Day of Birthday Fun!

Oh, What fun is it to celebrate the people in your life on their birthday. Beth and I took our friend Jasmine to the city for the day on your birthday. Well, actually it wasn't her actual birthday, but I will be probaly having a baby on her actual birthday, so we had this weekend to celebrate her day. I am so glad we did. We ended up going to San Francisco and visiting the California Academy of Science Museum. I know what you are thinking, " Wow, they are such intellectuals." Well, it was pretty cool in some parts, my only complaint would have been that we didn't get to utilize the full day like we would have liked. There was a plantarium show that brought in the crowds and we went a little later than expected so we weren't able to make the show. But we had a great time hanging out with the frogs in the rainforest and the fishes in the aquariums. We also saw some African penguins which was very similiar to the movie Happy Feet. We also went to Ghiradelli Square and Fisherman's Wharf for some yummy food. That was the theme of the day. How much can I fit in my already packed tummy. I ate so much that my tummy was in deep pain at the end of each feeding. Do you think I stopped? Heck No! I ate to my heart's content.
I love my friends. I am grateful for them and am so thankful for Jazzers! I always have a great time with her and I know that she is a gift from my Heavenly Father. I hope that she had a fun day and she knows how much I love her!



Cafe Terrizeto! First meal of the day.


Wow, am I looking big or what. I feel like I smuggled my breakfast in my face! That is when I know I am ready to pop out this child.

This frog is trying to ignore the birthday girl. How dare he.

Rainforest! It was pretty cool to see all the life that lives inside.


Watch out Beth! There is a gigantic fish trying to give you a kiss!

Jasmine pondering her life as she peers at the fish!

My buddies! Gotta love em'!


My favorite San Francisco Treat. No, it isn't Rice a Roni. It is Boudin's Clam Chowder Bread Bowl and Caesar Salad. Maybe it was my birthday!

Ghiradelli Chocolate where Jazzers and Beth got a Sundae and I got a chocolate milkshake. Then we went in twice to get free samples. Peanut Butter! So GOOD!

It was Jen's actual birthday, but she wasn' t able to come with us to the city, so we had dinner that night at Fat's Chinese Bistro. Happy Birthday Girls!



Make A Wish!

Wacky Tacky

My dear friend Lisa told me about a place in Roseville named Wacky Tacky. It is a huge indoor playground and I thought on President's day I would take my kids with Sean. Well, they had a blast. I didn't get to do much, but the kids had a great time with Daddy. Sean always hears of all the fun things I get to do with my girlfriends, but he never gets to be there because he has to work. So, this was his day to play. Well, he had just as much fun as the kids. That is why I say that I don't need to try for another boy because I already have my two boys already. Elijah will never go without when it comes to brotherly fun because his dad is more fun than any brother he could have. I love places that are different and fun and this place all everything. So, here's to Lisa for a great day. Next time we have to go together!



I am in my happy place!

Climbing has always been one of his strong talents.



So much fun, so little time!



Elijah on the war path!

I had the best date with Sean tonight. I found out that Joseph was playing at a nearby high school and I had to go. I went over ten years ago with my sister and loved every minute of it. I have been a big fan of the music and lately I have had an itch to see it again. Well, the funny thing is once I put it out there in the universe, low and behold it was playing and I had to go. So, we went during our co-op and I was on cloud nine the whole time. The cool thing was that it was put on by a musical theater group of young high school kids. Actually the guy who played Joseph was 15! I couldn't believe how good he was. It was amazing how talented they all were. Sean had never seen it and I know that he went in thinking that it was going to be an amateur performance, but I looked at him during the play and saw genuine enjoyment written all across his face. That is one thing about Sean that I love is that he loves musicals as much as I do. So, we had a great time and I am on cloud 9 with the music of Joseph ringing in my ears.

My life in Waiting...

This week I am starting to really appreciate what I have. I haven't had to work to hard this week which I must admit has been quite delightful. I have had time just to slow down and enjoy my life in waiting for the arrival for my baby. I have been extremely tired so I have my nap time around 2 p.m. and it is my favorite time of the day. I go into a pregnancy coma and it sometimes hard to come out of it. My kids have been such troopers about it. I, of course, put a movie in for them during this time and they watch without making a mess and it is so nice to know that they are self sufficient. A funny thing that Elijah said yesterday in the car as we were approaching home, I told him and Jules that I was going to put a movie in so Mommy can take a nap. I asked him why Mommy was so tired and he said, " The baby makes mommy really tired so you have to take a nap everyday." I guess I say that a lot.
He has been really acting much more independent. He has always been a bed wetter and I finally signed myself to a life of buying him diapers. Well, that is all it took to finally wake up dry. He is always so proud of himself when he wakes up without wetting his bed and I am thrilled to say the least. He gets ready all by himself for school and that has been wonderful. I guess that is going to be the one thing that I feel like having a baby won't be so hard when you have a kid that is not so dependent on you to take care of their every move. I have taken nap time out of the day and I find myself really liking the new schedule. They wear themselves out throughtout the day and are tucked in by 7:30. I must say that is the best because Sean and I have more time together which is becoming more essential for me to get through the day.
I realize how much I love the man I chose to share my life with. He has suprised me in so many ways. He keeps things fresh and I find myself really falling in love with him all over again. I think that is the most interesting thing about marriage. It is a revolving door of emotions. One day you love them and the next you can't even look at them. All I know is that I am having a good moment and when I say moment, that is exactly what I mean. I am hoping that moments will turn into hours which in turn into days and weeks. He just got called into Elders Quorum and I see a change in him. He is taking this calling very seriously which I love and respect.
I have been spending alot of time with my dear friends lately and nothing is making this time go by faster than having those movie and girl nights. I realize how much I crave my talks and fun times that I share with them. I am so lucky to have them in my life. They are true friends and that is hard to come across.
So, I am enjoying my calm before the Storm as my friend Jazzers stated today which I thought was appropriate. I am going to enjoy all the good things that bring me happiness right now because when this baby comes I think I will have to read this to remind me that I have alot to be thankful for.

My morning cuddle bear

Every morning, I get a visit from my morning cuddle bear, Julianna. It has to be the very best part of the day. It is always at the same time of day and no matter what mood I am in, she always seems to make me feel amazing. There is nothing like looking eye to eye with your child and seeing them for who they really are. The moments that I share with her at that 7 o'clock hour is the reason I am a mother and another reason that I am having another one. I am in complete awe of my daughter and the older she gets the more loving she gets. I remember when she didn't even like to be held. She was way too squirmy. Now, she caresses my face and hair and gives me sweet kisses all over my face. I am so thankful for her and I feel so blessed to be her mommy. Keep the morning rituals coming.

Stranger Knows Best!

I was at Costco today with my mom and toddlers. I was at the checkout line when the lady next in line asked me when I was due. I say to myself, " Oh boy, here we go." I told her March and she looked at me and said, "Oh, you look like you are about ready. You look really low."
Ok, I think to myself, " How would this complete stranger know if I was carrying low or high. I have never even seen her a day in my life. Then she proceeds to tell me that her daughters friend is due at the beginning of March doesen't look half as big as I am. My mom starts talking to her about how much she has even noticed how low I have dropped she dropped the whole this is her third and the woman said that the her daughter's friend had never been pregnant before. I am thinking when is this going to end. I am really tired of people looking at me like I am a ticking time bomb. I know in a earlier entry I promised to embrace this pregnancy, but it is becoming harder the closer I get to the end.
I felt contractions 5 minutes apart for about an hour last night and started getting really anxious for all the pain I am going to have to endure. It is one of those things that I put in the back of my mind since I felt like I had all the time in the world and here I am in week 34 and who knows when I am going to pop. It is weird to think that I gave birth to Elijah at 35 weeks. That means if I followed that time line I would be having Lyla next week. I know I am not going to follow the same pattern with this one, but just for the comfort part, I would take it. With every move, I feel like I am lugging around a 15 pound bowling ball. I know that this too will pass and for now, I get to hear about 4 weeks worth of " Wow, you look like you have dropped" from complete strangers. Lucky me. LYLA, COME OUT COME OUT WHERE EVER YOU ARE!

Tea Time!

Elijah was the only gentleman there, but he was proudly representing. He couldn't wait for the tea party. He was asking about it for a week.



We made really cute flower necklaces.


Nothing is too feminine for my son. He is a good sport.

Beth with her enthusiastic look and baby Ryan.


What a grand time at Kylee's birthday party. We had fun eating mini sandwiches, tea and cookies. It was fun to see our friend Kylee open her presents and blow out her candles. We are glad that we were there to celebrate her special day.

Meet Bourbon and Connika!

We had the grand experience to go to a Murder Mystery party at my friend, Jasmine's house.
I know. It was pretty scary. My name is Connika Gothika and I am a gothic novelist who is a multimillionare. Sean is Bourbon Dupree who is a jazz musician. I was shocked at Sean's New Orleans accent he was able to carry on throughout the night. I have never done this before and really didn't know what to expect. I think the key to making this fun is inviting the right people. I think the people that we did it with was a great time. We all got in character and dined Mardi Gras style with Jen's great southern cooking. Man, that girl cooked up some great Jambalaya and dirty rice that was kickin'! We played out the parts till the very end and was shocked by who the killer was. Jen was the only one that got it right. Good job, Sherlock! Lots of Fun!

The Cast

Melissa Dupree and Cayenne Pepper

Connika Gothika and Bourbon Dupree

Elisa the french maid and Peet the Lawyer

The sweet southern bell and her fiance'. (I am forgetting the names for some reason)