A Little Bit of Heaven

Mormon Times

Have you had a chance to check out the new section  of the Deseret Morning news?  It's called Mormon Times, I read a couple articles and really liked it. 

Pregnancy Weight Gain

I had my 24 week appointment on Monday and new going into it I would not like what I saw on the scale. With the amounts of chocolate I have been eating on a daily basis and the lack of exercise I walked away 8 lbs heavier.  So far I've been OK, just gaining 2 pounds a month, my goal this pregnancy was to gain just 25 lbs, but the 8lb weight gain has thrown that goal out the window.  So... my exercise and eating habits have got to be better these remaining months.  I've been drinking more water, chewing gum instead of 3 granola bars, and allowing myself one small treat a day.  I'm making this conscience effort not only because I don't want to gain 50 lbs, but because I find it easier after the baby is born to get back into eating what I'm suppose to and so my system won't be shocked.  These are a couple recipes that are keeping on track this week.  I find if I can have a good lunch, the rest of the day goes by so much better. I've been alternating this week with a tortilla wrap (tortilla, black beans, tomatoes, avocado and a little cheese) and a Chicken Salad (canned chicken, slivered almonds, L-F mayo, grapes) in a Pita.  These fill me up and I find they are a lot more nutritious than a Caramello!!

Last January

This is where to ventured off to last January...oh how I wish we could escape this 15 degree weather again this year.

Crandall Canyon Miners

Back in August 07 when the seismic activity happened in the Crandall Canyon mine, I could not help but become enthralled with the story.  I thought of the miners families and what they might be feeling.  In our prayers at night we would pray for the miners.  Logan with his tender heart also became concerned for the miners and if we forgot to pray for the miners would remind us.  We prayed for them into Nov. I finally had to break it to my 4 year old that they were now in heaven and were guardian angels for their families.  He was so sad, but now our prayers everyday consist of praying for the miners families.  While looking through Utah Mama's Buzz I came across this article on a monument for the miners and rescuers.  I'm so glad they are doing something to remember these brave men.  I'm also glad I'll be able to visit the memorial with Logan someday since it's been a big part of our year.

Things not planned

I'm an organizer and always have been, but the more I experience the more I realize the best things in life are never really planned.  A simple example happened last Friday with nothing to do and the boys going crazy we decided to make gingerbread men.  Logan has been asking to make them since before Christmas and woke up last week having just dreamt about making them so I decided it was probably time.  By boys love to cook so this was a perfect activity. While we were cleaning up we put on some Bee Gees and the inevitable happened...A show off (dance off) as Logan calls it.  We spent the rest of the night dancing and finished it off by eating gingerbread men and milk.  Probably one of the funnest nights ever!! 

Snowmen

With all the snow we have had I so badly have been wanting to make a snowman.  But...the snow needs to be just right in order for that to happen.  Well finally Saturday morning it happened and this was the outcome.  Good thing John was home, because I could not lift one of those balls and probably shouldn't seeing it would put me into labor.  We had a fun morning!

Love this Quote

"Too often we give our children answers to remember rather than problems to solve."
                                                                                                                                Roger Lewin

Merry Christmas!!

St. Nicholas

A couple weeks ago, when we asked Logan what he learned at school we were surprised when he actually gave us a response (he usually says I don't know).  He proceeded to tell us about St. Nick and clogs and carrots in shoes and it brought back the story I learned in school as well about how Santa got started.  I came across this great article about how it all began. It's so fun to relive and learn all over again through our kids!

Hello Again!

I've been gone for quite awhile and the reason why?  Well...I'm pregnant and It's another boy!  I'm 21 weeks and honestly I thought we were going to get our girl.  I have been so sic!! So going into the ultrasound I was pretty set on hearing "It's a girl".  I took one look at the screen saw the kickstand, screamed and tried to hold back tears.  While Logan was saying "I don't want a boy, I want a girl" I encouraged him that it would be fun to have a boy all the while still trying to convince myself that this is suppose to be part of the plan.  I'm ok with it now, I had my day of depression, talked to some good neighbors and feel ok that I'm not having a girl.  Bring on the boys!!  We may have to head to China for our little girls!