1. My Husband, Sarah and I were sick and it sucked big time ! I caught a cold, then Tyler caught that cold and a horrible GI bug on top of it. After he was done with his GI bug, I caught the Flu and a Bacterial Sinus infection. Tyler immediately caught the Flu as well. It was the first time in our 11 years of marriage that we were actually sick at the same time. Our kids loved it though because they ruled the roost for a while. They got to eat whatever they wanted, whenever they wanted it. Sarah caught our cold and a double ear infection. Trying to take care of a very sick baby when you yourself is very sick is not easy. Everyone is healthy and back to normal now, so the kids are back to having to be obedient ; )
This temp became the " normal " in our house for a few weeks
A random case of hives while I was sick
2. New stuff ! We had some nice couches that a sweet friend gave to us a long time ago but they were slowly wearing down and we wanted new couches. So we passed these old couches on to another friend who needed them and bought new couches off Craigslist. We love them ! And the kids love them because they have lots of extra decorative pillows - which makes for a great fort. We also bought some new bar stools to add more sitting space for our family. Our kids enjoy eating at the counter now : ) I also stopped by Hobby Lobby and bought a few new cute home decor trinkets. I added a few bird cages as well ( not pictured but super cute )
Out with the old . .
In with the new . .
The forts. They look small, but are pretty cool on the inside : )
3. Crappy weather. I know, I know . . I should enjoy it and be thankful for it since half the Country is under a " Polar Vortex " But excuse me if I say that I am not thankful and that I absolutely despise the fact that we are pretty much in the 90's right now. I am not ready for summer. That's the one thing I hate about living here. We totally got gypped this winter ( insert mad, pouty face here )
4. A change. We have changed the way we eat around here. At the end of December I had a revelation about our health as a family. We aren't horrible eaters but we could do better. I am done having children and it is not my time to work on me - so I felt like I knew where to start. Since January 1st, we have been eating cleaner, healthier and more organic. It's awesome ! I feel so much better and have even lost some weight. My kids are enjoying the healthier eating and are always surprised when something healthy tastes good. My Husband is on the fence, but is a good sport : ) We aren't perfect and we still have days where we mess up ( specifically on days when my Husband makes his homemade fettuccine noodles and homemade, buttery, delicious Alfredo Sauce with Steak on the side . . mmmmmmm ) but we continue to try. It's not a race, it's a new way of life. I shop mostly at Trader Joe's now. I have switched from normal corn dogs and ketchup to Turkey Corn Dogs and Organic Ketchup. Corn Dogs are a staple in our house. Our kids love them, so I was happier when I saw I could change it for a healthier option. I love the Guilt Free Skinny Popcorn. I snack on it daily and it's delicious. We are changing for the better !
5. Piano Lessons. We bought an awesome Electric Piano. It wasn't working 100 percent when we bought it so my Husband, being amazing and handy, took it apart and totally fixed it. We're talking re - wiring it in some spots. Like, the real deal ! He is amazing and I am in awe of his ability to just fix things. So the Piano works perfectly now and Douglas is enjoying his lessons
6. Josh gave his first talk in Primary ! You couldn't understand a word he said and he whispered the whole thing - but he got up there and did it. And he looked awful cute doing it too : ) Josh's Pediatrician said she is concerned with Josh though. He is 4 years old and although his speech is coming along and he is improving, he is still very very delayed in some areas. For example, he can't tell you he is 4. If you ask him, he looks at your very confused and usually responds with something like " I'm Josh and I'm nice " He is adorable and happy and so sweet but he has some delays and some behaviors that are concerning to his Doctor and to us. My Motherly instincts have been on fire for a long time with Josh and I know there is something not right. And my Motherly instincts haven't been wrong this far, so I will continue to pay attention to them. We are having him tested for a few different things : Autism and ADHD are just two of those things. Regardless of the outcome, Josh is our sweet little boy that we adore and will love no matter what. If he is diagnosed with something, I will do my very best to make sure he gets the care he needs to help him throughout his life
7. Elizabeth's special day. Elizabeth would have been 5 years old on January 9, 2014. It's so weird to me that she is 5 already. We brought her some flowers and had cupcakes in her honor. Also, in her honor, we did 5 random acts of kindness. We will continue to do that every year as I feel like it's the best way to remember her and her sweet Spirit. We love you Ellie and we miss you so much.
8. The Pinewood Derby ! Douglas had his first Pinewood Derby and it was so fun ! My Husband is the Scout Master in our ward, so he had to be there but I wanted to support Douglas so I brought Josh and Sarah and we watched while Douglas competed. Douglas made his car ( unlike some of the kids - it was pretty obvious which kids had their parent's build their car. Pretty annoying, but oh well ! ) Douglas sanded it, painted it and put the wheels on. I did the white vinyl number and stripes for him. He was so proud ! He didn't win but he did really good. His car won more rounds than he lost but overall, he wasn't the fastest car. He did win " Shiniest Car " though : ) He is loving Scouts. He has earned his Bobcat and has almost earned his Wolf
9. I love to see the Temple. We took Douglas to the Gilbert Temple tour. Oh my goodness, it is amazing and gorgeous and fantastic and awesome and and and . . well, you get it ! The tours are over but if you want to go in and see it again - become a member and get a Temple Recommend ; ) I am excited to go through with my Husband after it's dedicated. Douglas was in awe. He couldn't believe how beautiful it was and he walked out saying " Mom, Dad I have never felt so good before. I loved being in there " We were so happy he recognized that feeling. We took that opportunity to explain the purpose of the Temple. It was a special night
10. Sarah. Oh Sarah. Amazing, wonderful, sweet, beautiful, CALM, loving, happy Sarah. I can't get enough of my sweet daughter. She lights up our lives and we all love her so much. Her brothers' adore her and want to spend every moment with her. Douglas has a hard time leaving her in the morning when he goes to school and Josh enjoys playing with her during the day. Her Dad is smitten and lights up when he sees her. She loves her Daddy. She says Mamma, Dadda, Baabaa and Num Num. She is just awesome. Holy cow I could eat her - but I won't : ) I decided I am putting her in Ballet as soon as she can walk ( which will be very soon ! ) This girls always, always has he little toes pointed and she is more flexible than any baby I have ever known. I think she would make a beautiful ballerina. She is very sweet and calm and graceful. She has enough hair for cute pig tails. Her brothers don't like her pig tails though - they say she looks like a bug. I tell them to shove off ; )
Oh Sarah, we just love you so much.
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