Elsa and Livy's new bedroom

Elsa's bed













Livy's bed


Micah and I finally got the bedroom finished. Elsa and Livy moved downstairs this weekend. I was glad to see that the furniture all fit and that the girls actually liked it. The beds are bunkbeds but since their cousin's bunkbeds are taken down, they too wanted the same.
We had all three of them in one room upstairs, but we knew that Elsa and Livy would need to go downstairs before the baby comes. Hillie is not adjusting well. She has cried herself to sleep every night she really misses having her sisters in there with her. Pretty soon she will have another roommate.
It seems that we have had to make just as many adjustments for baby #4 as we did for Elsa. the second and third baby didn't involve too many changes, but that fourth baby sure does mix it up a bit. We cannot wait. I am actually looking forward to taking my maternity leave from work. Its as close to a vacation as I can get.

Our New Van

I never thought that I would be one of those people who owned a minivan. Well, here it is. What's even more crazy is that I didn't think that I would be so appreciative and love it so much. We knew with baby #4 on the way, there was no way around it and so now that we finally have it, I couldn't be more happier. It is so roomy! The girls love it, they are constantly wanting to sit in different seats and Elsa has now taken it upon her self to see to it that everyone is buckled in. It's really made things easier for me.
Its fun to see Micah get excited about it, he was more reluctant than me to join the minivan club, just a couple months ago he tried to sell me on the Honda Pilot. Now he is constantly telling me how much he loves having the van.
More than anything I am greatful that we don't have to think about buying or selling another car for a very long time.

Good Things Utah

My sister Susie appeared on Good Things Utah to promote her new business. Very exciting.

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"8" Things About Me


8 Things I Did Yesterday

1. Forgot to pick Elsa up from school, and so I got there late, oops.
2. Made Mac and Cheese for the billionth time for lunch
3. Went to work for four hours
4. watched the season premiere of Jon and Kate
5. bathed the girls
6. washed dishes
7. folded and put laundry away
8. ate a drumstick (ice cream cone) yum!

8 Favorite T.V. Shows

1. Jon and Kate plus 8
2. Office
3. King and Queens
4. American Idol (when its on)
5. Everybody loves Raymond
6. Oprah (some of the shows)
7. Wife Swap
8. Today Show

8 Things I Look Forward To

1. The birth of my baby
2. weekends!
3. 8:00 pm, bedtime!
4. Micah graduating
5. My garden growing
6. taking a vacation
7. my kids growing up
8. Dates with Micah

8 Favorite Restaraunts

1. Olive Garden
2. Tsunami
3. Melting Pot (I only went there once, it was good)
4. Red Robin
5. Crown Burger
6. Arby's
6. Texas Roadhouse (only for their rolls)
7. IHop (for Breakfast)
8. Village Baker (good sandwiches)

8 Things On My Wish List
1. I want to travel
2. I want to see my grandchildren
3. of course, to be financial secure
4. to not have to work
5. to see my children grow up and be great!
6. To sell our car so we can get a van
7. World Peace
8. the extiction of weeds, especially morning glory!

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1. Jamie
2. Bonni
3. Michelle
4. Bethany
5. Camille
6. Natalie
7. Amber
8. Melissa

Memorial Day- Golden Spike

We spent our memorial day with Gramps and Grammie McNeal. We drove out to the Golden Spike area and the girls were able to see the reinactment of the meeting of the two trains, and the driving of the Golden Spike.

Bear Lake

Last week I took the girls up to Bear Lake where Micah's dad's employer has a time share condo up there. I took them up last monday and they stayed until friday. They had so much fun playing with their cousins and spending time with their Oma and Opa, Aunts and Uncles.
Micah started summer school and was unable to go. I think he enjoyed having some quite time at the house to study and get some much needed house stuff done.
They came home tan and exhausted. Elsa is on year-around and was off track that week. Livy was telling me how "Oma turned my brains." I didnt quite understand what she meant until after maybe the fourth time she told me I realized she had meant that "Oma trimmed my bangs." Kids really do say the darnest things.

Spring! Spring! Spring!

Its finally starting to warm up! Opa's birthday was this past weekend and We got together and celebrated by taking a hike up immigration canyon. There was still quite a bit of snow and so the 3 mile hike turned into about 50ft. The kids shoes and clothes were instantly muddy and we were missing some jackets. We turned around and went back to Brecken's house for cake and ice cream. It was fun to finally get outside and enjoy the weather.
Elsa has started soccer and scored a goal on Saturday. She really enjoys getting out there and running around.
In the Relief Society, we just finished our "Week of Women" activity. It was a lot of fun but a lot of work. I was able to get Bonnie Parkin (former General RS pres) to come and speak to our ward and another ward we invited. I was a little disapointed that we didnt have as large of a turn out as I would have liked, but it was very uplifting and spiritual. I am so amazed at the woman she is and what she has experienced in her travels. It really made me greatful that I am where I am in the world at this time.
Mother's Day was great. I woke up to Hillie climbing into our bed and kissing me on the lips (she doesn't normally do that). Elsa and Livy kept telling me "Happy Mother's day" and gave me lots of hugs and kisses. It really made me greatful for the opportunity I have had to be a mother and see my little girls grow. Some of my family (the ones who still live in UT) came over and we BBQed chicken. It was nice to relax and have fun.
Pregnancy is going slowly but good. I am now 29 weeks, 11 more to go! The girls are constantly wanting to feel the baby kick. They are so excited to meet their little brother. I still can't pull Micah down from the clouds. He is probably the most eager for the pregnancy to end.