Newness

Nope, I don't have any "new" ambition to blog better. Wish I did.

We do have lots of new things though.

New Ways to Sleep

New Messes to make

New Hobbies (ugh, I am reading here)

New Games (push the scooter and he's a Pirate ??)

New Toys (to fear)

New Experiments (protein muffins explode, now you know)

New Style Choices

New Hair Bows from Texas (Zebra one made by Adri)

New Flowers (I love them! So Pretty)

New Dresses (for Easter and Nemo Jumper Redo)

New Jacket (from New fav. store, Crazy 8)

New Finished Projects (yes those are my pajama pants from Christmas and the projects for Rome's Super Birthday)

New Inspiration (there was a black and white one that was to die for) For This

New Cuteness.... to Live in

This New House!

(Can't wait for THIS Newness!)

I Give Up

Yea. I am so behind. I want to post on Christmas (we went to Tucson) and New Years (we did nothing), Second Christmas (late in Jan), snowstorms (and building snowmen with Daddy), Gym challenge (umm dumb), new diets (lost 6 lbs!), Wedding trips to Denver (bring MORE snacks for the kids), Capri's Birthday (is she really One?) and her party (only one person came)....BUT... I just don't see those things happening. I have the pictures. They will get scrapbooked one day. Maybe by the time my kids move out. Anyway.
I was feeling fat. Joined my gym's challenge. It stunk. Paid an arm-and-leg for my Mom's trainer and I love him. Lost 6 lbs. Still felt bleh. Watched a movie, got sick and got some perspective. I feel much better. I am so blessed that I am able to stay home. I can be sick and not go anywhere for a week (or two) and be so happy about it. I have all of this TIME to spend with my babies until they grow up and get big and don't want to spend it with me anymore. Maybe it was the forced time together or the nothing on my To-Do list that got me thinking about What in the World am I DOING? Am I spending time with my kids, playing and teaching? Or am I just doing stuff for them and not with them. Maybe I am so unhappy because I keep thinking about ME and not about THEM. I keep thinking about the laundry and groceries and dinner and cleaning and errands and why are these kids in my way all the TIME! Yea, I do that. But this week I felt better. I let it all go. I am still sick, but the house doesn't look so dirty, the laundry didn't take so much time, the errands weren't so important. I didn't mind that I nothing to do but play on the floor with blocks, read books and toddle around the house. I feel a lot more relaxed and better about myself. I just hope I remember this and maybe lose a few more pounds too.

Christmas Craftiness

I could not think of any gifts this year and decided to make presents for my family. It was not long before I realized how crazy I was.

It started with a nursing cover. Double sided, with pockets.

Then, a rag quilt car seat cover to match. (before its cut and all cozy and cute)

Pajamas for my whole family. Mom, Dad, Dan, Cam, Chase, Morgan and Tyler.

Matching ones for my Sister-in-law and niece.

Jenny's shorts and pants, drawstring, not elastic. Notice the white cuffs. I didn't buy enough fabric and had to improvise. They were the first pair I worked on and the next to last ones I finished.

Funny how so many hours and months can be put into such a small pile.

Next came Josh's sister

And his nieces.

A pair for Rome

and Josh. 16 pairs in all. Oh My Goodness. (I had fabric for me, but I can totally wait)

They are so cute! Already too short so they need fixed, as do Josh's. Dude, I am so tired of pajamas. I still have the fabric to make tops for all of those. Next year I will just suck it up and go to the store. So, if you missed out and want some... don't ask!

Thanksgiving and Birthday

We played in the snow.

We looked great.

We saw family.

We ate a good meal.

We had great attitudes.

We made turkey cookies.

We were entertained.

We had a Murder Mystery Gods and Goddesses Birthday Dinner. Corn Chowder, Yum!

I got presents! Chocolates

and fuzzy slippers! Good Job Honey!

Byu lost. Sorry Dan.

November

November in a nutshell.

Finally found Rome a coat. I got it a size too big so it is puffy and huge. He loves it. I found a smaller one and he refused to even try it on.

Rome made himself comfortable. Josh didn't even notice.

Capri learned to drink out of a sippy cup. She was pretty happy about it. Brother's cups are way more fun though.

Finally grew a little Buddha belly. I was so happy!

Went to the zoo with Grandma (we spent at least 30 min. looking at the giraffes)

and Uncle Tyler.

Rome got his tonsils out. It was tough on him and us, but he is soooo much better now!

He needed 3 spoons to eat his pudding. It tastes better that way. He is closing his eyes because he didn't want his picture taken. He also does it when he wants to say 'no' but knows he shouldn't. Like blinking is going to get him out of it.

We took a 'drive' around the kitchen.

We played together.

Capri just loves her brother. We were banging on the table together. So fun!

It is so hard looking this cute. And for Aunt Jenny.