Spring Family Pictures

Yay, I finally ordered our family pictures. In March, Melissa from Melissa Sue Photography took our family pictures and she did a great job. Don't we have adorable kids?

Carrot Cake Murder (A Hannah Swensen Mystery, #10)

By Joanne Fluke
Published in 2008, 288 pages
Author's Website


I read Carrot Cake Murder for 2 reading challenges; Cozy Mystery Challenge 2010 and Light & Fluffy Fluke-A-Thon. I have liked the Hannah Swensen series and this was no exception. I do wish Hannah would choose between Mike and Norman and I am leaning towards Norman. Will Joanne Fluke ever have Hannah make a decision in this romance? There are several recipes I want to try like the Carrot Cake and Peanut Butter Cake recipes.

Ice Cream Cone Success

We are having a little more success on the potty training battle. I was super discouraged last week when we were gone for the day and had a bunch of accidents away from the house. My sweet hubby helped me feel better and not beat myself up over the accidents. Every time the Doodle poops on the potty she gets an ice cream cone, even if it's for breakfast (like this morning) and we've had several ice creams cones this past week. Yay!!

County Project Completed

ZMan is in the 4th grade. This year he had to do a project on a county in Utah. He was given Sevier County and he had about a month and a half to do it. Of course we procrastinate and started it about 2 weeks before the due date. Just in case you are wondering by "we" I mean that the assignment was ZMan's but all projects for elementary school students are also projects for their parents. ZMan had to do a flip chart with important information, an oral presentation and a presentation idea page. It's due Tuesday so we finished the poster Sunday night and tonight he practiced the oral presentation and will give it to his class tomorrow. Good luck ZMan!

Friday Family Update

I'm so glad it's the weekend. I would love to be able to relax, read and just not do much but that's not happening. The weather is supposed to be good over the weekend so that is super news.

My sister from Colorado is visiting again so tomorrow after baseball practice we will drive up to Logan for the day. The kids will have a good time playing with cousins and I'll get to visit with my sisters. I'm not sure if Randy will have fun since he will be the only guy there this time, maybe he'll at least be able to catch a nap.

Today I took the Doodle in for a speech test. I've be concerned about her speech since she turned 2 but I kept thinking she was doing okay and improving. Randy didn't agree with me and felt she should be tested and several other friends have suggested that she is not up to her age level. The speech teacher did the tests today and sent me home with paperwork to complete and give back to her. She will qualify for speech but at this point I'm not sure what services she will receive, they will let me know after they review her tests. The Doodles speech problems aren't as severe as ZMan's were but she defiantly needs assistance.

This past week we have one, two or sometimes three activities scheduled every afternoon/evening. It's been crazy and the kids didn't have any play time after school this week until today. Between their activities and homework/projects they are a little "over scheduled" which was never my intention but the are having fun. I told ZMan by next spring he needs to decide between soccer and baseball Princess Izzybee may need to pick between gymnastics and sports. There are so many fun things out there to try so it's hard to decide.

We are hoping to plant a small garden this year so we need to get going on that and I'm sure our yard needs some work. Looks like I need to get the kids busy helping us with the yard and garden.

Baby Ru's 4 Month Well Check

Today Baby Ru had her four month well check. I can't believe she is growing so big so quickly.

Weight: 13 pounds (36%)
Length 24 inches (41%)

She rolled over today for the first time at the doctor's office. She was just so mad at being examined and rolled. She such a sweetie and the kids can't seem to get enough of her. I love to just be able to hold her and pretend I have nothing else to do but hold her. We are blessed.

Big Brother

I love this picture of ZMan with Baby Ru. He loves to help me with her and loves to hold and cuddle with her. What a great big brother!