Great Day

Let me just say, I think my kiddos are pretty cool. Especially when we have a fun day like today! Alex was working, and it was a beautiful sunny day, so I took Mya and Max (and enough stuff for a week long trip...), and we went to Sugarhouse Park. Mya LOVED running around the playground, making friends with whoever would talk to her, and going down the slides. I loved relaxing in the shade with Max, and we all enjoyed our picnic lunch!

Mya wanted me to take a "sad face picture"

For the first time in my life, I saw two LARPers (Live Action Role Players)!!! Granted, they weren't actually LARPing, but it was obvious that they were practicing. It was awesome, and I hope to see some again someday.

I think Max likes his big sis (and he likes his mommy too)!

At one point, I saw Mya at the top of the slide making a face that I haven't seen her make outside of the bathroom for awhile--uh oh. Then came the yell from Mya at the top of her lungs: "Mommy! I HAVE TO GO POOP IN THE POTTY!!!" Unfortunately, the 'face' she made was the face I was afraid of, and she didn't make it all the way... So it was a bit of a mess, but on the bright side, I had an extra pair of panties in my giant bag, and she actually was able to hold most of it for the toilet too. That was actually her first real accident since she completed potty-training, so I really can't complain!

The drive home was a little rough, with a super tired 3 year old, and a hungry baby. BUT, we all survived! What a great day!!!

A Name & A Blessing

Today we had Max's baby blessing. We held it in our home, which was really nice! All of our family in the area came, and we're so grateful for their support!!!

And we are especially grateful for this little guy! He's 7 weeks old today, and growing so fast. The outfit that he was blessed in was the same one his daddy was blessed in 30 years ago.

"Leave me alone crazy lady! Quit taking pictures and let me go back to sleep!!!" Poor kid.

Max did sleep most of the evening (when I wasn't tormenting him), which was great! Getting a picture with him was a piece of cake...

Getting a picture with a cranky 3 year old on the other hand... not so easy : )! This was the best family picture that we got, and we were just focused on trying to get Mya to quit crying. Good times!

Alex did a beautiful job of conducting the evening, as well as giving the blessing. I'm so proud of my sweet family. I'm so thankful for each of them. I'm especially thankful for the Gospel. It is true, and I know that our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ live and love us beyond what we can comprehend. What incredible blessings I have in my life because of this powerful truth.

My Happy Boy

We've been busy having fun adjusting to life as a family of four! Mya LOVES her new baby brother Max. We all love the little guy dearly!! He is almost 7 weeks old, and is quite the funny baby. Here are a couple of pictures and a video of Max and Mya!

Notice Max's crossed eyes... Newborns are hilarious

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