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!!

My Sweet Leila

Leila is a little over two months old, it is so hard for me to believe. She has been such a great baby and we are so blessed to have her in our life's. She is truly a sweet spirit in our home and is always so calm in reminds us how simple life can be. She had her doctors appointment yesterday and that was hard for both of us because she had to get her shots. They gave her three shots as well as the rotovirus vaccine. She had such a hard time all day because her little legs hurt, she would wake up just screaming and the only thing that would calm her was a warm bath. She has grown so much and the car seat pictures (thanks Crystal and Racheal for the idea,) are proof. Leila weighed in at 11 lbs. 2 oz., 22 3/4 " long, and her head circumference was 15". It is funny to me how similar Orrin and Leila are, both head measurement and weight were the exact same and Orrin was only 1/4" taller than her. She has started to smile when you talk to her, especially when Todd does. She also loves her brother and just smiles whenever he tells her little stories or shows her his toys. I have a feeling they will be best friends. She has grown out of newborn diapers, but is still in her newborn clothes. Leila also loves to talk and coo at you, I love listening to her talk to daddy. She still fits nicely in her bassinet and I am thankful for that, not only does she fit but she sleeps ALL NIGHT in it without waking up. She hates being in her car/car seat, as long as it is moving she is ok in it, but once the car stops she screams even if she looked like she was sleeping. We started to put her in her bumbo and she loves it already just like Orrin did, I think it is because she gets to look around. Can't believe how quickly it has gone by, but boy do I love our sweet little girl. I'm excited to watch her little personality show through and share it with you.

My Sweet Babies

When Leila was just 12 days old I was able to meet with Jamie with Spin Design Graphics. I had a different photographer set up, but after she cancelled I was worried I wouldn't find anyone else. Luckily I found Jamie and she was willing to fit me in. Leila had been sleeping so well so I figured it would be a quick and easy thing and boy was I wrong. Leila would not fall asleep and it seemed like anytime we got her just right to snap a shot she would wake up. She was able to get a few shots of her without her diaper while I held her, and then of course she pooped just a few minutes later all down me and onto the background Jamie had set up. I was so embarrassed, but I cleaned it up and we moved on. Jamie had the neatest ideas and little poses. I am so sad I didn't invest in a good photographer for Orrin's newborn shots. I posted a few shots for you to see, I can't wait to have these pictures displayed. Here is her link if anyone is interest www.spindesignphotographics.com

Orrin vs. The Hose

I have absolutely enjoyed summer this year. Orrin is a riot when he is outside. He loves to go "wimming," and asks me almost every morning to call his Uncle Zachie and go get in the pool. A couple days ago, I was working on finishing up the bed so I decided to put up his little pool, hand over the hose to Orrin, bring Leia outside to enjoy the summer breeze, and well ENJOY SUMMERTIME! He was so funny to watch once he realized that there was water he could drink if he positioned the hose just right, as you can tell by the pictures it didn't turn out so well for Orrin but he could care less. Leila loves being outside even though she is always sleeping, for some reason if she is fussy and I take her out on the porch she calms down. We also went to the fair/parade yesterday and Orrin fell asleep on the way in. We thought for sure he would miss the whole thing, but as soon as the fire trucks went by with the sirens he woke up. We didn't let me him stand by the road, but he did eat his share of candy and played with his cousin Gabe. At the fair he loved to pet the pigs, but wouldn't pet the cows. I unfortunately left the camera out in the car so I didn't get any pictures of that, but I will sometime this week when we go again.

The BIG BOY BED!!

So after much contemplation on buying or making a toddler bed, I finally dove head first into plans I found at knock-offwood.com. It was much cheaper and I had the experience of doing it on my own (with a little help from a family friend,) WE DID IT!! I finished it up today and put it in Orrin's room and he loves it. I am hoping he will now move from the blow-up mattress he is currently sleeping on (darn camping trip,) to his new bed fairly easily. It honestly is the cutest little toddler bed I have seen and one day I will get a cute little quilt to put on top. Todd has decided that we are going to start making them and selling them so if anyone would like one please let me know!!! Above are the pictures.

Leila's Blessing

We blessed our sweet little girl this weekend and I was so excited. I couldn't wait to put on her dress, her cute little shoes my friend made (by the way her website is on the side of my page go check it out,)and most importantly listen to her daddy bless her with all she needs. I love listening to Todd when he says a prayer, talks of the gospel, and give our children blessing. His strength he has in the gospel inspires me daily to learn as much as I can learn and live the life I should. Anyways, he did such a fantastic job that brought tears to my eyes. Leila was so sweet and Todd said she only got a little fussy towards the end. Afterwards we took a few pictures outside the church and headed to our house to have lunch. We put together a little picnic feast, my mother-in-law brought some delicious pulled pork and baked beans, I made potato salad, a fruit cocktail salad, and cut up some watermelon... It was YUMMY! I wish I had taken pictures of the lunch but was too busy running around. It was a wonderful, blessed day as we all have the chance to watch this little girl grow. I honestly can't believe she is 5 weeks old. It has gone by so fast, and even seeing the pictures of her as a newborn makes me miss that. She has been such a sweet spirit in our home and gives us reason to always smile. We are so thankful that we are entrusted to raise her and take care of her well-being. We know that she will be all that she can be. I put some pictures above of our sweet Leila.