My Little Guy is Turning TWO

I can't believe Orrin is almost two. I love him so much and he has grown to be such a big boy. I remember when I found out I was pregnant with Orrin, it was such a happy day for me. From the beginning I knew the little one was going to be a boy, and sure enough he was. Orrin was always so active in my stomach the kid never stopped moving and it is the same today. I remember seeing him for the first time, I was such an emotional wreck. He made me a mommy, he looked so much like his daddy, and even after 14 hours of labor I was so grateful to see his beautiful face. He was such an easy baby and started sleeping through the night at 2 months (I know i'm spoiled.) He LOVES his Uncle Zachie, he just can't get enough of him. He grew up too fast and now he is stubborn, yet so loving. He tests my patience in every sense of the word, yet I know that is what I need. It takes him a while to warm up to new people, but when he does he is so funny to watch. Orrin talks so much, he loves to read, watch Toy Story and Elmo, and play outside with daddy. I can't wait to watch him grow even more. I love you Twinkle!!

Being A Mommy

Being a mommy has to be one of the hardest jobs out there. I love my children dearly and couldn't imagine my life any different, but it is difficult. It is difficult to look at an untidy house and knowing even if I clean it up it will be dirty in five minutes, I won't even mention the amount of laundry that piles up. It is difficult to have to shower with my two kids in tow... Orrin running between my feet whining because he got soap in his eyes and Leila crying because the water is splashing her as she sits in her bumbo. Difficult to be a human diaper and burp cloth, I can't even count the number of times I have been spit up on or pooped on. Difficult to not have time to get ready in the morning and at least look like I haven't been hit by a semi with Leila and Orrin in the drivers seat. Mommy hood is the most selfless thing any women can do. Every decision I have made is because of my kids because of my love for them. They are what make me happy and give me worth. I thought for sure two kids would be hard but it has actually been harder to feel as though I give them each enough time through out the day. I know that poor little Orrin spends a lot of time fighting for my attention as I feed Leila, burp Leila, change Leila's diaper and outfit a MILLION times a day, I know that Leila spends more time in her swing then I would like and I can't cuddle her all the time like I want to. I am so grateful I can stay at home with my children and I hope that they will grow to be great people. I hope they will always feel of my love and know that I can't say it enough. I hope that they will have strength in the gospel and know of their Heavenly Father's love, sometimes things get tough and things will always be a little easier with his guidance! To another day making selfless choices for my children.

Nearing Three Years

After three years of marriage we are finally getting around to get our pictures of our wedding. My brother-in-laws brother was kind enough to take our pictures at the temple. Life just took us in different directions and to be honest I forgot about the pictures. We moved into our new home and I have been wanting to put pictures up of not only us, but our kids. IT IS TIME!! Here are a few photos that I am having a hard time choosing from to go above our bed, please give me your input and let me know what you think.

Sweet Petite Stitches

Well, I have decided that I am going to start selling a few of the things I sew. Mainly beautiful hair bows, ruffled burp clothes, and tummy time quilts. I am super excited to get everything up and running and hope to have an etsy site and blog by Monday. I can't wait to show off some new things I have made. I plan to do a grand-opening give away so I'll make sure to keep you posted on how to enter and the great price you can win!!