It's MIne!!

 

I LOVE this picture of my twin nephews Noah and Ethan.  I guess that is what happens growing up with a twin brother.  They always seem to want what is just beyond their reach.  Do you ever feel this way?  I know I have many time in my life.  This last week I read the talk "Becoming Provident Providers Temporally and Spiritually" by Elder Hales.  He talks about the principles of being a provident provider.  Elder Hales said a provident provider is someone who, "joyfully living within our means, being content with what we have, avoiding excessive debt and diligently saving for a rainy-day."  So today I resolve to not wish for something beyond my reach...that would make me unhappy like the picture of my nephews, but instead joyfully live within our means. 

4 Months

"Just a little Sleepy"

Molly is 4 months old now, I can hardly believe it.  She went in for her well baby check up and we found out Molly had an ear infection.  Poor Baby!  I wondered if she was sick, but I felt like I was just being a paranoid mom.  I guess I should trust my gut.  Now she is on an anti-biotic.  She also got her shots, so she has been a little bit grumpy.  Yesterday we took a nap from 2-6.  (we meaning Molly and I)  It was so nice.  

So since I had Molly I have been craving chocolate...do you think it is because Molly likes chocolate milk?!?

To my Mothers...

I have seemed to post a lot lately, but this one is for my mothers.  I never knew why mothers don't really like mothers day.  Maybe they don't feel they measure up to all the other mothers out there.  Maybe it seems like an ordinary day with mouths to feed, kids to watch over, and dishes to still be done.  I for one have found my first mothers day as a mother to be very joyous.  Nick got me a new skirt and shirt to wear to church since I can't wear dresses due to nursing.  Then he got Molly ready for church, and even made breakfast.  The talks in church inspired me to be an even better mother and at the end of sacrament, the young men passed out Cox Honeyland Honey.  Yumm!  Now it is almost time for a Sunday nap.  As I sat and thought about what a great day it has been I have been reminded of my wonderful, beautiful mothers.  

My mom is not someone who would appreciate me bragging about her to everyone, but I will just say I have righteous pride in her.  She is amazing!  She has done so much for me and sacrificed so much for her children.  What a blessing it must be to know all of her children are worthy of the temple.  That came about because of her faith in us and in God.  She lives what she teaches.  With it taking 5 years to get Molly and after miscarrying our first child, when we told my mom that we were pregnant with Molly, she was so thankful to the Lord.  She spent one day each week for the next 9 months fasting for us to be able to carry a child full term so that I would be blessed to be a mother.  What a sacrifice.  Thanks mom!!  We love you and appreciate your prayers, support and care.  

I have another woman in my life that I call mother.  She is my husbands mom, so I have been blessed to adopt her.  In just the 6ish years that I have know Ali, I have learned of her grace, caring and loving heart.  She is constantly serving those around her.  She also lives her faith and shares her testimony as she leads the music in primary.  She is understanding and gives council and love.  We love you too mom.  Thanks for all you do!

PS-Molly thinks she has the best grandmas too!

Cinco de mayo

Happy cinco de mayo!

We got together with my sisters family and celebrated.  We had Navajo tacos, played a few games and broke a pinata.  So much fun!

Molly Update:

We went back to the doctor this week as she is still rubbing her eyes a TON.  She still has an eye infection but her excema was getting really bad again too.  Poor baby.  She had grown another pound taking her now to 11 lbs. 3 ounces.  I can't believe how much my baby is growing.  She is getting really close to rolling over and she now makes buzzing sounds with her lips.  Super cute!  She continues to make us smile everyday!  

It has been super busy this week since last week I took a few days off to go to Lehi and spend time with my brothers family, sisters and mom for BYU's Women's Conference.  It was so much fun even though Molly and I missed Nick mucho!  

getting family pics

Family pictures... more to come