Charla, Brayton, and Ellie came to visit!

Contemplating Boxes

Aren't boxes wonderful! They are probably the cheapest and most loved toy ever! We got a new dishwasher (and my studly husband installed it himself...and it works!), anyway, we got a new dishwasher and the boys love playing in the box. They dump all their toys and books into it and play! When I took this picture Spencer was reading a book to Kaden...it was super cute! I think we should have a national box day...HORRAY for boxes!! They make my life a little easier.

Hurray for mom's!

So on Monday night Kelli bent over to pick something up and ended up on the floor in pain. She ended up tweaking her back somehow and could barely walk. So in my massive, well shaped arms I carried her upstairs to rest. Since she couldn't really stand\walk I took Tuesday off to take care of the kids while she continued recovering. I don't think I ever under appreciate how much my wife does, but when you don't experience it first hand sometimes you can become a little complacent. Do know how difficult and stressful it can be to tend to 4 kids by yourself? I think I did pretty good but when it came time for dinner I punted and ordered pizza. At the end of the day I was pretty spent, but Kelli was able to get some much needed rest. So "Cheers" to all the mom's out there for all the amazing things you do.

The So...

Today, I did something either incredibly brave or incredibly stupid...I cut the tip off of the So. The "So" is Kaden's pacifier. After several failed attempts to do away with the "So"...which resulted in an even greater attatchment on Kaden's side; we (by we I mean I) decided that we were finished with the "So". Hmmmm....maybe next I should start cutting holes in all their daipers. Maybe cutting holes in all things that are annoying or undesireable would be the answer to many of life's problems. I'll have to think about this...maybe first I'll see if I survive tonight without a So. Wish me luck!

So I know I just posted pictures...but I am so excited to share my first completed crafty project on my new sewing machine! It is not perfect and I'm sure it looks like a beginner made it...but I love it, probably because I made it. Yeah! Mom, I bet you never thought that you would be reading something like this on MY blog. Oh and the top picture is another one of my amazing creations ;), Addy, eating cereal!

General Conference/Zach's 11th Birthday

Some Things

Okay so I've been a slacker...sorry! We haven't done any school recently because the weather is so beautiful and I want to be outside and enjoy Fall as much as we can. (And I'm feeling a tad lazy!) So during "D" week we made D-D-Doughnuts! They were so yummy! I used regular flour, but my cheif sister suggested trying pastery flour...I'm going to try that next time...O week, or S for shapes (circle), or Y for yummy, F for fancy baking...the possibilities are endless.

Here is the recipe for those interested.

I have also been on a knitting kick...I find it very fun and relaxing. I have progressed beyond the dishrag, but this one was soo cute I had to do it. I love it, it is probably my favorite dishrag that I have done. (Wow, that sound kind of pathetic...) So, I made Addy a pair of leg warmers (sooo cute), I'll post a picture of it later, and I'm going to make Zach and Addy hats and when I'm all finished with that I am making myself some lond socks! I also made the kids stuffed bunnies...I'll have to post pictures of them later too.

So I don't know if anyone has any advice but Spencer is talking back like crazy. And he is becoming more stubborn...he gets this "come over here and make me" look in his eyes. Maybe it's the age...But I have really been struggling with this one. I guess it doesn't help that Kaden has deceided that he can be stubborn too. And poor Addy is just as sweet as can be...it is only a matter of time before I am tempted to sell her to the circus with her brothers.

I guess the only thing I can do is pray! I have seen miracles result from prayer...now more then ever I feel in need of several miracles!