T-ball was even more fun this year than last. The girls picked up on things much more quickly, and there were no tears during games from our kids. There were, however, many moments of silliness. For instance,
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
A special day
We managed to grab a couple of fuzzy pictures with cell phones the day my family went through the temple with my baby brother. First time having all five of the kids there together. Better yet, I even got to bring my handsome husband with me. :) This was on May 11, 2013, one day shy of the six-year mark of the very first time I went through the temple.
Ordinary Days
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| "Helping" me with yard work. Nothing more fun than riding back in forth in the wheel barrow, right? |
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| Snacking on apples and watching TV on my bed. They are good buddies, and I love it that way. |
New Shoes
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| Today we spent a few dollars on new summery shoes for the kids. They were so so excited and asked me to take pictures. :) |
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| I love all the personalities/face captured in this photo. |
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| Madelyn could pose for pictures all day long. |
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| Briggs loves posing for pictures. |
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| Emma usually allows me exactly ONE picture opportunity. |
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| ... And the many "cheese" poses from Maddie. Makes me laugh! |
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
31 Weeks
Look! Another picture.
My Dr. moved to Boise this month, so my appointment last week was with my new Dr. He seems great and everyone in my ward/neighborhood love him, so hopefully it will work out. And since he lives only a street away, he said, "You know where I live- call me anytime!" It was very sweet and reassuring..
I have always thought it is funny when (for the last four pregnancies), they have taken my blood pressure and said, "Blood pressure looks great!!" Because it is literally a heart-racing, rushed, stressful event to get to an appointment on time EVERY single time. So when she told me how high it was and then asked if I was stressed, I thought it was funny. Umm... yes. It is 9:15 and I've already walked 3 miles, walked the dog, fed the dog, showered and gotten ready, all of my children are dressed in clean clothes, hair done, backpacks packed, breakfast eaten, girls dropped off at pre-school, Briggs was with me, and I was at my first appointment with my new Dr. at 30 weeks. Stressed is a good word to describe how that morning was. Did I mention all 3 kids chose that day to sleep in and I had to wake them ALL up?
But I should probably get my blood pressure taken again to make sure everything is really ok, I know a couple of nurses, so I'll do that. Soon.
The weather is finally beautiful. I don't mind the afternoon thunderstorms, that is one of the things I love about springtime, too. We don't even have to wear jackets on our morning walks now! It is awesome. We have seen some AMAZING sun rises. I tried to capture one the other morning, and it my cell phone didn't come close to doing it justice...
These walks are SO SO SO good for me, and have made all the difference for me this pregnancy. Thanks, Natali, for keeping me motivated and going rain, snow or shine!!
Thursday, May 2, 2013
The good, the bad, and the wonderful
THE GOOD
This morning started at 6am with a 3 mile walk, followed by some good quality time with Miss Maddie before Briggs and Emma woke up.
I taught pre-school at 9 and we had lots of fun.
Then we delivered a birthday gift/cards to a friend, and headed to Wal-Mart.
We were all smiling and content, and there was no rush at the store. No meltdowns, no drama. As close as perfect as it gets spending 1.5 hours in Wal-Mart at lunchtime. The girls even tried on some clothes in the dressing room- which they have never done before and thought was a blast. The gave out full-size applesauces to go, which are my kids favorite treat ever. We got done checking out, and I even let the kids stop to get a drink at the drinking fountain, Briggs included.(I NEVER let that boy walk in the store- he would run everytime). I greeted a friend as she passed by on her way out to her car. Then we started to load back into the cart to head out to the car.
THE BAD
Briggs chose that moment to run. Seriously, he sprinted. The drinking fountain is almost on the North end of the front of the store- he headed South. By the time I took off after him with the girls in the grocery-laden cart, he had a good headstart. Then I lost sight of him. A little old lady sitting on the bench said he headed out the doors. WHAT?! Why would he head outside? Sure enough. And all I could think was, "I wish I knew where Tiffany is!" (the friend I saw at the drinking fountain- I desperately needed a second set of hands/eyes at that moment)
THE WONDERFUL
As I stepped outside I saw Tiffany's car, door flung open sitting in the middle of the parking lot entrance, right in the way of everyone. She "happened" to be driving past those doors as Briggs came out the doors and crossed in front of HER car, of all those cars out there. So she immediately jumped out of her car and grabbed him.
It might seem like a little thing to some people, but I don't believe in coincidences, and I know that Tiffany was sent to Wal-Mart on her lunch break to help me. Briggs probably would have been fine, but I appreciate a loving Heavenly Father who took an opportunity to show me that he was aware and mindful of me and of my children.
This morning started at 6am with a 3 mile walk, followed by some good quality time with Miss Maddie before Briggs and Emma woke up.
I taught pre-school at 9 and we had lots of fun.
Then we delivered a birthday gift/cards to a friend, and headed to Wal-Mart.
We were all smiling and content, and there was no rush at the store. No meltdowns, no drama. As close as perfect as it gets spending 1.5 hours in Wal-Mart at lunchtime. The girls even tried on some clothes in the dressing room- which they have never done before and thought was a blast. The gave out full-size applesauces to go, which are my kids favorite treat ever. We got done checking out, and I even let the kids stop to get a drink at the drinking fountain, Briggs included.(I NEVER let that boy walk in the store- he would run everytime). I greeted a friend as she passed by on her way out to her car. Then we started to load back into the cart to head out to the car.
THE BAD
Briggs chose that moment to run. Seriously, he sprinted. The drinking fountain is almost on the North end of the front of the store- he headed South. By the time I took off after him with the girls in the grocery-laden cart, he had a good headstart. Then I lost sight of him. A little old lady sitting on the bench said he headed out the doors. WHAT?! Why would he head outside? Sure enough. And all I could think was, "I wish I knew where Tiffany is!" (the friend I saw at the drinking fountain- I desperately needed a second set of hands/eyes at that moment)
THE WONDERFUL
As I stepped outside I saw Tiffany's car, door flung open sitting in the middle of the parking lot entrance, right in the way of everyone. She "happened" to be driving past those doors as Briggs came out the doors and crossed in front of HER car, of all those cars out there. So she immediately jumped out of her car and grabbed him.
It might seem like a little thing to some people, but I don't believe in coincidences, and I know that Tiffany was sent to Wal-Mart on her lunch break to help me. Briggs probably would have been fine, but I appreciate a loving Heavenly Father who took an opportunity to show me that he was aware and mindful of me and of my children.
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