Stockton's 3 Year-old Pics

We recently took pictures of Stockton since his preschool picture was only so-so. Here are a few of the candids. I thought they turned out really well.

Mommy Tag . . .

I have never done a tag before, and I've always said I would never do one, but I thought this one was kind of sweet. I enjoyed reading Mindy's, in any case.

1. What time do you wake up?
I'm spoiled! Clark usually gets up with Stockton so I get to sleep-in until 7:30 or 8:00!

2. On a good night, what time is your child in bed?
Between 7:00 and 8:00—it depends if he's had a nap that day or not.

3. How long have you been a mommy?
3 years now!

4. How old were you when you became a mom?
23

5. What is your favorite chore?
Probably vacuuming, but that is the last thing I do when I clean. It kind of loses its "fun" after I do the more painful chores.

6. What is your favorite meal to cook?
Probably Roast Beef or Pork Ribs--anything with potatoes and gravy.

7. What meal do you cook most often?
If truth be told, Macaroni and Cheese. Stockton would eat that for all three meals if I'd let him.

8. What are 5 things about being a mom that make you smile?
1-When Stockton takes credit for everything anyone does by shouting "I did it!"
2-Watching Stockton's arms tense up when he gets excited.
3-When Stockton plays with (or torments) our dog, Tawny.
4-Having Stockton repeat everything we say with perfect inflection.
5-Stockton's time-outs. Unfortunately, they are pretty dang cute!

9. If you could take your child anywhere, where would it be?
Probably a water park. He would be in heaven!

10. When was the last time you went out without your child?
Last night--I went to the University of Utah vs. Wisconsin Green Bay basketball game. Let me tell you how exciting that was!

11. What is your most heartbreaking moment as a mom?
When Stockton got diagnosed with PDD NOS (an autism spectrum disorder). That, by far, has been the most emotional experience for me, though Stockton is coping with it just wonderfully.

12. When was the last time you told your child "I love you"?
An hour ago, when I put him down for his nap.

13. When was the last time you were told I love you?
This morning when I dropped Clark off at the airport.

I tag Laura because she is anti-tag like me! ;)

Stockton's 1st School Picture

I knew not to expect much, but when Stockton's preschool gave the option of having pictures taken with the rest of the elementary school, I thought I'd give it a try. Despite the fact that he can't sit still on a chair for one minute, look into the camera, and smile, all at the same time, I thought there was someting kind of cute about the picture. It's nothing I would blow up big and I'll definitely have to get other pictures done, but kind of cute nonetheless.

Stockton is 3!

Stockton's birthday was on Tuesday and we went bowling to celebrate. I've decided that bowling will probably be Stockton's favorite recreational activity. It is the ultimate combination of his favorite things: balls rolling, spinning, falling, being thrown, knocking things over, and it's all in one great activity! What could be better?

Unfortunately, Stockton looks upset in a lot of these pictures. I guess it's his "wonder and awe" expression, but he really was having the best time of his life. Thanks to all of you who came to celebrate with us!

We Voted

Halloween

We had a very low-key Halloween this year. Clark and I went to a play in the evening, so we didn't even take Stockton trick-or-treating. Usually, we go to a trick-or-treat thing at my dad's office, but he was out of town, so we didn't even bother getting a costume. Stockton doesn't really like candy and is still young enough not to care about the holiday--it was really nice to not worry about anything, to tell you the truth.

We still had some fun Halloween festivities, though (I don't want to sound like a scrooge). We went to Gardner Village again (we actually saw the witches this time) and on Halloween day Stockton, Tawny, and I went up Millcreek Canyon with April and her dog, Sway. We had so much fun, and even though all the leaves have fallen, it was such a beautiful fall day.

Gardner Village
Jefferson and Stockton
Jefferson, Ellie, Brooklyn, Madeline, Scout, and Stockton
Millcreek Canyon