Things I Can't Live Without!

Here are some things that I can't seem to live without lately...

- Eucerine lotion (I am applying at least twice a day, gotta love living in a desert).
- My Slippers. Don't be surprised if you see them on me while I'm at the grocery store-I LOVE them that much!
- My big, soft robe. It goes on first thing in the morning :)!
- The space heater in the kitchen. Old home=drafty cold kitchen in the morning and late at night. :)
- My stack of Books...right now I think I am reading 4 books. I should just focus on one and maybe I'd finish one of them right?
- My RED Blackberry...I had no idea last year when Rob got me one that I'd use it as much as I do. I LOVE having the Internet and my email on me at all times.
- My RED Laptop. It might be the color, but having a laptop is GREAT! I seem to be on it checking my favorite sites and blogs daily :)!

We Are Thrilled to Announce...

It's a BOY! Jack's going to have a little BROTHER! Baby Brother will be joining our family this Spring!

"But Mom, My Crib is Broken!!!"

The above quote came right out of Jack's mouth as soon as we showed him his new "crib". We are trying to ease him into a big-boy-bed. His crib turns into a toddler bed...we thought this was a good way to start the transition. He has been doing so well. The only difficulty has been nap time. We've adopted a new form of nap time from Aunt Cheryl. We now have "quite time" at our house. Jack gets to go into his room, he can play quietly with toys, read books or take a nap if he wants. This gives him the choice, but it still allows me some MUCH needed quite time :). Thanks Cheryl! Most of the time he still takes a nap, which he NEEDS. Now that he is mobile in and out of his bed we've found him sleeping all over his room. I really could care less where he sleeps, as long as he does it, but it is sort of fun to go and check to see where he has finally fallen. My favorite spot that he sleeps in is right by his little gate that I put up to keep him in his room (old home= no door on his room). Oh the changes- I have to admit that I thought this one would be much harder. I love to have him come into our room in the morning (when it's a reasonable hour) and climb into bed with me and have him tell me all about his sweet dreams. Here's hoping potty training will go as smoothly :)!

Fall Happenings

This Fall we've been from one end of the valley to the next. We've had LOTS of fun with friends exploring pumpkin patches and witches homes. I love Fall. I love the change in weather, the sound of the leaves crunching under your feet. I love pulling out the garden and harvesting the last bit of vegetables.

This Halloween was spent at the Utah Football game, but as you can see from the below picture Jack wasn't too excited about his Elephant costume. Some battles are just not worth it. He was MUCH happier at the game watching out for Swoop and eating candy than walking around Trick-Or-Treating, battling the costume. Happy Fall!

Ariyah, Jackson, Treyden & Rylan.

Jack, Olivia, Luke, Sophie & Cameron.