FHE Treats

For FHE we worked in the yard awhile and then came indoors for s'mores. After eating at Hu Hot I just had to have a S'mores Maker. Trouble is - we could only eat two each and we were stuffed. This little "maker" also has bowls for having fondue or an ice cream party with different toppings. What fun is that? Come on over!!

Pinewood Derby

Dad and I went to the Pinewood Derby at Cory's ward. Cory was in charge of all the weigh-ins and checking in each boy with their car. The round table in the background is loaded with derby cars. I should have taken a picture of that but missed it. Cory and Beka are conferring about racing stuff in this picture. She conducted the race and Cory was doing the draft work on the board while Jake ran the track. This track is one that Cory made himself and brings for the derby races each year. They are so involved in scouting with the boys. It was a fun evening with lots of laughs and cheering going on.

Derby Boys

Grant and Scott after racing their cars. It is such a big night for cub scouters and they love racing the cars they have made. Treats afterwards were donuts and cookies and punch. Not a real big deal but lots of sugar which little boys love.

Buddies

St. Patty's Day Kids

Mom's and Daughters

To Mothers

A baby will make love stronger, days shorter, nights longer, bankroll smaller, home happier, clothes shabbier, the past forgotten, and the future worth living for. -- Anonymous

Carli with her hat

This is my time with Carli. The other picture is Avery trying to put her WSU "pink" hat on. Erin had just dressed her and he thought she should wear her hat. The two boys are such big - big helpers. Bodee just can't stop loving her. As soon as I walked in the door yesterday Bodee kept telling me "Carli's home, Carli's Home" He has tons of kisses for her and Avery seems to like going through her drawer and picking out outfits to put on her. There no such thing as too much love!

Carlie Marie

No smiles yet but just one darn cute little girl. I went over to feed Carli and spend a little holding time yesterday. Just had to take one more picture for my wall. She is doing well and hasn't had one apnea spell yet. She has the monitor with her at all times which is a small band that wraps around her tummy. It gives Erin relief becauses if she has a spell then the alarm sounds which is loud like a smoke detector alarm. She sure looks pretty in pink though. I think Erin is having fun picking out her outfit for the day - which most are pink I think. Barbies all over again!!

Two Silly Boys and One Sweetie

I tried so hard to get these two little guys to sit by Carli for a picture and they were being so silly. This is the best of four anyway.

> >IF I HAD MY LIFE TO LIVE OVER - by Erma Bombeck >(written after she found out she was dying from cancer) > >I would have gone to bed when I was sick instead of pretending the earth would go into a holding pattern if I weren't there for the day. > >I would have burned the pink candle sculpted like a rose before it melted in storage. > >I would have talked less and listened more. > >I would have invited friends over to dinner even if the carpet was stained, or the sofa faded. > >I would have eaten the popcorn in the 'good' living room and worried much less about the dirt when someone wanted to light a fire in the fireplace. > >I would have taken the time to listen to my grandfather ramble about his youth. > >I would have shared more of the responsibility carried by my husband. > >I would never have insisted the car windows be rolled up on a summer day because my hair had just been teased and sprayed. > >I would have sat on the lawn with my grass stains. > >I would have cried and laughed less while watching television and more while watching life. > >I would never have bought anything just because it was practical, wouldn't show soil, or was guaranteed to last a lifetime. > >Instead of wishing away nine months of pregnancy, I'd have cherished every moment and realized that the wonderment growing inside me was the only chance in life to assist God in a miracle. > >When my kids kissed me impetuously, I would never have said, 'Later. Now go get washed up for dinner.' There would have been more 'I love you's' More 'I'm sorry's.' > >But mostly, given another shot at life, I would seize every minute. look at it and really see it...... live it and never give it back. STOP SWEATING THE SMALL STUFF!!! > >Don't worry about who doesn't like you, who has more, or who's doing what. >Instead, let's cherish the relationships we have with those who do love us! >

High Adventure

Cory and Beka just gave us a stick with tons of family pictures on it. They are all very good. These are just a few. This one picture is the boys on their biking high adventure (I think) on the islands.

Cute Little Boys

The Five Bigger Boys

Scott's Birthday Party

It was Scott's 10th birthday and they had a party last night for him. I took a big pan of bbq'd chicken and some rolls, Cory and boys made baked potatoes and toppings and the birthday cake, Erin brought a salad. We had a nice dinner, party, presents and sang Happy Birthday while Grant played the song on the piano for us. Erin gave Scott the game Hyperdash so we played that and it was so fun. This is a picture of Scott with his new shirt, hoodie and knitted cap he got as gifts. Grandpa is just making good use of one of the boy's blankets. We had a good time and it was good for Avery and Bo to play with cousins etc.

Afternoon at the NIKU

I went with Erin to see Carli yesterday. I hadn't seen her since Christmas Eve and she really has filled out a lot since then. I just had to take a couple of pictures of Erin holding her. She's in a different room since her surgery but they all look about the same anyway. They were starting her on her feeds yesterday and Erin said she did really well with it. She's 4 1/2 lb. now and so cute. She smiles and frowns and has some facial expressions that lets you know how she is feeling. It looked like every room was full of babies yesterday and the nurses were very busy doing all of their nursing duties. I felt like I would like to help hold or rock or pat a back or something to help out with crying babies. I think I could do that without having a nursing degree - - I can hardly wait to hold Carli too. This one picture is Carli's hand - I thought it was really getting chubby looking so we took a picture of it just laying out flat on her blanket.

Play Day at Nana's

Erin went to the hospital to visit Carli and talk with the eye doctor so Bodee got to come and play with me today. These are just two of the things we played - - - there were many more that space won't allow. Love little boys!!

Monday Snowfall

We actually had one day of no snow - yesterday. Today is another story. It has been snowing heavily all day - big, fluffy flakes. This is our beautiful, snowy Mountain Ash. It has been a good day to stay home and do laundry. That's my exciting life here.