A corner for baby

I decided that this little baby is going to sleep in our room. I don't have an extra room to put him in and it is just easier when you are nursing to have them in your room. At least that is what I think. I don't know how long he will stay in here, we will play that by ear.

Our room is very small so I was happy when I found a bassinet for $4.00 that fit just perfectly in the corner of my room.

I decided that it looked kind of sad and plain and I figured since this little guy isn't getting a nursery he should at least have a nice corner.

So I got to work, Russ took pictures of me because it is funny to see me sitting on the floor.

Here is the finished product. Nothing fancy, but just cute enough for me.

Want to know what the "J" stands for? - Joseph. I have known for a long time that I wanted to name a boy Joseph and while Russ and I were watching conference this last weekend we both had it confirmed to us that that is indeed his name.

Love the little shoes I just found and the wooden rocking horse Russ parents sent us from Norway when William was born. Haven't decided what picture to put in the frame yet. William wants to wait and put a picture of the baby so we will probably do that.

okay buddy boy - your "room" is ready, come on out.

First haircut

I have never felt a need to cut Gracie's hair except she had this curl or two in the back that were longer than the others. It sorta looked like a tail.

So aunt Ashley cut it while she was playing with Sam and I don't think she ever even knew what was happening. Sam was having a good time too...

Until Gracie growled at him.

Feelings

These pictures of baby Sam pretty much sum up my feelings the past few days.
"I am so ready to have this baby! Things are good, I got so much done and I am ready."

Then I look around the house some more, or think of one more thing.
"I am so not ready, but my body is ready to be done."

How quickly feelings can change.

Happiness

It is getting together with family. This is my oldest brother, Kent's family. We got to make the trek out to Phoenix again because like my sister in law, my niece got baptized.

Here is beautiful Alexis giving Connie a hug. She wasn't crazy about the jumpsuit, but she looked beautiful. I am so happy she has the gospel of Jesus Christ in her life. I have said it before and I will say it again - forever, it is my peace, comfort, and joy.

William wore his boots and brought a walking stick. Little boys can be so cool, they can also be really disruptive during a baptism.

After it was over we went to get some ice cream, and I was happy about that. This baby inside me has a sweet tooth. It was also my mothers birthday that day and somehow I managed not to get a picture of her. Go figure.

Macho man

William found some wieghts. I love every single one of these pictures. And how strong he thinks he is.

Boots

They make a mom like me feel good.

While he is gone

Gracie plays with her friend Elliot

And they play so well together.

She watches whatever movie she wants without William's input.

She also reads, sings, and dances with her Cinderella doll that we saved from DI

She has dance parties with uncle Mark and puts Ashley's bracelets on.

She spends a lot of time putting on makeup she got for her birthday.

She lines up her toys and puts them all over the house.

I have really been loving this time I have had with her before the baby comes. Some lovely one on one time that I got with William, now I get to have it with her. It is fun having her home.

A little late

Last week was my sister, Connie's birthday. It was a great day. The day after the book Mockingjay came out. We have been waiting for that book to come out for a year. Connie's plan was to eat at the three sister restaurants that give you a free meal on your birthday. I decided to do that with her since I love those restaurants. Joe's Farm grill for breakfast where I brought her these pillows and my sister in law Ashley and I made for her.

The pillows were a lot of fun to make. Then Ashley was kind enough to take Gracie while I went with Connie to her place and we read...until lunch. Then we went to Liberty Market, yum! A couple of friends met us there that had already finished the book. I am sure that was hard for them. Then Connie and I went to my house because it was time for William to come home. We put videos on for the kids so we could keep reading. Gracie assumed this awesome position.

Gracie loves her aunt Connie so much, and I am so glad that she has this relationship with her.

I know that her life will be better because of Connie in her life, just like mine.

Dinner time came all too fast and we met up with some of the family and Joe's Real BBQ. It was a very fun day that went by amazingly fast. Not a typical kind of day but one worthy of celebrating someone special.

Happy Birthday Connie!