The Mall!

We went to the mall today and had so much fun! We got Jakob's 4 year old pictures done. It was funny, we had all the pictures taken and Jakob did great! I was so excited to see them! The lady came out a minute later and told us that those pictures didn't work! She hurried us through all the photos again! I was a little disappointed! The second set did not have much of a selection, but we got a couple really cute ones.

Isabelle did great in the mall. Our neighbors are moving and offered to give us their old stroller/car seat combo set. I jumped on the carseat, ours is an old one, but almost past on the stroller. I'm trying to be more mindful of what I bring into our house. I decided to take the stroller, since it had the carseat attachment for the next baby. (Whenever that happens!) At the mall today I took the stroller and totally fell in love with it! I have a double stroller and an umbrella stroller. The double stroller is way to big, it is a pain to take around, and I have no use for both seats. The umbrella stroller doesn't stand tall enough and I have to crouch down to use it. This was great! I through my bags down below, it had a cupholder for when we stopped and got a Jamba Juice, and it even reclined when Isabelle drank her bottle. It made going to the mall so much fun.

We went and got some close for Isabelle at Baby Gap for her birthday. They were having a great sale! We also went and let Jakob play at the play center. He had a lot of fun. It was a wonderful afternoon together.

Jakob's Not Feeling Well

Tomorrow is Jakob's birthday and he isn't feeling well today. I think that I will have to cancel his kid birthday party and postpone it for next week. It was going to be so fun! I feel so bad that my almost four year old boy is sick. He woke up today and was just complaining that his stomach hurt. He just wanted to lay around all day, watching TV, etc. He took a nap at 11:30am and at 7:00pm he told me he was tired and wanted to go to bed, so not like him. He has a fever that I am worried about, but no other symptoms. I gave him Tylenol for the fever and I hope it comes down. He is so sweet, too sweet to be sick on his birthday that he has been looking forward to for months. He has been talking about his Pirate Party forever. I think that I will hold off until tomorrow morning and see if he is feeling better then. I just love him so much.

We Are Back!!

Yes, we are back and I am getting back into the old routine of things. We have a lot to get ready for over the next couple of weeks. Katy is leaving for her mission this next week and we are having a BIG get together at my house this Sunday. Next weekend is Jakob's birthday and Father's Day and I just got ask to give a talk Father's Day Sunday at church. Lots to get ready for!! I just need to make lists, lots of lists.

UTAH

We are here in Utah for the next couple of weeks visiting Grandma, Grandpa, and Aunt Marie. We actually decided to fly and the kids did great on the flight. It was Isabelle's first plane ride and she did awesome!! I was a little nervous traveling with two kids, but they both did so well. It is fun to be here in Utah with all of our family here.

Today we celebrated Marie's birthday. I can't believe she is 20 years old!!! I'm so glad we got to be here for her celebration.

Missing Tooth!

I'm a little late on posting this! Jakob lost his first tooth this last Friday! The dentist told us at his first appointment that he was naturally losing his teeth at a very young age (most kids lose them between 6 and 12, Jakob will lose his between 3 and 9).

It was his bottom right tooth that he lost. It had been VERY loose the week before. We had gotten home late Friday night after shopping with Jaycine and Katie for Katie's missionary clothes. I sent him up to bed to brush his teeth, and he came out of the bathroom with his hand in his mouth and a funny look on his face. He pulled out his tooth!! I was so excited!!! He did such a good job!

We put it in a glass of water and the next morning it "turned into a quarter." He has been carrying that quarter around for the last few days telling everyone that his tooth turned into a quarter.

Weekend Warriors

Just spending a relaxing weekend at home. I truly love being at home, and enjoy staying caught up on all the little things that can pile up so quickly when you are busy.

We have Rustin and Elijah with us this weekend. Jakob loves being with his cousins and we all love spending more one on one time with family. We are planning to go the park today with Aaron, Melissa, and Noah. It was cloudy this morning, but it is sunny now and it will be fun to spend some time outside with everyone. I'm ready for sunny weather and outdoor activities!!

Steve is getting all the last minute organization done to start his business. He has taken a few calls, but hasn't put his name out there yet. After starting the business in Utah and learning so much he has a better idea of what needs to be done. He knows how quickly business comes and wants to start out being truly organized and prepared. This next week he will be getting his name out there and we will be ready to go!! Exciting!

Isabelle's standing!!

Today Isabelle pulled herself up to a standing position! She did it downstairs while I was sitting on the couch, she pulled herself up using the couch and stood for a couple minutes. Later, when she was suppose to be falling asleep in her bed, I walked by and she had pulled herself up with the bars so she could stand in her crib! She is growing so fast!