Swimming

We went swimming yesterday for our nephew's birthday. The kids had a great time. Bo is finally not afraid of the water. He was so proud of himself for being "just like Wee One". Dewey even had fun putting his feet in the water. Wee One learned a new "whale jump" into the water--she jumps backwards into the pool. She also tried a few front flips in, but that scared me too much.

Our New Puppy

Well, we got our puppy today. He is a brindle boxer and is soooo pretty. We named him Jasper. I guess we just like the "J" names. We're not all that creative. Oh well. The good news is that at least now it's not Dewey's legs that are being used for a tug-a-war. Here's some pics of the pup and the kids.

Welcome Dewey!!!

Dewey was born June 2nd, 2009, at 2:33 p.m. He weighed 7 lbs. 8 oz and was 20 inches long. He is the sweetest little baby ever!! Here are some pictures from his birthday:

This is me, waiting for the epidural and the Pit. We were so nervous at this point, who knows what kind of drama will ensue when one of our children is born.

Dewey is actually his nickname. He was born on his Great-great-grandpa's 105th birthday. Grandpa's name was Clarence Dewey. We wanted to name him after Grandpa, but there's just not much you can do with a name like Clarence Dewey. Most of the time we call him Dewey anyway, though.

Mommy and Daddy are so glad Dewey is here and healthy. He is such a blessing to us. He has healed things in us that, even though we knew they were broken, we didn't realize how broken they truly were. He is a miracle. We know his big sisters were taking good care of him and didn't want to let him go, but we are glad that they did. We look forward to the time we call ALL be a family again together.

Wee One and Bo love Dewey so much. They would hold him all day long if I (and Dewey) would let them. Dewey loves them too. Anytime he is getting fussy and one of the kids starts talking to him, he stops crying and just stares at them. It is very cute to watch.

We will be blessing Dewey in August. We were aiming for July, but his tuxedo is still too big, so we'll wait. I'll give more info on that later.

Baby News

I had a doctor appointment today and everything is looking great with the baby (who, by the way, is still unnamed). Because I am on Heparin (a blood thinner), we will probably have to schedule and induction prior to my due date. I would rather just go into labor naturally, but it is too dangerous being on the blood thinners. I have to be off of them for 24 hours before delivery. Hopefully the baby will give us at least that much notice--you never know with my kids. All is going well, though, and I have faith that we will have a healthy, happy baby at home within the next 33 days. YEAH!!!

A True Artist

I don't know if this is a famous quote or if I just came up with it myself today but here goes: "A True Artist can find his canvas anywhere." And just to prove it, here is a picture of Bo's art during sacrament meeting today. As you can see, he has used my enormously pregnant belly as his empty canvas. He had a great time, though, and it kept him quiet for a few minutes.






Another true artist: Melanie


This is the purse that she made me for the pay-it-forward game. I love it and I've used it everyday since she gave it to me. The picture is bad, but the bottom of the purse is light and dark grey and the top band is bright pink. I have to talk Wee One out of stealing it everyday, but that's okay. She likes it too. I'm excited to get going on the projects for my own pay-it-forward. I still have one person left to respond, so if you haven't done it yet, get on it.

Pay It Forward

My friend Melanie is making something just for me! Do you want a special prize?

The deal: The first 5 people to respond to this post will receive something made by me. To you! It will be my choice and made especially for you. Just so we’re on the same page, here are....

The details: What I create will be just for you. It will be done sometime this year. You have no clue what it will be… cookies, a photograph, a piece of homemade jewelry.It may be some other random thing I am capable of making or doing that would be enjoyable to you! I may bake something and mail it to you. Who knows? Not you! That’s for sure. I reserve the right to do something extremely strange.

The fine print: You must re-post this on your blog/ or Facebook page and offer the same to the first 5 people who do the same on their blog/Facebook. When you get your lovely homemade goods from me, post a picture on your blog/ Facebook so I know my love arrived without a hitch.

Evil Step Mother

Well, Wee One came up with the coolest game ever today. She wanted to be Cinderella and have me give her chores to do. It worked out awesome because, we got a lot of cleaning done, she thought she was playing, and it was all her idea. I think I might try to play that game with her everyday. The only downfall with it is that I have to be called, "Evil Step Mother" the whole time.