Memory Lane

For those of you who know me you know I'm really not a creative - artise person. I can't draw, I don't scrapbook and I do not have an eye for interior design. As a result it may surprise you to learn that I'm an accomplished artist who's work is displayed prominently where hundreds of thousands of people see it every year.

When I was in the 1st grade Mrs. Campbell asked we draw something that made us happy for the new Primary Children's Hospital. Long story short I won a contest. My "yo-yo girl" won for the letter Y and is displayed throughout the hospital.

We had an opportunity to visit my art work when we visited Candis and Alexis at the hospital.

I'm sorry to say my ability hasn't improved. If I were to draw a yo-yo girl today it wouldn't look to much different. I may not be a creative person but I can still dribble a basketball and I can't wait to teach the boys how to drain a three.

Cuttest Niece

Introducing the cutest niece I have - Alexis Veneda Bailey. Born just last week and has already found her place in our growing family. Congratulations Candis and Joe, she is perfect!

Wonder

I think all parents find themselves wondering about their kids, esp new parents. What color will their eyes end up? What will they be when they grow up? What are they thinking when they have that funny look on their face? etc ...

When the boys were first born and the only sound they made was a cry we couldn't help but wonder what their voices would sound like. For the last month plus we've gotten a small taste. The boys have been cooing and making noises for a while but I'm just getting around to posting the clip. I think the best part is the "O" sound they each make after they sneeze. I'm not sure if all kids make that noise or if we've just taught them to do that. Lately we've caught Logan talking to himself at night. We've gotten a good laugh listening to him over the baby monitor.

We've also discovered a new game of "Follow the Leader". When we stick our tongues out they mimic us. Perhaps the most exciting things is they've begun to sleep through the night. We feed them at 10:30 pm and they sleep until 5:30 am! We get about 6 hrs of continuous sleep and love it. Not bad for 9 weeks old.

We find ourselves in complete wonder of these little bundles of goo (lots and lots of goo).

All Smiles

The old saying goes "A picture is worth a 1000 words". What do these pictures say to you?

My Superhero!

According to Wikipedia Superheros have many common attributes, such as:

1. Extraordinary abilities


2. A strong moral code (including a willingness to risk one’s own safety in the service of good without expectation of reward)


3. A distinctive costume
   

We all of Superhero's in our lives. I'm lucky enough to be married to one. You may be asking your self, what makes Spencer a superhero? He may not be able to leap a building in a single bound or have a magical lasso however he is an engineer and has the mind that goes with it. He can rig, make or riddle his way through almost anything. As far as I'm concerned that's an extraordinary ability.

On the subject of a strong moral code, there is no doubt. As an illustrative example. Once his wife had a terrible cold and was unable to properly take care of their twin boys and get better. Spencer's code dictated he run to the store late one night and get orange juice and tissues and work from home the next morning so she could get some rest and a long hot shower. All with no expectation of a reward. Without a doubt a heroic act.

Then there is the question regarding the costume. Here of late the primary theme is a polo shirt by day and spit up by night.

Spencer works long hours during the day and is amazing with the twins at night. (He even gets up with me for the 2:00 am feeding). With a crazy schedule Spencer still trys to find time to work on things around the house. Our application to finish the basement was recently approved. Spencer did such a great job with the scale plan the application was approved in less then 2 hours! (it usually takes at least a week). Plus our garage is now a two car garage cause he has been working to organize our things.

Without a doubt Spencer is a superhero and I'm lucky to be "stuck" with him for eternity.

The Games We Play

I used to have a day job but now I play games with Logan and Penn most of the day. How lucky am I?? Pretty lucky!! We stretch arms and legs, we sing songs, and enjoy time in the swing. Here are a few pictures of some of the other games we enjoy.

Tummy Time is a favorite for Mom but the boys don't enjoy it as much. This is Penn and Logan refusing to play despite Mom's best efforts. This game works their muscles so they'll be able to roll over and crawl in the coming months.

Logan and Penn enjoy playing with the puppy's their Aunt Jenny gave them. The texture of the dog is different then most of their other toys, which according to the books is good for the boys.

We just discovered this game. It's supposed to help the boys realize they have two ears and they can hear independently from each one. It also seems to work their neck muscles.

Playing games with Logan and Penn is better then any day in the office!

All Boy

We were recently on a friends blog who happened to bless their new baby girl the same day we blessed our boys. The blog features a picture of a beautiful baby girl in a pristine white lacy dress with a flower in her hair while she sleeps peacefully in the sun. It's an angelic picture.

I was hoping for a similar picture of our boys. However it would appear they have inherited their dads dislike for suites and formal occasions. Most of the 20 or so pictures I took look like these ones.


I couldn't help but make some comparisons between our blogs. I have pictures of poo on my blog, her blog includes flowers. I have two active boys who won't sit still for pictures, she has an angel. But we love our boys and wouldn't trade it. These are the only half decent pictures we were able to get.

Our little family of four. The boys received wonderful blessings. Spencer was so calm, I'm very grateful for a husband who is worthy of his priesthood. He is already an awesome Dad. We are so excited to watch our boys grow and for the crazy ride we are now on.