Tuesday, April 28, 2009

The Little Things...

Must have been a boring conversation...





I'll start with the littlest first.

Baby is set to arrive in 30 days or less. He's extremely active and as I type my stomach is moving in all directions. I have a constant foot or knee that likes to poke out my right side. I had a dr. appointment yesterday and learned Dr. G will be out of town from the 13th - 23rd. Should he come during that time, his backup (also his daughter) is great too. She delivered Kody cause he was out of town then too! I still don't have a single package of diapers for this little addition and I've yet to get out the baby clothes... I probably should start working on that soon!! If this were Lucas, he would have been here yesterday.... CRAZY!

Kody developed Hand, Foot & Mouth this past week. I noticed some blister looking bumps on his feet. I figured they must have been mosquito bites... until they started multiplying. It was quite gross. They also started showing up on his hands and bum. Lucas had this a couple of years ago, but his was more in his mouth with a bad fever and and couldn't eat. Luckily Kody by passed the mouth sores and had no problem eating or drinking. There is nothing you can do for it but wait. I should have taken a picture to gross you all out, but now the bumps are about gone. Maybe next time!

Kodes has made the transition from crib to single bed. He was officially climbing out of his crib and that just makes me nervous. The first few days were a bit rough, but since then he's been doing really well. I have to stand at the door with it almost closed so that I can watch him for a few minutes. He tries to sneak out, but as soon as I open the door he lays right back down. Pretty soon he's sound asleep. For a few days he would fall asleep on me before he made it to bed (note picture above), but I'm not fond of that habit. As much as I like to cuddle with him, I want him to fall asleep in his own bed. The whole transition has worked better than I thought it would.

Lucas told me the other day in the car... "Mom, you're not taking good care of me". I asked "Why?" And his reply "Well, I'm hungry." (and he wanted pizza)! Jed looked at me and laughed... cause apparently it's mom's fault if he's hungry. Jed took Lucas' side since he wanted pizza too!

While looking at the fish the other day in Walmart, Lucas asked if he could have a pet fish. I said, "no". "Can I have a pet dinosaur?" Yes, Lucas... because a dinosaur will take up much less room than the fish!! Silly boy! He's also asked for a hippo and an elephant when Rocky dies.

Lucas has moved into his own room now (was the spare bed). We're still in the process of organizing and dejunking, but it's looking much better. He loves it. Lucky for us, he's a deep sleeper and can sleep anywhere so when we have company he gets booted from his bed.

He's almost done with his first year of preschool. I can't believe it. He absolutely loves it and I have feeling he's going to miss seeing his friends during the summer. He loves Ms. Heather and will be going back next school year. He's a little smarty pants and can remember every detail of every event that has happened is life... and I'm not kidding!

As for Jed and I we've been busy... doing what, I'm not sure... but nonetheless, we're busy! I've spent a lot of time organizing the bedrooms and rearranging. We took a bunch of stuff to the DI and still have a bunch of stuff to go. How is it possible to have so many toys!!?? Jed and my dad reorganized the garage last Saturday. It looks so much better. It'll be nice once we have a shed (probably years from now) to put stuff in, but for now... it's an organized pile of stuff!

The flower beds are weeded and ready for some much needed color. Jed mowed the lawn for the first time this year. Some spots were so long, we probably should have brought in goats first since the mower was having some issues getting through it. Our park strips are in need of some TLC... I think we'll just drench them in "Kill-Zall" and call it good for another year!! We've about talked ourselves into making them straight concrete... sounds good to me!

I still have so much to do/clean, and yet, here I sit typing this blog. Lets hope no one knocks on the front door!

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Valentine Family Getaway

We had a great Easter weekend (Thur-Sun) in Salt Lake. It was the Valentine Adult Getaway that Jed's parents had given us for Christmas. It was fun to relax, eat good food & and enjoy each other's company. We stayed at the Little America. The weather cooperated perfectly for the activities that were planned.

We had a beautiful day to visit Hogle Zoo and see all the animals.

Ate dinner at the Mayan and watched "Duplicity". Save your money... it's quite slow and confusing.

Most of us attended a session at the Salt Lake Temple. It's always great to attend the temple with family and especially be reminded of our ultimate goal.

Ate lunch at Iggy's Sports Grill

Paulette and I had pedicures done at the Gateway... and enjoyed every minute of it. Jed & Shane explored Dick's Sporting Goods and I'm pretty sure they enjoyed every minute also.

We watched the Jazz half heartedly play the Warriors, but still had a good time attending the game. (This was our first/last for the season).

Watched Music & the Spoken Word (Talease & Paulette attended) on Sunday morning then drove around trying to find some place to eat lunch that wasn't closed for Easter!

We met Landon off the freeway in Salt Lake to get the boys and then went out to Nathan & Mariann's for dinner and some games.

Thanks to our family for a wonderful time.
















Sadly... the only two pictures we took with each other... lovely!


And what about the kids?? They were enjoying their own festivities with Grandpa Mark & Grandma Carole. They played with cousins, visited the baby animals in Logan, hunted Easter eggs and forgot all about mom and dad!
They were spoiled rotten and then sent home! We missed them but loved having some time together with no strollers or time outs!

Monday, April 06, 2009

Jokers...



Lucas is in to telling jokes. He loves knock knock jokes, but usually just repeats back to you the one you told him or combines a couple of them. Such as...

Lucas: Knock, Knock
Me: Who's there?
Lucas: Peas
Me: Peas who?
Lucas: Peas aren't you glad I didn't say banana

He's also big into making up jokes. Like...

Lucas: Why do animals live in the ocean?
Me: Why?
Lucas: Because they live in the sea (insert laughing).
And then he says after every joke... "How funny's that?!"

The other day I was getting Kody dressed and telling him that his shirt had snaps on it. Lucas responded with, "Well...my shirts all natural."

Lucas my dear,
You are a crack up!




Does this face not say GUILTY!

This would be a picture of Kody sneaking out of the play pen when he should have been taking a nap. He learned this naughty trick while visiting my parents a couple weekends ago. He has climbed out of the crib once right after we got home, but since then he's stayed put. I'm hoping to lure him to the single bed soon, but he's not quite sure about it yet. It'll have to be sooner than later with the baby coming!

Kodes doesn't say much... he's actually quite behind schedule according to the medical field. I have a feeling it's because his older brother does his talking for him. He's smart and knows exactly what you are saying or asking him to do. Just this past week he's started shaking his head no (which usually means yes), and I find it quite charming.

He loves to copy whatever Lucas is doing. He has so much personality and makes us laugh daily. Lucky for me, I have two little comedians to keep me entertained all day.


I love how much they love each other. Sometimes their actions would say otherwise, but when Lucas says "Kodes, give me a hug" or Kody walks up and gives Lucas a kiss (or raspberry) it makes it all worth it. I'm excited for Baby Boy #3 to meet his brothers!

I love my boys!

And speaking of baby.... here's a picture me with exactly 2 months to go. I'm getting more and more uncomfortable and I feel much bigger than my first 2. I know it's to be expected, but still...

he's an active little guy and likes to make sure I know he's there! I love being able to feel him and see my tummy move, but sometimes my ribs (and bladder) could use a little less abuse! We have lots to still do before he comes so we'd like him to not pull a 'Lucas' on us!



And a picture of me and Jed...

He's keeping the road to Logan hot. Pretty soon he's going to have a chore list to do at my parents since he's all but taken up permanent residence there! On the days that he's gone, we miss him, but are extremely grateful to have a job!


Thursday, April 02, 2009

Help Wanted!

I'm in serious need of someone to keep my blog updated!

Things I still need to post about...

1. The Call's visit in February (Has it really been almost two months?!).

2. Our trip to St. George.

3. Visiting snake city... I mean the old rock house! (sorry mom!) :)

4. Other important matters like... Kody can now climb out of play pens/cribs. Lucas is in to telling jokes... and making them up. I'm getting fatter by the minute (and a picture to prove it). Jed could drive from Honeyville to Logan... with his eyes closed!