Flowers, tutus, and other girly stuff!

Ok I have to admit something. Whenever Will and I meet someone for the first time and they see we have two boys, they usually ask "Are you guys pushing for a girl?" or "Boys, ugh, don't you wish you had a girl?". I usually respond, "nope, love boys, could have 10 more before I have a girl". I know that's really bad, but I really enjoy having boys in the house, I guess I can't compare, but I love the activeness, sports, rough housing with dad....etc. But back to my confession, there are few and certain times that I wish I had a little girl. Like I have said in the past, I love being creative or copying others creativeness and passing it off as my own. And there are sooooooooo many things for girls out there. I have come across soooooooo many things I would totally make if I had a girl to create for. And it would be a good excuse, because now I just create for my sisters or nieces, and Will just thinks it's a waste of money (I can see where he is coming from). I just wish there were more things for boys out there. Boys can't wear flowers in their hair, well Elam can (only inside the house, and because he has the cutest blonde curly locks), or tutus, or bandanna dresses. Ugh, I can go on for days. I guess I need to be more creative and think of some boys' stuff. In the meantime, back to flowers and tutus!!

Crazy busy!

Why doesn't it seem that for a few days there's nothing really going on? There is the usual, errands and lunches and fun activities for the kids, but then when there is stuff that needs to be done, the list is endless and there is never any time. These past few weeks have felt like that!!! I have been helping Willbert's work out while the other girls are on vacation, so depending on the day, I have been doing between seven and eight hour days. Don't get me wrong, not a big deal. Been there done that, haven't had to do it for a while, but can handle it. But by the time I drive across town and take the kids to my moms and then turn back around and head to the office, repeating after work as well, it can make for a long day. I'm not complaining, I volunteered myself to help them, the driving and long days just get old fast. One thing positive about it, ok a few things positive about it, extra cash, it's just temporary, adult interaction as well as conversation, and it makes me appreciate it even more, the fact that I get to stay home everyday with kids (Last one makes it all worth it).
Like I was saying, there is a lot of stuff going on. My sister and I have been doing 2-3 cakes a week (pictures coming), we finally did our "virtue" night at church and almost everyone was there (turned out better than we had expected), baby shower gifts, cake, and games,......the list continues.....why do I always volunteer myself for so many things??

Just one of those days!!

So, I just need to vent!!! It's been one of those days. I had a wedding cake to work on today and because Rindy, who is usually my helper had to work, I was pretty much almost on my own. Which isn't a big deal, doing the cake by myself is just fine, where I need the help is watching the kiddos while I'm doing it, and then transportation. My mom called and said she would be able to come out with my little sister after her practice, I was relieved. Up until then, I was fighting with Elam because he just wanted to be held and I was fighting the heat. You see, I decided to do the cake down at the church because I would have more counter room and I would have more room in the fridge as well. Well, the a/c just hasn't been working very well in the gym/kitchen so it was HOT! Anyhow, my mom got there and relieved me of the kids so I could do the cake. When I finished we drove, very slowly, to the location of the reception. Well my amateur sister, who I can't blame because she has never done this before, palmed one side of the cake while she was trying to keep it from moving. EEEEEEKKKKK! I was freaking out!! I took a few breathes, more like a billion, and kept driving to the place. We got it there, set it up, tried to cover the hand print, put the ribbon and feathers on, and finished it. It turned out well!! Everybody really liked it!! They were asking me for some business cards so they could give them to their friends (I know, I know Cameron, I'm going to make some). I took some pictures and then returned to the car to apologize to my sister for freaking out on her. Sorry Morg!! I thought my long day was over, until I erased the pictures on my camera as I was downloading them to the computer!! What can I say, It's just been one of those days! I will post pics of the cake as soon as the bride & groom email me some! Just glad this day is over!

Re-Lieved

Wow! I now feel a little relieved. There has been so much going on this past week, I just never felt like I got a break. I was going and going and going...you get the drift. Anyway, a lot went on! Most of the week I was preparing for Elams birthday party which we had on Saturday, and then we did a few other things in between. Friday, we met my whole family for a surprise birthday dinner for my oldest brother Cameron. It was really nice! All of my brothers and sisters and mom and dad met up, and we all had dinner at Carlos O' Brians. It was the first time in a while that all of our schedules clicked and we were able to get together. After dinner we drove over to Cameron and his wife's to see their house. It was nice, a great evening with family.
The night continued when I got home, as I stayed up until about 2 a.m. working on my talk for church on Sunday. I had to get it done in time for Willbert to translate it into Spanish. Saturday continued to be crazy, as we got up early to prepare for Elams party. But before we could finish that I had to leave for a baby shower at 12.(tell me about it, I don't know what kept me going) Ooh, for the gifts for the baby shower, it was a double shower, a friend and I made nursing covers. My sister-n-law gave me one right before Elam was born, and it has been the thing I have used the most with him. It is now my official baby shower gift. They are pretty easy to make, and don't end up to expensive(all you need is 1 yard of fabric and those little metal things). I also like to make diaper cakes to go with the cover up, they always turn out so cute! I meant to take a picture, but with everything going on, of course I forgot. So, we were just super busy this weekend, and I am so glad it is over! We've got lots going on for the rest of the month, with birthdays and weddings and more birthdays. Who knew July was such a exciting month?!!

Dads Birthday

This past week or two, it seems, have been just keeping us crazy busy. Between Willbert helping my brother with his house and moving, baby showers, baby's being born, family in town, 4th of July, and lots of other little things, I feel like I need a really long uninterrupted nap. (yes Elam I am talking to you) Things should finally slow down, just in time to get things ready for Elams birthday party on Saturday. I decided I wanted to do a Dr. Seuss themed birthday party for him, even though its only going to be family and close friends. I LOVE Dr. Seuss. I don't know what it is, well maybe I do, I just think he is genius. I'm probably exagerating a little bit, but his stuff is entertaining for both kids and adults. Come on, have you ever tried to read Fox in Socks? On the front cover it dares you to read it aloud, as fast as you can, but also tells you that the fox is a tricky fox, and he will try to get your tongue in trouble. And the beginning pages warn you to "take it slow, this book is dangerous". I will have to say from experience that they are right, your first couple of times you need to read it slow and pronounce everything because it is so easy to mess up. Try to read this fast:

"When beetles fight these battles in a bottle with their paddles and the bottle's on a poodle and the poodle's eating noodles....they call this a muddle puddle tweetle poodle beetle noodle bottle paddle battle...." (it goes on)

Fun! I just have to say I love Dr. Seuss and especially love the idea of throwing a birthday party themed around his books! Sorry, I get excited pretty easily!

One other thing we did this weekend was we celebrated my Dad's birthday. We went over to his house after church today for dinner, cake, and some ice cream. Here are a few pics of the cake.(I wonder who made it:)