New Jeans

Well, almost. Technically they are old jeans. However, they are jeans that have hardly ever been worn because I got them via Amy (sister in law) just as I got pregnant with Bella...so of course they didn't fit after I was done being prego and were slightly big before so they never got worn.

But in order to not dimish how wonderful they are....did I mention that I didn't fit into them until today? I currently have jeans from size 7 to size ....well, big packed nicely away in various rubbermaids according to what size I was when I could last wear them. It is always nice to realize that I am starting to get back into the post-Conner pregnancy stuff, even if it is the biggest of the post-Conner stuff. I have almost given up hope of getting into the pre-Conner stuff because it is about time to be pregnant again (that is not an announcement)

Se este la vida (sp?) :)

More Conner'isms

Setting: Dinner out tonight since mommy didn't want to eat leftover beef stew. These comments came sporadically throughout dinner

Conner: "Mommy, we haven't been to this food place for a long time."

Conner, after spilling fry sauce on his shirt: "Oops, sorry mommy. I was trying to be careful but I spilt."

And finally the best situation of all. Mommy and Conner went back to the soda fountain to refill our drinks.

Conner: "Oops, excuse me mommy. I toot."
Snickering from the guys at the closest table.
Mommy: "Oh, that is ok. Just say excuse me."
Conner: "I said excuse me already, but mommy, don't smell my bum. It stinks."

My soapbox...

...today is a day for soapboxes. I think get up on mine quite frequently. But I believe this is the first time I have done so online.

Also, I think I might need to get a life...actually, I have a really busy life but the trick is that I need to get back to my life, because I spend way too much time (daily I might add), looking at my blog for new comments or at my friend's blogs comments. I used to be a lerker (is that even a word?) but now I have realized how much I look forward to new comments on my blogs and so I guess I just think it is appropriate to comment on other peoples blogs if I am going to take the time to read them. Maybe it gives me a sense that someone besides me cares to read all of my ramblings.

So moral of the story and soapbox item of the day is: if you are going to read mine or anyone elses' blogs, it is appropriate (and I might add helpful) to comment occassionally on what you are reading. I mean we are entertaining you after all right? Nothing long and it is not necessary every time or even on every post. Just sometimes so that we know everyone is out there. Especially in this technology connected world where people hardly send the good mail (see link) http://nikkala.blogspot.com/2007/03/good-mail.html or even hand written thank yous. (not that I do either of those things, that is why this is called a soapbox) Anyway, my ranting time is now up and for those of you who find it hard to tell in the typed word if there is any real ravings going on...know that this was all in good fun!
And have a wonderful time lerking!

Babies, babies everywhere...

Well, the first baby we had visit was Baby Rylie. Conner and I watched her so her mom could go to the temple with Bomma. She was so good. We went on the swings and for a walk. She even took a nap. I think it was her first time on the swings and she had a blast! I had an even better pic on my phone. But I don't really know how to get it off my phone and on to the computer .... so this one will have to do. Conner loved holding her and he said, 'No, I want my momma to hold her' anytime anyone else tried to hold her.

Our next excursion into baby land was at baby animal day. He really liked holding the chicks because the bunnies were a little too skittish for him. And I think he would have sat and pet the calf all day, that is, if it didn't interfere with riding the wagon around....and around....and around ...and around.
A new thing they had this year was the musical "petting zoo". Good thing it was outside or I am afraid it wouldn't have been nearly so fun.

Once there was a snowman

Conner was waiting and waiting, all winter long to build a snowman. And either the snow was terrible. It was too cold. There was no snow. Well, the list of excuses could go on.

It took us all winter. In fact, we thought winter was gone when we got a freak storm after everything else had melted and so mommy finally was convinced to go help her boy build a snowman. Of course, it had to have a carrot nose. It was impressed upon him as a small 8 month or so old that snowmans had to have carrot noses, even if Tina kept stealing them.

This is what I live with....

I have two boys who live at my house. And they obviously have senses of humor...in addition, they tend to think they are funny. But gratefully that means we have lots of laughs at our house. And yes, those are old nylons on their heads!

Conference time

For most of our marriage, steve and I have managed to go to almost one session every conference. This time for some reason, Steve had not been able to scrounge up tickets. So at the Sunday afternoon session we decided to go down and sit on the lawns.

And then see the refurbished tabernacle afterward. It was a beautiful day and we had a lot of fun. So here's a ton of pics for you all to enjoy

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I have a lot to share today!

I am trying to catch up on all the things I should have posted a long time ago. So for those of you who have been lurking around, waiting for an update....today is your day!

Steve and I were asked to dress as Emma and Joseph for our branch. We got there late and they had just finished watching a video clip of when Relief Society was born and then they announced that there was a surprise. And we walked in to a collective gasp! It was fun. Then Steve sang a song to me as if he was Joseph. I wish we had a better pic but this will have to do!

Nifty, nifty look who's fifty

Ok, so I am approximately a month late in posting birthday party pics and actually some of my favorite ones are saved on my mom's computer. But here goes anyway! My dad had his 50th birthday a little while ago and we all suprised him by having a bunch of friends and extended family get together for dinner. We just Happened to be a little late so almost everyone else was there. He was surprised which was good because Conner and I almost blew it about 2 minutes to the restaurant. It was a lot of fun and we got a great family pic that I am sure some of you will see if you get my parent's Christmas letter!