Feeling Huge

I have a c-section planned for Aug. 25th. I tend to be early, so we'll see what happens. The countdown at the right is accurate for that date! Yahoo!! Can't wait to have 3 little boys! (Okay, actually, I'm in no rush really... it will be wonderful, but I'd like to enjoy maternity leave first.)

Bows Bows Bows and Flowers

Dylan finds my bows and takes them to either Matt or myself to put in his hair. I think it's funny. (Matt doesn't) He also likes the headbands and beanies with flowers and wants to wear those. Since I don't have a girl to model my bows (although I will post pictures of my niece wearing them), I use what I can... Dylan (and Gretel, my cabbage patch doll).

I have business cards now and am working on getting my etsy store up and running. I will also probably send you all a mass mail of pricing, pictures, and my card, just in case you ever need bows. Look forward to that!Some people like huge flowers.... (please note that Gretel is a little cabbage patch)

I love Korker Bows. They can be fuller if desired, or smaller for little babies.

My obsession is so much fun!! Pick your clip (alligator, french clip, or regular sliding barrette), your colors, and give me a day to make it, and Wa-La! A beautiful bow.

Hey siblings...

I suggest you all update your blogs. Thank you.

Coolest New Toy

Wow! This is amazing. It's a soldering iron. I am sure that my mom already new how cool of a tool this is, but it can do amazing things!! I am SO SO SO excited!! This is going to save me a lot of time in my bow making business. I am truly excited about my new toy!!

I should go to bed

I took a nap today. It was very nice. Now I am tired again though. I felt like today was a complete battle with two little boys... one being more obnoxious than the other. Somedays I wonder why we even bother going to church. I am busy wrestling little people during sacrament meeting, or Matt's in the halls with one or the other, or we're running around trying to do our callings whilst our little ones raise havoc wherever they may be. It's quite frustrating.

In a moment of exasperation my dear friend Erica reminded me why I go to church. Obedience.
It's as simple as that. We are setting an example for our children that lets them know that church is important and they will go. This way, hopefully, there are fewer battles when they are older.

This morning Levi told me, "Mom, I don't want to go to church." I said, "Levi, we're going." He paused a few minutes and then said, "Mom, I'm sick. I think I'll stay home from church."
What?!?!?!? That was just the start of our lovely day.

Despite my exhaustion and failure to accomplish anything productive today, or even hear the testimonies at church, at least Levi went, learned something, and knows all his primary songs. Dylan was cute running up and down the halls, and Matt and I did our callings. I guess that is success. I think I'll go to bed now.

The Zoo

Levi would like to write something:

i went to the zoo. i was in the race.

Translation: Levi chose to use his birthday money to go to the zoo. I will post pictures later. It was pretty cool because we were by a window watching the tiger sleep in the shade with his back to us when all of a sudden the tiger got up, turned around to look at Levi, yawned and freaked Levi out because his head was right next to Levi. It was a good show!

The race that Levi was in was actually the 4th of July parade this morning after the pancake breakfast. Levi thought it was cool that all the kids were racing on their bikes. He got bubbles as a prize.

What's Dylan up to?

This look is a VERY typical Dylan look. He gives me the evil eye constantly. He is quite opinionated and very stubborn. Darling as can be though! Every child needs a blackmail picture... this beautiful photograph in a veil, pushing a stroller, is Dylan's.

Playing with his cousin Maddie. They were racing down the hall at Grandpa and Grandma's.

This child is Matt's, for sure. He is so into electronics. I am sure he will figure out how to text before he is 2 years old. (I really hope not though).

My child is a fish. He LOVES the water and has absolutely NO fear.