Look who is sitting up!

Noah has learned how to sit on his own, just shy of his 7 month birthday. I still put pillows around him, just in case, but he does a pretty good job by himself. Taylor was so proud of him, she wanted to be in the pictures. He also has two teeth that have broken through. He is growing up too fast!!!

Taylor's first hair cut, finally!

yes, most people post their baby's first haircut before they are one, but not us! Taylor is almost five and she just got her first hair cut on Saturday. And not even because it was too long, it was just dry on the ends. She was so excited and talked about it for weeks before it actually happened. I ended up taking her to the primrose retreat, a day spa here in Spanish Fork. I want to get her started early in the whole day spa experience so I have someone to go with. When we got there she got her hair washed and then cut, it only took about 5 minutes because she didn't have much to do. The nice lady put one of Taylor's curls in a little keepsake box so we could remember it. Then Taylor got a cupcake from the restaurant they have in the spa. We also took a few minutes to look around the little boutique they have for girls. It was fun to spend time with Taylor and do girlie stuff. The next day Taylor asked me to straighten her hair with the blow dryer, she loved the way it looked and has asked me to do it again, everyday. I told her that her curls where beautiful too, and that I was not going to do her hair everyday. I am sure she will get pretty good at doing it herself someday. I still remember getting up an hour early for school just to straighten my hair! Oh well, that is the price you pay with curly hair! Doesn't Taylor look so cute!!!

Taylor's trip to the fire station, and other news.

I stole these pictures off of Taylor's preschool teachers blog. I thought they were so cute. Taylor told me she had a great time at the fire station. She learned all abouts firemen and ambulances. Last night when we were driving home from the gym, a fire truck went by and when we pulled over she told me all about what was on a fire truck and about the hose and water, she knew so much! Taylor has been cracking me up lately. I have to write about the dream she had a few nights ago. She told me that she had a dream that Uncle Matt turned into a big bear and that he was growling at her. Then she said he spit all over the rooms and she was trying to do a puzzle, but he kept spitting all over. Then she finally hid in her room so he couldn't find her and she could do her puzzle. SO funny!! Lets see what else is going on around here. Noah has been cranky, I think he is finally getting teeth. He woke up several times last night and then decided that at 6:00 he was ready for the day. So, he is already back asleep. Ellie slept until 10:00 this morning. She is my only one who likes to sleep in. I actually love it, because she is in such a good mood when she wakes up, wouldn't you be? Joslyn pooped on the potty this morning as I read her favorite book over and over. She has it memorized and says "Brown bear, Brown bear, what do you see?" We just found the polar bear book this morning and she was thrilled. I am very sore from running on Wed and then doing a weight lifting class last night. But I am happy to say after all my hard work I am finally losing weight!! It has taken me so long this time, but 10 more pounds and I will be back to my before any baby and my mission weight. And then I will be able to fit into my clothes again! Justin is so so so busy at work lately, which is great! He took over all the customer work again, so he has a lot to do. In other good news I got my bank account statement a couple of days ago and it showed a purchase to Delta air lines. I was so excited, it has been so long since I bought a plane ticket to anywhere. It also showed a purchase of three nights in a hotel on the Vegas strip! What I am trying to say is that Justin and I planned a little getaway this August for our birthdays. And here is the kicker, we aren't taking our kids! Yes, I am leaving my kids with my parents. I know, will I really be able to do it? I hope so, Justin and I really need a little vacation. We have never left them more than overnight before, and I have never left Noah, so we will see how it goes. Well that is about it for now.

New addition to the family

Did I get your attention? NO silly, I am not pregnant! I am not that crazy, well I am, but I am not pregnant yet. Anyway the new addition to the family is our beautiful, really old, used piano. Justin and I have wanted one for a while, but we didn't want to spend a lot of money on it. So, I found this one on KSL and it was perfect. And to top it off the family selling it lived a couple of blocks away! So, moving it to our house wasn't a big deal. I say that even though I didn't help at all. So, it has already brought beautiful music into our home. I can't wait to play! Since it is old, I think I am going to paint it so it matches our decor a little better and we have to get it tuned. The girls love it and I think it will be really good for the family.

Noah's week

My girls

I post a lot about Noah, so I wanted to mention how much I love my girls too, have I mentioned that before????
Joslyn hates having her picture taken, she always hides or puts her hands in her face. When she doesn't do that, she refuses to smile, so her is the best I could get from her the other day.

Ellie is full of smiles, especially when I ask her to say a funny word like, cheeseburger or chicken nuggets!

Taylor and her Easter dress. She looked beautiful as always.

Easter

Noah and Taylor

Noah is big enough now to sit in the big high chair. He can't quite sit up by himself, but he is working on it. So now we put him up there while we eat so he can be part of the family. He doesn't like being left a lone and is fine as long as someone is in the room with him. Taylor loves to sit and play with him. She makes him laugh all the time. For only being 4 Taylor is such a big help to me. She even helps him drink his bottle. He can hold it on his own, but sometimes it falls and she picks it up for me. I am so grateful for all my kids. Taylor is on her very first field trip without mom or dad today. I am trying to relax about it! They are going to the fire station. I can't wait until she is home and I can hear all about it!

Book of Mormon Stories

I was pleasantly suprised to find Ellie in my bedroom reading scriptures the other day. She was supposed to be napping, but I forgave her. Justin and I read these books to the kids everynight and sometimes I wonder if the kids are learning anything. We are usually interuppted 10 times and I don't even know if the kids are listening. I am glad they like to hear the stories and I hope they remember just a little bit of what we read. So, I was happy to see Ellie reading away and enjoying the book of mormon books!

Taylor's tutu

These are just some cute pics of my cute Taylor wearing her new tutu. I bought it from a friend's sister who is starting her own business selling them. It is so cute and I think I could even make one myself. We will see. Taylor and Ellie are both taking dance classes, so for now they can take turns wearing it. Isn't Taylor beautiful!!

I apologize

So this is why computer impaired people like me shouldn't have blogs! I guess I accidently did something that blocked all comments until I approved them, but I never knew I had any comments, so sorry! I changed it and hopefully it works now. I love getting comments and for a while there I was feeling like no one loved me. So, please leave your comments and I hope they show up!

Taylor's pet shop

The kids have great imaginations. They have been playing really well together. A few days ago Taylor took all of the "pets" that is what we call stuffed animals, and put them on the stairs. She told me she was putting together a pet shop. Ellie decided to be her first customer. But when she discovered all the pets were on top of her blanket, she became angry and pulled the blanket out from under them. They all went flying. Taylor was really upset, but then Ellie apologized and they set it up again. It is so fun to watch them go through their ups and downs, like all sisters.

When mommy is asleep

These are some pictures from Saturday. I worked Friday night so to help me get some rest Justin took the kids downstairs to jump on our "jumpy house" as the kids say. The kids love it and so does Justin because it keeps them entertained. We are so lucky to have a large basement so we can use it year round. The static electricity seemed to take over Taylor and Ellie's hair and Justin got some cute pictures of it. I actually got some pretty good rest that day, so thanks again Justin!!

6 months!!!

So, my baby is 6 months old!! I can't believe it. He is such a super cutie and I can't imagine our family without him. He is rolling all over the place, not sitting yet, but we have been practicing. He loves his solid foods and cries whenever they are gone, and I promise, I feed him a lot. I feel like we have been through a lot with him already, so I hope these next few months are a little less eventful. He has already caused me more stress than all the girls combined! He is worth every minute of it. I love all my kids so much and I am so blessed that Heavenly Father sent baby Noah to us. Now we just have to work on getting him a brother!


This is Noah in the hospital with his Y beanie, he still wears it!

His first professional picture with a smile.

On his blessing day.

Last month in one of my favorite outfits.

Today! Happy 6 month birthday little guy!