Family Update

Well, I guess it's been over a week since I've posted anything, so I thought I'd just give you a quick update on what we've been up to lately.

First off, I have the best husband ever! It seems it's taking me a while to adjust to having a new baby....so after a long day at work, Aaron calls to see if I need anything (dinner, groceries, etc.), and after another hour of running my errands, he finally gets home (and normally to a messy house). After he changes his clothes, he immediately starts cleaning and preparing dinner. He usually doesn't get to even sit down until about 7pm. I am so lucky to have a husband that is happy to help around the house. I don't know what I'd do without him!

Spring is finally making it's way to Rexburg. Don't get me wrong, it's still pretty cold out (30º average), but the snow has started to melt and we can see grass peeking through. Also, my flowers have broken through the frozen ground....and that is about the most exciting thing I've seen in quite a while! Since I realize it's going to be at least another month before I can work outside in my yard, I decided that we'd plant some flowers inside so the kids could watch them grow. I have forgotten just how much I love the smell of dirt and the anticipation of the flowers that will soon be popping out of the ground. I just love it! I told Aaron that if we live in Rexburg forever, I have to have a greenhouse! That would sure help me get through the long cold winters...and give me a constant reminder of spring.

Other than that, not much happening here. We have spring break this week, but no plans of going anywhere fun. I was really hoping Aaron and I could get away for the weekend...maybe go to SLC or something, but I don't think it's going to work out. Also, Peyton is now over 4 weeks old! Can you believe it?!? She hasn't been sleeping very well, which means we haven't either. Every night it gets harder to wake up with her....I'm already dreaming of the night she'll sleep for more than 3 hours at a time.

3 weeks old

Peyton was 3 weeks old yesterday. I just can't believe it! It's amazing how time flies when you have a good baby (until now, I didn't know what that was like!). She has had a nasty rash on her face, but it seems to finally be getting better. She had a doctor appointment today and this is what we found out:

Weight: 6 lbs 11 oz - 5% (1 oz over birth weight)
Height: 20 inches - 34% (3 inches over birth height)

The doctor said that she is looking good. He doesn't seem worried about her weight....I guess because she is eating good and still growing (height). I don't really mind that she's still small....I would keep her a baby forever if I could.

Happy Birthday Sweetheart!

Yesterday was Aaron's 28th birthday. Normally for his birthday he just wants boring things...like dress clothes for work, an oil change for the car, money for a bill, etc. And after his birthday he complains that he never gets anything fun. Well, this year made up for it. He was pretty spoiled this year. He got a World Gym membership, a bluetooth headset for his cell phone, a slingbox pro (thank you Debbie and Jon!), and money.

Aaron, on your birthday I'd like to tell you how much I love you and appreciate all you do for our family. You are the best daddy and husband I could ever wish for. Thanks for working as hard as you do....for taking care of me and treating me like a queen (when I know I'm not the easiest person to live with). We love you!

Happy Easter!

On Saturday we celebrated Easter. Sunday just gets too crazy with church at 8:30am, and this year we were invited to Easter dinner at my friend (Lori's) house....so we like to use up the entire Saturday for our Easter festivities.
Saturday morning we dyed eggs with Uncle Skyler. That is always a very messy experience....and kindof wasteful. We dye eggs because it's a tradition. You can't have Easter and not dye eggs...right? Well, we don't do anything with the eggs afterwards....we don't hide them or eat them....so after a few days of stinking up my fridge, we just throw them away.
While the kids were taking their naps, the Easter bunny came and left their baskets. When Aaron was growing up, the Easter bunny was extra nice to his family and always brought a present (toys) with all the candy. So, of course, we have to carry on that tradition. This year he brought the kids each a Nerf gun. What a hit! The kids won't put them down! Yesterday I found them sitting in a row having target practice at our fridge. Also, yesterday we saw 4 white tail deer running in the field across the street and Kaden came running in with his gun saying he was going to shoot them. It's amazing how early they learn this stuff (I'm sure this is a proud moment for you grandpa (with the horsies)!).
After the excitement of the baskets, the kids got bundled up for their Easter egg hunt outside in the snow. I thought about just having the hunt inside, but how depressing is that?!? Easter means spring...and spring means NO SNOW!
Yesterday the kids got to wear their new Easter outfits (yes, from Gymboree...I'm addicted!). We are still trying to keep Peyton away from big crowds of people so she doesn't get sick, so she didn't get to wear her Easter dress. Easter dinner at Lori's was delicious. It's nice to have friends...especially when you don't have family in town.

Going Private

Hello everyone. Well, thanks to a comment by some freak, I am going to make my blog private...so if everyone could send me their email addresses, I will send you an invitation (email them to: amber@s3studios.com). The only problem with making it private, is you have to have a Google account to view my blog. Family, if you need help making a Google account, let me know (it's free...you just have to make up a username and password...and remember it!).

Hopefully this will make blogging a little more safe (although it is quite a bummer). Happy blogging!

P.S. I don't have email addresses for: Alan Davis, Anna Heintzleman, Derek Price, Jane Clark, Janell Hilmo, Jennifer Lloyd, Sabrina Strong, Tia Francis, & Allison Jenks.

I've been Tagged...too many times!

Ok, so I'm finally getting around to doing this "Tag". Hope you don't get too bored! (Oh, and just so you know...this picture is NOT recent...I wish I looked that skinny again!)

A- Attached or Single: Attached

B- Best Friend: Hubby & Mom

C- Cake or Pie: Pie

D-Day of Choice: Friday & Saturday

E- Essential Item: My computer (Mac) & chocolate

F- Favorite Color: Red

G- Gummy Bears or Worms: Worms

H-Hometown: Basin City, WA

I-Indulgence(s): Too many to list…I have no self control!

J- January or July: July…hands down!

K- Kids: 4 – Ashlyn, Morgan, Kaden & Peyton

L- Life is Incomplete Without: My family & good food!

M- Marriage Date: May 24, 2001 (my mom’s birthday!)

N- Number of Siblings: 3 - 1 sister & 2 brothers

O- Oranges or Apples: Apples…I’m from Washington…duh!

P-Phobias or Fears: Phobia- Mice Fear- Drowning

Q- Quotes: He loves me, he loves me not. It doesn’t matter, I’m all he’s got!

R- Reasons to Smile: Family, flowers, sunshine, fudge, eating out

S- Season: Spring & Summer

T- Tag 3 Friends: Anyone that wants to.

U- Unknown Facts About Me: I hate leftovers and doing the dishes. I love traveling (not necessarily the traveling part…the destination).

V- Very Favorite Stores: Country Mercantile, Target, Pottery Barn Kids, Gymboree, Old Navy, Porters

W- Worst Habit: Thinking negatively & biting my fingernails.

X- X-ray or Ultrasound: Ultrasound…weird question

Y- Your Favorite Foods: Ok…get ready for a long list…Mexican food, chips & salsa, chocolate, maple nut fudge, Widow Maker hamburger-Claim Jumper, Mushroom Jack fajitas-Chilis, Chicken Scampi-Olive Garden, Brownie Obsession-TGI Fridays

Z- Zodiac: Pisces

2 Weeks Old

Yesterday Peyton was 2 weeks old. It's amazing how fast they grow up...it makes me sad. Although, I won't be sad when she's old enough to sleep through the night. Can't wait for that day!

Aaron keeps telling me that this is our last baby (not that he has the final say). IF that is true, that makes me really sad to think that pretty soon my little Peyton won't be so little anymore. But, who knows...maybe there is a little boy waiting to join our family (I'm sure Kaden would love some more male company in our house that's full of estrogen!).