Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Is it weird that St. Patrick's Day is one of my favorite holidays? I don't know why but I look forward to it every year!
The boys woke up to Leprechaun footprints all over the house. Gray was surprised and didn't know what was happening.

To make it a little harder this year, the leprechaun's footprints led the boys to a "clue" which told them were the treasure was. The boys loved it. The rest of the day we ate all kinds of green food and took a long 2 hour walk outside.

" Mom my jacket will get pinched it's not green."

really Gray?

I took the boys on a 2 hour shopping trip, they did so well in all the stores. As a reward I let them pick out something at Gymboree. G picked sunglasses and has not taken them off since.

2 months old!

I can't believe my chunky monkey is 2 months old.

She's a whopping 12.1 lbs (85%) and 25 inches long (95%).
She's such a happy, content baby.
We couldn't love her more!

A Glimpse into our Family Home Evening

The boys look forward to Family night every week. It's nothing spectacular. Mac usually conducts. We open with a prayer, discuss our weekly schedule, the boys each pick a song to sing, we do a quick spiritual lesson, practice the monthly primary song then close it up with 2 more primary songs and a prayer. This week we did a random drawing for singing time and we were reminded of a favorite song, "Nephi's courage" The boys had so much fun singing it, we sang it 3 times. I love Gray's enthusiasm.


Notice Naked Annie... she had an explosion in the middle of FHE and was perfectly content being in just her diaper. I love my family and I love FHE.

Stop Growing!!!

Today I was sorting the boys old clothes. Every little outfit brought back sweet memories and I found myself tearing up. Why do they have to grow up so fast? It seemed like yesterday they were in those clothes and yet, some of them have not been worn in 4 years. I wiped away the tears and boxed everything up and started a bin for Annie's clothes. Can you believe she has out grown some of her clothes already? I feel like time is going by too fast. Every time I look Annie she has changed. Her cheeks are getting chubbier everyday and she just got her first roll on her thigh. I wish i could just pause life and enjoy this time!

6 weeks old

7 weeks old

It's rough being a girl!

much better

Uncle D

Last night my youngest brother Dave got his mission call. We all Skyped in so we could be a part of his big night. It almost felt like we were all together again- it made me a little homesick.It was fun to hear Dave read that he will be serving in the Mexico City West mission.

the boys had fun talking to my Grandma's and Grandpa and my parents

we got to show off little annie.

It seems like Dave's too young to serve a mission.I was 8 when Dave was born and to me he will always be that little boy. I've loved seeing him grow and mature. He's such a likable person and such a great person. We will miss him for the 2 years but wouldn't want him anywhere else! My boys are blessed to have such a great example in their lives!
love you Dave!

Moments

Do you ever have moments when you think your heart is going to leap out of your chest? Moments that make you think that life could not get any better? This is why I love my kids. While they are crazy, loud and demanding, there's moments in the day that remind me that being a mom is the greatest job. Moments when all I can do is smile and it's not because they do something grand or spectacular, it's the little things.
It's the boys lining up their toys and the food they found in the compost pile. Then one by one shooting them down with their Nerf guns.It's overhearing Mac trying to explain life to Gray-who is listening intently.
It's listening to Gray's raspy voice. Talking about anything and everything but always coming back to poop or Mac-a-doo.
It's Annie holding on to my hair with one hand and my arm with the other.
It's when Annie relaxes and sighs in relief when I pick her up to feed her.

Moments like these make me thankful to be a mom.

Happy Valentine's Day