Happy Birthday Richard

Yesterday was Richard's birthday. He turned 28. I would like to say that is old, but when I get to that age it can't be so I guess I won't. It has been such a crazy, busy week that we didn't have plans until the weekend, but then Richard was invited by one of his branches to go to the Jazz game. Nothing like opening night at the Jazz game for your birthday. It was great for me because I had been racking my brain to figure out something special for dinner and the Jazz game saved me. We had a great meal and enjoyed a win by the Jazz.

We love you so much and appreciate all you do for us. You work very hard both at work and at home to give us everything we need and want. You have done so much the last few months while we have been trying to get our basement done and I appreciate you letting me boss you around. We love you and hope you had a great day!!

Love, your girls

Unprivatizing

So is that even a word? Who knows, but it works for me. I have decided to not have the blog private for awhile. It has been so difficult to get everyone's email addresses that I figure this is an easier way to pass the blog. Eventually I may switch it back, but we will see.

We have had a very busy week this weeks. It all started off with a long drive to Star Valley, Wyoming on Monday. We have some friends who lost their precious little boy so we decided to head up there to be at the graveside service. It was very nice. These are the things that make you take a step back and look at your own life and try to improve. I am amazed at their strength and understanding of the gospel. We love them so much and want them to know that we are thinking and praying for them.

On Monday night my Aunt flew in from Las Vegas to attend a funeral. It was fun to catch up with her and spend some quite time talking. I am so glad she was able to stay with us even if it was only for a very short time. Hopefully we will be able to see the rest of them soon! We miss you guys!

On Tuesday our ward had its annual Chili Cook off and Halloween Carnival. I made my mom's 3 bean soup. It turned out really good, but my house smells yucky. Arcadia is dressing up as JoJo the clown this year. Of course the camera was forgotten (it was Richards fault this time) so the only picture I have is from a neighbor, or I mean Snow White. Our neighbor dressed up as Snow White, and I must say looked just like her, and Arcadia was mesmerized. She literally followed "Snow White" around all night.

On Wednesday my mom and I went to get our haircut at Aubrey's. Arcadia had fun playing with Brayden and emptying an entire bottle of lotion all over the playroom carpet. Sorry about that Aubrey! At least the room smells nice now!

No excuses...

well except for two, Arcadia and Mekensy. I have been so bad about blogging lately. Maybe because there is so much going on, but it is all really boring. Mekensy went and saw the ENT last week and we finally have some good news!! She does have fluid in her left ear so the doctor will retest her in 2 months if the fluid is gone and if not they will probably put a tube in. He says there is no need for concern at this point. He also says that her horrible congestion is called "Newborn Rhinitis", which means she is very congested. Go figure. He says that it will probably take a few months to work itself out, but of course there is not much they can do. All in all it was great news.

I don't know about anyone elses homes but our television has continually played football games. I know I get tired of it and to be honest I think our tv does too. We have been going to the Utah games and enjoying the season thus far. Just don't ask Richard about it because 7-0 is not quite good enough!

Arcadia seems to be growing up more and more each day. She has become quite the independent child. Now if only she would be independent enough to use the potty, but that is a whole other story.

Mekensy is growing like crazy. I seem to have babies who start out small and then something in them makes them balloon up and quickly lose their necks. She is still insisting on eating about every 3 hours and consuming 5-6 oz each time. I think she must be a bottomless pit.

As for Richard and I think we are just trying to maintain control of our household. We definitely have our hands full with our girls, but we wouldn't change it for the world. We love each of them so much and can't imagine life without them. I will be sure to post pictures soon. I am feeling a little guilty because Mekensy has been cursed with the "we don't take as many pictures of our second child" problem. I am really going to have to work on that!