Really...30 WEEKS?!?!

You will have to excuse the terrible picture, but I couldn't justify putting on make-up this late at night when I hadn't had it on all day:) Can you believe I hit the 30 week mark?!?!? Crazy to think that I could possibly have this baby in the next 6 weeks...if it's anything like my other pregnancies! Lately I've been "nesting"...and feel like I have to clean EVERYTHING! And, by "cleaning" I don't mean just cleaning. I mean wiping down walls and doors, sweeping and moping, disinfecting...you get the idea! Today I cleaned out the mudroom, shoe closet and laundry room...PLUS...I fixed 2 doors that were broken, emailed about 15 different companies in China (for our business) and even managed to make dinner:) There is just not enough time in the day!

Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend!!!

Feelin Crafty...

I don't know if it's because I'm pregnant or what...but I am feelin a little "crafty"...even though I'm really not crafty at all! I want to make curtains for the baby and master bedrooms, aprons, bags...you name it...I'm IN!!! I guess those sewing classes are going to come in handy after all mom:) So, today while the kids were at school, I went to the fabric store and picked up a couple things. Here are the fabrics I chose...

What do you think I should make???

Breakfast, Flat Tires, and Jamba Juice Messes...

My day started off great!!! I was able to finish up my Visiting Teaching at Mimi's for breakfast with NO KIDS:) Yummers and Yipee! We all had a wonderful time visiting with eachother!

Heres Janna, Me and Suzette...

Then...the story begins...

I was so excited after breakfast cuz I had a whole half hour to myself before I needed to pick up Micah and Colton from Preschool. So...I went to the fabric store to buy some goodies for this little thing that I picked up on Monday...

Bria told me that she wanted to learn to sew...so...I was gonna surprise her with some cute fabric so we could make bags (per her request). Anyways, when I got out of my car to go into the store, I had a feeling that I should check my tires. Yeah...the "check tire pressure" light had been on for a good 3 days, but it wasn't until that moment that I thought 'maybe I should check'! Um...so...yeah...one of my tires was almost COMPLETELY flat! I went into the fabric store, made some calls to have someone pick up my boys from preschool and watch them for me (thanks Abi and Brittany), and also made a call to Damon to decide what the heck I should do! Anyways, long story short...there was a screw in one of my tires. I had it patched up while I walked around the mall, then headed over to Jamba Juice to get a little somethin' for my kids...plus...I needed somethin' in my tummy:) I seriously think I had maybe 5 sips of my "Power" size jamba when I got to Abi's to pick up the boys. As we were about to leave...Colton runs out to the car, sees my drink (mind you it is a HUGE drink), tries to go back to his chair to drink it...AND FALLS BACKWARDS WITH THE DRINK STILL IN HIS HAND!!! It was ALL OVER Colton (you should've seen him. I secretly wish I had my camera) and all over the inside of my car! AHHHHHH! I cleaned him off best I could, refused to look in the back of the car where most of the mess was, and drove home. When we got home, Micah took his "smaller" drink (16oz.) inside and told me he was gonna put it in the freezer. So, what do you think happens? Yep...he spilt the entire thing IN THE FREEZER! Then it starts dripping out the bottom, and I have yet another mess to clean up! Why do days like this come in clumps??? Anyways, the boys actually took naps today (can you believe it?) and I was stuck in the stuffy garage cleaning chocolate and peanut butter smoothie off the carpet of my car. So many other things I would've rather been doing with my "free time":) How are you guys enjoying the start of the school year?

So Much to Catch Up On!

For some reason...our computer has been lame! So, I need to fill you in on what's been goin on.

FIRST...I should say that my wonderful friend Diane had her baby 2 1/2 weeks ago, and I swear she is the most beautiful baby I have ever seen (aside from my own of course)!!! I took the boys over to Diane's place to visit on Friday and they loved holding little Sienna! What a cutie!

The boys BOTH started preschool last week. Micah had his first day on Wednesday, and Colton's first day was on Thursday. What cute boys I have...with such different personalities!!! Micah was a little apprehensive going into his class, and Colton hugged me and sent me on my way.

They both had a great time, (aside from Micah crying and hiding from his teacher during class cuz he didn't want to dance)! Not only do they get to have "fun" during the week, but I get 3 whole hours, twice a week...to MYSELF!!! Ahhhh! What to do, what to do:)
Bria and Micah also started soccer last week. Bria's first practice was on Wednesday, and Micah's was on Thursday. Neither one of them wanted to play, which was so sad for me...but...a little bribing never hurt right?!?

Saturday, they both had games too. Bria complained that her "stomach hurt", so she sat out for a lot of the game. At one point, I looked over at the playground (where the boys were) and saw a kid SPITTING on Colton. I went over, had a little talk with the 9 YEAR OLD, and went back up to the field. When I got up there, one of the moms asked me, "Did you see Bria's goal???" WHAT! Of course the 2 minutes I'm not watching, she scores a goal! Anyways, here's Bria after the game was over. She was so happy about her goal!!!

Then, there was Micah's game...which...in my book was the funniest, most entertaining soccer game I have EVER been to...thanks to Micah!!! Here are a couple things this kid did during the game...

1. He went right up to his coach during the game, took the clipboard out of his hand and asked, "What's this?" I really don't think his coach knew what to do:)

2. A kid on his team was on a break-away and made a shot on the goal. So, what does Micah do? He kicks it away from the goal!!! SO FUNNY!

3. He would shoot on the nearest goal cuz he didn't want to run all the way to the other one:)

4. Micah would be on a break-away, down the side-line, and instead of cutting into the middle to score a goal, he would kick it out of bounds.

5. Everytime the ball would go out of bounds, he'd pick up the ball and throw it AWAY from his coach.

6. When I told him, "I want you to score a goal for me in THIS goal", he'd PLOW through everyone to do it! Poor kids got trampled!!!

7. At one point, Micah wanted to make a goal, but the ball wasn't positioned RIGHT in front of the goal...so...he picked up the ball, placed it right infront of the goal, then MISSES the shot!

8. Micah's coach told him to take a break for 4 minutes. I saw him run to the sideline, turned around for a second, and he was GONE! I looked around and saw him going down the slide on the playground! I asked him, "Micah, you need to be up by your team, what are you doing?" He said, "My coach said I had 4 whole minutes!" Little stinker!

9. Just look at his team. They're all 4, but for some reason, Micah TOWERS over them...

I wish you could've seen the game! I was in tears from laughing so hard:) So, get this...During Micah's game, he was pointing down at the street to tell me that Colton had run "to the car to get a drink". Thank goodness he told me, cuz I had lost track of him for a moment, and the field was right on the corner of 2 extremely busy streets!!! Scared the crap out of me when Colton almost crossed the street infront of 3 cars! I was so crampy when I got to him cuz I booked it as fast as I could to get to Colton! Anyways, I get him, head back up to the field, and guess what one of the parents ask me??? "Did you see Micah's goal?" YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME!!! I missed both of my kid's first goals...in the same day!!!
I guess I'm just happy that they made goals, had fun, and that we all survived during the day. Next time I'll be sure to have Damon SKIP his work retreat and help me out:) Here are my 2 soccer stars...

And...last night, Damon and I went out with the Thackers for dinner up at Sundance. Damon served with Ryan on the mission 14 years ago, so it was fun for them to catch up! And...fun for me to get to know them. What a funny couple!!! Ryan's impersonations and the funny mission stories were the greatest! It seriously felt like we've known eachother forever! We all had a great time and look forward to another night out really soon:)

Have a wonderful week:)

My "Not So Human" Foot...

NASTY HUH!

The wierd thing...it's really only my right foot that's plagued.

When we were in California last week, my little brother thought I "rolled my ankle" cuz it was so purple. Anyways, this is what happens when I don't take time to put my feet up during the day. It kind of reminds me of that movie 'Pure Luck' when that guy gets stung by a bee and swells up:) Attractive huh!?! Anyone willing to trade bodies with me...just for the next 8 weeks or so?

First Day of First Grade...

I cannot believe that Bria is big enough to be gone ALL DAY at school. This was taken just before leaving for her first day of first grade. I am so glad that Bria adjusts well to new situations, new classmates and new teachers. This was taken about 5 minutes after getting into her new classroom.
Bria had a wonderful day, and says that she "loves school"! What a cutie!!!

Last Minute Vacation...

If you're wondering where in the world we've been...we decided to go to California just before the kids start up school. I will have to post pictures later of our fun adventure. While we were gone, I missed all the "open houses" for our kid's schools. So, tomorrow I need to get to Bria's school early to figure out who her teacher is. Bria was so excited to get Hot Lunch, but this evening told me she wants to take a lunch from home because she "can't hold the tray" and is "always dropping things". Kind of made me laugh.

Anyways, Bria starts school tomorrow and the boys start later in the week. What will I do with all this free time!!! Look for many posts this week:) For now though, enjoy this video of Micah...We were at a dinner buffet in Primm last night. The first part of the video is a bunch of mumbling on Micah's part, but seriously...was so funny! Apparently, Micah no longer wants to have dessert or sugar...ever again!!!

He's so funny!

Fun With Friends...

Yesterday my cute friend Rebecca came over with her kiddos for a playdate. Bria and Chloe have been best friends since the day they were born! It was fun to get them together again!

Rebecca also has triplets the same age as Colton. Seriously...she's amazing to me! The kids had SO much fun together!!! Here's Analese and Rebecca, then Olivia and Zachary.

Let's get together again before the next year passes:o)

This week I've had a LOT of doctor appointments! Cute Ashley (that our kids LOVE) came over at the drop of a hat this morning to watch the kids for me, so I could go to yet another appointment. The kid's favorite...riding around on the scooter!!!

Thanks Ashley!!!

What Have We Been Up To You Ask?

I bet you're all wondering what we've been up to the last few days...so...I'm gonna fill you in.

Thursday, we decided to take the "plunge" with Colton. He starts preschool in 2 weeks and has to be potty trained! He's only had 2 accidents, stays dry all night and refuses to wear pull-ups...so, I think we're on the right path!

Then...within 15 seconds on Thursday, Colton did this...

Yeah...that's permanent marker. Any ideas on how to get this out???

Later that day, I made some yummy strawberry and strawberry/blueberry freezer jam. They are super delicioso!

Friday we went out with Diane and her family to Macaroni Grill. Diane was due on Sunday, so that was probably the last time we'll hang out with them before their baby comes. The kids were surprisingly great during dinner. There was only one incident...Damon came back from taking Colton to the bathroom. I asked Colton if he went potty, and he said, "Yeah mom. My whole bum went in the water." I looked at Damon and he looked completely disgusted! He confirmed that Colton slipped off the seat and fell right into the yummy toilet water! I just started laughing cuz that type of thing Never happens to Damon:o)

After dinner we just walked around the shops then came home. We love Diane and her family and are so excited to see their new little girl!!!

Saturday afternoon, I decided to take Damon out for his birthday. We went car shopping (I think we've narrowed down our choices to 2 cars), and headed out to the mall to get Damon some new Church shoes. It was so funny cuz on Sunday he got out his new shoes and somehow...we ended up buying 2 shoes for the same foot!!! Anyways, after shoe shopping I surprised Damon with an outing to this place, then went to Outback to have dinner with Damon's parents.

It was nice to just relax and spend time with them. After dinner we came back to our place for cake and ice cream. Yum!

Sunday I started having the "pain in my pregnancy bones" like I had at Girl's Camp. I couldn't walk at church, and it actually brought me to tears. It's SO frustrating. So, I pretty much layed down all day, and Damon took care of the kids. The kids also got into a lot of trouble. Do you remember this post? Well, this time around...Micah decided to do it to himself, but with scissors.

He was SO mad that he had to get his hair cut, that he cried for a straight hour!

He ended up liking the new do this morning, but my goodness...stop it with the scissors already!

So, what do you think...Did we have a crazy weekend?