Kamille and Andrew

Some of you know that I have friends down in Houston. We were worried about them this last Saturday as Ike passed through there, but were relieved to hear on Monday that they were safe and considering coming up here for a bit. I was glad to offer my home as Kamille and I were roommates at BYU-I and we got along swimmingly! They have a 3 year old named Michael (who was not a huge fan of Leland... Poor guy!) Anywho they stayed with us only two days and I supposed I can understand why they would ALL go back to Houston rather than Kamille and Michael staying here. You see Kamille is 8 and a half months pregnant and just while she was here the baby began dropping and she began having contractions. Also Andrew is in school and in an Opera that will be put on in October, and since it is September and they are just starting prep for the Opera Andrew needs to be there! I don't blame Kamille for wanting to go back with him so he can be there if/when she goes into labor. I feel slightly bad for them, as they have no A/C at their apartment still but since Andrew has to be back they are off and running! I hope they get home safe and it was so great to see them! I only wish they would have stayed longer!

Followers

So I added a follower link... just an update! I like to be followed:)

Frustrating much?

Here is the nerd side of me people! I started playing world of warcraft with the hubby and I am now addicted... however I had to reset my computer to factory settings... all you nerds out there know that means that I have to re download WoW and folks this takes a long time! If I could have found disk 3 (there are 5) it would have gone so much quicker! Ugh to having computer issues:)

My Kiddo

LOVES go gurt.. I know eww. But we bought it on Coupon at Costco, and within the last two days he has eaten 6 I know that doesn't seem like a lot, but for him it is a good deal more considering there are still bottles and Cheerios and gold fish and the like... Tonight he finished off his goldfish crackers that Rachael gave him for his birthday (thanks rach!) and had 1 go gurt and then I successfully dumped out a huge amount of Cheerios on his plate, to which I got yelled at when I put some back in the box, and he has almost finished those! I am so proud! What a good little eater I have. I am having trouble with finding vegetables for him to eat though, so if anyone has any thoughts let me know... I just don't want to keep wasting money on things he won't eat! Also when do they need to start learning how to feed themselves with utensils?

Amy's Cupcakes

So Leland only got one of the cupcakes I made last night. However Amy's looked so much more yummy to me so today for breakfast Leland got a cupcake... Mind you those things are heavy so for the most part he left it on his tray and leaned in to get it... It made me laugh!

We will have pictures of the party soon! Hope is going to email them to me:)

Leland Turns 1

Today was Leland's first birthday and I wanted to say thanks to everyone that came and made the day special for us! We sure love having company and we love the good friends and times that come with the good friends! We love you all! But as I sit here after all the crowd is gone and Leland has gone to bed, and the toys have been silenced I am feeling overwhelmed and sad that my baby is now 1. It doesn't make much sense does it! But in just a few years he will be able to sass me and tell me he hates me, but there will also be the tender moments where he loves me just as much as I love him. I think I am scared of what the future will bring as he grows. Will I be an adequate mom? Will I be able to teach him like the stripling warriors moms did? Will he make good choices? Will he know how much I love him, and how much I love the Lord? Or will the worlds influences be too much for him and will I fail him in the areas he needs. I guess you are supposed to take it day by day, but when it seems like just yesterday I was cradling my infant so new from Heaven it seems like the years will all pass that quickly. He is such an angel and has brought so much joy and his giggles make me laugh on even the worst days. He is such a wonderful baby and I am such a Lucky mom! Not only to have this wonderful child, but to have such a wonderful family and support system that is built of people who love me and love and adore my Leland. So instead of flip out I guess I will take a page from Amy and post the pictures of the year! Loves to all!

Zekie-isms

The other day I got a call from Amy's cell phone... this is the following conversation....

Me: Hello? HELLO?
Zeke: Allie (pause, pause, pause) Allie I'm goin NUTS...
Me: (stifled laughter) why Zekie?
Zeke: mumble, mumble mumble toy. mumble mumble mumble monies, mumble mumble hey when are you coming to see me.
Me: Is it ok if you come to my house on Sunday
Zeke: YEAH.. Love ya bye.. CLick