Cheer Camp '09

We hosted our annual girls night this year and had a blast. Somehow our large, unfurnished front room brought out the inner cheerleader in everyone! All the gorgeous girls in pjs. I can't believe that I am the only one that is preggo, I'm still waiting to someone to come clean, you know who you are...

This was truely amazing. When Brian saw all the pics he was amazed that is all went on when he was sleeping in the next room. Can't wait to post another one side by side in ten years.

The boys saw the picture when I was photoshopping and called me in to take a picture of them. They asked me if we had video of all the "mommies doing cool tricks".

Thanks to everyone who came, it was a much needed night for me and I am ready for next year when I can participate. I feel so blessed to have such great friends who know how to be great moms and know how to have a good time way into the wee hours of the morning. (2:30am!)

Jefferson's First Talk

Here is my Jeffey's first talk in Primary, we are so proud of him. He loved sitting in the big chairs at the front and his friend Jared gave the scripture (much to the suprise of the Primary Pres.) just so they could sit together. I admire Jeff's sweet soul and tender ways. He loves to sing his primary songs and even though this was two weeks ago, I found him giving his talk to his Webkinz this morning in the living room. He asks me everytime we go to the visitor center when he can go in the "big" temple...I love it!

Freaking out a bit

I was at Costco the other day and the lady in front of me scanned my cart full of boys, my belly and said: "Those can't possibly all be yours?!" I remember thinking its not like I have 18 or anything, and they were really being the best little boys this trip.
However, today the four number is a little daunting. Not many people I know have four little kids. What exactly was I thinking this time? Less than six weeks out and I have to admit I am panicking just a touch. Hopefully, once this little one isn't sapping all my energy and making it feel ten degrees hotter, if that is possible, the whole concept of a family of six won't be a scary!

"Aunite/ Niece" Night Out

Jefferson's sunbeam teacher is playing Mrs. Potts at The Hale Theater in Beauty and The Beast The Musical. Our ward organized a mother/daughter night to go see it. Since I am daughterless, I borrowed my sweet niece to be my date. She wore her best princess dress, got tons of attention and was such a trooper during the almost three-hour long show.
Waiting for the "Belle Party" to start. We had great seats right next to the isle. All the cast members ran up and down the stairs all night. The wolves were a little scary, but the dishes were great!

Enjoying a monster cookie during intermission.

One very tired little princess at the end of the show with Mrs. Potts. Janae did such a great job, I am always amazed when people can sing so well.

Avery kept asking when the real Belle was coming out. The iconic yellow dress in the final act was all it took to put a perma-smile on her face. She told me Belle was "dressed correctly", very important to a four-year old.

Thanks Ave for a fun night and to my sweet husband that watched A LOT of kids so I could go.

Lovin' Legos

Lately my boys have become enthralled with a glorious new passion! Legos are the best; they don't stain anything, plenty of pieces to share and endless hours of fun. I often find pictures on my camera of various creations that Ben wants to document. They will play them in the afternoon for an hour or more, unasissted and happy. What more can a mom ask for?

Summer Family Vacation

Now that the boys are in school, maybe I can finally get around to documenting our summer. It was relatively uneventful, because I couldn't go anywhere, but we made some great memories just the same. I don't think the kids cared that we were twenty minutes from home or in Hawaii, they had both our undivided attention for 48hrs!
We travelled all of about thirty miles to a local resort to enjoy the sandy beach and great food. We have finally arrived at the point in our little family where we can all sleep in the same hotel room and it is fun, kind of like camping with a fantastic bathroom and room service! We put a cot in between the two beds and we were all cozy and slept great. The kids had so much fun looking for "treasures" in the sand. Favorite finds were beads and lego pieces.

Seven months pregnant is the PERFECT time for a family photo in a bathing suit!

Waiting to go down for breakfast and swimming.

Who needs the ocean?

Every trip is better with cousins.

Lukey loved the water.

Preggo sisters enjoying the shade. It was such a fun weekend. Grandma and Papa joined in on the fun and made the trip complete. Being confined to the valley isn't all bad.

The Final Countdown

Most people countdown to the end of their pregnancy, we countdown to 34 weeks. Although not ideal, a baby born at 34 is not considered premature and most likely won't have to spend any time in the NICU. I am 30 weeks and the last two pregancies I have been on bedrest for 5+ weeks by now. I am having a ton of contractions, and have stopped to time them three times, but I have not started to dialate and haven't had to go to the hospital. Another great note is that for the first time the baby is measuring big, 2+ weeks big!

So, we will count our blessings, hold out breath for four more weeks, four more progesterone injections and then enjoy the rest of the time the baby spends inside me.

No Pictures!!!

The boys were painting ceramic bugs as a craft this afternoon and I walked out of the room to chat on the phone for a minute. When I re-entered the kitchen, Luke was standing on the kitchen table, in all his naked glory with his special "parts" painted green!

Why Not?