and ice cream after they were good for a couple more runs.

Yes -completely wiped out! Aaron was also very irritated that Ian was using his blanket.

After this things were a blur and not really in a good way :( Ian ended up with pink eye late Sunday night. They should really discover a different way to cure pink eye besides eye drops. He absolutely hated it! The following day he spiked a fever. We did not think to much of it because we had heard that a fever and pink eye tend to go hand in hand. However the rest of the week his fever stayed consitantly around 101 with medication. Which meant a lot of hanging out around the house and relaxing. Plus Aaron was fussy and I happened to catch a cold with a low grade fever. We had all had enough and Ian just continued to get worse. Late friday night I took Ian back to the doctors office and he had a raging ear infection. I never expected him to have an ear infection considering he has never had one before. Not to bad to be 3 1/2 and have your first ear infection. He was finally feeling back to himself by late Saturday which was unfortunately just in time for Nana & Papa to head back home early Sunday morning.

Don't worry we still managed to have fun! Aaron was entertaining as usual. He loved still Nan's nook and playing "games." Mostly he just enjoyed the thrill that someone would chase after him to retrieve it.

We have been getting tons of new books because earlier this month I decided to become and Usborne Books consultant! If you have not heard of their books you are missing out. You can check them out on my website http://www.myubam.com?R3536 We love their books! Since I am a new consultant a lot of books have been arriving in the mail. The boys are in heaven! I will post more about the books later!

As you can see Aaron loves sneaking things. I am sad to say that Ian's brand new puma's are gone. I really don't think they made it in the trash because I always double check lately just incase Aaron tossed something in. I have torn the house apart searching for them and they are no where to be found :( We are also missing two containers of baby wipes! Seriously you would think that I am just missing something or that I haven't checked somewhere. Honestly, I have looked everywhere! I did find a $5 dollar bill in the process to bad that will only buy a fifth of one puma shoe.

Aaron reading a magazine in the rocking chair nana and papa brought him. He loved sitting in this rocking chair everyday while we were in NY for thanksgiving so they brought it out to Utah for him. The boys also enjoyed playing with the trains. Nana and Papa brought a new piece to add to our collection! Thanks

Aaron has become quite the mooch when it comes to food. If you have it he wants it. If you do not have anything he will stand at the pantry door waiting for you to get it. However, I don't think that Papa minded sharing.

Since Ian was not feeling well as I mentioned earlier he was begging to make the penguin ice cream cake from the family fun magazine. Since we were stuck in the house anyway Nana helped the kids put it all together! It looked and tasted great!

While the boys love Nana. This trip they were obsessed with Papa. Yes obsessed is the right word. Just look at this video. I was taking Ian to the doctors office and papa could not come with us. Keep in mind I have spared you, he continued the entire 5 minute car ride.

For doctors appointment #2 Ian was attached to Nana. So much that Nana had no choice but to come with us. I wasn't about to have a repeat of the video above with Nana as well. Papa definitely enjoyed soaking it all up!

The night before they left Ian was beyond excited for a puppet show. Since Ian was just a week old he has always loved Nana's puppet shows. While he still was not feeling a hundred percent he loved helping out! Nana even brought us a couple puppets so we have been doing our own puppet shows. Apparently mommy is not as good and Nana needs to come back :)

As for me I had fun trying all these new hairstyles on Maddie. I am still not sure how she slept with here hair like this...

but she said it would not bother her. In the morning (4 am) we undid all the twists and it was beautiful ringlets just before they headed to the airport. Too bad I did not take a picture -I was still half asleep at that time.

Through the sickness everyone was able to enjoy skiing (don't worry not the boys and I). We have tons of video. Plus Tim even made a movie. Unfortunately the file is to large for me to post. I do have one photo though :)

Yes...Nan got new ski poles this year :)

We had so much fun and are so glad that everyone was able to come and visit. It was extra special because Maddie was able to come as well. Ian loved having a cousin to run around a play with plus sleepovers (for the few days he was feeling well) were even better! Hopefully we will get to see everyone soon (and not be sick)!