At the Hotel

We had some extra time on Friday before Unkie's funeral. Blake was watching TV, so Brody decided he wanted to watch his show too. The thing is, we have a DVR at home and he can watch his shows whenever he wants to, so he thinks he can do that anywhere he goes. After a small meltdown, Sean brilliantly thought of letting him watch on the laptop. YEAH! The last picture is Blake with Chris, who is Unkie's (Doug) son from his first marriage. They had just gotten back in contact 4 years ago after 28 years of not seeing each other. Kind of a complicated story, but what a nice guy and super nice wife. It was really nice to spend time with them and get to know them better.

In Loving Memory

Sean's uncle passed away yesterday evening. He was riding his motorcycle home from work and got in a wreck. This picture is him holding Blake when he was just a month old. He loved children and was such a good dad/grandpa/uncle. He was always the one at the family get-togethers that would take all the kids outside to play, chase after them, and just have a good time. He was an excellent role model to us and was a super fun guy. We will miss him dearly.

Scott is Home!

Scott came home last night from his mission in Bulgaria. Their plane came in at 10:00 pm so we didn't get to visit very long, but it is so great to have him home! How cute is he?!?!

Blake's First T-Ball Game

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

Little Brother

I found these really cute shirts at Kohl's last week that say "Big Brother" and "Little Brother". I got "Big Brother" for Blake and Brody. They didn't have one that said "Middle Brother" and the "Little Brother" one was white - totally off limits for Brody. Anyway, Gavin was in the office the other day playing on the floor and I thought I would play around with the camera. He was cooperative for a while and you can see by the end that he had had enough. At least I got a few good shots!

Me and the Boys

I think this is the only time that I've ever had all 3 boys on my lap at once. This was right before bed one night and I just got done reading them a book. It looks like Blake and Brody had also just finished some sort of messy snack that they were saving on their faces for later! What sweet boys!

Monkey Bread

We have a tradition of having Monkey Bread for breakfast on the morning of General Conference. I've usually been able to buy it already made in the frozen section at Wal-Mart and then it only takes 2 minutes in the microwave to cook. Super easy and really good!! When I went to buy it this time, they didn't have it, so I decided to make it myself. It took FOREVER to do, but was REALLY good! The recipe was easy enough but took lots of planning ahead. Here's the recipe:

Cinnamon Monkey Bread

1 pkg. Bridgford Parkerhouse or White Rolls OR 1 & 1/2 loaves Bridgford Frozen Bread Dough, thawed

1/2 cup melted butter or margarine

1 cup granulated sugar

2 teaspoons cinnamon

Lightly grease a 10-12 cup fluted tube pan. If using loaves of dough, divide whole loaf of Bridgford Frozen Bread Dough into 16 equal pieces and half loaf into 8 equal pieces for a total of 24 pieces of dough. If using rolls, there is no need to divide dough. In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon. Set aside. Dip each piece of dough in melted butter and roll in sugar mixture. Make sure that the dough is coated generously with sugar mixture. Place each piece of dough evenly in pan. Let the dough rise until double in size or until the dough has risen to just under the top rim of the pan. Bake in a preheated 350° oven for 30-40 minutes. The bread should be well-browned and sound hollow when tapped ontop. Remove from oven and turn out of pan immediately.

We really enjoyed it and I think I will make it from scratch next time, but I just need to remember to start it much earlier so we can actually have it for breakfast instead of lunch!

Swing Me!

We went outside last week to play while Sean was working inside. Blake was gone and Brody wanted to swing (his favorite thing outside). Gavin usually has that look on his face the entire time he's swinging, but usually doesn't fuss much unless we push him too high. Brody always wants "up high" and be pushed as hard as we can push!

Gavin's 6th Month Check-Up

Gavin had his 6th month check-up today. He weighs 16 lbs. 3 oz. (23%), is 27 inches (67%), and his head is 17 1/2 inches (67%). So while I was thinking he was a chunky kid, I guess he's not. His cute chubby cheeks have been misleading. She said he was doing well, although he doesn't roll over and he barfs all the time!)

Poor Brody had to get his Hep B dose #2. He did awesome!

Chick-Fil-A

I found a coupon in my purse the other day for a free kid's meal at Chick-Fil-A. Gavin had his 6 month well check today, so I decided to take the boys there for lunch. I've only been to Chick-Fil-A a couple of times, because I'm not really a fan of chicken. It was so awesome today! First of all, the playground doesn't have tables inside, so you sit outside the doors and just watch the kids play. Awesome because the screaming and crying is muted! Love it! I also really like that they give you placemats for the tables, Purell hand wipes, cheerios for the toddlers, mints when you're done eating, and a great place for kids to play! We had a great time and will definitely be heading back there! My only disappointment was that my hands were too full to get ice cream. :-)

About Me

I saw this on another blog and thought it was funny. By the time I got done asking Blake the questions, it wasn't fun anymore and was really quite sad. He doesn't know much about me and really couldn't think of anything. I had to ask him the questions lots of times before he would think of an answer besides "I don't know". Some of them are pretty cute, though. Anyway, here are his answers (in his own words):

What is something mom always says to you?
When I ask if I can have a snack, you say no because it’s not 3:30
What makes mom happy?
Anybody that’s bothering you and they’re gone – that makes you happy.
What makes mom sad?
When you don’t have any friends
How does your mom make you laugh?

By telling a joke.

What was your mom like as a child?

You didn’t have any polka dots around you (I'm assuming that he means freckles, which I don't think I have too many of :)

How old is your mom?

37 (hmmm)

How tall is your mom?

You’re taller than me and Brody and Gavin

What is her favorite thing to watch on TV?

The one’s that people build stuff, like House Crashers (I don't think that's a real show, but was cute anyway)
What does your mom do when you're not around?

You work

What is your mom really good at?

Candy Land

What is your mom not very good at?

Playing Mario Kart Wii

What does your mom do for her job?

Make things

What is your mom's favorite food?

Spaghetti (It's not, but that's ok)
If your mom were a cartoon character, who would she be?

Spongebob, because I like him.

What do you and your mom do together?

Play and work

How are you and your mom the same?

We’re not the same, we’re different

How are you and your mom different?

Because you’re bigger and I’m smaller

How do you know your mom loves you?

By giving me a hug

What does your mom like most about your dad?

You love him

Where is your mom's favorite place to go?

Ruby Tequila’s