Orrin turns TWO!!

We celebrated Orrin's birthday almost two months ago and I am just barely posting about it. I don't really know why I fell out of the blogging world, but I'M BACK! He is so wonderful and the last two years have been so much fun with him. He definitely keeps me very busy and anyone entertained. We got the little guy a little Buzz motorized car since that is his favorite cartoon character. He has absolutely loved it especially when daddy is trying to go to bed. He also received many fun gifts from grandparents. He loved blowing out his candle and anytime I light a candle he sings himself happy birthday and blows it out. STINKER!! I was so pleased to see how all-knowing he was this year. He understood they were his presents and the day was to celebrate him. Orrin is so sweet and I enjoy watching him grow.

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!!

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