Diaper Cake

I am helping to throw my sister a baby shower for her new little boy. I decided to get crafty and make a diaper cake. I was surprised how cute it turned out. Here are some pics...

Update on the Boys

Thanks to everyone for their help over the last three weeks!

For those of you who didn't know, the boys were sick with vomiting/diarrhea for 16 days. It was so sad to see them so sick. I called the MD last Thursday and told him that I wanted them put on Flagyl (antibiotic for abdominal bacteria/parasites) to see if it would help. Thankfully he appeased me and they have been great ever since. I am not sure what they had, but it was really bad and different then the regular stomach bug. It came in three day cycles, and each time we hoped it was done and and then WHAM! It would start all over again.

It made it that much more difficult because I haven't got over my morning/evening sickness yet. I am 14 weeks tomorrow and hope that it will end soon. One morning Caleb asked me to cuddle in his bed with him because he wasn't feeling well. All I remember is looking down at him with his face towards me and having a bad feeling. A few minutes later he sat up and puked all over my face and hair. It was more then I could handle and I gave it right back to him. Luckily he had a "bucket" close and most of it avoided him. It was a moment I will not shortly forget.

Caleb was able to go back to pre-school today, after missing two weeks, and I hope things go well!

Thanks again for everyone's phone calls and love!

Cornbelly's at Thanksgiving Point

We had a great time Friday night at the Corn Maze. We took advantage of a healthy day to get out of the house (Thursday was flu episode #5, bringing the grand total of sick days to 16. The boys were finally put on antibiotics to help clear whatever it is they have. I am hoping it is over).

The corn maze was Caleb's favorite. We were just cold and lost. Fun nontheless.

Cowboy Joshua!


City slicker!

Riding the cow train.

Cute boy!

Fun on the bikes.

Caleb also loved these bikes.

Pumpkin Fun

We finally got around to carving our pumpkins last night for FHE. Caleb thought it was absolutely disgusting. He called it all slimy! I was very surprised because I have seen what yucky things he plays with in the backyard. But, we all had a lot of fun.

The boys have had the somach flu...or something equally as horrible...for the last 2 weeks. Caleb has missed preschool and I...or should I say August...has done more laundry then we usually do in a year. It has been rough. I thought that there wasn't anything worse then morning sickness. I was wrong. Try taking care of someone with diarrhea and vomitting while throwing up yourself! Not a pleasant sight at our house the last few weeks. Stay clear!

Caleb drew his own...on the left.

But, it was fun to have a break from it all and have a little fun. I was glad we did because we started flu round #4 this AM. AHHHHH!!!

We need your help!

We had our first snow storm this last weekend, and woke up to almost 4 inches in our yard. It all melted by the afternoon, but Caleb was able to take advantage of it. Joshua was not quite as excited about it.

This was early Sunday AM before church.

This is Caleb sledding down our hill in the backyard about 10 minutes after church was over...he wasn't excited or anything.

I don't remember growing up in Utah and having this much snow so early in October. Well, in an effort not to sink into a dark depression from "snowitis", we, as a family, are trying to be optimistic about the looming winter. See, we are not snow people. We LOVE the beach, warm weather and outdoor stuff that involves heat, heat and more heat.

So, we need everyone's help. What in the world is there to do ALL winter long in Utah. This last weekend had to be the worst. We felt trapped inside with nothing to do but watch TV. If anyone knows August, he despises TV. What does everyone else do? Maybe we need some hobbies. I am trying to think of ways to burn my children's energy. Crafts, books, toys and movies just don't do it.

Please post your ideas. Anything would help...places to go, activities, hobbies.

Thanks for your ideas!

Alpine Loop

August took a few days vacation and we took the opportunity to drive the Alpine Loop from American Fork over to Provo. We had a great time checking out the leaves...even if they didn't compare to East TN's. They boys loved Cascade Springs. Caleb gets so excited about waterfalls and nature stuff. Joshua loved running on the wooden pathways.

Here are a few fun pics.

Where is Joshua?

This seems to be the question I ask myself most! So, where do I find him?

In a cupboard hiding.

In the kitchen sink, letting water run on the hardwood floors.

Eating something...who knows what!

Playing with the phone.

On a bar stool...getting into or eating something.

In the dryer.

In a mud puddle, or somewhere equally as dirty.

But, usually I look no farther then Caleb. They play great.

Boys will be Boys!

For the last six+ weeks the boys...August, Caleb and Joshua...have found a new freedom. They have taken advantage of the fact that I have been sick in bed to have plenty of daddy time. They have went fishing, hiking, to liberty land, ate donunts for breakfast and many other fun things. I am so glad that my boys are not letting me stop them.

They called one day to have me go outside and look up on the mountain behind our house. I saw three tiny little people. They had climbed to the top of the mountain and were waving hello.

Dinner has turned into a boy's event. If I want Joshua to eat, then he has to sit right by August and Caleb. I think that he is so excited for his Dad to get home that he can't even leave his side for a moment.

I love my cute boys!