Thank you, China

My battery charger finally came in the mail. Didn't realize I ordered it from China... But, hooray. It's here. And here's the update:

1. I went DI shopping for Andrew a few weeks ago and got some of the best clothes. I SO love the DI for kiddie clothes. 2. My belly is rapidly expanding. These pictures are evidence of why I don't take the "bump" pictures. Mine is more like a hump. A camel hump. And before you ask, I'm only 28 weeks. And no, I'm not having twins.
3. I also chopped my hair today. And it feels.so.good.

4. We had Family Home Evening tonight for the first time in eight weeks. Justin finished his GMAT prep course. Oh, and yes, it's Tuesday, but Andrew was asleep before Justin got home from work last night. And then he was awake from 11PM to 2:30AM. Sickness strikes again, the poor buddy.
5. Andrew's picture was the only one good enough to make it to the fridge. Mine was eliminated because it was too realistic and Justin's because he didn't finish. Andrew is very proud to put things on the fridge already.

6. In other news, Justin takes the GMAT a week from tomorrow...And hopefully we'll be liberated from hours and hours of studying. I know he will do great. He's so smart and more dedicated than possibly anyone else I've ever known.

7. I leave for Idaho tomorrow to take care of my nieces and nephews while their mom and dad go on an anniversary trip...If I live through a weekend with five kids and one on the way as a single mom, I'm going to be very impressed with myself. I'm so excited to spend time with them. I've been able to see 8 of my 11 nieces and nephews this month. Just need some extra fundage to go to Texas to complete the rotation. :)

Favorites

I think it's because I know I don't have a workable camera right now, but I've noticed SO many moments this week that I wish I could document. Here are some:

1. Andrew walking around with the plunger on his head saying, "hat!" I know that's really gross, but I seriously can't stop laughing every time he does it. Brings new meaning to the word "poopy head"

2. Eating his eggs with his fingers and his toast with a fork.

3. Sitting on my neighbor's porch talking about kids spreading poop on the walls. Thanks friends who have kids even more "creative" than mine. :)

I have to say that the stage Andrew is in right now is probably my favorite so far. We just love him and have so much fun with him. He makes us laugh and I love to see all the things he is learning. This is definitely a "watershed" memory, as my SIL would say. We'll be storing away the last few weeks to reflect on when things are not as good.

What You're Missing...

I lost our camera battery charger. Grrr. Thanks to eBay, however, we should be getting a new one in the next 7-10 days, and it didn't cost me $50 (yikes, huh?).

Until then, here's a funny video that may or may not bring back traumatizing memories to my siblings...We're a little more gentle with Andrew than Troy was with us.

Too Cute Not to Share

This video is mostly for Nanna and Papa since we were trying to get Andrew to talk to them, but he just makes me smile. What a champion.

Slow Down, Clanky...

Life, I mean. I want it to slow down. It seems like every day goes by really fast...And Andrew is growing up really fast... His first Utah shirt, compliments of the D.I. I so love the D.I.

This scene seems to show that he wasn't QUITE ready for his nap when I put him down.

Thinking I was a genius and copying an idea from a friend, I decided to have Andrew play with some water while I tried to clean the kitchen. Wasn't planning on washing the floor that day, but I did. Apparently I gave him too much water to play with.

Anniversary delights. I LOVE LOVE LOVE having beautiful flowers in my house, so thanks J. Also, he gave me the most thoughtful, surprising gift to date. He put our blog into a book, which I totally love. I gave him a new baseball mitt, a bag of potato chips (because we never get them), a new book, some DELICIOUS orange juice and some crayons (an inside "married" joke that's not really that funny).

I thought making german pancakes would be a festive way to celebrate our anniversary...another idea from a blog to put them in muffin cups. I love the way they turned out. So cute with a little powdered sugar and berry goodness on them.
Andrew now thinks he gets to choose what kind of footwear he sports each day. This was what he came up with...no pants. Just boots.

Tres

It's a good thing...being married to Justin, that is.

So glad we've made it this far, babe...you only have a little piece of eternity left to put up with me. With a little endurance, you can totally make it. Loves.

Lovin' It

We had such a good week last week. Here are some of the things that made it awesome.

*Sewing project = complete. You have no idea what kind of stress sewing creates in our home. It's clearly NOT my hobby, but I'm doing it anyway. I figure, I can't get any worse.

I promise, the slight distance in the picture makes it look better. :) I do love a nice toile fabric, though. It totally makes up for how crooked my stitches are.

*Fantastic workouts. Click here and here for details.

*Impromptu visits from produce-bearing friends. Thanks to Dan, Rachel and Zachie for the deliciousness!!

*Homemade beef chipotle burritos AND Spanish-style tapas...two amazing meals in one day.

*Checked off checklists.

*Swimming. Every day.

*Happy news for best friends. (MOLLY'S GETTING MARRIED!!!!)