lots and lots

I have considering quitting.

Quitting this blog.

I don't know... it just seems like real life is too hard right now & I don't want to talk about it.

But then-- It helps. You know? I can't help but wonder if I talk about it too much?

 If I am just making it worse?

 Although, life is good in so many ways- we are just knee deep in real life & ya-- it's hard.

Do you ever feel like that?

It feels like the longest winter ever, but really it's just been a normal winter I suppose? 

Here Chloe & I are driving up to the U 

She continues to get better/worse- then better/worse.

Oh how I wish I could take this trial away from her.

Charlie says the sun gives him super powers!

I think that may be true for me. 

I don't like the heat-- but I like the sun.

These two are growing like crazy.

Eat- Burp- Change Diapers - Sleep

repeat

I still can't believe there are 2...

two of them.

How does this happen & how did she do it?

Truly-- it blows my mind.

The Game of Life

before church.

Or should I say --

before the obsession begins.

Trent is obsessed with a kid in our neighborhood that has bullied him in the past/currently/pretty much whenever he can get an opportunity. Trent frequently starts it by running smack up to him & saying something like-- you hurt me when....... or I do not like..... (whomever he teased Trent about last time they saw each other.) This is one of our most difficult issues with Trent. His OCD and compulsion to try to make it better/get revenge (he cannot usually decide which) makes going to church torture for Brett & I. AND Provides a constant subject almost impossible for him to drop-- during at least 1/2 of his conversations for the rest of the week. Ya- rest of the week.

I don't have an answer for this problem. I have tried every single thing possible to try to think of a way out of this-- including 1. moving 2. not going anymore 

It helped this week getting to sit by this cutie in Relief Society.

It helped a lot.

I found this quote on pinterest this week.

It has helped.

Writing today 

has too.

just a few...

Just a few of my favorite gals...

holding a few of my favorite guys.

Sunday after church 

baby time

2-24-2013

on friday

The twinners

went on their first outing.

The doctor's office.

Finn & Crew

I had my daily fix.

For fun- Brittany & I took these girlies out to get some Chinese food!

They are so much fun.

Ya- I know you're thinking it- Me Too!

What's up with Caroline's sweatshirt?

I'm hurting.

Do you think Finn is too young for a mustache? 

finally fixed

Tonight- I have been totally fed up with this computer...

Then- MAGICALLY- Hailey's friend Ryan

FIXED IT

Thanks to Ryan-

Here are some photos from our week.

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If you ever go to Trader Joe's-- ever

Pick up one of these babies.

BEST CANDY BAR

Oh I love them. 

And I don't even like pb & j sandwiches- go figure?

Every Single Day

My beautiful hens lay eggs.

I just can't get over it, maybe you are sick of reading about them- but I love you ladies.

This is a photo of Brian holding one of his darling babies!

I think this is Crew.

I know this guy below is Finn.

I am so very impressed with what a wonderful team Brian & Laura have made!

*They are already amazing parents*

I stop by for at least 1/2 hour or more-- EVERYDAY.

It is an absolute joy for me.

One day- Laura was taking a nap & I had Crew. Brian changed Finn's diaper & there it went... he peed all over. Brian was like- hey no sweat- he took off his clothes & gave him a bath! WITHOUT Laura- I was like... do you need help? do you need Laura to help? Nope he just took over, gave him a bath. He confidently washed his sweet little body & head. Then, got him back dressed. Wow. Impressive. I don't think I have ever seen a new dad so involved & competent.

He & Laura- they just have it all together over there. 

This past week- Trent & I spent some time together.

We went shopping- Trent thought the boys needed this Fisher Price Car. Ya, maybe?

  

We had our annual Valentine's Dinner

a week late.

Better late than never, right?

 Look at these deer that were in our back yard!

Crazy huh

 The twinners got weighed at the pediatrician's office.

They are doing so good-

Finn has already topped his birth weight by 2 oz. Crew- is following up close. 

 It was a busy week & it all starts over again tomorrow.

blogger problems

For some reason, blogger won't let me upload... or at least not quickly!
Is anyone else having this issue? I've been trying to blog everyday!

no use-- can't download pictures!

cuteness overload

 Last week- Laura was supposed to have the babies on Monday, they were delayed until Friday because she was sick. (poor Laura, it's going to be a while before she feels better!) Then, Chloe had to go back into the hospital for a couple of days... then our TV broke. Really? Really!! The TV too?

It was a long week

 and then

  

The babies were born on Friday!

All healthy & humongous - for twins anyway.

Chloe was home Saturday afternoon 

(she stopped by to see the babies on her way)

and then- came home for a bit- and then

went to the H.S. Valentine's dance with one of her dear friends Daniel.

(She was pretty overwhelmed- so much in one day- but had a GREAT time. Frankly we would not have let her go with anyone else.)

Plus my sister and family came to town to visit Brittany.

 Of course we didn't take any photos??

Saturday morning- Happiness started coming regularly in on our phones-

photos of the twins.

Crew above & below

Finn- he's just kicking back.

I'm sure they are both wondering where in the heck are they?

We visited in shifts-- then left them alone to rest.

Rest Laura Rest!

Rest Brian-- yes- you too!

Rest while you can.

I'm sure these little angels will be on eating & sleeping schedules soon!?

But you never know?

Are they the sweetest little twins ever or what?

and just so you are not worried---

today we got a new TV

~sigh~

It's looking up around here-

WAY UP

It's a wonderful life

really it is.

introducing.....

Finn & Crew

Born February 15, 2013

8:12 & 8:14 AM

6lb. 6oz. & 7lb. 4 oz.

The Grandmas

I'm holding Crew & Grandma Debbie is holding Finn

Proud PaPa & Daddy

Uncle Jack

Aunt Hailey

Uncle Trent

Aunt Chloe

For now we can tell them apart because Crew is nearly a pound bigger!

But soon....

Soon we will need a system.

Ah Joy Joy Joy from Heaven

January 2013

In January 2013---

Chloe came home from the hospital

She was treated to lots of love from her darling friends & family.

These are just a tiny sampling of the many cards & gifts sent my mail or left on our doorstep.

Thank you so much for so much love & support.

Unfortunately this illness is not something easily resolved. It will take time, lots of time, lots of work, lots of therapy, lots of doctors, lots of trust & lots more love. Just like any other illness- it is real- it is hard- it is complicated & it takes time to get better. Thank you for your prayers- fasting- please continue to pray for her and for us. We can always use it. 

In January 2013 Chloe was also asked to the Valentine's Dance!

In this photo she had just gotten home from the gym with her dad (thus the work out gear) to find a dozen roses & box of chocolates!! Seriously? Smart, smart boy.

Her first words- I Have Always Wanted to Get a big heart shaped box of Chocolates!

What girl hasn't?

In January 2013 -- All of the kids were home for Sunday dinner.

Minus the wonderful Tony & Laura- that was a bummer.

But- fun to have everyone at the kitchen table-- and loud.

Jack was up from BYU a lot to see the boys & Meg.

Oh how I love my boys!

It snowed a lot (still snowing here in February.)

Lots & Lots of snow. 

I have mostly loved it.... but it's getting old people. 

(Spring I am looking forward to seeing you again)

We took a few trips out to McDonald's to play & here we are at Cafe Rio- just to get out of the house with the boys. They play outside everyday! Being at Nana's house is fun-- but it was starting to get old.

 We are still feeling cooped up in all this snow & inversion.

This is a bit of my view driving home from work

I love this street headed up to the capitol. 

(ingredients for homemade ice cream & root beer)

Every Friday in January my kids cooking classes were in full swing!

Except for one Friday - we had a snow day-

 THE FIRST SNOW DAY OUR SCHOOL DISTRICT HAS HAD IN 30 YEARS!

They were so successful I am adding March, April, & May classes!

They are nearly full- one spot left.

I'm taking February off because of the twins. 

I am hopefully today finishing the bedding & they will be here..... you know- Friday?

Some very exciting news-

In January 2013 I Won this!

There was a competition at work in my region & 20 people won mixers- I was one of them!!

Woo! I of course have a mixer & use it nearly EVERYDAY- but I don't mind having two. Heck I already have been using it & frequently use both on the same day. Also, it will really help me with my cooking classes & next week I am teaching the Boy Scouts how to make bread- so YES- it's crazy but I can use both mixers.

January 2013 was an eventful month.

and now we are nearly half way through February!

amazing