Paul finished up the basement

This post has been a long time coming...  Once upon a time our basement was just one big open area.  See here:

It was fun to play in and such but when we got pregnant with Grace.  Paul decided to make it into two bedrooms.  One for Moses and one for Grace.  I am so impressed with Paul.  He worked and worked and worked.  See below:

Now see how it looks below:

Ta da!  Isn't Paul amazing.  I am truly, truly impressed with what he did.  I especially love the light on the ceiling. I thought I married a computer whiz but turns out that Paul is good at everything.  He is farmer Paul and sprinkler Paul and construction man Paul.  Quite attractive, I must say.  Thank you hunny for fixing up our basement.  We have gone from 3 bedrooms to 5 bedrooms and the kids are really happy PLUS, Paul got his office back on the first floor.  I love you hunny!

The 9 week wall

So yeah I've hit that wall again.  Too funny.  It happens every time.  Grace is 9 weeks this week and after this week things always get a little better but with both kids I remember thinking.  Oh man this is the way it's gonna be for the rest of my life!  I am exhausted.  2 a.m. doesn't agree with me.  Anyway, I've gotta go get some rest right now but I thought I'd log this cause it's back.  Ha!

Grace is 2 months old!

Yeah baby girl.  You are getting there!  You weigh 12.1 pounds (68%) and 23 inches (73%).  You had your blessing on your two month mark, August 3, 2014.  You were a wonderful and quiet baby girl up there.  Not a peep to be made.  Your dad gave you a great blessing.  Said to follow your mom and you'll be okay.  I better step up to the plate huh?  Wink.

You started smiling about two weeks ago and you give us big smiles all the time.  The doc says you are the picture of health and we are so so grateful for you.  I've gotta admit I'm so sleepy cause you are I are working hard on getting rid of your 2 a.m. feeding.  I feel like you are pretty close to finishing that up.  The other night you slept until 5.  You do like to sneak out of your swaddle.  But my you are a patient and happy little one.  So cuddly.  You are really good at tummy time and often you roll over onto your back when you do it.  You only cry when hungry and also sometimes when I change your diaper.  I don't think you are a fan of cold wipes.  I understand.  Also, I love you so.

Love,

Your mama

P.S.  Also your dad loves you so.  He calls you "lil puff"

Paul is now executive secretary of our new ward!

So there's our new bishopric!  Pretty cool huh?  They made some changes this week and we are now part of the new ward Wild Mare ward and Paul is executive secretary along with Josh Spears as Bishop, Larry Labrum as first counselor, and Jerry Jones as second counselor.  So proud of Paul.  As we keep on saying to each other about it "a blessing on your head.  Mazel Tov. Mazel Tov."  I'm really quite excited about it.  Plus the caliber of the men in the bishopric is very high.  I love you Paul.

A word on Lizzie

What can I say?  I adore her.  She is so so so so good.  She always obeys.  She's never thrown a tantrum in her life!  She tells me things like "look I'm obeying mama!"  She loves to hug and kiss and tells us she loves us.  She loves to dance and is a good dancer.  She is nice to Moses and so caring to baby Grace.  She likes to snuggle.  She eats anything I give her, even broccoli.  She is patient.  She loves to go to church and is reverent.  She is nice to her friends.  Being around her is like holding a crystal vase or watching the most breathless sunset.  You're almost afraid to move, it's so beautiful and exquisite.  That's what Lizzie is, exquisite.  She's never had terrible two's or three's.  I knock on wood all the time.  Lizzie, I love you so much!  

Moses is 15 months old!

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This is his month to thrive I tell ya.  I'm so proud of you, my little man.  Fifteen months is glorious age, I've decided.  He is all round and with the perfect fat rolls plus he has really come into his own as a little person.  He's an official toddler, I tell ya.  Here's what he's up to:

• He walks, toddles, or hobbles up a storm
• He takes a great long nap every day from 12-3:30 or 4
• He is a cuddler.  Paul and I love cuddles from him.  So special
• He says banana, dada, mama and if you ask him what any animal sounds makes he says "woof woof" so adorbs!
• He still slobbers and drools up a storm
• He is still pretty unsure about Grace and sometimes pokes her in the eye and she cries
• He is beginning to like cars a lot and he also loves to "drive" the car outside
• He giggles so well
• He finally will eat brocolli and cauliflower

Moses I love you so.  I'm so proud of you for the little man you are becoming.

Baby Grace is already a month old!

This post is gonna be quick cause I need to take a nap.  But yes our baby girl is a month old and thriving.  I am counting my lucky stars.  This baby girl of mine is a champ!  She is so sweet and gentle and she rarely cries, burps on command, and is a sweet and gentle baby.  What a blessing.  She even goes to bed with her eyes open.  She loves baths.  She is an angel baby!!!!  So so grateful.  I love her and her snuggly-ness soooo much.  Thank you dear Father in Heaven for such a wonderful baby.  I love you baby Grace.