For all my early 90's sisters

While looking for spring accessory ideas I came across this ridiculous top. Forever 21 is a great shop for accessories...but tops?

Are you kidding me.

I laughed out loud when I saw the shirt was $15.80.

For sale?

I used to have a shirt exactly like this...well, longer of course. I wore it over my swimsuit.

Remember when we put beads at the end of our hair for girls camp? We were so hot.

Anyone else? Seriously...what has teenage fashion come too.

Trends are a joke.

Cheese & clothes

I always thought I disliked cheese. Now I realize I don't like MELTED cheese. I don't like cheese in my soup, on my pasta or on top of casseroles. That is the way cheese was served to me growing up.

For the first time ever....I bought Goat cheese. Leah would be so proud of my salad. I still would not consider myself a cheese lover. However, I do love fresh (which is an odd word to use considering it smells like stinky feet) cheese with salads, tomatoes, apples or nuts.

Eden at 10 months.

Ruthie at 5 1/2 months.

People said Eden looked like Paul. Now people say Ruth looks like Paul. Umm...but they don't look alike.

To me they don't even look like sisters. All my children have their own unique look. I probably wouldn't group them together as siblings. As a baby Eden had short legs & a long torso. Ruthie has a short torso & long legs. I swear all of Eden's baby clothes shrunk in the attic because Ruth has outgrown most of them.

One more picture...so you can see how short the outfit is on her. What about Ruthie's hair? My mom's hair wasn't that long until kindergarten!

In 5 years

3 moves, 1 mini van, 3 degrees, 1 flat tire and 3 children.

We spent our anniversary/spring break weekend as a family. 5 years ago how did I imagine my life? 5 years ago what were my expectations? I have been pondering this...what if Paul didn't go back to school. What if we stayed in Utah? What if Paul was still working as an accountant?

What if.

Then I realized...we still would have had three children. That's the most important thing. It doesn't really matter where we live or work. We would have Eden, David & Ruth. We would be happy.

Paul gave me this beauty. Just perfect.

We make decisions in our life with the knowledge we have at that time. We make the best choice at that moment. We don't know the future. I made the best decision marrying Paul. I will never regret that decision. It has been an exhausting 5 years. It has been a humbling 5 years. I have loved these last 5 years. Happy Anniversary.



Day 1: The GEORGIA AQUARIUM was awesome!!!! The largest aquarium in the world. We went early in the morning before the crowds

(imagine the pictures illuminate with vibrant colors).

David head to head with an alligator! The exhibits were absolutely brilliant.

Ocean VoyageThank you Finding Nemo for helping my kids LOVE the reef! Day 2: Six Flags, it was a perfect spring day. The kids had a blast! We never had to wait in line. They went on the flying pig, swings, airplanes & truck drive over and over and over again.

Watching to see if it is "too scary" for her.It is so fun to see them ride all by themselves. Their little bodies are getting so big.You can't have a family picture without an animated character. Of course, it won't be complete without winning a ridiculous prize. Eden loved it.

We knew it was time to go when David climbed in Ruth's carseat to rest.

He just couldn't make it to the car...what a kid.

This one was also exhausted.

Funny lines

Me: "David, stop picking your nose...it is sick!"

David: "No mom, my boogers feel better."

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Trying to pick up Ruthie's car seat:

Eden: "Mom, I lost my muscles."

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just a smaller version

Yesterday I randomly watched a video of the kids around this age. Their voices, laughs and cries were the same...it was just a smaller version of them. I couldn't believe how small David was. I had forgotten about Eden's big belly.

I went upstairs and climbed into bed with David. It is hard to imagine them grown up. Most days it seems like they will never change. They do though...when I'm not looking.

This morning I was in the shower and David snuck in with his cars. He loves to play with his cars as the shower water beats on his back. Obviously this habit won't last long... but I just can't think of him getting any bigger. Maybe I'm the reason he is still in diapers?

P.S. Mom moment:

Today we went to the park and it was wonderful! The kids played together on the slide, swings and sand pit. I didn't panic every time I couldn't see David. Growing up has it's perks. They are more responsible. David doesn't cry at the top of the slide anymore. Eden doesn't need constant attention. They have each other. I am so glad I have two children close. It was the best decision. I am looking forward to a wonderful park season with children who can now actually enjoy the park together.

5 months

ROOF,

You are a joy.

15.5 lbs, 25 inches

You love to lay on your back and grab your feet. You always smile when you see me. You love to suck on your binky. You have discovered your hands. You love breast milk. You gag on formula and rice cereal seems to constipate you. Sometimes you roll over. You take three naps a day. When you are over-tired daddy is the one who gets you to sleep. He wraps you really tight and bounces you around. He has the magic touch.

Your hair is still dark and keeps GROWING.

You wear 6-9 months clothes. You have a blow-out about once a day.

You are ticklish and laugh when we scare you. I love you so much.

Love, Mom