Hooray for Naunie!

It is so great to have my mom here for 3 weeks! The girls are having so much fun and loving every second their Naunie is here to visit. They are definitely getting spoiled (and me, too!) We are very lucky she is able to spend so much time with us. Now we are just waiting for the baby to come! Hopefully it will be soon, I seriously don't know how much bigger my belly can get!

Note to self.........

Next time we are going to the Detroit Airport to pick someone up I will be sure that we end up at this airport......




And not this one.....

Sweet girls

I'm sad this picture came out blurry - but I think it's still pretty cute. I thought I'd post it to remind myself how sweet and adorable my girls are, even when they are bound and determined to prove otherwise! Sophie has been sick with a cough and fever and Nora followed close behind. Combine that with a mama who is 9 months pregnant and there just doesn't seem to be enough patience to go around. Luckily the girls are both recovering quickly and I won't be pregnant forever - hopefully only around 9 more days! Wahoo!!

What kind of Ice Cream are you???

Strawberry -( 9% of people)
Your personality is as friendly and appealing as strawberry ice cream (especially the kind with chunky bits of real fruit). You’ve got a slightly sarcastic sense of humor, and you rarely stress out or take things too seriously. You are cute and sweet, but with a mischievous side. You are a bit of a troublemaker, but only because you’re determined to avoid a plain vanilla life.

The girls helping me make donuts!

Daddy and Nora having some morning snuggles!

I am happy to say that time is passing rather quickly, and I don't usually like that. I generally like time to, well - take it's time! Having babies makes you realize just how quickly time flies and to just enjoy every day that you have. Of course being 38 weeks pregnant has changed that perspective a bit for right now. But yes, time seems to be moving quickly and right now that makes me very happy! My mom is coming on Tuesday and I don't know who is more excited: me - for obvious reasons, the girls - they'll totally get spoiled, or Brian - so he can focus on school and not have to worry about his prego wife! Brian has been pretty busy so far this semester so the girls and I have been busy making homemade donuts and bread, playing Barbies, reading books, making Valentine's, watching movies and eating popcorn and cleaning/organizing the house. I think I can officially say that the baby could come any day and I would be ready! But of course I still have two weeks of waiting to do, but I'm sure they'll go fast! :)

Self Portraits by Sophie.....

One of Sophie's favorite things to do is be on the computer. When she isn't playing games on pbskids.org she is taking self portraits with the photobooth on our computer! She doesn't like to be watched while she's taking them - so I get to enjoy them later when she's not around. Which is nice because then I can laugh out loud without her hearing me - she hates being laughed at lately. What a diva.

2007 Getting to know You - (well Me I guess)

Where were you born? Logan, Utah

Middle name: Suzanne

How old will you be this year? 27!!

Nicknames: Lecka
Are you taller than your mother or father? Taller than mom, shorter than dad
Do you cry often during movies? Yes, very often!
What is your biggest pet peeve? Loud, thumping music

Favorite color: orange, red, brown and green

Favorite foods: fruit, pizza, and fruit pizza! :)

Favorite beverage: water, Crystal Light - fruit punch flavor

Favorite cold cereal: Wal-Mart brand of Raisin Bran

Favorite smells: rain, skunk, and the smell of my kids after a bath and lotion

Favorite time of day: Morning
What brand of shampoo/conditioner do you use? Pantene
Favorite make-up products? Lip gloss and mascara
How many pillows do you sleep with? Right now like 4, usually 1 or 2

Do you play an instrument? No, but I wish I played the piano
Have you ever been skinny dipping? Once in college

Did you do any sports in High School? Cheerleading and Cross Country
What was the last movie you saw in the theater? Spiderman 3

What is your favorite article of clothing? Some maternity sweat pants from Old Navy. I seriously will be wearing these constantly for the next 3 weeks. Don't worry, I wash them occasionally! :) When I'm not pregnant I seem to be obsessed with finding the perfect pair of jeans - which hasn't happened yet.

What is your dream vacation? With my kids - a Disney Cruise and DisneyWorld. With my husband anyplace warm and tropical! And Italy. And Greece.

What was your first impression of your spouse? I fell in love with his long curly hair, good looks and great sense of humor - instantly. I was smitten at age 13!

If you were an animal what would you be? Probably a cocker spaniel puppy.

What is your favorite "me- time" activity? Exercising or shopping

Favorite TV shows: The Biggest Loser and American Idol - once they are down to the final 12

What is your dream car? Toyota Highlander Hybrid 7 seater or Honda Pilot 7 seater

What is one of your weaknesses? I seem to overestimate myself by thinking I can get way more done in a day than is humanly possible. Clean the house, wash the car, do all the laundry, organize the basement, go to the store, read a book, feed the hungry, save the world - no problem! I'll have it done by noon. Riight.

What do you fix for dinner when there's nothing to fix? Baked potatoes or pancakes and eggs

If you could live in a different decade/era which one would it be? Any one but the 80's. There's no way I can pull of wearing tapered pants! :)
What is the emotion you feel the most? Grateful
Do you consider yourself outgoing? Sometimes
What is something you are constantly working on? Being more patient with my kids
Any hidden talents? I can cross one eye and put one leg behind my head - I bet I could even do them at the same time - now there's some real talent!
What is a word or phrase you overuse? Hey you two!! (talking to my girls of course)

What was the hardest thing that happened to you this past year? A miscarriage and moving

What is the best thing that happened to you this past year? Getting pregnant and moving - I got to stop working and just be at home with my girls again!

What is one thing you hope to accomplish this year? To just be a little better in every aspect of my life - mom, wife, daughter, sister, friend, etc...

The best piece of advice you learned this past year? Say 90% of the kind thoughts you have and hold back 100% of the negative ones

Who are the 7 people you are going to tag to do this survey? Ashlee, Emily Ingram, Emily Becker, Cathie, Janell, Rikki, and Alyson - and I'm sure the rest of you will be tagged eventually! :) ha ha!
At the end of the survey post a picture of you that was taken within the last week!

Wow! That was the longest survey ever - if you read the whole thing consider yourself a good friend! :) Yes, I know I look ready to pop!!