Can't wait till Saturday

For those of you that don't know we are moving this Saturday. I could not be more excited! We are absolutely melting here. Everyday I say something like 'this is our last Sunday here.' or 'this is the last Monday that I will have to wash dishes!' We are mostly packed up, what isn't are pretty much essential items. Steve's mom is taking the boys all day on Friday so that I can get all the last minute stuff done. So nice to have family so close, they are always willing to help out. Such a blessing. I am so glad that we are going to be done with this soon. ahhhh.

Logan's Birthday

Today is Logan's third birthday. Hard to believe that three years ago he was just 7 1/2 lbs. He constantly amazes me with how clever he is and how caring he is. He is a ball of energy and I love him exactly how he is. When mama isn't feeling well he loves to help take care of me. When Bronson needs me, he holds his hand and walks him to me. He loves all animals,but especially anything that lives in water. He is a neat freak, and hates things to be broken -even cookies. He loves to 'help', and he makes me laugh everyday. He is such a light in my life and I am humbled to be able to be his mother.

Logan at Two.

Logan at Three.

Just last night Logan was crying when I put him to bed. I went in to check on him and see if I could help. He was upset that I had taken his Jesus picture off the wall when I was packing. Once I replaced the picture he was ready to sleep.

We had a party for Logan today at the park. We had lots of friends and family there to celebrate with us. It was nice having it at a park because it allowed the kids to run around and play. After Bronson's party we promised Logan that he could also have a pinata for his birthday, however I did not have time to make him one with trying to move and all, so we bought them and let the kids go at it.

We have great next-door neighbors here and we are going to miss them when we leave. Randi actually made the cakes for the party and they turned out unbelievably cute. Everyone kept asking me if I had made them. I wish! We had a good time and I am glad it is done with. Thanks to everyone who came, it is always nice to see people that you don't get to see as often as you would like to.

We're Moving!!

We have been in a very tiny apartment for about 8 months now. It does not have a dishwasher, only has two bedrooms and we thought it had AC, but it doesn't. We have found a new home, and couldn't be more pleased! It is a townhome in Springville, 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, and over 5o% more square footage! We are so fortunate, they are holding it for us till the end of the month (we had to give 30 days notice here).

The front of our townhome. Playgound is a ten second walk from the front door. Also very close to another playgound, the pool, tennis courts, hot tub, and clubhouse.

Just inside the main entrance- I am sure you can't tell, but there are nine-foot ceilings and two-tone paint. ah- I am in heaven!

Standing in the same spot as the previous picture, this is of our front room- bay window behind me, and you can see into the kitchen in front of me.

View from the kitchen into the living room. There is a DISHWASHER!! Granite countertops, glass-top stove, TONS of cupboard space. I think being so cramped for so long has made me appreciate all these things more!
Another view of the kitchen.

Logan showing off some of his closet space.

Boys bathroom.

My beautiful walk-in closet! I cannot wait to fill it up!

I guess that pretty much covers it- except, there is a door in the laundry room that leads to our little yard (by yard I mean patio with some dirt - no grass- and a small shed). It is plenty of space for a kiddie pool and sandbox. I think the boys will like having some safe outside space.

Well. that concludes the tour. I am sure you didn't find it nearly as exciting as I did! Can't wait to have everyone over!

Happy Anniversary!

Today is Steve and my 4 year anniversary. How crazy is that? I cannot believe how time has flown. I can't believe that next month we will have a 3 year old! Those that were there probably remember what a crazy day it was. SO many things went wrong. From the top two layers of the cake falling on the ground - to our car breaking down on our honeymoon and having to hitchhike - to Steve stepping on my dress in the temple and ripping it! A LOT more than that happened but some things are better left not being brought up again! (tiffany-you owe me one!) and there was also the incident known as 'moosebutter'. oh wow. In spite so many things going wrong, the most important part went perfectly right. My grandfather was able to seal us in the Mt. Timpanogoes Temple. It was such a special experience and I am so grateful for our eternal marriage. I can't imagine anyone else putting up with me for so long!


now for the pictures- sorry there are so many, it was too hard to choose!

The Diaper Cake Obsession Continues

This cake was actually made awhile ago, but I didn't post it yet because it was for Jill and I didn't want to ruin the surprise. Cory and Jill have now had their baby (baby Riley). Shea helped me pick out the items and Jen "assisted" me with assembly (read: Jen made the bows!) It was probably the hardest one I have made simply because we used more colors than I normally do. I was originally going to only use red and blue but the only ribbon I could find with red and blue also had white and I was not going for a patriotic cake! So we went with bright primary colors. I was getting so frustrated because it just wasn't looking right and Jen suggested that we switch the yellow ribbon that we had tied around the middle for a red one and that made all the difference in the world. (See I let her help!) I am actually very pleased with it now. I think my favorite cake so far was my first, the pink and green one. Probably because I want a baby girl so much! Can't wait to find out what Jen is having, I will start planning and collecting asap!



PS, hope everyone had a great Mother's Day, I sure did! Steve got me roses and new shirts and lots of breaks! Thanks honey!

Mini Artist

Logan is very interested in letters, he wants to know what everything starts with. In this picture I wrote his name at the top and he copied it as best he could below. I thought he did pretty well. I guess we need a little more practice though!

Logan drew this picture for me. He told me it was a mountain and a tree. Not bad!

He also made this one for me- this one is a man. I can totally see it. Of course, there is the slight possibility that I am baised!

Haircuts

My boys, wow, did they need haircuts or what? By haircut I mean putting a #5 on the clippers and buzzing their heads. Logan is very used to haircuts and sat very still for me. Steve had to hold Bronson on his lap with a candy cane in his mouth to keep him from wiggling too much (that should explain the red 'lipstick'!). Poor Bronson, looks like a chemo patient! I miss those little curls!


Random pic for those who haven't seen me for a while.