We need a review of Gospel basics

Just a random Cameron picture. We were making volcanos on our Bear Lake trip last year--not that we're excited for it again or anything.

Chad played the piano for Primary today and told me that Cameron was a little chatterbox during Sharing Time. He raised his hand for nearly every question--and although Cam is usually spot-on with his Gospel knowledge, we obviously have some review to do.

Sister Watson asked how many members are in the Godhead. Cam raised his hand and answered, "335!!!"

Ummm, I know what our next FHE lesson will be about.

They don't have to wear socks!?

Tonight I introduced my boys to my favorite summer TV show--So You Think You Can Dance. Oh the joy and wonder and giggles. If I wasn't nursing Abby I would have grabbed the camera to capture their attempts at mimicking the dancers. So darn cute and funny, especially with Spencer's choice of PJ's: No shirt, but 2 pair of bottoms. Of course the shorts OVER the long bottoms. I asked Spence what he thought of it all and he said, "mom, they REALLY don't have to wear socks? WOW. They can do it in bare-feet? Cool!" He would notice something like that--Spencer LOVES socks and is very particular about what kind he will wear. He flips-out if one gets lost in his bed during the night. It's actually hard for me that he isn't more like Cam in the footwear department (Cam loves clogs and flips--just like his momma.) Spencer is all about full foot coverage. And when we are in a hurry out the door it takes much more time for him to decide which pair of shoes he wants and to make sure his socks are pulled up enough, as I am pleading with him to just put on his flips---not a chance. I have to remind myself--"pick your battles Kami--especially with Spencer"

Zip Line (Daddy's New Toy)

A while ago Chad got another one of his brilliant ideas. "Let's build a zip line in the back yard!" At first he was going to connect it to the playhouse but that didn't provide enough slope or stability. So he talked to our next door neighbor and asked if we could use his tree that is just over the fence. Dave (our neighbor) had no problem whatsoever with us doing that. So yesterday while we were having pizza Chad asked Brett what he was doing for the day. Brett said nothing really. Chad asked if he wanted to come help build a zip line. Brett was all over it and came up and within about an hour they had the whole thing set up. Much thanks goes to Brett as Chad would not have been able to set it up himself.

The videos are like jeeping videos -- they really don't give you the true persepective. The start of the zip line is about 15 feet off the ground. Both Cameron and Spencer were a little nervous about going all the way from the start. Chad kept saying, "You don't have to if you don't want to." But I would say, "Yes, you want to!" Once they tried it they loved it and went time and time again.

Chad being our safety nut tried the zip line first (if it could hold his now even heavier body) it could hold the kids. He also made sure the boys were strapped in with their climbing harnesses and wearing their climbing helmets.

Cameron's Ride:

Spencer's Ride:

Two Months

One Month
Two Months

Our little Munchkin is two months old today. I am enjoying her so much right now. She gives me lots of smiles and is starting to coo. She loves her swing, and sleeps so well in it. Like both boys she enjoys being on the changing table. I remember bringing a barstool into the nursery and just sitting by Cam because he was so happy just laying on it. Abby usually takes great naps during the day---her evening nap is a little tough, although she sleeps well in Chad's arms. Obviously Momma isn't as comfy to sleep on because she wants nothing to do with me for her evening nap. Luckily she will take a bottle, but prefers to nurse. I am nursing her much more that I did the boys. She's not a cuddler, likes to be held looking out. This month Abby is doing much better just laying on a blanket on the floor. The boys are usually in her face when I put her down, so it's good entertainment for her. If an infant can display a talent at such an early age--I would say her talent is spitting-up. We go through 4-5 spit cloths a day. And several outfits for the babe---I probably ought to change my shirt a time or two, but I hate laundry so I just deal with the wet and stink--luckily it's not formula stink. We are starting to put her to bed without the bink, which makes for up to an hour of crying (some nights none at all though). When we get that down we will not plug the bink at 1am, 2am, 3am and so on. But I am not strong enough to deal with middle of the night crying yet. From the day we brought her home from the hospital she has only been up once a night (around 4-5 am for a feeding). So if we can get rid of the bink I will be happy to feed her once.
We love this little girl and are looking forward to seeing her little personality come out more and more.

In no particular order

The day after my birthday Chad went to the zoo with Cam's kindergarten class. He was able to take Spencer with him. Which meant that I was left alone (well not completely alone) for the entire day. It was MARVELOUS. The boys were out the door at 8:15 am and Abby was down for her morning nap at 9:00, so I was down for MY morning nap at 9:30. I slept for 2 hours and when I woke up Abby was still asleep--so I read my book--in the sunshine, might I add. When she finally woke up I called mom to come over for lunch and a show (The Good Wife---a favorite). I was amazed at how 8:15-3:00 went by so fast. My wonderful day didn't end there--Grandma took the kiddos so Chad and I could go to dinner. Oh, I forgot to mention that I started my day with Abby sleeping 9-5:30--straight--no binky plugging needed. Too bad she hasn't slept that well since. Someday, I guess.

They love to hold their sister. And always ask to have their picture taken too.

A sports fan in the making--she is thrilled to be watching a basketball game.

Spence woke up one morning and I asked him if he wanted to go watch cartoons with Daddy, or snuggle with me. He chose to snuggle and fell back asleep pronto.

Love the expression on her face.

The smiles are finally making everything worth it. When you're not a huge fan of newborns as it is, it's a wonderful thing to start getting smiles.

Pretty much every Saturday we have pizza at Two Jack's. It is something the boys love so much. Nat did so well with the "claw machine" that we let the boys try it. By the end we all had a spikey-squishy ball. It was great.

They even made sure to get one for Abby too.

Blessing Day

We blessed Abby on May 2. It was a rainy, cold day---and Lori said, "Waaah!" (We were so glad Lori and Lala were here.) Abby was an angel the entire meeting and spent most of the time awake, looking around and smiling. Mom said she had to smile at all the angels that were there. Her blessing was beautiful- Chad did an amazing job. Grammy bought her blessing dress and her mommy made her headband and added a flower to the dress. We also used the blanket that I had on my blessing day.

Abby was not too happy about the pictures.

Love Chad's expression. The boys had ties that matched their daddy's, but we were lucky to get any pictures at all. Spencer usually changes into his PJ's within seconds of getting home (just like his mommy and grammy.)