July 27 through 30, 2009: That's Just The Way It Is

I don't know how many times I've requested for things to just slow down, but they never do. I guess I'll have to get used to it.

Here's a summary of our week of parties, new toys and house shopping.

Big H continues to have teething woes. Giving him a damp cloth to chew on is the best solution I've come up with so far.



Big H just loves his Daddy! He's so happy when Daddy comes home.



You should have seen him at church on Sunday. It was the sweetest thing! Craig was teaching and Big H was trying so hard to get his attention. He'd talk a little and then he'd fling his arms about. Big H, not Craig. It was adorable!

Tuesday was one of our nephew's birthdays. He turned 5. He was so excited for his party!



Happy Birthday Big P!



Little H playing with a balloon.



Big H loved watching the boys play with those balloons. He was laughing his head off



I normally love any excuse to eat that delicious Costco cake, but I had to sit out this time. I had spent all night- or morning technically- battling the 24 flu. I honestly would rather go through labor, and have a c-section again, than deal with the 24 hour flu, or food poisoning I guess. I'm never quite sure what to call it. I just know it is my worst enemy.

Wednesday was totally up in the air. I was feeling better, and my mom had the day off, so we decided to get lunch and then, hopefully, end up in the pool. Well we ended up: babysitting for my SIL, eating lunch, running to stores looking for teething items, picking up my car and running to more stores looking for teething items. We never made it to the pool, but I got some fun new stuff for the boys, and some things for me.



The boys got this fancy new toy. I would have liked to get them one that has stuff they can kick too, but these things get expensive fast.



They must like it because I can't get them to look at me.



Now they're bored, so they'll look at me. I even get a smile!




We bought a booster seat to see how it would work out. This is Big H's way of telling me he needs a little more practice.



The boys got some new outfits because they were on sale for a very good price.



And finally, after searching and searching, I found a decently priced bed set, that matches my curtains.

Today the boys and I played with our new toys, and Craig and I found out that our housing search must indeed go on. *Sigh* The worst part was the guy we had to go through to get approved was not too kind with the rejection. I kind of chewed him out. I don't know if he'll keep the piece of my mind I tried to give him, but he'll at least have something to talk about at dinner ;)

You don't needlessly stress out a mom with twins. Just a fair warning ;)

July 25, 2009: Sundance

On Saturday, after running some errands and dealing with some drama, Craig and I took the boys up to Sundance so Craig could play with his camera.

There were a lot of people up there. I guess everyone headed to the mountains for the weekend to escape the heat. Luckily some of those people offered to take a family pic for us.



After an hour or so of walking around, without a stroller, we decided to look into riding the ski lift. They said the boys were good to go, so we headed to the car to change diapers and search for blankets. Well, apparently we were quite unprepared for this trip. We didn't have blankets, and we also didn't have bottles. We decided to go ahead and wing it. We found a cloth diaper to sub as a blanket and if the boys got hungry we'd just deal.



The boys ended up being surprisingly calm, and we got to see some gorgeous views. It was a fun and relaxing activity.







We decided to stretch our luck even more and head to The Hub, in Heber, for Dinner. Not having bottles for the boys didn't work out so well. We gave them many foreign foods that night. They had sugar in their cereal because we had no juice, Craig mashed up potatoes from his soup, to try and further occupy them, and we eventually bought them juice and gave them little shots with a medicine syringe. To top it all off, our waitress seemed more interested in getting us out than getting a good a tip. And my long awaited Blondie Sundae did not live up to expectations.

Next time we decide to venture on unprepared we'll at least stop and by some bottles.

July 25, 2009: Craig Finally Gets to Play With His New Camera!

Poor Little Chubber Chubs (or big H)

Aside from having to live with a nick name like "Chubber Chubs," our little boy has to put up with a lot more.

He just wants to eat like a grown up, but he's not yet grown.



While getting his fingernails clipped, he gets his fingertip snipped. OUCH! We're so sorry sweetie, but, on the bright side you do look cute with that band-aid



Not only does he have to endure teething, he has to get 2 or 3 (we think) at once, live with his parents getting frustrated with him for days before they figured it out and, when they did figure it out, getting his mouth pulled a part as they try to get a picture of it.



I'm sorry Chubber Chubs, but just remember we sure do love you!

July 24, 2009: Merrily on our way we go. . .

. . .until we reach the valley-o!

Happy Pioneer Day Everyone! I'm going to have to find some fun traditions to do on Pioneer Day. We haven't done much these last few years.

We at least got some celebrating though. I went to lunch with some friends from work. I love going out with the girls, and letting off some steam. Thanks ladies!



After that my mom came and picked me up- since my car is still at the shop- and we went swimming, had a BBQ and my Dad and Craig fixed the brakes on my mom's and Craig's car.

We talked about lighting fireworks, but a storm came up, so we watched Indiana Jones instead.

This is my nephew swimming without his life vest. I've been trying to teach him how to swim this summer. He's a brave little trooper who keeps trying no matter what. He's doing really well.









My mom made us some yummy brownies, which we had a la mode, for dessert.



All in all, it was a fun day, and I got some fun pictures of the boys. If anyone has any fun Pioneer Day traditions let me know.