Happy Birthday to ME!!!!! I had a fabulous birthday (on the 11th) and party yesterday!! Oh my goodness, you all will be so JEALOUS when I tell you what my husband did. But first...A's sweater!

Here it is blocking on the 11th. After this I had to do the hood, all the seaming and buttons! It took me almost another week to get that done. Life just gets so crazy!!

















But...VOILA! I finished it!! My goal was to have it done for my party at 3:00 on the 17th. I weaved in the last end at about 11 am!


































And, it gets better...look at it on my BABY!!


































Here are the specs -
Yarn: Patons Marino Regency colorway and Cascade 220 Brown Heather colorway.
Needles: Size 7 and 8's Knit Picks Options
Baby: Just too cute for words :)

Ok, now to my party.

Look at what my Mom made for me. I don't really have a great place for it in my little apartment (but it is on my wall). I think it is just so cute though!






















So, my husband can be pretty darn creative. He made me a wonderful cake, invited tons of my family and friends...and surprised me. I was beyond surprised really. We have a friend, Mike (Lori's husband) who is a graphic artist. He and Mike have been working on something since Thursday. He kept joking with me telling me it was a marble sculpture of me. Ooh, that is something I want :)
So, imagine my surprise when he comes into the room where my party was being held and said that he had a surprise for me. And... I needed to go outside. So, out I went with everyone looking so excited...and this is what I saw

















A PINATA that looked like YARN! WOW, that is so cool! Just to give you an idea of how big it was, here's a picture of it next to my head ;)

















So, I start swinging at this thing, and all the sudden Nicole and Stephanie get a bit nervous looking, converse and tell me to stop. One of Stephanie's kids goes to their van and gets out a big blanket and they put it under the pinata. I start thinking..could this be what I think it is?? Could it be that there isn't candy in here?? Could it be something else?? I dared not to hope, but just kept whacking away (and letting all the kiddos there do the same).

When it finally opened...here is what I found

















30 BALLS, SKEINS and HANKS OF YARN!!!!!! OH.MY.GOSH! I was stunned, happy, no, really, those words don't do justice to how I was feeling. I had sock yarn, worsted weight, bulky, you name it...all sorts of wooly goodness!!! I got the pink and brown Lorna's Laces that I was coveting over at Simply Sock Yarn, I got Socks that Rock January One Colorway (ooh, I love that!), I got some fabulous Rowan, Manos Del Uruguay, and lots of others!!! 30 balls for 30 years.

































Here I am at home, in my bed, with my yarn. I love my husband! He totally surprised me. Now he has 10 years before he has to top himself ;)

Ahhh...finally a moment!

I haven't been able to blog how I want to in a few days. We either have only had dial-up, or the kids have needed me...we'll see how much I get done this morning though. I have a feeling that A is close to melt down mode :)

Ok, we've had lots of fun this month!! S is obsessed with CARS, so I decided to make Radiator Springs in his bedroom! We've got the race track, Lightning's house, Luigi's, Mater's, The Cozy Cone, Doc's, and a Corvette House (he has some corvette's that had to be included!).














Last weekend was relatively warm, in the upper 40's, so we went to the park! Man, we had fun, all of us!










































Check our family website for more pictures of this fun day!!!

My birthday was on Sunday (thank you all for the birthday wishes!). I got some new headphones for my iPod. I love listening to audiobooks while I knit at night. It is really so relaxing for me. I keep stealing Jer's headphones, so he got me some nice ones for myself! Here are some pictures of my yummy cake -














Of course, I have to have a picture of my little man eating the cake. He really liked it...so much that he had to eat my LAST PIECE of it!

My birthday party is on Saturday, so I am sure I'll have more pictures to show of that soon!!!

A Moment of Silence

Last night there was a terrible tragedy in Salt Lake City. A gunman went into a large mall here and opened fire. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families, and all of those who will be haunted by this night forever.

Pregnancy, and Interview, and Bouillon Cubes, OH MY!

That was just yesterday! So, the kids and I were out yesterday and when we came home, our crazy upstairs neighbor was coming outside. Now, remember, I said she was crazy. She stopped to chat for a few minutes and looked at me and said "You're not pregnant again are you?". I was shocked. Stunned. I took a minute to collect myself and said, "No. I'm just fat." She stumbled over her words this time saying, "Oh, no, I didn't mean..it takes a long time for me to lose the baby weight too. I just thought that you were pregnant because you looked like it and I thought WOW if she's pregnant again, her hands will be really full!". I looked at her again. Truly not believing that we were having this conversation and again, I said, "Nope, just fat. Thanks". And I walked inside. What a WHACK JOB! Jeremy said that I should have said, "Oh, they let you out of the loony bin again?".

Interview - well, Jeremy had another interview yesterday with the director of hip development at Zimmer. She had some reservations about him and wanted to chat with him some more. Apparently, the other people who interviewed him really liked him and so she needed to see what she was missing that they saw. So, I guess during the on site interview, she was asking him some questions and really wanted to get at his thought process on how he would handle a situation, and he didn't answer her questions well enough. She gave him a design problem and she said that he gave up too easily when he didn't know the answer (I don't remember the specifics, I will talk to him and then we will edit this part). He was really glad she called. He recently read this book, "Now, Discover your Strengths", and he told her about it. He learned from that book that he is pretty analytical (really???) and that he needs to sit and think about something before answering. He doesn't just jump in with an answer, he takes his time. She was glad to hear this, as she is the same way :) He also took a test online to see what his strengths are and sent her the results. So...we'll see. She said that they would be making a decision this week! *fingers crossed*

Bouillon cubes...*roll eyes*. My son. He is a very mischievous boy. Yesterday I was laying A down for a nap. I heard some banging of cupboards in the kitchen, but I couldn't get up to see what he was doing. So, I just took a very Zen approach and said, I'll deal with it when I get up. I go out to the kitchen about 5 or 10 minutes later and I see a chair pulled up to the counter and the spice cupboard open. S had something in his mouth and I asked him what he was eating. He opened his mouth and there was a chicken bouillon cube! GROSS! I told him to give it to me and explained that it isn't for him. He said, "Oh, it's just for Mom and Dad?". No, sweetie, it's for cooking! What a nut!

This morning I got up and he was eating my last piece of birthday cake. Ooh buddy. You don't come between Mama and her cake. He ate all the frosting (whipped, my favorite!) and the oreo that was on top. I was laying in bed dreaming of that piece of cake and it's gone. In the belly of my 2 year old. Here is the conversation he and I had:
Me: S! What are you doing?? That's my birthday cake!
S: Well, you can share!
Me: No sweetie, that's my cake!
S: But, you gave me some in my Cars bowl.
Me: Yeah, last night I did. But, that was my last piece of cake and I wanted it.
S: Sorry Mom. Sorry for eating your birthday cake Mom.

Ugh, why is he so cute? Because it saves him. Just now, he was coloring on himself and the table with markers. Who is this child?!?!

Anyhoo...my birthday was SO relaxing and fantastic! We got up and went to church. We came home and Jeremy made me lunch and then I got to have a nap. Nicole came over after my nap with a great bag she knit for me. Jeremy and Seth got me some headphones for my iPod (I think it's because I steal Jeremy's daily!), and we had some FABULOUS cake. (I'm still mourning the loss of my last piece of cake). It was a really nice day and I was so happy to share it with my family. Now, I'm the big 3-0. So far, my thirties are good :)

Oh, and I will post pictures...I just can't right now. Our great neighbors let us use their high speed internet...well, it hasn't worked for a few days now. So, I'm on dial-up. I hate dial-up.

Oh so much better!

This is how I am feeling. I lost 4 lbs. the other day! I hate being sick. I despise it! Luckily for me, my husband came home and took care of my babies so I could take care of myself! And, now, I am better!
Ok, as promised.... 30 things about me for my 30 years!

1. I was born February 11, 1977 at 11:38 pm.
2. I stay up until my birth minute every year and wish myself happy birthday.
3. Since I have become a Mother myself, I have called and thanked my Mother on my birthday.
4. I have 3 children
5. 2 are living...it's the hardest thing I've ever had to do.
6. I grew up in Omaha, NE; Coffeyville, KS; and Kaysville, UT. However, when I tell people where I'm from, I always say Kansas.
7. I could never sleep in as a child. I wished I could...it was terrible being the first one awake at a sleep over at someone else's house.
8. I would eat chocolate everyday if I could.
9. I am learning that chocolate doesn't cure everything though.
10. I have been pregnant or nursing (or both) for the last 5 years (in March)
11. I bit my toenails when I was a kid (gross, I know)
12. I have been 5 foot 6 inches since 6th grade. That was the year that I grew 6 inches!
13. I had my first kiss when I was 13. I felt so old then, but now that I have 13 year old nieces, it is SO YOUNG!
14. I am the 4th of 5 children.
15. Between the 5 children in my family, there are 20 grandchildren!
16. I love to read
17. Therefore, I love audiobooks!
18. I wish I could knit and listen to books all day long.
19. I would never do that, because I love reading to my kids and playing legos with Seth!
20. I love Barry Manilow and the Carpenter's. I thank my sister and my Mother for that.
21. I always wanted a car mat like my brother's had, when I was little.
22. My feet are always cold.
23. I wish I could knit socks faster...because my feet are always cold ;)
24. I have the best in-laws in the world, seriously.
25. I was a Sign Language interpreter for 2.5 years.
26. I have been signing for 24 years now.
27. Someday, I hope to go back and finish my degree in Deaf Education at Utah State University.
28. I made a cd when I was in college. Don't ask to hear it, I won't let you.
29. I play the piano and guitar...neither of them well, but I can.
30. I am the luckiest woman in the world to have such a fantastic family. I mean, who couldn't love these people?!?! Oh, and fyi, the last picture is Emma. I know, she looks just like Amelia!

Sick

Oh man, it sucks when Mom is sick. I've got what Seth had, but I get to take care of 2 little ones, change diapers, make food and try to be a nice Mom while doing it. Ugh.

Potty Training

Yeah, not so much. We've tried, he just isn't ready I guess. Seth told me yesterday that if he had an Elmo potty seat, he'd go on the big potty all the time. After 3 pairs of underwear, a poop incident and a couple pee incidents, he told me he really just likes diapers. So, it's back to diapers. I've had a child in diapers for the last 4 years. I'm kind of tired of diapers. However, I know that it is not ending any time soon, so I will suck it up and be happy :)

On a brighter note...my birthday is on Sunday. My dear sweet husband is giving me a party on the 17th. It will be fun. I haven't had a birthday party (a real one) since I turned 16. Yipee!!!! :D

Silent Poetry Day

t's Blogger (Silent) Poetry Reading day! I heard about it from Cara and she heard about it from this blog. So, here is an original Kim.

Emma

I lay her down, she laughs, she cries
she knows what is coming
I lie down and offer my breast
she grabs it and smiles.
Here comes the milk,
drink up my baby!
I look at her face
so sweet, so innocent.
Rosy cheeks, tousled hair,
little bit of me,
and a lot of Jer.
She is my world,
she is my joy,
I can't believe I wanted a boy!
I love her dearly
and pray
she will be happy, hopeful and
know she is loved, everyday.
Goodnight my Angel
Sleep tight my love
I'll be here all night
So if you wake up, and get scared
or hungry,
roll over, I'll be here for you
always.
Goodnight my Angel
Mommy loves you.

Written August 3, 2003, 20 days before Emma died. I find that so ironic, it was not long at all before she left me. This just gives you a glimpse of my feelings for her. I've been thinking of this poem a lot lately, as Amelia is doing much the same things Emma was when she died. She is crawling, playing with toys, and playing with me just like Emma did. It is hard for me, daily, not to call her Emma. I catch myself everyday.

Seth is sick. It came on very suddenly. His friend, Aurora, has been over all day. They left and he wanted a snack. I gave him some pudding and he didn't want it. That should have been a clue, but it wasn't. Then he wanted spaghetti. I gave him that and he barely touched it. Again, this should have given me some inkling that something was wrong. It wasn't until he was sitting with me, asleep, that he threw up everywhere. That was my clue. Sometimes we need to be smacked in the face (or puked on) to realize when something isn't right. Ugh. I hate when he doesn't feel good. It is the worst. My poor little bub.

The Z Hotel

Jeremy got home last night around midnight. He has been in Warsaw, Indiana for an interview with Zimmer. So, now we are waiting to hear from Medicine Lodge in Logan, UT and Zimmer in Warsaw. He said the interview went well, really well. They have 4 positions available in the hip team. So, we'll see.
The very interesting part of this is the hotel where he stayed. Zimmer is a pretty big deal in this small town. About 10% of the town works there and they have various buildings scattered throughout town. So, the fact that they have their own hotel isn't too odd. The art work in the hotel...well, that is another story completely.
Now, you all know that Zimmer does implants. They are an orthopaedic company, hips, knees, spine...that's their thing. So, what happens when implants meet leaves? Art in the bathroom. Yes, in the bathroom of Jer's hotel room was a picture of a knee implant among leaves. (I'm still laughing about this one). Oh how I wish he had a camera phone and he could have taken pictures. There was another piece of art involving a hip implant, but I don't remember the details.
This has inspired me. If they can do it, why can't I?? My sister-in-law, Tawnya, has a knee plate that was recently removed (and cleaned) from her leg. I am going to take it and place it in beautiful yarn. Maybe I can get it shown in the hotel even! I am excited about that! ;)

14 days!

14 days until my birthday. The big 3-0. I am pretty excited about my birthday this year. Heck, I always love my birthday. No diapers to change, no children to really take care of (all I have to do is nurse A). I really enjoy my birthday.
So, in the spirit of my birthday (and to give some hints to my sweet husband) here are some things that I hope I get this year!
1. Addi Turbo needles, size 0 and 1, 40 inch cable. I love doing socks in the magic loop, but I don't have these sizes of needles yet! You can only knit so much on 2's and 3's! :)
2. This yarn. Those who know me shouldn't be surprised, my two favorite colors!
3. Any of this yarn
4. And, any of this yarn - this is especially yummy stuff! I've blogged about it before.
5. Of course, I always love gift certificates to my lys (Local Yarn Store, Jer) my two favorites are Black Sheep Wool and/or Soul Spun Yarn. This way I could take a class or two :)
6. This is something I have been wanting for a while now. Of course, my husband (the engineer) thinks he can make me one that is electric...we'll see!
7. And, how could I have number 6 without this?!?!
8. I also adore this sock yarn. My sister in law, Stephanie got some from Santa, it is just heavenly! Sadly, it is usually sold out since she hand dyes and spins it!
9. I would love a gift certificate to this store
10. Or this one

So, I originally started this list with 5 things, I have since added on 5 more :) It is my top ten wishlist, but in no particular order. Even if I don't get any of those things, it is fun to look for them and think of what I would want :)

And, as promised, 30 things about me will be coming soon. I have to think of 30 things first! heehee!

Logan Interview

It went really well!! Jeremy felt really good about the interview. He met with 8 different people and when he called me, he sounded so upbeat and happy. There are about 10 people they are interviewing and he was the first on site interview. However, his main contact, Dan, told him that half of the people that interviewed him today were first interviews themselves :) This is somewhere Jeremy would really like to work. They will be hiring someone in February, so it shouldn't take too long :D
Since he was in Logan, Jeremy went to see his Grandparents after his interviews. It was nice for him to go see them and see his cousin, Matt, who just returned from an LDS mission to the Philippines in November.
Now the next interview is on Tuesday/Wednesday in Warsaw, IN.

While Jeremy was gone today, my friend Nicole came over. Here is a picture of our kiddos - Seth, Aurora and Eve. They were having fun with their babies.














Seth and Aurora are so funny together. They are just such great friends and crack Nicole and I up on a daily basis. Last night we went over there for dinner and Seth and Aurora got married. After they got married, Seth gave Aurora a Lightning McQueen car. She looked at Seth and very seriously said, "Oh Seth, I only like beautiful cars". Nicole and I cracked up! They are just such nutty kiddos. It is a good thing that they get along so well, it gives Nicole and I the much needed sanity/knitting breaks that we need!

The Fine Print

So, Jeremy got his interview schedule yesterday for tomorrow in Logan. He needs to be there from 8:30 until 4:30, which means he needs to leave here by 6:30 am. Not a biggie, he usually leave the house around that time. Here is the fine print though...he needs to have a 30 to 45 minute power point presentation about his interests and past projects. He's freaking out a little bit. Eek!

He's Leaving

Jeremy is going to Indiana next Tuesday! He will get into Fort Wayne around 6 pm and have interviews on Wednesday until 2. Then, they will have a realtor show him around town. I was pretty excited about that, thinking that they would be offering him a job, but after talking to my Dad, it makes more sense that they want him to know the town so that he can make a good educated decision when/if they offer him a job. Wow. Hows that for a run on sentence?
So, there is that. But wait, there's more!
He is going to Logan on Friday for interviews with the company up there!!! Man, I am so excited. I love Logan. It is where I went to school, I adore that town. However, I would LOVE to leave Utah. I have never been a huge fan of this state. But, I have so many fabulous friends here and my family and of course Emma is buried here. Also, the job would be really great for Jeremy's career, he'd get lots of experience in different areas, whereas with Zimmer, he'd just do hips. oh it is just going to be a difficult decision for sure. We will have to pray about it lots.

My Mom was so excited and saying that she is just sure that he will have a job within the next couple of weeks. My sweet Mom...she has been saying this since June! She is forever the optimist. However, we've been here before. Multiple companies wanting to meet him and having him out for interviews, and then no job. So, we are cautiously optimistic. My Dad likes this term, I do too.

So, now to the kids. Amelia is sitting up and sitting herself up now! She crawls (kind of) and gets where she wants to go. She turned 7 months yesterday. I can't believe it's been 7 months! Only 1 month and 1 week until she is the same age Emma was. This is hard. This is a very hard time for me. It was with Seth too, but more so with Amelia. Probably because she is a girl and looks SO much like Emma, and she sounds like her too when she talks. *sigh* Sometimes it is just so hard.

Oh Seth

He is just so silly. Here was his prayer tonight, "Heavenly Father, thank you for blessings, thank you for Emma and Santa". He is a NUT! I love having this silly 2 year old in my house (most the time). He truly makes Jeremy and I laugh...which is a VERY good thing otherwise he may not be here any longer ;)

Houston, we have INTERVIEWS!

So, last Thursday, Jeremy had an interview with Zimmer, a company in Indiana. For those who remember, he interviewed with them in September, they liked him and wanted to bring him out, but the job was canceled due to budget issues. Well, they interviewed him for a different position last week. They called today and want to bring him out for an interview!! YIPEE!!

Then, on Friday a company in Logan, UT called. They did a phone interview with him on Friday. The gentleman he spoke with said that they originally wanted someone with more experience, but if the right person came along, they'd work with them. He has a phone interview with the rest of the team tomorrow at 4. Man, it would be awesome if he got offered both jobs and we could PICK where we lived!

Both places have perks, so we'll have to pray about it and decide where we really need to be right now. Keep us in your prayers please!

As for us...I'm sick, the kids are sick...man I hate colds! I don't like wiping runny noses. My babies don't like it either. :(

I'm trying to get some knitting done and quick! I am making some beautifully sweet booties for my friend Sarah's little baby girl, Zoey. I am hoping to get them out this week and she can have them before she turns 4 weeks on Saturday! :) Then, I have a purse to make, a headband, a scarf and a shawl. All before my birthday on February 11.

Speaking of my birthday...I'm going to be 30 this year. Kind of a big one. I am excited to be 30. I have always loved my birthday. It is a great time for me. A time of reflection and goal setting. Watch for an upcoming post...30 things about me, just in time for my birthday!

6 Things About Me

I was tagged by Heather

"According to the rules... Each player of this game starts with the "6 Weird Things about You". People who get tagged need to write a blog of their own 6 weird things as well as state this rule clearly. In the end, you need to choose 6 people to be tagged and list their names. Don't forget to leave a comment that says 'you are tagged' in their comments and tell them to read your blog!"

1. I hate wet socks. If my socks get wet, it will drive me BATTY! I must have dry socks at all times...I'm weird I know. But wait, there's more!

2. I am FREAKISHLY anal about my windshield being clean. I can.not.stand. a dirty windshield! I won't drive if there is anything on it, leaves, bugs, what have you...freakishly anal people.

3. Some of my best friends, I've never met in person. I've been on a discussion board since I got pregnant with Emma (April 2002) and we were all due at the same time. We have been friends for almost 5 years and most of us have never met!

4. I can't sleep if I haven't knitted at all that day. Seriously, I am addicted! If I haven't had a chance to knit during the day, I will stay up until midnight knitting, then I can fall asleep :)

5. Now, this may be weird to some of you, but it's not to me - I can never have enough yarn. nuff said.

6. II love tomatoes, but I hate chunks of tomatoes in things. Salsa, spaghetti sauce...yuck! But, I will eat a tomato right out of the garden any day! :)

Ok, now I am sending this along to Lori, Nicole, Michelle, Stephanie, and Jenn.

Yeah, I know, I didn't tag 6 people...that's me, living by my own rules! haha!

I just want my Dad!

My sweet boy is sick. He has a bad cough and a fever. I hate when he is sick. Last night at about 11:30, he woke up coughing. I was still awake, so I went in to take care of him. I got him some water and laid down with him. Well, he just got very upset with me. Here is the conversation we had;
S: No!
M: What's wrong baby? Mommy's here, it's ok.
S: I want my Dad. I don't want you. I just want my Dad!
M: Oh, ok sweetie. Just a minute, I"ll go get him for you.

So, with broken heart, I went and got my husband. My heart wasn't broken for too long since Jer had to be the one awake with him all night and not me. I guess this is what happens when Daddy takes over nighttime parenting. This is what we did when he night weaned, I am SO glad! It really is sweet that he loves his Daddy so much. Sometimes I wish that I could comfort him still. Oh well...hopefully he will get better fast. I hate sickness.

Somebody Lied

I'm not sure who it was, but someone lied to me. It must have been when I was a very young girl. I remember singing a song..."When I grow up, I want to be a Mother". It must have started then. Someone lied to me when they said this Mothering thing was fun and rewarding. Today, it's not. I have a feeling that my Mother knew that. She just didn't tell me. See, here's my theory. Mom's have a code of conduct. They can not tell their daughters (future mothers) how difficult it is to be a Mother. They can't tell them because then what would happen to our world? Women would realize that they don't get paid to do the work of many, and that it would be hard! If they realized this, they wouldn't do it. Then where would we be? Yep, that's got to be it.

If I have to rescue Amelia from Seth one more time, change another sat-in for hours poopy diaper, tell Seth to stop laying on his sister, listen to her whine, etc.,etc.,etc. one more time...I just might blow.

Have I told you all how clingy my daughter is? She loves me. I am glad. But seriously, she doesn't need to be ON me 24/7! I promise! She will scream if I leave her sight...it can get really tiring.

Oh...but I guess it isn't all bad. I do love the spontaneous kisses, watching them laugh together, and snuggling with them while they sleep. I love listening to them playing in Seth's tent right now with his cars. I love these moments of peace. I guess that is what this is all about. Watching them play together, learn together and grow together.

So, Somebody did lie. While I never knew how hard this would be, I never knew how much I could love either. No one ever told me that I would give anything to protect my child, that I would love them so fiercely that it could actually hurt. No one ever told me just how much I would really love being a Mom. That while there are days and moments when you want to pull your hair out, you wouldn't trade it for anything.

For my babies...I love you more than you will ever know. I will try to tell you all of these things, but, just as I didn't understand, you won't either until you have your own babies. Until you see your child, hold your child, nurse and love your child, you just won't get it. So, I'll do my best. I'll do my best so that I fool you and you want to do this also. So that someday, I can watch you parent and I can have the really fun, rewarding part...Grandparenting!

Sweetest Thing

It really is the sweetest thing when I have my baby girl sleeping on my chest in the sling. She was just so tired and didn't want to nurse. I put her in the sling and now she is peacefully asleep. She really is my easiest baby yet. I guess maybe it gets easier with practice :)

Jeremy got a phone call today from Zimmer. If you remember, they gave him a phone interview in September, then the position was canceled. Well, they are considering him for a different, better job now. He has his phone interview next Thursday. Please cross your fingers and toes and say lots of prayers for us! He also has applied for a position with a company in Logan, UT. I would love it there, it is where his folks are from and where I went to college. There is another job he is being considered for in Salt Lake also. So, hopefully something will come from those. Our birthday's are next month, it would be a great gift for both of us if he got a job.

Now it's time to go back to being a Mom...I have to make dinner.

My sweet boy...

Tonight Seth wanted to say his prayers all by himself, so Jeremy left the room. However, he stood outside the door, and this is what Seth said,
"Heavenly Father, thank you for blessings. Help Daddy to find a job. Name of Jesus Christ, Amen".
He is just such a sweet boy. Doesn't even really know the struggles we are having, but he hears us pray for it, and probably talk about it. What a sweet tender prayer.

And the winner is.....

Celeste!!! Celeste has one the bag for $10! All proceeds will be sent to Doctor's Without Borders. Thank you so much for your generosity and kind heartedness this season Celeste!!!

Super Seth

Here he is...Super Seth to the Rescue!

Looooong Time

Yes, it's been a long time since I last wrote. We had a pretty good Christmas, just stayed at home on Christmas eve. It was nice. I sang in the choir at Church, then we came home and had dinner. We watched "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" and had cheesecake. We also acted out the Bible story of Christ's birth. It was really nice, and fun. Seth was SO excited to see Santa when he came to our house. He was pretty sad when I told him that he had to be asleep for Santa to come! He wouldn't fall asleep, so I finally told him that his Meemaw (my Mom) called and that Santa was at his Uncle Chip and Aunt Nanny's house, so he better go to sleep now!!! He fell asleep FAST! :D

Christmas day was a lot of fun. We woke up and had birthday cake and ice cream (for Jesus of course!). Then, we opened gifts, got ready and went to see my family for Christmas day. It was a day of fun and family...what more could you ask for??

Amelia is moving all over the place now. I don't love having a mobile child! She is into everything she shouldn't be and gets frustrated that she can't move fast enough! She scoots a lot and does lots of army crawling. She is blowing raspberries, squealing and talking non-stop! Oh, and she also is signing milk!!! She is my earliest signing baby, it is so fun!!!

Seth is a superhero these days. He usually has on a cape and is "Super Seth"! He likes for us to fly with him. The way our apartment is set up, he can run in circles, and we join him...we get pretty dizzy though! :) He is such a good big brother and has so much fun with his sister.ok,

Ok, time to go be Mom now...here's some pictures.

Eek

I am afraid that my last post came across harsher than I meant it. I just want to give another week to see if anyone else wants this. I am grateful for whatever bids I get, and if it goes for $10, then that is fine. Sorry if I sounded harsh, I really didn't mean it.

One more chance...

I have decided to give my dear friends and family the benefit of the doubt. The holidays have been upon us and life gets busy, I know that. So, I am giving you all one more week to enter in a bid for the purse for Doctor's without Borders. I have received one bid for $10. I know that we can do better than that, we can do better than $10. Heck, that isn't even what it cost to make the purse.

So, the auction deadline has been extended to January 7, 2007. Let's make this a great way to start off the New Year!!!

Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays! I have been inspired by the Yarn Harlot and this post. So, in honor of Doctors without Borders, I am selling one of the purses I made this year and all proceeds will go to this worthy organization. The bag farthest to the left is the one that I am selling. I will take the highest offer that I get between now and January 1st.

I will let everyone know who bid the most (unless the buyer wants to be anonymous) and I will donate the money in their name.

Please feel free to email me with any questions and please email me your bid (kimborchertATgmailDOTcom)

Missing Emma

This time of year causes me to think a lot. Really important moments in Emma's life I remember. I remember the day I had my baby shower (November 23), the day I found out she was breech (November 22) and how many weeks pregnant I was (34...she dropped at 33 weeks). I can tell you what I did the day before she was born and the day she was born. I can tell you that 4 years ago today I was still in the hospital, we went home on the 18th. When we got home from the hospital there was a big banner on my garage door, from my old roommates, welcoming Emma home. I remember things that I did with Emma, just every day things...I am glad for that. However, sometimes it is hard. I remember what I did on my birthday, the one birthday I had with her alive. I think it's because when she died my everyday life was not so everyday. I had to search my memory and burn those memories. I don't want to forget anything.

So, here are some things I miss about Emma. I miss the way she smelled. I haven't used the same baby wash on my other kiddos that I used on her...I just can't. I miss smelling her and kissing her neck. I miss the way she would smile so easily. I miss that she had my eyes. Of my 3 children she is the only one that looked like me. I miss that she would crawl up to me in the morning and whisper and play with my face to wake me. I miss that I could calm her by singing to her. I miss watching her crawl and try to find me. I miss her squeal of joy when she saw her Daddy. I miss her little voice saying, "dadadadadada". I miss those eyes. I miss the way she..oh I just miss her.

I often wonder if I will forever have this hole in my soul? This hole that only Emma can fill? Will every wonderful moment be overshadowed for me by the fact that it would be better if Emma were there? If she were there with me? That is how it is right now. Every time something wonderful happens, I grieve for my Emma. When Seth and Amelia were born, I was thrilled...but shortly after, I cried that their sister didn't get to be here in the flesh with them. I know she was there when they were born, I felt her. But, I really do wish they could all grow up together.

Ugh..it's late, the kids will wake early, I better go to bed...I am just missing Emma.

Our Day

So our day yesterday...ugh, it was hard. Seth decided at 6:45 that it was time to wake up. He came into my room and turned on the light and woke up not only myself, but Amelia (who usually sleeps until 10 or 10:30!!). I was NOT happy. I got up and was just a mess. I really wanted to sleep as much as possible so I didn't have to deal with the day yet...but that didn't happen. I woke up and just cried and cried and cried. Jeremy felt so bad that he had to go to work, but he's so new at this job that he really needed to go in. So, he left, I changed diapers and eventually got Amelia back to sleep. I was pretty weepy the rest of the morning. Then, I needed to get out of the house. So, my friend Nicole and I went to lunch. We took our kiddos (she has a little girl who is Emma's age - I love that girl!) and that was really good for me. Then we went to a great consignment boutique here and dreamed of cute clothes for our kiddos. I found a dress I would have wanted to get for Emma. Then, we went home, I changed diapers, knit and let Winnie the Pooh babysit Seth (thank heavens for the library having the Pooh movie!). Jeremy got home around 3:30 and we got packed up and went to Kaysville (where she is buried). We went and got balloons, I don't remember how many, but lots of pink and white balloons. Seth was very cute saying that Emma would run and catch all the balloons. He thought she'd like them a lot :). We sent her balloons in heaven and sang happy birthday. I have yet to be able to get through that song without crying on her birthday. Then Jer put new flowers in her vases and we went to dinner. We had her picture on the table with us, I am sure the server was curious why we had a picture of a little baby girl on the table Then we went to my brother's and had pie with he and his wife. We didn't make it to the store to drop off her presents for Toys for Tots, so Jer and Seth are doing that today.
On the way home from my brother's, we were driving by an ambulance. I hate ambulances more than anything. It got me thinking about the day she died and I just lost it. I cried for about 20 minutes of our drive home. Then, we got home, got Seth in bed and I sat down and cried some more. I was really glad to go to bed last night and have the day over. I just can't believe that I have a 4 year old child. That blows my mind. It probably blows my mind the most because I have no idea what my life would be like with her here. I sometimes wish that I could have the "It's a Wonderful Life" experience and be able to see what my life would be like if she were still here...if wishes were pennies...
Anyway, thank you all for your kind thoughts, prayers and hugs, I really appreciate it. Another year has come and gone and I am still alive. I have 2 beautiful earth bound children and one beautiful angel...so I guess things aren't too bad.

Here is something I made this morning for Emma. I should be cleaning, but I am just missing her so much and this has helped a little bit.

Happy Birthday

Happy birthday to my sweet Emma. Today is your 4th birthday. I can't believe it's been so long since you were born. It truly seems like yesterday. I love you and miss you sweet girl.
xoxoxo, Mama

My Michelin Baby

Here is my fatty girl!!! She is just so cute and happy. Amelia laughs so readily and is starting to sit up too. She sits for a bit, and will even get up on her knees, but really she likes to
just roll around and scoot on the floor! :)

A Christmas Party!

Seth was invited to his first Christmas party this week! We went to his friend, Diedrik's, house and had a messy party!! The kids made sugar cookies and frosting and then got to frost them all. When the kids were done, Santa came!! Seth had so much fun and had a lot of fun talking to Santa too! I was afraid that he would be scared, but he wasn't at all. He even gave him a hug when he left! Here are some pictures of my babies!!!

Notice he is looking down and smiling? He was so excited to have this little whisk, he didn't take his eyes off of it!! He cracks me up!

Welcome to Christmas

We got a small tree last night (3 feet to be exact) and Seth is in love with it!! He keeps telling us, "Welcome to Christmas!" when we come in the room with the tree. He is going to make Christmas lots of fun this year, I just know it! :)

One more thing...

Seth is getting all 4 of his 2 year molars right now. When they start to hurt he says, "Mom, my tooths is coming out." That is how I know he needs some more motrin. He is so funny in how he describes things!!

A Conversation with Seth

I swear, this child is 2 going on 20!!! Here is a conversation I had with him yesterday -

Me: What do you want to get Daddy for Christmas?
Seth: Um, a new iPod. He needs a new iPod.
Me: Daddy needs a new iPod? He just got one in May!
Seth: Yes, and I need a new iPod too. We both need new iPods.

As I was recounting this to Jeremy later, Seth reminded me that he needed a BIG iPod, because he was big. He is such a nut!!

She's Moving!

Amelia is not crawling yet, but she is moving around anyway. She rolls onto her tummy and will go in circles on her tummy. She is really so funny. She talks all the time and loves to blow raspberries. I am just so lucky to have such a happy baby girl. She makes our lives pretty easy ;)

Seth had a stomach bug this weekend. Poor baby boy. We were at Walmart on Friday afternoon and we went out to the van and he started to throw up. I got him out of the van (very quickly) and he finished up in the parking lot. Then, he was fine. That was around 1:30 or 2. Then again at 4:30ish he did it again! He did it 3 more times in the next 24 hours and now is fine. He watched more movies in the last few days than I think he's watched in his entire life! So, we are banning all tv for the next week. The kids brain is going to turn to mush!
Luckily, the rest of us are healthy. Jer had a little bug, but it was earlier in the week. Amelia has a runny nose, but she's ok. And, I am ok too. Thank heavens!

My folks were in town this week for Thanksgiving. They stayed up in Kaysville, but it was fun to see them. They came down twice and spent days with us. It was fun to see them. My Dad will be here this week for work, so we might get to see him again.

I have been very busy knitting for the last few weeks. I am putting some bags that I've made in a boutique this weekend. It's my desperate attempt to earn some Christmas Cash! Hopefully I will do well this weekend.

Now, for the big news...Jeremy got a job. It is temporary, but it's a long temp. job. It will be about 4 or 5 months and will pay the bills. We are hoping that he can get at least 30 hours a week, but if not, he'll have to do something else in addition to it. He's still looking for a full time job, you know, the kind with a salary and benefits and enough money that we can get out of this dark little apartment! But, until that time comes, we are just thrilled with this. He starts on Thursday, so we should know then what kind of hours he will be getting.

I'll get some new pictures of the kids up soon, I promise. I'm typing this on the laptop and all the pictures are on the other computer....which is acting up right now..I'm shocked, a PC acting up!??! I can't wait until we can get rid of it and get another Mac.

Emma

Yesterday was my little brother's anniversary. 4 years ago, I was at his wedding, very pregnant with Emma. I had no idea that one month later (to the day) she'd be born.
I just needed to write about her today. I am really missing her today. *sigh* Whoever says that it gets easier is full of crap. It doesn't get easier. It still hurts everyday.

Milestones

In our church the children aged 3-12 are in Primary. This is a Sunday School type class, but they also meet all together for a meeting and have singing time. Once a year the Primary does a program for the congregation. Today was the Primary Program at church. I was sitting in the Mother's room listening and nursing Amelia. Well, the first children to speak their parts were the Sunbeams, age 3. It hit me that it was Emma's class. That today would have been her first Primary Program. I remember sitting watching all of my nieces and nephews and just beaming as they said their parts and sang their songs. Today, I was once again, reminded of what I am missing out on.
These milestones hit and they hurt. I don't expect them, they just come from no where. She'd be turning 4 next month. I can not believe that. In 1 month and 3 days, she would have been 4. What a different little girl she'd be from the one I know.
I miss my girl. She'd be so big now...

Here's the scoop

Jeremy is still looking for work. He went to a couple temp agencies today and hopes to get something from those. He is also applying at every medical device company in Utah. Something has to come up.
Amelia outgrew her infant carseat this week, so we had to get a new one for her. So, she and Seth are now in the same kind of seats and are both rear facing. We've had to be pretty creative with how we are putting them in the car. Hopefully as soon as Jer gets some work we can get a van.
Right now, I am knitting up a storm. I am trying to raise some money to fund our Christmas and maybe even pay a few bills. So, I am knitting some bags. I made one last night and I love it! I will sell them in a couple boutiques this holiday season. I also sold one at Wild Oats today. I was there and a lady asked me about my bag. She's going to call me and tell me what color she wants and I will make one for her! Thank heavens for these small talents!

Still waiting...

So, Jeremy called Biomet on Monday morning. The lady that he spoke with told him that 3 of the 4 positions had been filled and that he should call back on Friday afternoon. So, we waited...it was a long week....and he called back on Friday afternoon. She wasn't there. He left a message and then called back another 4 times...she wasn't ever there and she never called him back. So...we wait. We're getting good at that.
We've been pretty discouraged this week, but despite it all, I still feel really good about Indiana. I will be surprised if he doesn't get the job with Biomet. I am not sure yet what we'll do if he doesn't get this job. I think that he is going to be going to Temp agencies this week. Then...well, I'm not sure. But, we do know we need some money now.

I wrote last week that I'd be taking Amelia for her 4 month check up on Monday. Well, I did. She's a pork chop for sure. She weighed in at a healthy 17 lbs. 8 oz. and 27 inches long! She is much bigger than Emma was at this age and quite a bit bigger than Seth at this age! She's my Fatty McFats for sure! ;) She got two shots and did really well. She cried (duh) but nursed right after and was just fine after that.

Seth is his normal funny self. He did something yesterday that Jeremy and I were cracking up at, but neither of us can remember what it was now! :/ I really should write these things down before I forget them! He was playing with a little girl, Calla, at church today. He was Dad and she was Mom. The kid has the best imagination. Driving to and from Walmart and going shopping all the time. He is a nut!

Jeremy and I have jumped on the "24" bandwagon. We have never watched it, but both of our parents love the show. We've heard so many good things about it that we checked out the first season from the Library. We were up until 11 last night watching the first four episodes. Man is it good and suspenseful! We love it!!!

I can't believe it's already November! We've been thinking about what we are going to and want to get for the kiddos for Christmas. We've decided that they don't need a lot, so we will get them one gift for the two of them and then they will each get another gift, a book, and a handknit item from Mom. So..here is what we want to get the kids.
For the both of them - Play Silks. One of my friends wants to get some for her girls, so we are going to get the bundle of 12 and split them. I think that these will be a hit!
For Seth, Jeremy wants to build him a train/lego table. Then, we want to get him a couple of these lego mats. He loves to play with Legos, so we think he would really like this.
For Miss Amelia, I want to get her a doll. But, not just any doll, a special doll that will last forever. I have found this one and love it!!! Hopefully by the time I can get it they won't be sold out. Oh, and I'll get it in pink :)
They will each get some kind of book and I will make them slippers or something like that.

Now, if Jeremy gets a great job soon and we can afford it, we will get the kids this instead of the silks. Target has such a great selection of kitchen accessories for this and wooden food. They even have a toaster and microwave!! I love it! If we can't get it for them for Christmas, maybe we'll get it for their birthdays.

Ah the holidays. I love them, I really do. And now, I need to go make dinner. Why do these people all think they need to eat??

Anticipation

On Tuesday it will be 3 weeks since Jeremy's interview with Biomet in Indiana. We are both pretty nervous at the beginning of this week. He was told that he would hear something within the next few weeks. That would be this week. It is pretty nerve wracking.
So many people have been praying for us...I am just praying that God hears and answers these prayers. And that if we're really not supposed to be in Indiana, that he will find something else quickly. This is so hard on my sweet husband. I hate to see how terrible he feels. This is just so hard.
I was watching a movie today and there was a line that said, "It's the character that's the strongest that God gives the most challenges to. You can consider that a compliment." I guess that Jeremy and I have pretty darn strong characters. Hopefully this week we will have some answers and know what is going on with our lives.

Amelia has been pretty cranky the last few days. She is so gassy. I don't think I'm eating anything different...but something is bothering her. My poor baby girl. I hate when my kids don't feel well. She goes to the doctor for her 4 month check up tomorrow. She'll get her first immunizations. I hate shots for my kids! :( It will be fun to see how much she weighs. We weighed her last night and she was 18lbs.!!! What a fatty! Seth was 18 lbs. at 6 months and Emma was 19.5 lb.s the week she died, at 8 months. She is definately my biggest baby by far!

Last night we went to a party at church for Halloween. It was a lot of fun. We came in 3rd for the costume contest. The winners were a family that dressed up like the XMen. There was Wolverine (Dad), Mystique, and Rogue. They looked really good.
Anyway, we had a lot of fun. There was a Trunk or Treat, then the party. Jeremy entered the Chili Cookoff and we still think that it is rigged...he took 4th place. He so deserved 1st place! Oh well :) It was fun anyway. Here are some photos from it:

Buzz Who?!?!

Today Seth watched Toy Story for the first time. He loves Buzz Lightbeer. Yes, you read that correctly, Buzz LightBEER! He is just hilarious!

We went to Boo at the Zoo this morning. Ok, Amelia, Seth and I went. We joined our friends, the Lairds. Seth had a great time. I had fun with Nicole. However, I decided I will never do anything like that by myself again. Due to financial constraints, Jeremy didn't go. (Seth was free and I got in on the Laird's zoo pass). Seth had a lot of fun though. He got to wear his costume and get candy and see the animals! What more could a little Roo ask for??

I loved hearing people's reactions when they saw us. Oh, there is Roo and Piglet! However, there were some not so intelligent types, who said the following, "Look! It's a mouse!", or "There is Piglet and some other kind of animal", and one of my favorites, "Is he a small wallaby or a kangaroo? Better get back in your cage!". Ok, seriously?? Do kangaroo's wear blue shirts?!?! Come on people. Oh, and someone thought Amelia was a rabbit! A pink rabbit with pointy ears and a suit that looks JUST LIKE PIGLET!!?!?!?! It was comical.

Tonight we have our church halloween party. I have been working for the last 2 days on Jeremy's costume. He will be Tigger. I'll post pictures, I promise. Everyone has pretty elaborate costumes except for me. I'm Kanga, wearing a brown shirt and pants and some ears. It'll be good. I'll post pictures tomorrow or Monday!

Halloween

We got costumes for the kids yesterday in the mail. Jeremy's Mom made them, oh they are SO cute!!!


Yep, we've got Roo and Piglet!!! Here are some more pictures -













































Aren't they cute?!?! Jeremy will be Tigger and I will be Kanga (of course) to round out our real live House at Pooh Corner! As soon as Seth put on his Roo costume, he started hopping around the house. He loves to wear it and is SO excited to be Roo!!!

Let's see...what else is going on with us? Not much. Still waiting to hear from Biomet. Hopefully this week, if not, then something next week for sure. Jeremy is going to call tomorrow if he doesn't hear anything today.

Here's my cool story for the week. Just proves that the Lord is watching out for us. Just now how we expect. We've joined the Utah Community Food Co-op here. I went on Saturday and volunteered to help with the pick up. When we were done, there was a bunch of meat, bread and lentils left over. I started helping one of the workers pack it up. I asked him what they would do with the left over food. He told me that he would take it home, put it in his freezer and try to find someone who was in need and give it to them. I thought that was a good idea, and continued to help him pack up. As we were getting ready to go, he asked if we knew of anyone who could use this food. I replied (very quietly), um, we could. I explained that my husband is out of work and that it would help us a lot. He said, "Wonderful! Will all of this fit in your freezer?". I told him we'd make room. So, now we have enough meat to last us for another month or so. Thank heavens for this!

5 Years

That is how long we've been married. Yesterday was our anniversary. We were talking and just can't believe all that has happened in our short marriage. We both thought that we'd be in a different place (physically and financially) by this time. But, when it comes right down to it, there is no one else that we would rather do this with. I am so glad that I have Jeremy by my side during these really hard times. Our entire marriage he's been in school (with the exception of one year when he was getting ready to go to grad school) - that is hard. So, we've had school, the birth of all 3 of our children, the death of one, 5 moves and a good dose of unemployment in 5 years. It's hard...but we are blessed. We have 2 very healthy, very happy children. We still have a place to live. We can still pay our bills. Our credit cards were totally paid off so that when we needed to live on them again, we could. We have family and friends that are so generous and help us a ton. So, yes...through it all, we are blessed.

We are still waiting. This waiting game is really hard. Jeremy's interview with Biomet was last Tuesday. He will call next week to see if they know anything yet. He's being a very good squeaky wheel. So, hopefully I will have more of an update next week about employment.

Seth loves The Little Mermaid these days. I can't say as I blame him. Our Bishop's family lent us their copy (their kids are a bit too old for the movie and not interested in it) this week and Seth and I LOVE to watch it!!! It reminds me of when I was young and my little brother, Rob, and I used to play Little Mermaid. I was Ariel...he was everyone else! :)

What we know

We don't know much, but do know that we are not going to Michigan. The interview (if you want to call it that) was such a waste of time. They don't even have a position for Jeremy. There isn't a job opening...why fly him out then??? The company is pretty unorganized. Jer basically sat around for 3 days doing nothing. Then, the guy who flew him out told him that he is too passive. Um, Jeremy isn't in charge of this interview, HE IS! The man didn't even say goodbye to Jer in the airport. They went through security and the guy took off. Whatever.
So, now all of our eggs are in the Biomet basket. He needs to get this job. If he doesn't...we will either be relocating to Omaha (Hotel Shaner) or Olathe (Hotel Borchert).
Ok Lord, what are we supposed to be learning? If you just told us, we'd hurry and learn it and then Jeremy could get a job.
Ugh.

Interviews

Jeremy got back last night around 11:30 from Indiana. His interview with Biomet went really well. It is in Warsaw. He really likes the town and the company. He felt pretty good about it and they will let him know something in a few weeks. He also said that I would like the town a lot. It is a smaller town...for those who know Lawrence, KS, he said it is about half the size of Lawrence. Nice size. It has a Super Walmart and Kohls...what more could I ask for?? :)
This morning, we left at 7:00 am for the airport again. Jeremy flew out to Michigan for an interview with College Park Industries. He is there until Friday. 3 day interview. I spoke to him briefly tonight and he said that it is an interesting interview. The gentleman who flew him out actually told him that he isn't even sure if they have a position for Jeremy yet. I am a bit confused by this, why would they spend the money to bring him out for 3 days if they don't even have a position?? But, Jer said that maybe if this guy likes Jer, he'll find a job for him. We'll see. Something will happen.

As for me...I'm hanging in there. It is hard with 2 little ones, that is for sure. I am sitting here typing when I should be folding laundry, doing dishes, and doing some good cleaning. But, I want to drink my chamomile tea and then knit and watch tv.

Seth said the funniest thing today - my friend Nicole came over with her daughter Eve. Seth usually plays "Grandma and Grandpa" with Eve's sister, Aurora. But, today Aurora was at preschool. So, Seth settled for Eve. He kept saying, "Grandma and Grandpa are coming over". Then he finally said, "Mom, Greg and Marge are here". I started laughing so hard. He was Greg and Eve was Marge. Greg and Marge are Jeremy's folks. He is such a nut. I had to call him Greg for the longest time. Then, he saw the cow costume my Mom bought him and had to wear it. From then on he was Cowie...oh, until we saw Aurora tonight, then he was Grandpa Cowie. What a silly boy.

He's gone!

Jeremy left yesterday for his first interview. We dropped him off at the airport around 2:30 and by 4:00 Seth had already broken my glasses! It wasn't really his fault...but they're broken anyway! Luckily I have another pair. I don't like them as much, but they work.

So, Jeremy's schedule is this: today from 10-2:30 he has interviews every half hour with an hour break for lunch. Then he's done. He will be home late tonight (around 11) and then back at the airport tomorrow morning at 7:30!

Seth asked for Daddy this morning. He's so cute and so attached to his Daddy. We have said many times that it is going to be hard on him when Jeremy gets a job and isn't home to play with him all the time. I guess this week is good practice for him.

Melissa, Jeremy's sister, came to visit this weekend. Man, it was nice to see her. We always have such a good time together. I taught her to knit, I really hope it sticks.

Well, I better hop in the shower before Amelia wakes up and while I know that Seth is entertained (thank you Higgly Town Heroes!)

Oh boy...

So, Seth doesn't think I know how to cook. It's not that I don't...I just don't. I can cook but I don't have to. Jeremy is an excellent cook and makes dinner every night. I am normally nursing Amelia at that time, so that is how he helps. So, my sweet son thinks that we are not eating at all when Daddy is gone next week.
Here is my grocery list for what we need next week - frozen pizza, ice cream, brownies, (those are for Mom's sanity), and mac and cheese. We will also have some chili that is in the freezer...and we'll probably go out to eat twice while he's gone. As long as I have the staples we'll be good! :D

He's going to Kill her!

Yep, that's Seth! The child jumped on Amelia today! She was in the bouncy seat and he jumped on her. Oh my goodness. What am I doing wrong with this child that he feels no remorse whatsoever for doing that? He really loves her and just plays way too hard with her. I am pretty frustrated with him today.

On a better note...Jeremy is going to be gone this week. He leaves tomorrow afternoon for Warsaw, IN and has interviews all day (literally) on Tuesday. He gets back here around 11 on Tuesday night and has to leave on Wednesday morning for Michigan. He'll be back on Friday night. We are really excited. And really praying that something comes of these interviews. Please pray for us....we can't do this much longer without a job.

Stuff

So, I've decided to start a blog just for my knitting adventures. This way people who want to know about our family don't get bored with my knitting. Not that I think anyone would get bored with knitting (hello, how could you??), but just in case.

So, a few things I never thought I'd hear come out of my mouth...
"Seth, get OFF your Sister!"
"No Seth, you do not have milkers, please stop trying to nurse your sister."
"Get your hands out of Amelia's pants, Seth! Your toys are not in there!"

Oh the joys of my son! He really does love his sister..sometimes just a little too much. My friend Nicole put it perfect when she said about her daughters, "Aurora will love Eve to death...literally". This is what will happen here.

Oh, and can I say how much I love Amelia? She was asleep and I woke her up to change her diaper and put on her pajamas. She was just so happy, so I laid her on the floor on her play gym. She was playing and giggling...I just looked over and she is sound asleep. She is such an easy baby!!!

I will be posting new pictures of the hooligans on our website tomorrow (hopefully). If you don't have the password and want it, send me a quick email. They are getting big!!