So many babies, so little time

David and I decided that Jackie and Judd's baby, Tyler, should be "Thud" and our Jacob should be "Plop". What do you think?

Anyway, all together we had a very busy, but good, weekend. Thanksgiving dinner at the Preston's was excellent. I made two lemon-sour cream pies, a pumpkin roll, and corn. We got in some good games of Settlers and Axis and Allies before we had to put the kids to bed. I'd say it was a very tummy filling Turkey Day! We missed all of the family though, but we're sure glad for our family out here. Congrats Liz on your Thanksgiving announcement!

you go you're way, and I'll go mine

David has a friend who works for the St. Louis Blues Hockey team, and was able to get two free tickets. He and Judd decided to go and take the boys with them, since they got in free. They had a fun ride by Metro into town, and Caleb was even given an authentic hockey puck that was hit out of bounds. They had some good 'ole male bonding and Jackie and I took the babies shopping with us. We had no idea what to do with ourselves with only two babies sitting in car seats. After some Costco and Target, we drove to the temple to see the lights. (Pictures to follow on a later post.) All-in-all, I'd say a very successful night!

Our Victory's Story

We went to Judd and Jackie's BYU football party on Saturday.

GO BYU!!!!!!

It was a lot of fun, and there were Ute fans there so we had to represent! It was a pretty slow game up until the last few minutes. We just about died of anticipation, but, of course, we knew all along that BYU would pull through and take the win. In the end, it was a good party with good food. (I took my Lemon-sour cream Pie. Yum!)

Seeeewwwwwyyyyyy!

Well, here we are, the Dusty Diamond Family. Our friend Letty had a murder mystery dinner for her birthday party. Check out the belt buckles. Those were homemade my friends!

Here's Caleb and Letty's boyfriend, Richard, whom Caleb has adopted as his older brother. He's been so great with him and always gets down on the floor to play.

Thankful Thoughts

So, the holiday season has got me thinking. What am I thankful for? Here are some of my thoughts: I am thankful for those moments in the middle of the night when David and I are exhausted and I get a giant smile from my beautiful, healthy baby. Who needs sleep anyway? I'm thankful I can create things, and when a project I'm working on goes just the way I imagined it. I'm grateful for chocolate. I'm thankful for a loving husband who treats me like I'm something special and who actually believes it. I'm grateful for loving parents who still sacrifice for my happiness even though I'm a "grown up". I'm thankful for the show "Super Why?" for 2 reasons; Caleb is entertained for 30 minutes while I blog, and the fact that he can now recite and recognize the entire alphabet (often repeatedly, over and over and over and over.......). I'm thankful for mapquest.com so that I can find my way around a new city not inspired enough to have been built on the grid system. I'm grateful for my prescription sunglasses that save my face from more squinting wrinkles and headaches. I'm grateful for the generosity of good women who see my need for friendship and acceptance, and who drive me and my children around in their wonderful minivans. I'm grateful for minivans. I'm thankful for temples. I'm thankful for missionaries who know why they're on missions and who can pass along pass-along cards when I just can't figure out how to. I'm thankful for beautiful things and that they make me stop and feel thankful. I'm thankful for good back rubs and really funny movies. I am really thankful for sleep. I'm thankful for the internet that lets a girl without a car do some shopping and communicate with family and friends. I'm thankful for technology, "Oh yes, I love technology". I'm thankful for blow dryers, Lysol wipes and magic erasers. I'm grateful for my testimony, a loving Heavenly Father and for Jesus Christ, my Savior. What are you thankful for?

The Leaves are Falling

Caleb is growing up so fast I can't believe it! Everyone always comments to us on how polite he is. He is such a thoughtful person already. This morning he woke up at around seven and came into my room. He saw that I was still tired and went to play in his room. I fell back asleep and didn't realize it until I woke up at nine! He came into my room and told me that he had been playing with his leap pad in the living room so that he wouldn't wake me up and so that I could sleep. What three-year-old does that? He is truly my "Lovey" as I like to call him, and I am so lucky to be his mother!

I decided to take the boys out and take some fall pictures by our apartment. It has finally turned cold here, so now it actually feels like autumn. This is my very favorite season. It's probably because it was when I fell in love with David, and it's also the time when new things happen: new school years, meeting new people, the beginning of the holiday season, and the anticipation of the first snow fall. We're still waiting for that one, but it certainly was a beautiful day today. It was good to get outside in the fresh air!

The Amazing Cubbinator

I woke up this morning to find that Jacob's diaper had some how fallen off inside his sleeper, and that urine had soaked my sheets and me. Well, I obviously stripped his clothes and after a new diaper I sat him up and stared at his chubbiness. There is nothing quite like a roley baby! Then, to my fascination, he discovered his toes. He was grinning like I'd never seen before. This must have inspired him because after I lay him down, he rolled over from his back to his front!!! Yes, my 10 week old is a wonder and amazing! It's incredible what we think will make us happy and what actually does. Deep aye!

What a Hunk!

Jacob just had his two month visit to the pediatrician. He was in the 90th percentile for weight at 12 lbs. 14 oz. We also found out he has an umbilical hernia, but it's not a problem and will go away on its own.

"The Hold"

About a month ago, we were at my parents' house visiting with family and Jacob was really fussy. I handed him over to my brother-in-law, Ron, who then proceeded to calm him down in an instant. Yes, my friends, an instant. Here is David demonstrating "The Hold" which hasn't failed us yet (or anyone in Ron's family either). We all swear by it! Thanks Ron, we owe you one!!!

Hey Diddle Diddle

Here is another one of my favorites! Can't you just see him on Broadway?

Little Miss Muffett

A while ago, Grandma Anson gave Caleb some little nursery rhyme books. He's been saying them over and over again so I thought I'd catch one on tape. Enjoy!

Martha Stewart Here I Come!

I made this bag yesterday out of a place mat and a napkin. Way cool eh?! I'm already planning for my next one. David asked me why I needed another bag. He said I already had one. Ü Boys!!!!!!

David came home from work yesterday with 2 dozen roses for me. I'm spoiled rotten!

Story Time

Here's David reading a story to the boys. I love that David gets off work by 4:00 every day. He gets to spend a lot more time with the boys, and they love it! The boys and I went to the Science Museum today. It's free and has so much to see and do. Caleb liked that he could touch everything.