Chronicles of Two

Today was Eddie's birthday. I took a picture before he woke up, never wanting to forget the way he points his butt in the air when he sleeps, then had the thought to take a picture every hour on the day he turned two. If I can't slow down time, I can at least try to capture it.

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When Cousins Get Together

When cousins get together - 

They ride roller coasters and Ferris wheels 

Play sardines and eat good meals 

Sing Happy Birthday to Hallie Kay

Bowl at the alley and play the arcade 

They run through the snow and slide down the stairs

They go to the mall to dress teddy bears

Gather supplies to make arrows and bows

Perform magic tricks and paint their toes 

They jump high on the trampoline
Then ring in two thousand fourteen

Stay up all night

and never fight

Dance with a horse

(that's me, of course)

Host the perfect New Years bash

Then set up a store to earn some cash

Have slumber parties in their room
Sing Frozen songs and Rainbow Loom

They sit together on a pew

And then they visit BYU

Share secrets, candy, and even clothes
Perform in family talent shows  

And when it's over, all of them cry

Thank goodness we'll be back for the 4th of July

'Twas the Week of Christmas

'Twas the week of Christmas 

in the Valley of the Sun

And the Erbs were all gathered

for tradition and fun

The air was warm

the sun was bright

The house adorned 

with holiday light

Grandpa Jack bought toy cars

which we drove to the park

Grandma D baked her pies

and we stayed up past dark

Presents, stockings, and toys

There was so much to do

We make cookies for Santa

We read from Luke II

The children were spoiled

And loved, and adored

Football was played

And touchdowns were scored 

And so we exclaimed

as we drove out of sight

That Christmas in Arizona 

was such a delight!