Here we go...

Time to catch up again. Things have been a little crazy around here. On my last post we had gone on a bike ride. That day I was feeling really crappy, but I tried to take one for the team. By the end of the day I was a total grump, and didn't even feel up to making dinner. Spencer took us all out to Olive Garden- bless his heart. Sunday I wasn't feeling any better, and by Sunday night I was in tears when it came time to lay down to go to bed. I slept upright all night, because I had so much pain in my chest. I honestly thought I might have a heart attack. Monday morning I started getting the kids ready, and soon I was in tears again. Spencer took me to the ER, and after many tests, many hours, and I'm sure thousands of dollars later they said I had inflammation in my lungs, caused by a virus. Since I'm prego, I could not take an anti-inflammatory, which meant I just had to get some rest until the inflammation subsided. Spencer was so fabulous and arranged for babysitting, took care of meals, took care of the kids when he was home. Bless his heart, he really took care of me!!! A BIG THANK YOU to all of you that helped out! And many thanks for all the people who offered to help! We really had more offers than we knew what to do with! We feel really loved and blessed to have such wonderful people in our lives!!!

 

With each of my kids I've taken 5,6,7,8, & 9 month prego pictures, I had my hair cut and colored last Thursday, so I figured it was as good a day as any to take my picture. My little princess had to get in on the action. Crown- check, Mom's shoes- check, Dazzling smile- check. 

 

Enjoying some sunshine in the back yard!!!

 

Yet another  silly iPod picture, there were about 50 of them this day. 

 

Every now and then JJ will ask to have his picture taken, this was one of them.

 

Saturday the boys went on a bike ride. One of the parks we stop at was filled with water. Spencer said JJ had the time of his life playing in that puddle.

 

JJ has been a real sweet heart to push Eva on the swing, he told me it's kind of fun! :)

 

Wednesday was JJ's last day of Preschool. It was a great day, we went on a field trip in the morning. Had a commencement ceremony in the evening, then we had both Grandmas and Grandpa John over for a BBQ to celebrate. JJ had a great time! We are so proud of JJ and what a great brother, friend, student he is. It's a little crazy thinking I have a Kindergarten Kid, but I think it will be fun to watch him learn and grow. And he is so over Preschool, he's wanted to start Kindergarten ever since he turned 5.

Eva had a mile stone of sorts this week. We have been really lucky that she hasn't figured it out before now, she learned how to crawl out of her crib. Yikes!!! We decided that we would get the kids bunk bed when she turned 3 (in July). After she crawled out of her crib I thought I really better get going on the quilt I'm making her. So I've been sewing quite a bit this week. The quilt is so cute, I'll have to post a pic when I'm done.

I've also been busy with baby gifts, my neighbor had a baby boy last Thursday. Ryan and Jessica welcomed a boy to their family on Tuesday. And last night Jon and Michelle welcomed their 4th son. Congrats to all!!! All these babies are getting me excited for my little guy!

Struggling!

Man, I've been struggling. I can't seem to get a whole lot done these days. I've been getting tired pretty easily, so I don't get as much accomplished in a day. I've not been so good in the blogging/photography department either. Here is a little recap of the last two weeks:

 

Random I Pod picture. I love the green grass, but Eva is wearing warm clothes. Seriously, what happened to Spring this year? COLD!!!

 

Field Trip at Wheeler Farm

 

Another  great win by the Silver Bullets! I think JJ scored 2 points!

 

Cinco De Mayo at the Dentist! JJ and I were scheduled for a cleaning. Eva was just along for the ride, she was going to do a happy visit, so she can get used to the idea. No need! She let Chelsea (the hygienist) clean her teeth!!! She later told me how pretty Chelsea is, and that she thinks she's a princess.

 

For mother's day I put together this frame for Shauna, I took a picture of it, so Ryan and Jessica could get a glimpse at the final product. I think it turned out really cute (just ignore the glare!)

 

Mother's Day dinner at my Mom's house. After a few, not so subtle hints the guys all got to work cleaning up the kitchen. My sister Kelly thought it was so cute, she had to take a picture of it. They are the only pictures from the day. Next year I want to remember to get a picture with me and the kiddos. After all it is a day honoring motherhood.

 

After much anticipation we got our swing set put up. JJ loves, loves, loves the swing. Eva loves it too, when she gets a chance to swing on it. She always plays on the glider.

 

WARNING!!!

(another soap box moment)

This week the Silver Bullets suffered their first loss. Although I don't think it was such a loss, I got the opportunity to talk to JJ about sportsmanship and such. After the game a Mom from the opposing team came and talked to me. Her daughter was on JJ's team last season. The first thing she said was, "I miss our little team from last year." This year she put her daughter on a team with kids from their private school (I will not mention the name), on their team they have two giants, which she admitted are a year older. In addition to the fact that these boys are a full foot taller than the rest of the players, their coach had one in at all times. I thought it was sad that they cared so much about winning. They didn't just win, they clobbered our team, like 14-2. You would think after the first 6 points you could let your star players sit, but no. JJ's little friend from last year played all of 5 minutes. And another girl on their team played goalie once, she was never on the field. This is PRE-K soccer people. 

Yes, I get excited when JJ scores, and I like to post how he does, but his success is not at the expense on another team mate. At this age it's about getting the kids involved, not teaching them to cream their opponents. 

 

On a brighter note,  here is my little cheerleader Eva!!! She loves cheering on JJ with me!

 

Yesterday we went on our first official bike ride of the year. We ended up stopping at three different parks. I captured JJ on the climbing wall, and Eva doing tricks on the grass!

 

This  rail road track runs parallel with the bike trail, it has obviously not been used for a long time. So we were letting the kids play by it. Then a light bulb went off, it said go take some pictures. How stinking cute are my kiddos!!! Love em to pieces!

 

Had no idea that the kids had taken this picture, until I downloaded it. Busted with my I Pod again!!!

Maui!!!

Spencer and I were able to go to Maui, here are a few pictures from our trip...

 Hike to Waimoku Falls in the Haleakala National Park. The hike was super cool. Along the way we ran into this amazing "Swiss Family Robinson" tree. We also hiked through a Bamboo Forest, which was eerily cool. You end up at this 400 ft. fall. The falls flow into the 7 sacred pools, which we also hiked past. It was a great hike!!! Thanks to Spencer and Maryann for being patient with this prego chick!!!

 The sea side at Haleakala National Park. So Beautiful!!!

 Beautiful sunset on Kaanapali Beach in Lahaina!

 Luau!

 On a snorkeling expedition to Molokini and Lanai, we were able to see a group of three whales, and hundreds of spinner dolphins, not to mention all the fish we got to see while snorkeling!

Play Play Play!!!

 We've had decent weather on and off, we've tried to take advantage when it is nice. Here is JJ trying to coerce the ducks to eat some bread at Gardner Village.

 

JJ drew this sun on the sidewalk, he also wrote Welcome Summer! We are all ready for the warm weather to stick around!

Eva has really enjoyed playing in Mom's old make-up and jewelery case, remember Caboodles? Mine is full of my old jewelery, lip gloss, and chap stick. She'll sit there for an hour applying layer after layer of lip gloss. Doesn't she look beautiful!

JJ's second soccer game was another success! He scored 3 of their 5 points. I think they won 5-2. It was freezing cold that day, half the team didn't show up, so they only had one sub. JJ loved playing so much. He's such a soccer super star!

Spencer and I were away for Easter, so the week before the kids wore their Easter outfits. Spencer happened to wear yellow that day (one of the few shirt he had ironed, my bad!) They all looked so cute, I had to take a picture. 

Coloring Easter eggs!!!

JJ earned another skiing trip with his Dad. This time the weather was good enough that Eva and I drove up to Snow Bird to watch. He's a little natural! Eva got to go down a few times with her Dad. She had fun on his shoulders, but she's clearly not ready for lessons yet. She kept wining that she was going to fall.

The kids and I went to the Jordan River Parkway a few weeks ago, we just needed to get out. JJ loved exploring and riding his scooter. Eva rode her tricycle.

While Spencer and I were away the kids had lots of fun. They got to stay with their Weaver cousins, Dunfield cousins, and both Grandma's. Thanks to everyone for taking care of the kids!!!

Eva always loves dressing up with her cousins!

 

 While we were away JJ learned two things. He became a maniac on the monkey bars. He is seriously so good at it! He also learned how to whistle. He has been practicing at both for some time, now he's an old pro!