Roller Skating!

A few weeks ago Zechary went to Salt Lake for a wedding and I decided I didn't really want to go. So instead my friend Anjillee and I had a girls night. We ended up going roller skating. I hadn't been in years. It was so fun. Elai really loved it even though he was very tired. Here are a few pictures.

I tried to get Elai to go to bed but he just kept peeking out of the blanket.

Excitment

Yesterday Elai decided it was time to walk! He has taken up to six steps at a time. This brings me both happiness and sadness. I'm looking forward to the warm weather and walking half a block so Elai can go play at the park. However I am very sad also. When did my baby boy grow up so fast? He is only 10 months old, I'm not ready for him to walk yet. Soon he will be bathing and clothing himself. Well my camera is still not working correctly so I couldn't get a video of him walking but here are a few pictures I took!

My Crafts....

So last week I started a blog to show everyone what I have been up too... I would love it if you would all check it out and follow along.

mydailycrafts.blogspot.com

It is still a work in progress so please be patient as I get it up and running. If you have any ideas you would like me to post I would be more then happy to do so (THIS MEANS YOU BRYTON!).

I've Got Mail!

Everyday at about 10 am I have a wave of excitement run through me as I can hear the mail man outside our door. I don't know what it is about going to collect the mail that makes me so happy. I'm always excited to see what the mail man has in store for my day. As most of you know, I love shopping online. I always find such great deals. So as I wait for my packages my heart feels with so much excitement that I just about go crazy. It amazes me how something as simple as checking my mail everyday can bring so much joy to my life.

Two Years Ago...

Two years ago today I made a decision that would forever change my life. I became a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I had no idea what my heavenly father had in store for me, the only thing I was certain of was that he loved me and would guide me to where I needed to be. Now two years later I look back at all the great things in my life. I have a wonderful husband, an adorable little boy, great friends and family and a father in heaven who watches out for me. I know that without the gospel in my life I wouldn't have these things. I'm thankful everyday for the prayer my grandmother said with me over the phone over two years ago. The prayer that changed my life and started me out on a search for the truth. I'm thankful for a wonderful women who wouldn't take me saying no to going to church for an answer. And most especially I'm thankful for a recently returned missionary taking the time to share the things which mean so much to him and that he didn't give up on me. Now looking forward I'm excited to be able to share the gospel with my friends and family. For I know one day I will be sealed to my parents and we will live as an eternal family.

Our News...

Since my sister already spilled the beans on her blog I suppose I will announce it on here. We found out today we are going to have another baby! July 23rd is the due date! Yay!

Hats...

Elai's new favorite thing this week is hats. He loves taking them off people's heads to place them on his own. However he only likes other peoples hats. He won't leave his own on for more then a minute.

He gets really upset when you try and take them away!

Elai's First Sledding Trip!

For FHE on Monday we thought we would try putting Elai in his snowsuit for the first time.

Though to big, I do think he looks pretty cute.

He had a great time going down the hill with dad!

And he espeically loved the snow!

Lots to to..

Watches to make

Cookies to Bake

Presents to Wrap

Dinners to plan

Bathroom to Clean

But instead I'm playing with my baby and singing Christmas songs.

Two Teeth and Counting!

Yesterday I woke up to find two teeth in Elai's mouth. This was such an excitement for me. I have been waiting weeks for his two bottom teeth to actually come through. Over the last week Elai has decided that he no longer likes baby food but prefers to have big people food. We have discovered his favorite is biscuits. Here are a couple of pictures of him enjoying one!

Yesterday I walked out of the bedroom to find this...

Elai had figured out how to climb in the toys basket. He loved it in there. In fact when I took him out he was not happy at all!

I'm sitting here watching my little boy pull himself up to stand. I watch him grow and learn new things everyday and wonder how in the world did heavenly father know that we needed 10 little toes in order to have perfect balance. How did he know that without a tongue we wouldn't be able to taste. The body really does amaze me. It is such a wonderful peace of art. But as I sit here watching my little boy grow up I'm thankful for a health little boy. I'm thankful that he has two legs to stand. I'm thankful that he has to eyes to see and that he can crawl to his mom. I'm thankful that my heavenly father gave me the experience of motherhood and the joy that comes with it.

Elai's first Halloween!

Elai's first Halloween was great! He was the cutest pirate ever, if I do say so myself. Zech had to work a half day so we decided to surprise him in costume. The nursing home residents loved seeing Elai and we came home with a huge bag of candy. We kept telling them Elai was to young but then insisted so Zech gladly accepted the candy! Here are a few photos.

And More!

Here are a few more of Elai's six month pictures~!~

Better late then never!

Here are a few of Elai's six month pictures! He is getting so big, it just amazes me. He is sitting up by himself, crawling, and holding his own bottle. He would rather play with his toys then have me hold him, which breaks my heart! I hope you enjoy!

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins!

What would fall be without pumpkin! For the past month I have been making anything pumpkin: waffles, bread, cookies, cake, and course my favorite muffins. They turned out so great that I have to share! Enjoy!

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

4 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 (16 oz.) can pureed pumpkin
1 1/2 cups oil
3 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 package chocolate chips (I like the mini)
In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs, sugar, pumpkin, and oil until smooth. Add in dry ingredients and mix well. Fold in chocolate chips. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups 3/4 full. Bake 16-20 minutes at 400 degrees. Makes 24-30 muffins.

Times like this...

After a very long day yesterday, Zech insisted that I should go to my enrichment and that he would watch Elai. After about 20 mins of telling Zech I didn't want to go I finally agreed. And it was great. But the best part of it was when I got home. When Elai crawled over to me and said "MAMA!" Oh how it made my heart melt. It's times like these that help me know everything will be okay.

When to give up...

Seven years ago my family was told my grandma had 6 months to live and today as she lies on her death bed I can't help but wonder when is it time to give up? She has been fighting for so long to stay here on this earth but for what? So she wouldn't leave her companion alone. Last May my grandparents celebrated their 54th anniversary. Reflecting on my childhood memories I can't ever recall hearing either of them ever saying anything negative about the other. Though I didn't marry my high school sweetheart like my grandmother did, I hope that I can someday too celebrate 54 years of marriage to my best friend. And I hope that when people remember Zech and I that they only remember us sharing the good things about each other.

Our Trip!

Elai and I had a great time in Libby. We got to see our family and Elai even got to attend his first soccor game. Here are some of the photos I took.

Watch Bands~!!!~

I have learned how to make cute watch bands and who knew beading could be so cute. Check them out. They are super fun!