Easter re-visited.

Easter was fun this year. Lucy was old enough to actually enjoy and get in on the action of finding eggs. We had two hunts; one at grandma-greats and one at g&g Waites. Lucy had so much fun running around with all her cousins all day long. She was exhausted by the end of everything. Johnny and I even got to hunt some eggs at the Waites. You can see Johnny and his brother Curtis preparing to charge in a picture below. Our eggs were full of money, YES! We spent most of Saturday with johnny's family. We had a big turkey (thanksgiving-style) lunch, it was heavenly. Curtis , Hollilyn and kids were in town from Utah, so that was fun. Lucy and Ruby love to play together.  It was a happy Easter all around. ( I love the picture of Emmy trying to yoink Lucy's treat, and Lucy's face is perfect.)

Whats in a name?

So, with just over 2 months left in this pregnancy, the clock is ticking and we are undecided between two names for this little girly. Normally I would not do a poll, because It really doesn't matter what anyone else thinks, but we are really torn (well, me one way, and Johnny another), but we also both like both names. I put up a poll to the right, so take a sec to vote and help us out a bit.
Here are the details:
Most of my family likes Jenna, except Grandam and Lisa who love Ivy.
We don't have a middle name picked out for Jenna. (But I like Ilene.)
The people I work with in primary love Ivy.
Lucy can say both names really well.
I think "Lucy and Jenna" sound better than "Lucy and Ivy"
Jenna means "little bird" - I love that!

Ivy means "a vine"

Also, leave a comment if you have a good middle name for Jenna!

The reason for Easter.

I will do a post of egg hunts and yummy dinners later, but today I thought I would post this video of my amazing husband singing about the Savior. I am grateful for the atonement and the opportunity to be with my family forever!

I've got the bug.

The sewing bug that is! This was my first time using a pattern. my mother-in-law (who like my own mother) is a sewing extraordinaire decided she wanted me to learn how to use a pattern. She helped me step-by-step through the whole thing, but did ALL the sewing/stitching/pinning myself. I am so proud. Once again, Lucy approves, I know because after I put it on her she ran around the house yelling "dress!". With another little girl on the way I'm sure this is the first of many cute little dresses I will be making. Its so fun!

Did I mention that I all of the sudden became HUGE this last month? July can't come soon enough!

Seriously??

Just when I think this kid couldn't get any easier, she transitions from crib to big girl bed at 18 months, without a problem. Yeah! (Its also a whole new room) We just thought we'd try it out because she loved being in this room while we were painting it (more pictures of that to come), and might I mention that this is no little toddler bed, this is actually the bed Johnny slept on until he moved out of his parents house (we did put a rail up though). Last Saturday we decided to give it a go and with monks and binky in tow she waved ni-night and since then, its been cake. Ok, so last night she fell out of bed in the middle of the night, I heard her crying and went in and she was still asleep on the floor, I picked her up and put her back in bed and didn't hear a peep until morning. This girl amazes me. I am keeping my fingers crossed that girl number two will be as laid back and easy. Seriously. Shes awesome. (Never mind the fact that she pooped in the tub tonight. No ones perfect.)

First night in the big girl bed.

Sew, a needle pulling thread!

So, a few weeks ago one of my best friends Val told me she was making dresses for her girls and asked if I wanted to make one for Lucy. Now mind you, I have pretty much never sewed before this (besides a pillowcase) and had only used my sewing machine that my mom got me for Christmas a few years ago that one time to make said pillow case. I made sure Val knew that she would be playing teacher and she easily agreed. I got really excited and had a good time at JoAnn's picking out fabric.

The raw materials.

Val was a great teacher. She pretty much made this pattern up and then helped me step-by-step through the whole thing (while she took care of her two girls and sewed her own dress. shes awesome.)  There were only a few "duh" moments for me and a mere five hours later. . .

The finished project!

The cute back. I really like the criss-cross.

 

Thanks again to Val for helping me with my first project! I was so excited to get home and try it on Lucy and really pleased with how it looked on her. (Mind you don't look too closely.) Lucy made me feel good too because she kept pulling it up and saying "dress" and looking real pleased. I think I've found a new hobby and I am now doubly excited to have double the girls to sew for come July.  Wahoo! Now I want to make a quilt for Lucy's soon-to-be toddler bed. (Yipes.)

p.s. This dress probably cost me $6. AWESOME.

Life is good.

 I LOVE being this little girls mom. Seriously she is hilarious! One day I'll make a list of all the hilarious stuff she says/does. For now, just look at this cheeser below.

 Bring on girl #2!!!