a Baptism & a Blessing

Was it marked on your calendars?

No?

Well, it was marked on ours.

It was an absolutely perfect day

full of family, food,

and the most delicious cinnamon rolls worth every sinful calorie.

(of which I have not yet repented)

• Eden's baby blessing & Abrie's baptism •

November 6th, 2010

It makes my heart happy to experience sweet moments like these.

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How's your gag reflex?

She was dressed for less than a minute and then this happened...

It's all fun and games until someone decides to projectile vomit all over themselves.

Did anyone gag just a little bit?

Sorry about that.

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Don't hate me 'cause I'm beautiful...

And because my husband has stellar looks...

And because my children's beauty even out shines my own...

Really, it's hard being this attractive.

You would think I have lots of spare time on my hands if I'm taking endless amounts of pictures of myself. Actually, it's quite the opposite. I have lots to do. Problem is it's not of the fun sort.

You see, I possess the divine talent of procrastination. I have the ability to come up with lots of things to do other than than the things I really should be doing.

Good looks and super responsible?!
I'm, like, the perfect package.
Nate's a lucky man.
A lucky man indeed.

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Happy Halloween (because all the cute and clever titles have already been taken)

Here is our halloween in mom pictures.

What, you ask, are mom pictures?

Well, mom pictures are normal, everyday pictures

that normal, everyday moms take.

It is one of the vital requirements of being a normal, everyday MOM.

(I'm here to validate you and all of your mom pictures)

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Some clowns are scary...

and some clowns are even scarier.

Everybody needs nieces and nephews like mine.

In the words of my brother Devin, "Clowns pray too."

Who needs Edward? grrrrr!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

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Randomosity

• I recently made rice crispy treats for the first time in.my.life.
• My friends made fun of me.
• I had to go to my neighbors house to ask her how to make rice crispy treats.
• My friends made fun of me even more.
• I should have just google it.
• And not told anyone that I've never made rice crispy treats.
• Abrie asked me what a twinkie was.
• Either I've done something right...
• or I've wronged her in a terrible way.
• I overheard Kaleb threatening Macie that he was going to show her his "swear finger".
• Dear Kaleb, I still love you.
• Does anyone have any genius ideas on how to get smashed play dough out of the carpet?
• Dear Macie, I still love you too.
• You should google Utah Photographer and see who comes up first on the list.
• Umm ya, I think it's pretty cool.
• Kaleb informed me that I spelled his name wrong.
• Abrie agreed, "Ya Mom, K is friends with I and E. C is friends with A, O, and U."
• Then Kaleb continued, "Told you Mom. You should have spelled my name with a C."
• I don't think I'm ready for my kids to be smarter than me.
• I just discovered someone added salt to my sugar bag.
• Unfortunately, this discovery came when the sugar bag was almost empty.
• Nate and I just finished the first season of 24 marathon thanks to net flicks.
• All I have to say is, why Nina? Why?

3 Months of Eden

Can't believe it's been 3 months already.
Time flies when your not sleeping through the night.
(that's not true)

I love this little peanut, lots & lots.
She is so very yummy.
(please refrain from licking your computer screen)

I think we'll keep her.

(the kidlets are fresh out of bed, all except for Eden that is.
And yes, Kaleb is wearing a sleeve-less, tie dyed shirt. He thinks it's cool. Don't judge.)

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I've made a recent discovery...

I like shopping.
I think.
Or rather shopping likes me.
My first encounter was at the local target last week.
I shopped and bought and it made my heart happy.

The true test was when I walked out of the store and I didn't feel an ounce of buyers remorse.
Or maybe I did, but I am learning to suppress that feeling- that uncontrollable urge to take everything back to the store the minute the clerk hands me my receipt.

And as I loaded my bags and climbed into my car a warm feeling came over me. And in that moment I knew that the cute skirt & sweater I bought for Macie, and the brown boots that I'm pretty sure Abrie can't live without, and that bed spread that called my name loved me back.
It was a sweet moment.

And who says you can't have a *relationship with inanimate objects?

Relationship Status

*Currently, shopping and I have an open relationship. Nate knows about shopping and shopping knows about Nate.

We haven't reached that level yet where I come home and stealthily hide the shopping bags under the bed when I hear the sound of Nate's voice; or hit the "YES" button every time I'm at the grocery store and the credit card machine asks me if I'd like to take more money out. And then, when Nate asks me why our grocery bill is so high I will respond with something like, "Ya, WOW! They've really raised the price of milk these days." and then quickly change the subject.

We're not there yet, shopping and I, but I'll let you know when we are. And perhaps then we can start a support group.

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Two Months

Someone here is puttin' on the poundage...

Two Month Stats

Height: 21 inches
Weight: 10 lbs. 9 oz.

It's amazing that she's gaining any weight at all. This girl spits up like crazy. My nieces say she's bulimic. I think it's funny (although eating disorders are no laughing matter). In a 4 day period she goes through 28 burp rags, 8 bibs, and lots of blankets. I permanently smell like baby spit-up, but I guess that's okay... I hear from lots of people that they like the smell of baby vomit.

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Cute & Crafty

This cute & crafty moment is brought to my cute & crafty friend, Becky.
She gave me this little flower pot as a gift when I had Eden.
Sure, this might look like an ordinary flower pot, but upon further inspection...

You'll see it's a super neat-o way to organize & display your flower hair clips that you have stuffed inside a large ziploc bag underneath the bathroom sink.

♪ Bada, ba, ba, ba... I'm lovin' it! ♪

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Birthday Girl... again

I am officially the Mom of an 8 year old.
Crazy to think about, even crazier to say.

The Birthday rundown
Smiley face pancakes
Arby's for lunch
A date night with mom & dad
Dinner at Red Robin
and the grand finale...
The ears are officially pierced!

HaPpY BiRtHdAy AbRiE!