Thursday, June 23, 2011
It's raining it's pouring!
It does not rain where we live nearly as much as my kids would like to use their umbrellas! So, they convinced me to turn on the sprinklers, so that they could really try them out! They were entertained with running through the sprinklers with the umbrellas for quite a long time!
I... need.... to.... learn.... to .... talk.... SLOW.
So, I don't know if I've ever mentioned this before, but Quincey has always had problems with speech disfluencies. Which I made sure to research, and it is considered normal between the ages of 2 and 3. But, Quincey turned 4 in January, and it has seemed to only get worse. So, a month or so ago I signed him up for a speech evaluation, and that was today! I was proud of him for doing so well, and the therapist thought he was so fun and entertaining. (which he definitely is that!) But she does think that he does need to have speech therapy, and I agree. I need some techniques and tips! It can get very frustrating, for both of us... when it takes him 5 minutes to explain to me what he needs. One of the things she mentioned to me is to make an effort to talk slowly to him. Now, I have read this tip before, and so I thought I was doing that already. But!!! When I say slowly, I......... mean........ slowly! And those of you who know me know that I am Lorelai Gilmore's long lost sister!!! So, this could be interesting. But, I saw how it helped him.
So, starting Monday, he will go in 2 times a week for 30 min. appointments. For as many weeks as it takes. Luckily, my insurance will cover it all. I am of course a little overwhelmed with the idea of 2 appointments a week at an office that is 30 minutes from my house (especially when I look at the gas prices!) But, I think it will be worth it.
Anything for this sweet face!
So, starting Monday, he will go in 2 times a week for 30 min. appointments. For as many weeks as it takes. Luckily, my insurance will cover it all. I am of course a little overwhelmed with the idea of 2 appointments a week at an office that is 30 minutes from my house (especially when I look at the gas prices!) But, I think it will be worth it.
Anything for this sweet face!
Monday, June 6, 2011
It's that time again...
(admittedly, not the best picture... but, you get the point.)
Yep, baby number 3 is on it's way! Due Dec. 21st. I am 12 weeks. I Got to hear the heartbeat today. Everything looks good and healthy. I had an ultrasound at 6 weeks just to make sure it wasn't just a molar mass, and again at 8 weeks to verify that it is a viable pregnancy. I first got to hear the heartbeat then. It has been cool to see the ultrasounds so early, and comforting as well.
I am seeing the midwives because they are the only office that accepts my insurance in this area. At first I wasn't sure how I would like it, but I have to say... It has been wonderful! They are so concerned about my questions and making sure that I understand everything, and I never feel like my questions and comments are unwelcome. But, we will see how it goes. I still have time to decide I hate it ;)
The kids are excited too. Quincey is SURE that he is getting a brother. And Maiya likes to be disagreeable, so she says she wants a sister. I have been feeling pretty good. Some very nauseous days/ weeks... but I haven't thrown up at all, so that has been wonderful! And the past week or so, I have felt really good. So! bring on the second trimester!
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Things to Remember
Things my kids do right now that I want to remember:
Quincey
-He says, "I am the one that......" ie: wants you to get me juice, likes superheroes, doesn't want to go to bed.
-He loves his sister, and defends her and translates for her. ie: 'What Maiya is trying to say is,....'
-The other day he got it in his head that he wanted to go camping and he went and got sleeping bags and pillows and put them outside, collected sticks and was roasting marshmallows on the (pretend) fire.
-He is good at applying scriptures to daily life. For example when I was talking about not being bad and being good, he said, 'Alma was bad, but that angel came and told him to be good.' (P.S. Maiya is good at this too. She loves to talk about how Laban is a bad guy.)
Maiya
-Miss Maiya's language has always been really good, and has learned to talk really well, really clearly, pretty early (which has proven to both be really cute, and a bit embarrassing)....
-She pretty much disagrees with everything. ie: Me: Maiya you are so pretty! Maiya: (yells, and puts her arms on her hips, and stomps her foot) No! I am not pretty!!!! I don't want to be pretty!
-She also yells at poor innocent strangers. For example a woman will come up to her in the grocery store and tell her what a sweet girl she is, and she starts screaming. "No, I don't like you! You are a mean lady! Go away!" (admittedly, a bit funny until you keep running into the same lady in the store and she ends up behind you in the checkout line).
-She says Quincey like 'Hen see'. And calls her niece Amrylin, "Lemon"
-If you ask her to stop doing something she will get so mad and go put herself in time-out in her room, close the door, cry for a few minutes, and come out when she feels better. (I love this, saves me from putting her in time outs!)
-She loves to be outside. She climbs through the doggy door, (so funny to see) and can sit out there and play with her toys by herself for hours at a time.
I wouldn't trade them for anything :)
Quincey
(pictured here with his pre-school friend Cooper)
-He says, "I am the one that......" ie: wants you to get me juice, likes superheroes, doesn't want to go to bed.
-He loves his sister, and defends her and translates for her. ie: 'What Maiya is trying to say is,....'
-The other day he got it in his head that he wanted to go camping and he went and got sleeping bags and pillows and put them outside, collected sticks and was roasting marshmallows on the (pretend) fire.
-He is good at applying scriptures to daily life. For example when I was talking about not being bad and being good, he said, 'Alma was bad, but that angel came and told him to be good.' (P.S. Maiya is good at this too. She loves to talk about how Laban is a bad guy.)
Maiya
-Miss Maiya's language has always been really good, and has learned to talk really well, really clearly, pretty early (which has proven to both be really cute, and a bit embarrassing)....
-She pretty much disagrees with everything. ie: Me: Maiya you are so pretty! Maiya: (yells, and puts her arms on her hips, and stomps her foot) No! I am not pretty!!!! I don't want to be pretty!
-She also yells at poor innocent strangers. For example a woman will come up to her in the grocery store and tell her what a sweet girl she is, and she starts screaming. "No, I don't like you! You are a mean lady! Go away!" (admittedly, a bit funny until you keep running into the same lady in the store and she ends up behind you in the checkout line).
-She says Quincey like 'Hen see'. And calls her niece Amrylin, "Lemon"
-If you ask her to stop doing something she will get so mad and go put herself in time-out in her room, close the door, cry for a few minutes, and come out when she feels better. (I love this, saves me from putting her in time outs!)
-She loves to be outside. She climbs through the doggy door, (so funny to see) and can sit out there and play with her toys by herself for hours at a time.
I wouldn't trade them for anything :)
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Happy Mother's Day!
I have had a great Mother's Day! My husband and kids made this sweet apron for me, which is a perfect gift because even though I spend most of my time in the kitchen, I only had one apron... so, now I have two. :)
And my sweet son made me this cute little flower to hang on my door.
It says:
This little flower is special you see,
Because it was made from a part of me.
My painted thumb made each flower part,
To show I love you with all my heart!
Happy Mother's Day!
And, because I was missing my mommy today, I decided to make her famous Sauerkraut dinner to eat after church. It is absolutely delicious!!!! And reminds me of home. Along with homemade rolls, and mashed potatoes. If you like sauerkraut, you will need to try this!!! I needed to record it, so that I can make it again, (and again).
Sauerkraut Dinner
1 Pork Roast
1 30 oz. jar of Sauerkraut
1 jar Water (fill the Sauerkraut jar)
1/2 Cup pearl barley
Place it all in a Crock pot for 8-10 hours on low.
When it's done, take roast out, and transfer the sauerkraut to a pan on the stove. Thicken with water and flour, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Smother the gravy over your pork and potatoes, and enjoy!
And, finally.... My friend Rachel posted this poem that is very appropriate for mother's day, and I fell in love with it.
I agree, I can never repay my mother for all she has done for me, but I do love that she humors me and is grateful for my attempts.
And my sweet son made me this cute little flower to hang on my door.
It says:
This little flower is special you see,
Because it was made from a part of me.
My painted thumb made each flower part,
To show I love you with all my heart!
Happy Mother's Day!
And, because I was missing my mommy today, I decided to make her famous Sauerkraut dinner to eat after church. It is absolutely delicious!!!! And reminds me of home. Along with homemade rolls, and mashed potatoes. If you like sauerkraut, you will need to try this!!! I needed to record it, so that I can make it again, (and again).
Sauerkraut Dinner
1 Pork Roast
1 30 oz. jar of Sauerkraut
1 jar Water (fill the Sauerkraut jar)
1/2 Cup pearl barley
Place it all in a Crock pot for 8-10 hours on low.
When it's done, take roast out, and transfer the sauerkraut to a pan on the stove. Thicken with water and flour, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Smother the gravy over your pork and potatoes, and enjoy!
And, finally.... My friend Rachel posted this poem that is very appropriate for mother's day, and I fell in love with it.
I agree, I can never repay my mother for all she has done for me, but I do love that she humors me and is grateful for my attempts.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Ch-Ch-Changes!
So, we have had quite the changes happen recently.
I went to go get our taxes done and while I was there I got to talking to the man who was doing our taxes, who happened to be the owner. It came up that we had been looking for a job, and so I asked if he knew of any, and he said that he had been looking for someone that he could train so that he could retire. So, he met with Geren a couple of times, and voila! Geren is now an accountant!
We feel like God is so aware of us and our needs and is completely in control of our lives. I think back to when we had both graduated BYU and we knew it was time to move on. I remember feeling stressed because we didn't know where we were going to go, and what we were going to do. Geren's brother gave us the opportunity to come and work for his plumbing business. That has been a blessing to our lives, and plumbing is very handy to know how to do! In the long run, though, G realized that he wanted to do something that wouldn't be as physically taxing. We had been looking for a job for awhile, and nothing was working. Even though we had our doubts, we just kept feeling like when the timing was right, something would work out. The great thing is, the owner's had been praying for someone as well, and they feel like G is that answer. Miracle!
In my mind I like to think of Joseph (and the coat of many colors... that Joseph) when he finally reveals to his brothers who he really is, he tells them to not be mad at themselves that they sent him to Egypt, because he realizes that God sent him there. That is how we feel, that God sent us here and directs our lives.
So, there you go. It has been 2 weeks now, and so far, we both love the new job. I always think he looks so handsome going to work in his collared shirts. ;)
In other news, My sister in law and I are headed up to BYU Womens Conference next week! And I am so excited!!! It will be a kid-free trip. I am not sure I have ever had one of those before. Have I? (no, I don't think I have). It will be a very much needed break.
I went to go get our taxes done and while I was there I got to talking to the man who was doing our taxes, who happened to be the owner. It came up that we had been looking for a job, and so I asked if he knew of any, and he said that he had been looking for someone that he could train so that he could retire. So, he met with Geren a couple of times, and voila! Geren is now an accountant!
We feel like God is so aware of us and our needs and is completely in control of our lives. I think back to when we had both graduated BYU and we knew it was time to move on. I remember feeling stressed because we didn't know where we were going to go, and what we were going to do. Geren's brother gave us the opportunity to come and work for his plumbing business. That has been a blessing to our lives, and plumbing is very handy to know how to do! In the long run, though, G realized that he wanted to do something that wouldn't be as physically taxing. We had been looking for a job for awhile, and nothing was working. Even though we had our doubts, we just kept feeling like when the timing was right, something would work out. The great thing is, the owner's had been praying for someone as well, and they feel like G is that answer. Miracle!
In my mind I like to think of Joseph (and the coat of many colors... that Joseph) when he finally reveals to his brothers who he really is, he tells them to not be mad at themselves that they sent him to Egypt, because he realizes that God sent him there. That is how we feel, that God sent us here and directs our lives.
So, there you go. It has been 2 weeks now, and so far, we both love the new job. I always think he looks so handsome going to work in his collared shirts. ;)
In other news, My sister in law and I are headed up to BYU Womens Conference next week! And I am so excited!!! It will be a kid-free trip. I am not sure I have ever had one of those before. Have I? (no, I don't think I have). It will be a very much needed break.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
What's that you say?
You want an update and TONS of pictures? Well, okay then!
A month ago, we got to go to Iowa for spring break to visit my parents house. It was so great to see the family, especially after a very long 19 hour drive!
On the way there both Quincey and I developed yucky colds. So, finally on Wednesday we went to the dr to get checked. Quincey had bronchitis, Maiya had double ear infections and bronchitis, and I had pneumonia. Too bad we didn't go earlier, but we just kept thinking it would go away. Oh well, if you have to be sick, it might as well be where your mommy can take care of you. (bad thing is, we gave her the bronchitis too :( sorry!)
But other than that minor set back, we had a very enjoyable time! We got to go to Nauvoo, and visit the Swedeberg museum where I picked up a Swedish cookbook and some lingonberries ;) We got to see where my mom and dad work. Got to watch movies, and go to the children museum! The kids loved hanging out with Aunt Brianna, and Uncle Brad. And they loved their ferret Claudio.
(as evidenced by the following photo)
A month ago, we got to go to Iowa for spring break to visit my parents house. It was so great to see the family, especially after a very long 19 hour drive!
On the way there both Quincey and I developed yucky colds. So, finally on Wednesday we went to the dr to get checked. Quincey had bronchitis, Maiya had double ear infections and bronchitis, and I had pneumonia. Too bad we didn't go earlier, but we just kept thinking it would go away. Oh well, if you have to be sick, it might as well be where your mommy can take care of you. (bad thing is, we gave her the bronchitis too :( sorry!)
But other than that minor set back, we had a very enjoyable time! We got to go to Nauvoo, and visit the Swedeberg museum where I picked up a Swedish cookbook and some lingonberries ;) We got to see where my mom and dad work. Got to watch movies, and go to the children museum! The kids loved hanging out with Aunt Brianna, and Uncle Brad. And they loved their ferret Claudio.
(as evidenced by the following photo)
Maiya crawled into Claudio's cage, all by herself!
On the way back we decided to break the trip up a little better. We went a little bit longer route, but we got to go see some church sites. We saw, Far West. We stopped at Liberty Jail, and then we got to stop by Geren's sister Marche's house in Oklahoma. The kids got to play while we had great conversation, and gave a great place to stay before the last stretch home. (next time, we will have to stay longer) :)
We also stopped at the Aquarium in Albuquerque, and finally made it home! Whew! What a great trip. Hope to go again real soon!
Maiya and Izzie :)
At the Children's Museum
Waitress Maiya
She got very good tips!
Making the Pizza
Number 10? Number 10? Your Pizza is ready.
Pilot Quincey
Dress up time!
Ice Cream time!
(yes, Quincey? Do you have a Question?)
Aunt Brianna<3 eating our favorite flavor.. bubble gum ice cream :)
Geren eating bubble gum ice cream, but not enjoying it as much as Bri and I
Maiya chose Cotton candy to match her shirt. :)
Far West
(can you tell Quincey has learned to pose?)
Liberty Jail
Entry door at the Liberty Jail
Albuquerque Aquarium
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