Anyway, I'm in a rambling mood, so I'll move it right along. Today our ward (that's what we call the group of people we go to church with) switched buildings. Our stake (a group of wards) reorganized a bit and created a new ward, so we were moved from our building to make room for them. I am a person who loves change, so for me, it was an adventure. I think my kids had a lot of fun in the new place too. Ellie's adorable nursery leaders had a "new building" party and they made hats and had birthday cake. I help out with singing time in there every week because I love seeing the little ones dance and sing. It's the highlight of my Sunday! Ellie will be out of nursery in January and into primary...my heart is breaking a little to see the "nursery phase" of my children's lives be over.
Logan is having a fun summer. I'm sure he would like it to be even more adventurous than it currently is, but I'm trying to keep things entertaining. We've had his best friend over as much as possible, and we've hit dollar movies, the library, the park, the fountains, Chuck-E-Cheese, scout camp, Utah, and swimming. We've also had lots of Wii time (after learning pages are done) and relax time. Logan is a person who loves to do things. He and Ellie are little pals. I think they are a great distance apart. He takes care of her, she makes him laugh and there is no competition there. Logan is at that in-between age. He's growing up, but he's still a kid. I worry some times that I don't give him enough freedom, and then I worry at other times that I give him too much. I am trying my hardest to raise him the way Heavenly Father would want me to, and that includes asking him for forgiveness every now and then when I am less than patient. He's always quick to forgive and I love him for it.
Lincoln is by far my easiest child these days. When he was a baby he cried and screamed and I wondered how I was going to make it through the next eighteen years with my sanity in tact! But then, about a year ago, something switched and he is now as easy going and happy as can be. He likes to do things his way. He would rather be inside with his art kit, or his legos than out in the yard, but if I bribe him with popsicles he will stay out there forever. He tells me all the time that he wants to be an artist when he grows up. Linc gives very thoughtful prayers. He tells it like it is. If I'm being to grouchy, he'll very gently remind me to calm down, and he does it with a hug. Linc LOVES board games. If any of you ever want to be his friend, there is your "in" with him. Linc and O are good buddies. They both have big imaginations and once they get into a role, they are in character all day. He loves to sing. We have Sing-it for the play station and he really gets into his songs. Linc finished his summer work book already so we took him out to buy a toy (that was our deal) and of course he picked a new art set. He looked at EVERY toy until finally he chose it. I love that little boy.
Owen....oh Owen. He is our funny man. He is my side-kick in the kitchen. He loves to cook. Nothing makes him happier than to get his next culinary order. ("Get the eggs, grab the peanut butter, keep stirring!") Owen is my most curios child. He is curios about everything. People and how they react, electricity, words, numbers, stories, ect. You can't just tell Owen something without him asking at least five questions about it. If you don't respond the first time Owen says something, he'll repeat it over and over, getting louder with every repetition. He loves to touch peoples faces. I don't know why, but he's always brushing my cheeks and chin when he talks. Owen and Ellie are enemies...okay not enemies, but they pester each other to no end. Owen could care less that she's a little girl. If she pinches him, she gets a swat. :) (fair is fair, right?) It goes both ways though! I will say, that Owen is also very protective of her. If there is anything remotely dangerous near by, he's on it. And he loves to share with her too.
O discovered matches the other day. I knew the day would come, I just didn't think it would be so early. Linc ran upstairs to tell me that Owen was on the counter and had just lit a match. Of course, I ran right down. O told me that the match had scared him, so he blew it out and put it back in the container! Oh boy, I found it, opened it, and sure enough, there it was. Needless to say, I made sure Owen knew how dangerous that was and have moved the matches to an even safer spot.... a location I have told no one about, I don't want it getting back to Owen! Ay ay ay.
Finally, Ellie. My little girl is almost three and wow has her language taken off! I was so worried about it, but now she chatters on and on when she's home and she's saying new things everyday. She still doesn't pronounce her 's' sound so she'll say cute things like "elf" for "self" or "popikle" for "popsicle". Some more of my favorite Ellie words include: "Merk" for "milk" or "A-bye-more merk?" for "Can we buy more milk?". "Daddy o appy?" for "I made Daddy so happy?" (she uses this whenever she goes potty) and "Daddy o mat." for "I made Daddy so mad." (when she has an accident...he's not really mad, but Ellie says it every time!) "Teet" is "treat" and "Teedy Bahr" is "Teddy Bear". Speaking of potty training...Ellie is pretty much potty trained. She hasn't had a number one accident in over a month and is getting good at number two now too. I am not even nostalgic about this milestone, I am elated! Ellie will always ask for Daddy whenever she is either hurt, or in trouble. She has him wrapped around her little finger and she knows it. :) I don't blame him at all, she's got a little smile that melts your heart, but the longer I am her mother, the more immune I am to it...well, sort of anyway. She loves to sing and humm, and she does it all the time. She likes to watch me edit pictures, put on make-up, play with her babies and purses, and torment her brothers. She loves her tu-tus, and she loves "family dance night" when we all pick our favorite songs and dance in the kitchen (no pics of this...sorry!). Ellie is very conscious of how her brothers are feeling. She is quick to give hugs and kisses whenever someone is sad, or hurt, or in trouble. She is a girl who loves to smile, but she's still got that stubborn little streak in her too. I think she's a great little mix of a girl.
Dan and I are doing really well. We are both on a diet right now and that's been going great. He's lost ten pounds already and I am feeling really good. We are counting our calories and exercising five times a week. It feels good to be in control of that part of our lives. We also have been working on my photography business. I shot my first wedding on Sat (check out my photoblog later this week for that!) and Dan was with me to help out. It all went really well and I am so grateful to have had him there. I am also very grateful for the sweet woman in our ward who watched my kids...so thanks Amanda!
I guess that's about it for now. It feels good to get this all written out. These are the things I want to remember because I am just starting to realize how quickly life is flying by. I am so grateful to have such a great life. Hope you all have a great week!!
I'll post some pics of the kids later this week...just a written update today!
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Love the update! So glad to hear you're enjoying your summer (and your cute lil' growing-up kiddos).
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