Lots of Trips

It has been a long time. 

I feel like I haven't talked with anyone in a while because this month has been packed full of trips and visits. I guess that means I have talked with everyone on the trips but not as much with the rest of you all. 

I got back from a five day/four night trip (without children) to Utah to visit for my brother, Joe's wedding. It was fun being with family. I got to see my sisters and parents and spend a lot of time with them. I didn't get to visit any friends this time and I was sad about that. Dan held down the fort here and did an amazing job. He didn't even complain once, at least not to me, so I felt very grateful. 

In Utah I went with my sister Kirstin to Fetal Photos and got a second opinion that our baby is a girl. We are really excited about that! My mom had a pink blanket ready for me and I've already recieved a few other pink items from different people and the thought of having a daughter is starting to sink in. I have to be honest, I'm a little scared to have a girl. I don't know girls. Funny, huh? I am one, but I have no clue how to raise one. I was surrounded by five brothers, and Dan had all brothers and I'm very comfortable with my three little guys. I guess I'll just do my best, and if she turns out a bit "tomboyish" she'll be ok. :) 

No pictures today. I asked my dad to send some from the trip, so hopefully I'll post some tomorrow. Bye!

Lately

I haven't posted in a while because I've been so busy. Dan was gone to Utah for nine days (thankfully he's back!) and while he was gone, life as I knew it fell apart. Well, I guess I shouldn't sound so dramatic. The transmission went out in our van... while I was driving... without my cell phone... on a narrow Alabama road. After hauling all of the barefoot kids out of the van, strapping them into the stroller, getting honked at and cat-called at, (yes me. Pregnant, three kids, struggling down half a foot's worth of road side, and a truck full of guys honks and yells as they pass. The things I wanted to yell back were less than nice so I can tell you I was very lucky to have my kids there to keep me under control.) anyway, a nice lady with a minivan full of car seats pulled over and took me home. Prayers are always answered. I made a few calls to members of our ward and with in an hour, my car was at the repair shop, and I was safe at home with the kids. We were very blessed to have such wonderful friends help us out! Anyway, we have our car back and I have my husband back and the boys are as happy as ever so life is pretty good. 

Dan's working on his finals this week and then his semester is done. After that he only has two classes left! Hooray! I've been busy with the boys. We play in the backyard a lot and go on a lot of walks. The boys also have a new slip n' slide that they love. I've been taking pictures, watching girl movies, and counting down the days till I have my husband all to myself again. :) Logan is in T-ball now and he loves that. 

Well, I'm posting a load of pictures. Hope you all like them!

Here's Owen and his little best friend, baby M.

Linc swinging. He loves swinging on his stomach.

My little adventurer. He climbed up into this position himself. This is how he lets me know he's hungry these days. I think I get the hint.

Logan watching an airplane on the monkey bars.

Some of Linc's expressions make me want to just kiss him! Even when his face is covered in paint.

Logan likes the slip n' slide.....

Lincoln likes the slip n' slide.....

Owen DOES NOT like the slip n' slide.....

but he does like popcicles!

Logan's T-ball uniform. Isn't he handsome? (sorry, I'm a mom.)

Oh, and a few people have asked what kind of camera I have. It's a Nikon D40X. We are sooo happy we bought it. Having a nice camera makes taking pictures much more fun!

New Camera

We finally broke down and bought a new camera. We've been thinking about it for a while now, and it just felt like the right time. I've added a few pictures to illustrate how bath time usually works around here. Don't worry, we were very discrete, you can view these pictures without having to cover your children's eyes! Oh, and I did add a few other pictures too. I'll explain them as I go.

Baths usualy begin happily for Owen, but due to the lack of enthusiasm, if you will, shown by Lincoln, they end up being a sad experience.

Linc is not very happy to be here.

Well, maybe "not happy" doesn't quite cover it.

Ok, I'd say he's miserable, and he's not just content with being miserable himself.

As they say, "Misery loves company!"

Logan must have missed that memo.

I love this picture because this is Dan's reaction to a letter Logan wrote for him all by himself. He took the time to sound out all the words. The letter is posted below.

It reads: "Dad ges wut Dad yoo rw u pig. Babme."

Translation: "Dad, guess what Dad? You are a pig. Blabber me."

Linc eats at least three apples a day.


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Pictures for G-ma's and G-pa's!

We had Logan's last soccer game of the season on Saturday. He had a fun time playing the games, but it took him a while to warm up to the idea of going after the ball. He would run with crowd, the first few games, but wasn't very aggresive. Dan and I tried to explain that it's ok to take the ball, because it's sports, and finally this Saturday (of course it was the last game) he got into the game and made his first goal! He was so proud of himself and got to pick his favorite kind of icecream on the way home. (bubble gum)

Two silly brothers! They got these glasses at a birthday party and laughed and laughed for nearly an hour at each other! In honor of the glasses, Dan put in an old Marx brother movie. I thought about giving the boys mustaches too, perphaps another time.

I love this picture because of the look on Lincoln's face!

Logan took this picture. I love Owen's expression and his spread eagle legs! (Why are you doing this to me mom?)

Does anyone else ever have this problem?