In case you thought I only had one daughter.

I guess it has to do with the funny and oh so easy to blog about life of Savannah that I often fail to say anything about Lucy. So here it is.
Lucy is almost a year old. I can't believe it. Savannah seemed so much older at a year than Lucy does. She is standing up on her own but no steps yet. She loves bath time - even when she gets a cup of water or a foot in the face from her oh so lovely older sister. This is why a good portion of her pictures are in the tub because she is also smiling. She loves bananas - but hates baby food. She is my little squirrel and will stuff her checks with food until she gags herself and throws it all up. She likes music and will "shake it" whenever she gets a chance. She has a funny habit of waking up at 2 or 3 and when I bring her into my room she likes to crawl in between Brock and I laughing and trying to slap our faces - not so funny at 2 in the morning. She also loves to be chased around the house and laugh, laugh, laugh. She is a great baby - I just wish she would stay healthy for more than 1 week. I can't believe how often she gets sick - so sad. We love her so much.

What?

Another one of Savannah's many faces.
Okay so here it is the funny saying of the day from Savannah Banana.
Tonight we were driving in the car listening to our favorite Disney songs and it just so happened that "I can show the world" was playing. Savannah was trying to sing along to the lyrics - which I though was cute and good practice as she is now a self-proclaimed singer. Out of nowhere she says "Jasmin isn't beautiful." "What?" I said. "Why isn't Jasmin beautiful?" Now I'm thinking, where does she get his stuff? Than she says, "Just because she has those long sleeves and that funny face." I was laughing so hard. I am still laughing. What in the world is that about, and apparently we need to get out more and expose her to more ethnicities. Apparently Phoenix isn't good enough.
Here's another great classic. I volunteered tonight to babysit for another wards RS birthday party. Luckily there were two other Sisters there. One of them is expecting and very sweet... So first thing we come in and Savannah heads right for the play kitchen. She grabs a little mug and brings it over to me and says. "Here's your coffee mom." What the? I can only imagine what this girl was thinking. So I had to explain that her preschool teacher in Midway would drink coffee every morning so basically everyone drink coffee in the morning.
I meant to publish this a couple days ago but never quite finished. (Brock has been out of town so things get a little crazy. But before I end I have to add one more Savannah saying along with a CONGRATS to my brother TOM and new fiance ABBY. All I can say is FINALLY.
After I got of the phone with Tom tonight I said to Savannah. "Uncle Tom's getting married." S- "Who is he marrying?" M- "Abby!" S- "Well than who is Becky going to marry?" HMM... Don't worry Becky all in good time.

Welcome Baby Tyler Joseph

Suzi, Me(Lucy), Kristine(Maddie), Katie - Love you girls!
I just wanted say congrats to Kristine and welcome her new beautiful baby boy Tyler into the world. Kristine is one of my greatest and most dear friends. She had a completely natural child birth and did fabulous. I am so proud of her. I just can't believe she has three kids. She is such a fabulous mom and just the mom that this special little boy needs. What an amazing family. I just love them all. So Kristine, congrats, get lots of sleep and enjoy these moments because they pass by so quickly.
Love you tons.

Savannah taught me an important lesson today.

I don't know if I have ever admitted my love for Costco, but I just wouldn't feel right if I didn't let you all know how much I appreciate this store. Why, you might ask? Well, for the mere fact that I can get good tasting food with plenty of healthy choices at resonable prices - but the best part of all is the size of the cart. I ask you -"Where else can I put both kids in the same cart and still have plenty of room for groceries?" Why don't other stores get this?
Now on to my story. Shortly after unloading the girls from the car and placing Lucy in the cart a middle-aged women pulled up to her car (which was right next to ours) with a cart full of groceries. As she came to a stop beside her trunk two large cases of coke slid off the bottom part of the cart. I said "oh, no" as I glanced over to see if any damage was done. Than I sort of hesitantly turned away and started heading for the front entrance simultaneously thinking to myself, "maybe I should help her pick it up" "No, I have two kids - I have an excuse." As soon as this thought crossed my mind Savannah pipes in "Mommy, lets go help her." I was literally taken aback. I couldn't believe that I had just heard my little 3 year old offer to help. "Good idea Savannah." I said and made my way over to help. The lady was very kind she smiled and said "how sweet. Good job mom!"
I have to say that was one of the best moments for me as a mother. I don't know where she learned that, I am pretty sure it wasn't from me, but I am so grateful today to be Savannah's mom - she made me so proud. It's amazing how much we can learn from our children.

A couple funny things

This is one of my favorite pictures of Savannah. This is her mad face. I love my little actress. She also told me the other day that she wants to be a singer when she grows up. Lets just hope she didn't inherit her mothers voice.

Just thought I would share.
This morning Savannah was playing as usual and started to come some toys out that I had organized the night before. I asked her to not make a huge mess. She responded with: "Why, becuase you don't want to cleanagize again?"
In Relief Society today the president was conducting and she announced the song as "We have enough work to do." I had to laugh.

"In sunshine and in Shadow we look to Him, and He is there to assure and smile upon us." President Hinckley Ensign March 2008

Easter Sunday

The great thing about moving into a new ward every year or so is the opportunity you get to polish up on your speaking skills. This ward is not exception and we were asked to speak this next Sunday. "Sure," I said "No, problem." Not 2 seconds later I realized that it was Easter Sunday. I don't know about you, but besides Christmas I am pretty sure that Easter Sunday is the most well attended Sunday of the year. Speaking isn't really my forte, but I usually don't mind doing it. Really is 10 minutes of shaky knees, blurry vision, and unprecedented amount of um's coming out of my mouth really that bad? But really Easter Sunday? I am very much under qualified for this task. Too many people will be coming to be spiritually fed and I hate to disappoint. All I can say is that I am grateful for the spirit - because I am going to need a miracle.

Cute Cousins

Lucy just taking it all in.

This is James. Brock couldn't wait to get his hands on those chubby cheeks.

These are the 3 three-year olds. Different in every way.

I love how Eliza is demanding the attention. Usually this is Savannah. Way to go Eliza!

Kate, Savannah, Eliza, Hattie, Emma(back).

Try to imagine life without a computer.

Hallelujah! I am so glad to have my computer back and hopefully running much better now. I took it into the apple store on Monday and just got it back today. I was so worried at first to be without, what I feel is my connection to the world, for so long but now that I have it back I realize that I really didn't miss that much. Although, I am sorry that I wasn't responding to emails etc.. What, you may ask did I do without a computer for 5 days? Let me tell you. I read a lot more, I went to bed a lot earlier, and didn't get my bills paid on time. So all in all it wasn't so bad.
The best part of the whole thing was that Savannah now thinks we can get anything fixed at the apple store including my brain.
Driving home from the computer store:
S: "Mommy, can you tell me a story?"
M: "Ummm, Ummm, I can't really think of one right now, my brain isn't working."
S: "Well, why don't you take it to the apple store and get it fixed?"
Wouldn't that be nice.

Here is a shout-out and thank you to my sweet sisters Emily and Ginger for driving all the way down here in a minivan full of kids just to say hi. I have the greatest family in the world. I love them.
It was so much fun. We went swimming, played at the park, stayed up late talking and watching the Office, laughed, shared parenting techniques, and just enjoyed being together. I just love watching all our kids play together and hope they stay close until the mountains and snow call us back to Utah.
BTW - For all of those who care - we got an offer on our house! I hope it works out because paying two mortgages is no carnival ride. Note to self: never buy a house when the market is high unless of course you plan on living in it for more than 10 years.
On to the pictures...

Happy Happy Birthday to My sister-in-law Keri today who is one of the most considerate thoughtful people I have ever met. She is also one heck of a runner! We love you Ker.

- Now on with the random thoughts -

While attempting to unpack my office today I found a box of files loaded with memorabilia. It put a hault to my unpacking but gave a welcomed outlet on a not so good day. My favorite find was a pile of great talks, quotes and letters that lifted my spirits. So I thought that I would start sharing a thought here and there from what I find in hopes that some of you might find your spirits lifted as well.
"Look to see that most endings are actually beginnings of new and better things."
So here is my worry with Savannah and hopefully someone can help. Lately she seems to fall apart whenever she doesn't get what she wants. She either folds her arms and turns away with a "humph" or she will put her hands in her mouth and start to cry. I am not sure how to handle this the right way. I don't want to be-little her feelings, but I don't want her to throw a fit every time either. Maybe she is still adjusting to all the changes - who knows. Feel free to give me guidance, it would be much appreciated.
On with more random thoughts. The sunset here tonight was absolutely amazing. I wish the picture I took would have turned out. The entire sky was on fire with pinks, reds, and oranges. I just love the sunsets here. Every night Savannah says, "Mom, hurry come look at the most beautiful sunset ever." It's always during dinner so we all get up and run outside to see the beautiful sky. We are lucky to live in a culd-a-sac so we don't have a lot blocking are view. What a blessing.
It's getting warmer - b/n 70's and 80's most days. Way too hot for March. Which tells me that I am going to have a harder time than expected as the summer gets into full swing. All I can say is SLC here I come. I can't wait for the cool summer nights!
My sisters are coming this tomorrow with there kids and I can't wait! I love my sisters, love, love, love them. Did I mention that all the kids are coming too. Except for Will (we will miss him), but that is going to be a house full os girls. Poor Brock. I'm guessing he will work harder than ever this week just to stay away from the excess amount of estrogen. But what a lucky girl I am to have them visit. Interesting thought: I move hundreds of miles away from my family and yet I have had more visitors in the last 2 months than I had in a year living only 40 miles away. I don't get it, but I'll take it.