Saturday, February 20, 2010

Been a while



So, I guess it's not Christmas anymore. Maybe I should give a little update to what is going on with our busy (?) lives.
January was a new start and also a new health challenge for our health insurance. For the months of January and February Riley and I were bribed to swear off desserts and sweets for 80% of the months by our awesome health insurance. It hasn't been too bad...but sometimes I just want a cookie! January was also Riley's birthday where he turned 29. Dun, dun, dun, he's knocking on 30!
February stormed on in and, can you believe it, groundhogs day snuck right past us without us celebrating in the traditional ways such as digging a huge hole in our backyard and popping out of it. Of all the rotten luck! Next year, groundhogs day, next year. I'm happy to report that our taxes are completely done and we are just awaiting the automatic deposit into our savings account - yay! Valentine's Day came with much excitement for the kids. They were all about making valentines for their dad and cookies for their grandma and grandpa (and Bailee!). And more importantly they were all about getting their little valentine from Riley and me! I don't know why we keep on giving them candy, they still have some from Halloween and Christmas. This past Monday Sammi started wearing her princess and "pixie perfect" underwear (Riley absolutley loaths the word "panties" so we avoid it at our house). She's been doing really great with only a couple of accidents so we are way excited about that! Other than that stuff these past couple of months have been busy with getting to know our new ward (they changed the boundaries, we didn't move), doing school time with the kids, having friends over (the kids friends, not ours, why is that?), trying to figure out what to do for singing time, trying to sneak in some naps, going to the doctors for check-ups (yup, still pregnant), and trying to wait patiently for my one-day-a-week allotment for dessert. It's been good, but we are very excited for spring when we can be outside a little more and see some family that are coming out for Emily's wedding, plus I'll have this little girl finally out of me. Always something to look forward to!

5 comments:

Jandi said...

Wow! You guys are so good about the treat thing. I need to be that way!! And it sounds like you've been very busy. Hope you're feeling good and getting rest!! Your kids are way cute in those pics!!
Oh and by the way, I hate the word 'panties' too. It grosses me out for some reason, not sure why. I much prefer 'undies'. It sounds cuter! :)

Katie said...

Hey....there's nothing wrong with knocking on 30's door! You'll be there soon enough yourself. :)
Lobve the new pictures of the kiddos. We miss you guys and are so excited to guys in April!

Whitney said...

Sounds like you guys have been busy, busy, busy! Those are two adorable kids you have! I LOVE Sammi's pig tails. Totally reminds me of Lydia when she was her age (Like a year ago :)) I laughed about how Riley doesn't like the word "panties"! Lydia apparently doesn't either. Every time we tell her to pull up, put on etc her "panties" she asks if she can call them "underwear" instead :) Way to go on the treats! impressive!

Bethany L. said...

You are swamped! You are such a good Mom! I feel awful because I wasn't sure if we gave you a thank you card for that cute little porcupine outfit you gave us for Lila like 3 months ago! I put her in it all the time! It's my favorite! Anyway, I just wanted to let you know that a thank-you note is coming your way if it hasn't already! :)

Stephanie said...

So glad your blogging again. Missed you. Sounds like you have been busy. And I am glad things are going well with your pregnancy. I know I couldn't do the no treat thing, so more power to you. I've never really thought about the word "panties". You made me ask Kev if he didn't like the word. Good conversation starter.