Just Because

As related by the wonderful Sunbeam teacher Sister Jensen.
A few Sundays ago, the lesson in Sunbeams was about our physical bodies. Sister Jensen asked each of the kids to name their favorite body part. Leah has issues with keeping her church shoes. Normally she or her teacher bring them to me in the Primary Room. So this particular Sunday, she had removed her shoes in class. When asked what her favorite body part was, she looked over herself carefully and proudly declared: "My Sparkly Toes!"

I was really hoping to have a baby this week, but much to my surprise YET AGAIN, I am NOT in control!!! I feel bad for Dr B who has to put up with me. There's this delicate balancing act going on between the health of the baby, the size of the baby, my health, my wants, his reservations, and his recommendations. It was a completely different story when I had Leah. I wanted it to be the same. Now I don't know what to expect and a little fearful of what will happen. 9 months of worrying, I thought this last part would be simple. It's not the doctor's fault. He can only know so much. My body's not cooperating either, and I'm convinced my body doesn't understand how this is all supposed to work. I'm trying to put all my faith into Heavenly Father, who ultimately controls the situation. Why can't I just LEARN already?!

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Some of us are hoping that winter is gone for good! Even so, we'll enjoy this weather while we can!!!



While I was pushing Leah on the swing, she made the comment "Mommy, I like your baby!"
Of course, she was pointing to the giant watermelon under my shirt. I can't wait to find out what she will be like once the real baby gets here!



One of Dillan's everyday assignments at school is to write a sentence. His teacher is trying to challenge him to write more descriptive sentences. Lately, all of his sentences have revolved around riding scooters with his Dad.

O we LOVE snow!

After New Years' we took a trip. A LONG trip. We wanted to see some snow!
Actually, we were attending my cousins' wedding, and decided to visit some family ON THE WAY to the wedding. Not exactly on the way, but it was time. Doctor B gave me the okay to travel, so the trip was a go.
Packed up warm clothes, coats, Despicable Me (our new favorite) and sleds and hit the road! We didn't even have to leave California to see some snow!
The first day we drove to St. George and stopped at Grandma and Papa's house. They had a little snow. The next morning the kids couldn't wait to get in it! They scraped up whatever they could find and threw it in the air. It was like opening Christmas presents!



They couldn't get enough. Then we piled them back in the car and told them we were going to see MORE snow.
We drove to Provo and ate at Daddy's favorite restaurant, first thing. Then we found our hotel. It was cold. But there was SNOW so who cares!
I had found Leah's pink beanie with polka dots and she wore it proudly everyday! I think it's because of the little girl from the movie.



We visited family and more family. Ate, threw, and rolled in snow whenever we went.
Chris got to go to a Jazz game with my cousin, which was very important.
One extra beautiful day we drove over to the Provo temple to go sledding. Dillan and Leah were first to go down. They were smooth as silk, no crashes, no tears.
Dillan did not want to stop. He went a thousand more times, crossing the "missionary sidewalk" and launching off the plowed pile. He absolutely loved it.



Thankfully the only crash of the day was by Daddy.



After a few days, we were back in the car headed for Reno. We expected to see more snow there,
and there was some, but not as much.
We had fun playing with more family and being at Melodi's wedding. Dillan got a little 24hour bug the last day of the trip that knocked him out for the long drive home.
It was a good trip, and we are all exhausted and trying to get back to a routine because Baby #3 is right around the corner!