The Phone Call

Last night while I was helping my girls clean up their toys, Ella found a phone and started "talking" on it. She told us she was talking to "Jesus."

Abby then said to her, "Ella, do you know how to talk to Jesus? You just say your prayers!"

It was so sweet. I sure love my girls.

They teach me so much every day.

Pumpkin heads

On Saturday we had our annual Pumpkin Carving Festivities. We all had a great time. Adam especially enjoyed putting a 43 pound jack o'lantern on the kids heads.

4 Months *

Sweet Lydia is technically still 4 months, at least for another week. We went to southern Utah for a family reunion when Lydia really turned 4 months, then there were some forgetful days and some sick days so at 4 months and 3 weeks, we get the 4 month pictures.

My mother started the tradition in our family to take the babies pictures each month in the first year of life. My sister Janette followed suit, so tradition is the reason (and of course 3 beautiful girls) for the monthly pictures.

On friday 7/15/11, Lydia went to the Dr. for her checkup. She has grown. She is 27.5" tall-99%, weighs 17 lbs 10 oz (with a full diaper. Adam thought he would have to take the diaper off, so he didn't change her before)- 96%.
In the past month and a half, Lydia has learned to roll over both ways. She loves to stand. She is very vocal. She love all of the attention from her older sisters, loves kisses and to be sung to. She is such a pleasant baby. She is a blessing to our family.

3 months

So, Lydia is really 3 months old. I was a little slow in posting the 2 month pictures. I am in love with this little girl. She is so full of smiles. From the getgo, Lydia was a pretty good sleeper. At 6.5 weeks, she decided she could sleep all night and has every night.

Lydia has the cutest belly laugh. Abby and Ella love to make her laugh everyday. Lydia loves to make wierd sounds and have someone create the same sound for her to hear. It puts a smile on her face.

Lydia is starting to grab toys, loves her bath (especially with her big sisters), she sucks on her fists and it quite the talker (good thing, or she wouldn't get a word in edgewise).

2 months

I cannot believe sweet Lydia is already two months old. She sleeps great, eats regularly and smiles all of the time. She is such a good natured baby. She is starting to hold up her head well. We had the privilege of blessing Lydia on May 1. Adam gave her a really nice blessing. We are so grateful for our family and the love and support they give us. I always think about my dad when there is an important event in our lives. I would have loved to have him participate in the blessing. I miss him! I am sure he watches over my girls; I just don't fully realize how much he does it.

Cinder-Ella

The other day, I was unloading the dishwasher. Ella came into the kitchen and I asked her if she wanted to help me. She did. We unloaded then I started washing off the dishes to load. I would hand her the dirty dishes and she loaded the dishes. I was impressed with how well she did the job. She is getting to be a big helper. Love you Ella.

Highest Bidder

Last night I went to our Relief Society Meeting. We had a service auction where sisters were asked to donate homemade goods or services. We had dinner and filled out a questionnaire. Each question had a point value and if you answer yes to that question, you could give yourself the designated amount of points. You would then use the points to bid on the items. I outbid everyone on the quilt and "won" it. Thanks to Sister Fowler for making and donating such a beautiful quilt. I love it!!!