"Mommyhood"

It’s been three months since we brought this little boy home from the hospital. I think these last three months have been some of the most stressful of my life – but also some of the most wonderful! My three children are at challenging ages right now- let’s just say that there are a lot of diapers, crying, mischief and more crying. But, the good days make it all worth it.
Ellie is my tender hearted, creative and dramatic child. For example she will come to me and gasp “Mom I’m sooo hungry.” While gripping her tummy and hunching over like she’s going to collapse (this dramatic show often occurs ten minutes after eating lunch) Ellie has a soft spot for her sister Megan. Ellie regularly asks Megan “Are you happy or sad? Be happy Megan!” Ellie is so concerned for her sisters happiness (except if Megan has a toy that she wants) Ellie’s current obsession is ‘My Little Ponies’
Megan is my confident, sassy and humorous child. Megan doesn’t walk, she struts and her dance moves would put anyone in stitches. Megan loves her sweets (and it shows…just kidding Meggie Sue) Megan’s sweet little kisses at my bedside are what wake me up most mornings. Though she is a terrible two year old, you can’t help but love her to pieces! Megan’s current obsession is candy.
CJ has my heart. I can’t wait to see how his personality develops. In my eyes he is just perfect in every way. CJ’s current obsession is his mommy. (Sorry Daddy)

Little Ladies Love Lagoon

Ellie and Megan have really enjoyed Lagoon this year. Our first few visits to "Goon" (as the girls call it) ended in tears when we had to leave. I think Ellie would live there if she could. I can't really say that I love it there, but it is a great place for the kiddies. Both girls love the cars and lady bug bop...all the rides actually. Notice that neither of the girls have their eyes on the road...I can't wait until their sixteen!

Bond...Jason Bond

(Isn't he a hottie?) Jason attended Utah's "Best of State" awards ceremony this past June. Jason represented his facility, which was rewarded Best of State in the catagory of nursing care. So in other words, Highland Care Center is considered to be the best in Utah. I was really proud and excited for him.

Code Adam (again)

Why do mothers (speaking of me) become so desperate to get out of the house...that we dare pack up our three children - age three and under and venture to Walmart? Maybe I'm secretly hoping to lose one of my kids so I'll have less to worry about when I try to go places? (totally kidding)
So yes...today I lost both Ellie and Megan at Walmart. This is the second time for Ellie, she must be trying to set a record! I even made a special effort to get one of those double extra extra large carts that seat your children, hoping to survive a quick stop at the store. The girls lasted about five minutes until they took off running - I yelled at them to come back, but in kiddie language that means "run faster". So, by the time I retrieved the baby and the impossible to push jumbo cart and started chasing after them...they were gone. I raced up and down several isles - I then asked a worker for help. Then came this over the intercom..."We have a code Adam, I repeat a code Adam! Two small girls ages 2 and 4, pink shirts and pink shoes, both blond." Whoever found them would know they belonged to me because their pink attire would perfectly match my pink embarrassed face. They were found quickly (in the toy isle of course) I met them at customer service - they were both giggling saying "that was fun!" so again I ask... Why do Moms even dare leave the house with three little kids??? I don't know, they (meaning me) must be crazy.

We are still alive...

So...I'm not the best blogger on the block. Anyway...

We had family pictures taken today, the kids didn't scream to death or kick a Kiddie Kandids worker so we were pleased. The pictures of the kids turned out cute. Jason and I were not really planning on being in any of the pictures, but the girls were getting panicky so we jumped in the picture. (Not digging how I look)

Sweet freedom! Once a week (every Friday) my wonderful newly wedded cousin Jessie has a little daycare and watches my girls at her home for about 4 to 5 hours so I can paint, run errands or do whatever I simply can't do will three little kids. I'm hoping this time away will make things like visiting teaching, grocery shopping much much much easier. I feel fortunate to be a stay at home Mom and love my kids, but everyone need a break sometimes...right? I think my girls get sick of me anyway, so this will be really good for them too. I'm so excited to start painting again. I hope to have a future like my Dads...being paid to be creative and do what I love.

Amy (my sister) came out to visit from Arizona last week...it was so fun! ( Still trying to catch up on my sleep though) I love my mom and sisters. I think I can speak for them in saying that we are best friends. I laughed so hard I cried and I also...really cried. It was a good time.

I mentioned I'm going to start painting again and have some art shows already in mind for the next year. In addition to my artistic ambition, Ive officially decided to run for Mrs. Utah next spring. Growing up in a home were my mother volunteered on the state board for the American Cancer Society for many years and single handily raised thousands of dollars for cancer research really influenced me. Thanks to my moms example, community service has always been one of my life's ambitions and I see this Mrs. Utah program as the perfect doorway and opportunity to have community service experiences, build confidence ( which I admit I lack ) and make friends ( which I probably also lack ) I already have some good causes in mind and am looking forward to getting started. I believe Natalie my sister-in-law is also doing the pageant, which makes me even more excited. It's always nice to have someone who shares your same interests.

The little ones are good. Many of you probably know that Jason is on the high council in our stake, so I find myself alone on Sundays with the three kids STRUGGLING to make it through sacrament meeting. Ellie and Megan have caused many red in the face moments for me already. A couple of Sundays ago, during the passing of the bread and water both girls sneekingly squirmed under the pews to the front of the congregation climbed and stood on the front pew facing everyone in attendance and held there arms out and shouted TA DA! With an angered face that really wanted to laugh I frantically reached for the only thing that would bring them back to my pew without causing too much of a scene...GUM. Tomorrows Sunday so I'm sure I'll have something embarrassing to add to my blog next week!

I'm going to make a concentrated effort to keep my blog much more updated - to all our friends and family who read our posts...We love you all!