ten on tuesday

1. We had a fun visit from Grandma last week. We put her to work right away and didn't waste a minute. I think she and I are still recovering from our marathon project week. Here are a couple of the projects...aprons and new stroller covers (Lydia got a new stroller but her seat needs to be recovered already...sigh). We made Peter's baby quilt too but I didn't get a picture. It turned out perfect even with our made up pattern.2. Daniel and I celebrated our 5 year anniversary last week too. Thanks to grandma we had a date night and bought me some new jeans! I love you Daniel. I can't imagine life any better.

3. Eliza sporting her apron and making cookies with her new rolling pin.
4. Lydia had now gone #2 in the potty twice! Look out!
5. I had a great idea to let the girls paint their own fingernails. That turned out to be way more work and mess than I thought. Grandma saw her chance and took off to clean.
6. Let's hear a big GO COUGARS for winning their first game this season against #3 Oklahoma. We are now #9 on the AP pole. Keep it up Cougars!

7. Labor Day we went to the Colorado Springs Hot Air Balloon Festival. By the time we arrived there were already about 25 balloons up and we watched about 30 more go up. It was so neat and the girls loved seeing BIG balloons.8. I got the Family History urge again yesterday. I spent the afternoon on the new Family Search site. Check it out again here.

9. Eliza & Liesel took swimming lessons in August. I can't believe how much better they are after a few lessons. They especially loved the day grandma came with them and let them shower afterwords. Who would have known a shower at the Rec Center could be so entertaining.

10. Peter will be 3 months next week. He is cooing and smiling and is such a happy baby. We all just adore him.

Wordless Wednesday

Ten on Tuesday--Trip to Idaho

1. Since we got back home a week and a half ago I have wanted to post but things have been crazy around here...so you get raw pictures that haven't been edited and just a few quick words of explanation.

2. Congratulations again to my sister Bekah and her husband Glen who were married on July 3 in the Twin Falls LDS Temple. It was a lovely day!

3. Sunday July 5th was a special day for our family. Our little Peter was given a name and blessing by his Dad. Thanks again to everyone who was able to be there. Also a big thanks to my mom for making Peter's blessing outfit!

4. After the wedding, Daniel had to go back to work but the kids and I stayed for two weeks at my parents house. The girls had a blast. We fed horses, picked raspberries, picked and canned cherries, played in the water, slipped on the slip'n slide and spent as much time on the swings as possible.

5. While at Grandma's house, Lydia had her first hair cut. She looks darling.

6. We loved the days at Grandma's house but the nights were a little rough. At least half of the nights we were there were spent cleaning up vomit or diarrhea from at least one of the girls. One morning I woke up thinking we were in the clear when I noticed Liesel wasn't in her bed. Poor grandma had been up with her without me even knowing. Sorry grandma!

7. The highlight of the trip for the girls was Cousin Camp. We spent two whole days with the cousins earning patches for our Camp Sawtooth Bandelo. We learned the camp song (so catchy that we still sing it), had a service project, climbed trees, learned how to throw a tea party or a Cougar football party, took the Cougar pledge, roasted marsh mellows, slid on the slip'n slide, rode 4-wheelers, had a hot wheels derby, had nail care, aerobics, snacks, a nature hike and more fun then ever before. Thanks again Aunt Nicole and Grandma and everyone else who helped.

8. Another fun surprise at cousin camp were the pajamas grandma made for all the cousins. Quite a lot of sewing to make 24 pairs of pajamas for all the grand kids. We were thinking about trying to have a great sleepover but then realized that with 20 of the grand kids 5 or younger, that might have to wait for another year.
9. After cousin camp we headed to Fish Lake in Utah for my mom's family reunion. It was fun to see all my cousins I hadn't seen in years and for the kids to play in the dirt again. Eliza had a great time hauling dirt around in her shirt and her fishing trip with Dad. Thanks to Uncle Jim for helping me get a new fishing pole for Daniel.

10. Over all the trip was fantastic. Here is to next year!

(My nephew Brigham enjoying the down time)

Ten on Tuesday

1. Peter is two weeks old today! He weighed in at 9 lbs 8 oz at the doctor today. That is 1 lb 4 oz bigger than a week and a half ago...so he is a good eater.

2. Is is 9pm right now and Daniel is just heading home from work...but luckily he sold a house today!

3. Did you know that a 50 cent soda pop and three foam cups can buy you at least 20 minutes of entertainment? It was worth every penny during our visit to the auto shop today.

4. Meet Peter's new little buddy. He doesn't have a name yet but he is the perfect friend to help Peter keep his head propped up in his car seat. He comes with us every where.
5. We took Eliza and Liesel to their yearly check up last week. They look fantastic and are growing like weeds. Both look to be at least as tall as me when they grow up.

6. The word is out that we have a boy at our house...people keep dropping in with clothes. What would we do without all of you? Thank you so much for your generosity. I even have a friend who is going to teach me to make ties...isn't that fabulous! I need all the help I can get with boy things.

7. QOTD: The doctor was asking Liesel questions at her yearly check up.

Doctor: Liesel what do we do when we are hungry?

Liesel: We clean up!

8. I came done stairs this afternoon from cleaning the bathroom and found this...
9. This weekend we are headed to Idaho for my sister's wedding. We are so excited for you Bekah and Glen. We can hardly wait for this big event.
10. Happy Independence Day!

It's a BOY!

PETER DANIEL

16 JUNE 2009 @ 2:28am

8 lbs 10 oz : 21 in

Can you believe it? We have a BOY!

For the first hour after delivery I was so confused. What do I do with a boy? Well, we're about to find out. Daniel has been a bit protective of his little man. (Scout camp hasn't ever sounded so inviting!)

We love you Peter and are so happy you were brave enough to come to our house!

Sunday Summary--May in Review

We are still alive and well here in Colorado and still no baby which is a blessing and a struggle all in one.  But we had some great events happen this month.Grandma spent most of the month with us.  Poor woman thought she was never going to get home. But she was a lot of help and truly saved us through this time.  I think the highlight of her month was seeing Grandpa show up on our doorstep for Mother's Day.  It lifted her spirits and sustained her for two more weeks.

The girls have loved reading books, planting the garden, eating dirt, picking flowers, and all the other fun things you can do in the summer time.  The nicer weather has been fantastic!

Memorial Day was fun.  We took the girls to a wooded area and just let them explore.  They had a fantastic time.  Then Daniel set up a dinning fly and grill in the back yard to have a picnic and roast marsh mellows.  We missed the annual Family camp out but we're grateful for the taste of nature.

Now that my limitations on my physical activity have been lifted I have been looking for projects to keep me sane.  So this is the latest photo shoot.  Which ones do you like?  

May was great!  June looks to be busy with a new baby on the way and two other birthdays to celebrate.  Time to PARTY!  Happy June!