The Crockett Family

Rock Climbing

2010-03-21T21:24:00.000-07:00

On Friday my sister Carly and I took our kids rock climbing at the Quarry in Provo. There were three kids walls and Jack was the only one who made it to the top of all three. The first time he got his harness on he made it 3/4 of the way up the wall and then came down. Another time he wanted to quit and I told him that I wouldn't let him down until he made it to the top. So he just kept climbing. I was just teasing but I don't think he realized that. Grady did awesome on the free climbing walls! It was just so much fun to do something different!

Livy's 2nd B-day

2010-03-14T21:27:00.001-07:00

For Livy's second birthday we had a tea party. The girls were princesses and the boys were knights. We played a few games, decorated cup cakes and opened presents. Since Olivia loves shoes so much I found some shoes on craigslist that I knew she would love and she did! My friend made her this beautiful hat. It was such a special day!

Park City 2009

2010-03-14T21:08:00.000-07:00

Thanks to the generosity of my fabulous in-laws we got to spend several days in Park City at a really nice hotel. The cousins had fun swimming at the pool that was half in doors and half out doors. They made crafts and got their faces painted. The clown who painted their faces did the best job I've ever seen! She even made balloon swords for the boys. Livy wouldn't get her face painted. How sad! We went sledding a few times. The boys went up and down the hill a hundred times but Livy just sat at the top with Aunt Heather content just to watch. It was fun and a wonderful winter vacation!

Christmas 2009

2010-03-09T20:56:00.000-08:00

We got to spend Christmas with our families which was so wonderful! We got to open presents at our own house. We made gingerbread houses. I honestly believe that childhood is better the second time as a parent. Christmas is so magical and it is so much fun to make your kids eyes light up. Jack really understood what was happening this year. Livy didn't quite get it at first but once she opened a few presents she really liked this Christmas thing. One of their favorite gifts was from their cousins which was towels like a monster and a butterfly.

As a surprise to Aunt Meggie we all chipped in for tickets to a Michael Buble concert. She was surprised and loved it!

Livy's Shoe Fetish

2009-11-08T19:48:00.000-08:00

I know that she is a little young to have already started this but she is obsessed with shoes! She likes to try on my shoes, Chris's shoes and Jack's shoes. She especially loves his snow boots and cowboy boots. When she was only 12 months old I went shopping for sandals and she ripped off her shoes and was trying on any shoes she could reach from the stroller. She even tries on Grandma's high heels. When we get ready to go somewhere we ask Livy to bring us all of our shoes and she does. I love my little girl!

Happy Halloween

2009-11-08T19:36:00.000-08:00

This Halloween we used the same costumes as last year since they fit. (Hey sometimes it is great that my kids don't grow). It was fun to be with cousins, Alli (vampire), Brennen (Ninja), Grady (Ninja), and baby Landon (froggy). We went to so many Halloween parties that by the time Halloween actually came we only went trick or treating around Grandma Paula's house. The kids got so much candy! I told Jack he could eat however much candy he wanted on Halloween but if he ate too much it would make him sick. He only ate two pieces. Jack was a dragon and Livy was a pink poodle named Fifi. She kept on roaring like a dragon instead of barking like a poodle. It kids of fit her personality. I love my two cute kids!

Livy's new doo

2009-07-05T14:51:00.001-07:00

Grandma Jeanie helped Livy do her hair this morning. She didn't fuss at all. Isn't it so cute?

Jack's First Fishing Trip

2009-07-05T14:43:00.000-07:00

Uncle Tony took Jack and cousin Pierce fishing. They caught two fish. Jack even helped cut off their heads. He now wants a fishing pole for his birthday. And a tackle box, weights, and worms. Chris even went and had a good time. Fun summer days!

Summer Hair Cuts

2009-06-14T16:36:00.000-07:00

Grady, Jack and Brennen with their heads buzzed for summer!

Las Vegas Trip

2009-06-14T16:19:00.001-07:00

We had so much fun in Vegas. Our hotel was great! There was a pool with sand and a beach area. The kids loved it and played there for hours! We saw the Lion King, went to Hoover Dam, went to the Silverman Aquarium where there was even a mermaid and swam and swam and swam. It was a great vacation!

Chris' dinner with Chief Justice Roberts of the United States Supreme Court

2009-03-15T21:13:00.000-07:00

Chief Justice John Roberts of the United States Supreme Court came to little Moscow, ID for the centenial of the law school which also happens to be the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's birthday. Chris and I both got to attend a lecture that he gave about Abraham Lincoln. There was a question and answer period where only one crazy showed up to. Chris also go to attend a dinner with him and sat just 3 feet away. He is quite the family man and said, "If you want to spend time with your young children, you have to do it while they are young."

Olivia's First Birthday

2009-03-15T20:46:00.000-07:00

Olivia's first birthday was special because Grandma Paula came up to see her. We were honored she traveled so far just for that! We had a Tinkerbell party even though her father wanted to have a Miss Piggy or howler monkey party instead. Mommy made a little twist on "Pin the Tail on the Donkey" and we did "Pin the Wand on Tinkerbell." We had cake and of course Livy's favorite dish, ice-cream. We knew that she wouldn't be shy about eating cake or ice cream and she wasn't. We liked her Steven Tyler impression when she was eating the ice cream. We loved to spend that very special day with her and remember the day the she first joined our family. She got toys and clothes from Mom and Dad and the same from grandmas and cousins.

Gingerbread Houses

2009-02-01T20:47:00.000-08:00

We have started a tradition of making gingerbread houses each Christmas with my family. It is so much fun! Here are the finished products.

Thanksgiving

2008-12-01T21:45:00.000-08:00

This year for Thanksgiving we feasted with our neighbors the Weldons. Chris was in charge of the turkey and it was so good I even ate some. Jack helped me make the rolls and Livy ate like a pig. It was great fun!

Fall Leaves

2008-11-16T16:49:00.000-08:00

There is a beautiful arboretum here in Moscow. I took the kids for some good pictures. Aren't they so cute? Jack wouldn't sit still or smile so his didn't turn out so well. The pictures just don't do this place justice. It was so yellow I felt we were walking in liquid sunshine.

Happy Halloween

2008-11-16T16:10:00.000-08:00

This year for Halloween Jack was a dragon and Livy was a pink poodle. Livy cried every time we put the costume on her. Her orange shirt reads, "I love my Mummy." It was kind of cute! We went trick-or-treating at the mall and at our ward activity. Childhood is even better the second time around!

Pumpkin Patch

2008-10-19T21:49:00.000-07:00

On Saturday, October 11th we went to WSU's organic fall harvest to pick pumpkins for Jack and Olivia. There was a hay-ride, face painting and a corn maze. We had so much fun despite the chill to the air! Jack is going to m ake his pumpkin scary and Livy's will be funny.

On Friday we went to pick apples in their apple orchard and then we made an apple pie. It was so yummy!

Jack NEVER cuddled but Livy does. It was fun to hold her close!

Happy Birthday Surprise!

2008-09-28T16:35:00.000-07:00

For my birthday my parents gave me the biggest surprise of my life and came to visit. I thought that they were 4-wheeling. I was so excited that I didn't even care I was turning one year older. I've been a little homesick since we've moved up here and I couldn't have asked for anything more! They stayed for 2 1/2 days. We went to Lewiston and Couer D'alene. They even took me out for dinner to Olive Garden which is my favorite! We did NOT want them to leave! Jack even tried to tie up Grandpa but unfortunately, it didn't work. My parents claim they came as a present for me but I really think it was for them! Jack did NOT leave Grandpa's side and my mom never put Livy down. It was great to see my kids with their grandparents again!

Jack's First Day of Preschool

2008-09-28T16:19:00.000-07:00

Jack started preschool on September 16th. He was so excited! He told me, "Mom, you can come for a little bit but then you have to leave me." Little to say there was no separation anxiety on his part. He is loving it! I'm adjusting to having him gone! These are pictures with his teachers, Miss Serice and Miss Kathryn.

Olivia's Six Month Pictures

2008-09-07T21:21:00.000-07:00

On Labor Day we drove down to Lewiston which is about 45 minutes away to get Livy's pictures taken. She was cute as ever and we got lots of pictures taken. If you want to see her pictures just email me and I can send you them. It didn't work to put a link on the page. We ate lunch at Panda Express which is one of our favorite places and not any where close to us. Jack even eats the orange chicken.

Law school isn't super stressful so far. It feels like Chris works 40 hours a week. I see him more than the last month he was finishing his thesis which is good!

Our ward is very friendly. There are 3 other families that are first year law students. There are many parks we have explored and we are making friends. YEAH!

Our New Apartment in Moscow, ID

2008-08-29T15:57:00.000-07:00

After two weeks our apartment is all set up. All of the boxes are put away and we even found room for our food storage underneath our beds. I'm so excited for our new couch! It made me finally feel like an adult in a way that getting married and having two children still hasn't done.

Chris has started law school and we still get to see him. YEAH! Our new ward is very friendly and we are starting to make new friends. Jack and Olivia are getting used to sharing a room although they are still awake earlier than Heather would like. We miss home but our new life is good.