This week

I made an outfit and bow for Hannah. So cute! (Love her double chins?)

The Hair Bow Center

My sister told me about a great website for buying hair bow supplies. I bought lots of ribbon from them and am just delighted with it!! The prices are comparable, if not better than, other sites I have bought from, and shipping was super fast! In case you would like to check out their site and make your own super cute hair bows, their website is: www.hairbowcenter.com
Oh!! If you are going to buy alligator (pinch) clips, buy them from here because the price can't be beat.

LIfe.

In the event that anyone still reads my blog, hello to you.

Today at church Hannah was wearing a huge bow on her head. I thought she looked quite lovely. A little girl (age 6) came up to me and told me that the bow was too big. I thought that was funny, although I disagreed and told her so.

Dylan is a sweet boy around Hannah (when he isn't "accidentally" stepping on her, tripping over her, or poking her. He appreciates her outfits and accessories. He likes to put bows on her. When she was in her blessing dress he said that she looked like a princess. Today she was wearing cute little white mary jane shoes with hearts on them. Dylan noticed them right away and said "oh she has pretty shoes on". I'll think he'll be a great husband some day.

Levi isn't going to summer camp anymore. He had a lovely time playing in the park all day. However, I didn't like the older boys (they go up to age 12) picking on him, bugging him, etc. Plus, he says some words that I don't allow. I choose to not pay for that and will happily entertain him for the rest of the summer at home. I also requested a refund for the remaining weeks of summer camp. I'm sure I'll get it. If not, I'll raise hell. Sometimes I just like a good fight.

Matt is still so perfect for me. I just love that guy. He surprised me with flowers the other day (gerbera daisies, my favorite). He assured me they were on sale. I thoroughly enjoy talking with him and watching our television shows together. We're going to play air hockey on his phone for our next date! Whoo hoo! (I'm serious).
He's been busy with his calling (one of many that he has). He's at the church buildings alot doing internet stuff, family history stuff, and wiring.

Hannah got immunized on Friday. She's adorable. Did I mention I am so glad to have a daughter???? I am. I just love her. (I also love my sons!) She is smiling now and likes to coo. She weighs 10 lbs. 4 oz. and is 22.5 inches long. (Some people have babies this size at birth!... Mine is 2 months old)

Riley is Mr. Smiley. He walks around the house saying "Hello Mommy, Hello Daddy" in a deep voice and just entertains himself with talking. He is also the best at playing by himself, but he sure loves a good cuddle. He also is a morning person and he likes to crawl into bed with us and identify all the features on mine and Matt's face. He is still addicted to his binkie, but that's okay with me. (It's not okay with Matt). He has a mop of curls on his head and is just darling as can be.

I have been to the gym finally. I ate 1.5lbs of chocolate covered gummy bears over a 2 day period (love Winco for bulk candy! Hate Winco for bulk candy and my lack of self control). Anyhow, after eating all that I felt like a gummy blob. I also then had a depressing day or two. Not good. Soooo, I went to the gym and I love the gym!!! It helps that I work out with some fabulous ladies.

Well, this has been fun and all, but I have mounds of laundry that still have not been folded from a week or two ago. I seriously have to do that right now. Goodbye!

Finally an update!

It's never good when I hear Dylan saying, "Shhh, it's okay" because usually it's not. This morning he was carrying my sleeping baby (until he got her) by her neck down the hall. I asked him what he was doing and he said, "Just bringing her to you." Last night Dylan ripped the handle off the fridge. Then he figured out the lock on it. That kid!!

Riley is Dylan's best friend and they do everything together. Riley is a sweet boy who loves his baby. He likes to be soft and pat Hannah. He also likes me to hold him a lot more now, and I'm okay with that. He loves the show Go, Diego, Go. Riley also loves his pacifier and isn't willing to give it up (he's almost 2).

Hannah just smiled for the first time yesterday!! Today she was cooing and being so sweet and cute. Sadly, she outgrew the size newborn clothes today. She now fits in the 0-3 month outfits. This just means my baby is growing up!!! She'll be 6 weeks old on Monday and weighs just over 9 pounds. She loves to be swaddled.

Levi is spending the summer at camp. According to him I am boring and the meanest mom ever (I won't let him play computer or video games all day). So, he gets to spend lots of time at a park running and leaping, and playing lots of outside games and having fun with water. Really it is much preferable than listening to him whine. He loves to go to camp and that is good. He is VERY helpful with Hannah and in general with helping with chores and just being the oldest and most capable.

Matt is working hard wiring a new restaurant with speakers and video surveillance (and I'm sure something else). He is also going to be a soccer referee again. Of course he also keeps very busy with all his technological callings and high council stuff.

I am doing much better now. :-) I just had to realize that this season of my life needs to focus solely on my darling children. I have Sunday mornings down! It takes 2 hours to get us all out the door and on time (Matt is usually at meetings). I've had a lot of bow orders too and discovered bottlecaps for bows. Last night I was up until 10pm making bows since I am busy doing Mom stuff during the day. All is well in our world, and now my children have realized that I am sitting here and I have to go tend to them. Happy day!

They look like their Dad.

Here are some pictures of Dylan and Hannah. I think they look a lot alike. What do you think?

Hannah's first Sunday at Church

This pretty girl went to church today and was admired by all!

Dylan's conversation

This is a conversation I had with Dylan this morning:
Dyl--"Mom, when is Hannah going back in your tummy?"
Me--"she's not, she's here forever and ever"
Dyl--"When will she turn into something?"
Me--"Huh?? What did you want her to turn into?"
Dyl--"A boy."