14 things that I LOVE. . . . .

1. Ted

I LOVE my sweet husband. I love how good he is with our kids. I love how he is a kid himself. In fact he tells me quite often- 'I'm just a kid.' (Usually when I'm upset.) I love his silly sense of humor. I love that he gets up with Troy in the middle of the night. I love how easy going he is, but at the same time how hard-working he is. I love that he is patient with me. I love how he will do anything I ask him too. I love that we share the same beliefs and the same goals. I love that he wants to be with me forever. I LOVE that he loves me!

2. Troy

I LOVE my Troy Boy! I LOVE what a good brother he is. I love that he is gentle with his baby sister. I love how Troy will give Zada four good night kisses and Mommy only gets one. I love how tender-hearted he is. I love his imagination and expressions. I love his sense of humor. What a boy! I LOVE that I can kiss his ouchies better. I love that he will throw his arms around me and tell me he loves me. I love how he says 'Good Job Mommy! You did it!' when I accomplish any small thing. I LOVE that he adores his Daddy and wants to be just like him. I love that he says what he thinks. I love that he is mostly potty trained.

3. Zada Mae

I LOVE my Zada Baby. I LOVE Zada's smiles, and giggles. I love that she likes to watch Troy. I love how the first 2 months of her life went by quickly, whoa! I love her cute baby physique, the thick thighs and pot-belly. I love that she has fat rolls on her wrists. I love her big blue eyes, and I love that she hasn't lost her hair! I love putting headbands on her, even though she already pulls them off. I love the way she smells. I love that she will fall asleep in my arms. I love that she sleeps better then Troy. I love that she needs me right now. I LOVE how sweet she is.

4. I LOVE to bake. I would much rather bake cakes, cookies, and breads then make dinner! Unfortunately, I don't practice this love as often as I would like because someones got to eat it and it's usually me! Here's a new favorite from my Taste of Homes cookbook.
brown sugar oat muffins
Ingredients:
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1 cup whole wheat flour
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions: In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another small bowl, beat the eggs, milk, oil and vanilla. Stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400° for 15-17 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Yield: 1 dozen.

5. reese's peanut butter cups

I LOVE this candy bar! I just love peanut butter and chocolate together. What a great combo!

6.maternity cami's

I loved these when I was pregnant and I LOVE them just as much now! In fact, I'm wearing one at the moment. I picked up a couple at Target, and I think I may need more. I love how long and comfortable they are. I love that I can bend over and not show anything!

7. Bubble Baths

These are my aromatherapy foam baths from Bath and Body Works. I LOVE a good bubble bath. And by good I mean one that smells like lavender or eucalyptus, and one that I can take without hearing my kids cry. I love how relaxing they are. I love how pampered they make me feel.

8. I love E-mail
I LOVE that I can e-mail most of my family members, even that brother in Brazil. I love that I can just send quick little notes and reply when I have time. I love that it keeps me in touch with people that I wouldn't normally talk to on the phone very often. I love that I can send/receive pictures.
I also love Instant Messenger and texting.
I LOVE that I can bother Ted while he is at school. (Mmmmm, I wonder if he loves it as much as I do?) I LOVE that I can send little reminders to him throughout the day.

9.bumbo
I LOVE Zada's bumbo seat. I love that Zada can sit up and see what is going on around her. I love how light it is so I can move it easily. I love that I got it for nearly half the price that it would have been in a retail store on eBay.

10.Spring

Maybe it's just the horticulture side of me, but I LOVE spring! I love when the snow melts and the flowers and plants come out. I LOVE the smell of potting soil and mulch. I love getting my hands dirty to plant something. Spring actually makes me miss working in a greenhouse. And I love that we can go outside to play!

11.Gift Cards

I know some people think gift cards are impersonal, but I LOVE gift cards. I love being able to shop with someone else's money. I feel rich after Christmas. I think they are the best gift because you always get what you want! No Returns! And they are easy to give too!

12. Sleep
I didn't realize how much I LOVE sleep until I had children. But I LOVE being able to sleep through the night. This doesn't happen very often, especially this week with the colds my family has had. I LOVE when both my kids are in bed, so I can get in my bed! I love our memory foam. I LOVE how comfortable my bed is, and I LOVE spending time in it.

13.My Scentsy Warmer

I LOVE how this makes my home smell! I've had a number of people asked me what I'm baking when they come over. Ha! Nothing! I love it!

14. Cross Stitching

I LOVE how relaxing this is for me. (Wow, is that a theme?) I love finishing a cross stitch to hang on the wall. I love seeing how tons of tiny stitches can make a beautiful picture.

Happy Valentines Day!

Idaho vs. BSU

Ted and Troy went to the Idaho vs. BSU baskestball game this week. Troy had a great time, and Idaho won 63-59.

pics

This bottom lip just kills me! I snapped this pic while Ted was singing to her. She'll make this face for a while before she starts crying. Doesn't it break your heart?

Bathtime

Look at those guns,

and those heart-breaker eyes!

3 months!

My Zada Baby is three months old today. The second child grows so much faster! When we weighed her a couple of weeks ago she was at 15 lbs. She won't take a bottle, but she is sleeping through the night! (knock on wood.) She is our beautiful little sweety!

Hot Cocoa

Troy loves hot chocolate, but he especially loves the marshmallows that I let him put in himself. Can you see any hot chocolate in his mug? It's in there.

Does Zada look like her Mommy?

I had a great time going through some of my baby photos for a 'guess who' game at our ward Christmas party. (I know, I know, a whole month ago.)I thought that Zada probably made it a little easier for people!

Christmas

The pictures say most of it but in case I missed some moments during the break. . . driving, driving, snow, food, presents, snow, snow, snow, food, sledding, presents, food, food, snow, driving. . . driving. Snow, WOW!
At least the snow is good for something

Road report for Idaho Christmas Day. Red is bad. We were supposed to make it to my parents house to talk to my brother who is on a mission. We didn't make it in time.

Zada and cousin, Paisley, in their adorable matching hats

Some Christmas presents. Now Troy doesn't have to use my kitchen bowls as football helmets.

Hang on Troy!

Snow Fort

We went to the high school gym one afternoon to play basketball. I didn't pack any 'basketball clothes' for Troy, silly me. He insisted and we came up with this sharp looking outfit.