Staley Quote

Staley has become my new workout buddy. We go down to the exercise room together every other day and work out to Toy Story music and other Disney songs. He even has his own pair of 1 pound weights.
The other day we went down to work out and this is what he said to me:
"(sigh)...I'm going to work my legs today"
I couldn't stop laughing, it was adorable and a good reminder that he sees and hears everything!


Jimmy and I picked up Staley from Sharon's house the other day and as Jimmy was putting him in the carseat he told him that we were going to take him to see the movie 'How to train your dragon' with his cousins. He got all excited and said to Jimmy, "yeah, I think that's a great idea!"

My Awesome 3 Year Old

Last Sunday, Jimmy and I were trying to explain what General Conference is to Staley. We told him that our prophet, Thomas S. Monson would be talking to us. Well, that got his attention....Staley is a huge fan of Thomas the Train, so he immediately thought that we would be listeing to Thomas the Train this weekend. It was very confusing, so we just laughed and gave up.

Staley is very entertaining in Sunbeams apparently. When I first take him to primary, he freaks out and has the grip of death on me, but then the shyness wears off, and he becomes the star of the show. He is not shy about going up to the Primary President and reminding her that his class is singing during sharing time, or singing the Valentine song to the Sunbeams. He loves to talk about Toby (his dog), and Noah, (his best-friend).

What Jimmy and I love so much about Staley is how social he is. He thrives on being around people and interacting with them. He is a smart little guy who notices everything and talks to us about it. He plays really well with his friends and loves to be outside. (He is going to drive me crazy this summer). He doesn't really have the patience for coloring but loves to read right now.

Last night I was in bed watching a movie with Jimmy and I rolled over to find that there was a toy car stuck in my hair. We just laughed, because those moments make being a parent rewarding. If it's not fun, then what's the point? Jimmy and I know how hard it is to not be able to have any more kids, but it also makes us appreciate every little thing that Staley does and to enjoy the one-on-one time we have with him.

He is a joy and we love him dearly!

Quote of the Day

Last night I put in New Moon to watch with Staley and during the previews, the Taylor Swift song, Romeo and Juliet started playing, and Staley started singing the song! I listen to Taylor Swift, but not that often. I'm thinking that Sharon must listen to her when he is at her house. I've been there while country music is playing. But what was so cute about it was it was a cut version of the song, and staley started singing the next verse, which was the correct verse, but it cut to another part in the song. He got all embarrassed when I made a big deal about it.

Quote of the Day

This quote isn't even my child's, but is so cute I had to document it. I went to pick up Staley from playing with Noah, and Noah came up to me and said, "Candice! Staley wants me to come over to his house and play!" Meanwhile Staley was standing 3 feet away.

Quote of the Day

Staley was not very happy at church this last weekend. So Jimmy gave him the option of either going to primary or going home to time-out. (I didn't know of this proposal). So Staley turns to me and says, "mommy, I want to go home and go to time-out". I was a little confused until Jimmy told me of his threat, and then I was very amused. Maybe time-out is too much fun, I should re-think things...

Staley sleeping

We found Staley sleeping in this position. I think Christmas must have completely worn him out! He was zonked!

Christmas 2009

We had a wonderful Christmas this year. It was our last year in our house, we were moving out in January, so the house was in disarray with boxes everywhere and I didn't put out all of my Christmas, but we still had a great time.
This is the year that Staley "got" it. He understood Santa and was excited, (and frightened) at the same time. He loooves Christmas, even now, (it's February) whenever he says his prayers, he thanks Heavenly Father for Christmas. He was so wild while we opened our presents. Christmas morning was kind of a whirlwind with Staley moving from one present to the next, which was chaotic for me but I was assured by everyone else that this is a normal Christmas morning with older kids.
Jimmy and I felt so blessed this year, especially with the sale of our home, and the home that we moved into. January was a crazy month with Taylor dying and buying our house the night before we had to move. It was an emotional and challenging month but we got through it for the better and are excited to be in our new home where we can start over in a new ward and make some new friends.


I surprised Jimmy with a BYU tree this year that we kept in Staleys room. Staley decorated it:)

We wanted to get Staley an educational toy this year. He loves a keyboard

I got Staley a sled and wrapped it up for him. After he had opened everything he said, "Can I open my snowboard not?" I guess he is smarter than I thought!

Jimmy got Staley this race track

I got Jimmy some new BYU hats, because you know he's lacking in them!

All Staley wanted for Christmas was a Thomas the Train from Santa. He was excited

Staley seeing all of the presents under the tree for the first time

Levi and Cole on Christmas Eve

Ari and Staley in their Jammies on Christmas Eve

Staley built this ramp for his trucks to drive on. I thought it was quite inventive