The best life

I shouldn't be blogging. I've felt a little bit down the last few days with very good reason. We just moved in. I love our house. (I love our couches it's been over 2 months since I've sat on them and when the movers dropped them off it was bliss to sit on my couches!) Anyways we had an eventful weekend. Landon had a small fever last week and than Carter got it too on Friday but no big deal it's just a small fever. WRONG.. Carter suffers from Febrile Seizures which is not a big deal but it is when he has one at Lowe's. Long story shortened a bit we ended up at the ER and because he also had a collision with the tile floor earlier that day not only did we have an IV but we had a CAT scan as well. I felt pretty down on myself got a case of the should-ofs along with my own fever, and sickness. Ryan is pretty sick too. Hopefully by the end of the day we will all be feeling much better!

I read this today. This bloggers words on gratitude despite/because of trials really touched me. I also heard about an old friend's niece Preslee who is holding on to life despite drowning last week. Her parents are already at peace with the situation and are praying for their little girl with all their heart.

I know this isn't anything new but it was so nice for me to read these posts during my crazy life and realize that I need to just love my perfectly imperfect life!

scrub a dub two boys in the tub

bath time fun

Landon's face makes me laugh

In Our Lovely Deseret

Children's voices, oh, how sweet,
When in innocence and love, Like the angels up above,
They with Happy hearts and cheerful faces meet.
LDS Hymns #307

For some reason when I heard and sang this song today in Relief Society the chorus of the song just jumped out at me. The first line made me tear up. I was thinking about how LOUD and often disobedient Carter is yet he is still so sweet. I don't always see how sweet he is and I wonder if other just miss it all together. But my little boy is so sweet. When we eat almost at every meal he says. 'Thank you Momma this is Really good'. Some times he says 'this is Delicious'. He's pretty good at saying Sorry if he steps on me or inflicts some pain on me. He tells me he loves me and that I look pretty. Ryan has trained him pretty good. And it certainly is wonderful to pause and think about the wonderful and sweet things that he does.

Oh and I don't want to forget. For the last few days/weeks Carter has been saying something that we haven't been able to figure out.. and it's 'I'm working' he also says 'I AWAKE!' usually he waits until morning to say that but sometimes he says it on the way to nap time or after we've put him to bed. He also says 'I sleeping' when he doesn't want to do something or just when he is playing. So not only is he sweet he's pretty cute too. At least I think so. :)

love and waiting.

I love to be with Ryan. When we were dating and I was expecting him I would wait for him in the hallway or on the balcony at my apartment complex. My roommates would tell me that I was crazy and that I should just wait inside. Maybe they just thought that I was being too desperate.. But I still do that. I sit by the window or will sit on the porch waiting for him to come home. So it makes me sad when he is late or isn't coming. We've been married for 3.5 years and this is only the second time he has ever left me. Once for an overnight camp out for Business Department and this time to fix a pipe, paint a wall, mow our horribly over grown lawn and to over see the packing of all of our belongings. So I've left him a few times but it's different when you get to go versus the one being left behind.. left behind with the kids.

Anyhow we all miss Daddy. We actually were all crying/screaming on different levels when we left the airport. "No go Airplane! No go Airplane!" I was silly enough that I had to make a second loop.. before I would slow down and let him out. I know it's totally ridiculous but I love Ryan a lot and he truly is a part of me and despite the need for him to go I didn't want him to leave us. Plus it made me sick to my stomach to see him go.

Can't wait for him to come back home.

6 months

Dear Landon,

It's June already and here we are again time for another letter. Six month is naked picture month. You are growing rapidly. Last night a lady who walked passed us stopped to say that you are the most beautiful baby. I must agree you are good looking.

We are having a bit of a sleeping issue right now but I don't really blame you. We don't have a crib right now or space for me and you to work on sleeping better without bothering a lot of other people. I hope this skill will quickly become one of yours once we get into our house. We haven't started giving you solids regularly. You didn't like your first taste of green beans and last time you had rice you kind of gagged. We will try again soon.

You crawled today. We were very surprised with your quick progress from nothing to getting what you want and very quickly! We love you Landon and are very glad we have you in our family.

Love you,

Momma

Compare my boys.

crawling!

skip to 32 secs.. if you want to skip the more boring stuff (like C enjoying his breakfast)

Sand Box..

We took a walk over to the big sandbox.. I had to carry Landon on my back so Carter had to carry monkey on his. Monkey helps us all get back to the apartment together and he carried the tools. We had fun digging and hiding rocks. We used the tools that Grandma gave us for Easter and had a lot of fun. Thanks Grandma. We miss you and love you.

Our New House!

We have been house hunting since we got here in Tri-cities area of Washington. We are in contract now with a house that is Almost Perfect. We love the location and we love the house (minus some cosmetic issues). I love the kitchen! We wish the backyard was bigger but the house is wonderful and there is a large neighborhood park close by and the ward seems to be just what we want! We feel very blessed we hope the blessing keep coming. :)

Pommy Sunset

Can't wait until harvest

Seattle Day Trip

Yesterday we hopped in the car and drove up to Seattle for the day. We went up for my cousin's wedding reception. But we also went up for some fun. We went up to the water front and had a very fried lunch and than went to the Seattle Aquarium with about 500 other people. It was very crowded but surprisingly not too congested. Carter enjoyed seeing the fish and the animals. Landon took a nap.

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We stopped by the Cheesecake Factory and got two slices and than we went to a little green park to play before we headed over to the reception.

best picture of me with my kids and Paul's Family

It was really late when we got home. Like one am yuck. Ryan and I managed to stay awake doing our times tables and me recounting all my school years to Ryan.. :) I could remember all my teacher names through 6th grade!! wow. Ryan also tried to explain to me how cars work.. Still don't understand everything or should I say anything. I need a good picture book a little more advanced than 'The way things work."

my boys

month 5

Landon,

I am shocked that we have already come this far.. 5 months. Wow. You have grown a lot in the last little while. I look at you and I am so shocked how much you have grown. You can roll over from your tummy to your back and you can scream like no other I've ever met. Well maybe Carter has got you beat but 5 month old Landon can beat 5 month Carter. It's your I'm bored so please pick me up NOW scream. You have a smile that lights up my world. You are the most beautiful baby. You even got the waitress last night so distracted with your awesome smile that she missed our order and Daddy had to repeat it. I love it when I catch you staring at daddy. I love it when you and Carter laugh at each other. I am sure other babies might cry at Carter's aggressive love but you see his love for you and for that I am so happy.

Love you L

Momma

Compare my boys

becoming a good big brother.

Carter was 21 months old when Landon was born.

As a new baby Landon spent a lot of time in his travel swing. When I was fixing dinner his swing would be on the counter (which is rather wide; so this for sure won't work in ever house).

Carter wasn't allowed to hug Landon for a long time. (Hugs are too physical and hard for such a little boy to give to such a little baby) Kisses on the head are much safer.

Landon had tummy time while Carter was in his high chair.

We also got Carter a chair similar to Landon's swing but with a higher weight limit so that Carter could sit in his chair while Landon sat in his and now they both take turns sitting in Carter's.

And of course I would ask Carter to be a good helper by getting Landon's diapers and wet wipes etc for me.

What things did you do to keep your baby safe while keeping your toddler involved and happy?

Egin Lake

Landon got a fist full of sand in his face.. I am pretty sure Carter was just trying to share.. but I was more upset than Landon. :) Over all it was a great day and I think Carter totally could agree. Hard to get a picture of him still.

Bathroom

before but after Ryan had ripped out some of the tile

after

after with a view of my art.. :)

Well we are still waiting for a few things to happen. Our house to sell our schedule to be scheduled as far as moving guys etc. Here is our before and after of the bathroom nothing too major. Re-tiled the vanity and painted the walls Moonbeam white and the vanity Beluga black. Found out the sink was broken when we took it out.. it was rusted out in a few spots. We put in a nice porcelain sink we where able to get at a contractors warehouse. :)