Freddie said......

Fred: I can kick Hattie? 

Me: absolutely not!

Fred: absolutely sure?

(In sacrament meeting) 

Fred: Where's daddy o? 

Me: right there

Fred: (loudly) He's in the potty!

(Feeling under his hair in front)

Fred: WHERE IS MY EYEBROW???!!!

He begins his prayers with, "thank you for da father."

Fred: where is daddy O?

Me: at work

Fred: he's workin' in the shop

Fred: (playing in the dirt) I'm working at my job. In the dirt. 

Fred: (in crazy monster voice) WE HAVE NO CHEESE!!!!!

Fred: I LOVE milky, mommy.

Fred: I LOVE the rain!! (It rained all day Saturday!!--one of just a few times in the year.)

"I'm so happy, mommy!!!!" (In the photo below because I said he could help me make eggs.)

Fred: I'm a Ho-Ho-Ho!! (Photo below)

Phoenix Suns!!!

Sandy money and Frederick's first Suns game of the season! It was a lot of fun: two babies in tow!! We four were squished into just two seats plus dinner but it was so much fun! Freddie was soooooo excited---absolutely giddy about going at all and had a great time watching the players, yelling at the lights to GO, and dancing his little booty off to the music. He loves "baskagaul" very very much. My mom and I had fun dressing up (I actually curled my hair!!! And felt nice!!!) and Hattie just nursed and slept most of the time. She was interested in looking at the court for a little while. We love my dad's season tickets this year: 4th row behind the opposing team's bench. We played the Spurs (double, triple puke) and killed them!!! That Duncan was crying in his seat, haha!

My babes in their suns colors!

Very lovely

Harriet Jillian. I love her so much!

My valentines; a family valentines date

It all started early this morning.....when Fred and I got up and made pink heart-shaped waffles and decorated for VALENTINES DAY!! He was really excited and brought the waffles into sleeping Collin who was very surprised when they ended up on him.

Happy LOVE day. All these holidays keep happening and I explain them to Freddie. He has been trained to say happy valentines day, daddy-o, and that valentines mean I love you.

Ward conference touched my heart

My Bishop quoted the scripture, Mosiah 2:4, "consider on the blessed and happy state of those who keep the commandments of God." The spirit asks for a mighty change of heart. Bishop counseled us to not judge ourselves so harshly and said that we are commanded to be perfect, but will never accomplish this in this life. We are human. We will progress greatly in the next life. He said we are doing better than we think. What an answer to prayers from yesterday. 

He also said: 

Not to compare ourselves to others. We often compare our weakest weaknesses with others' greatest strengths. This leads to envy. If others are blessed and successful at certain things, be happy for them and move on. I have been blessed in my own ways. 

He recounted President Gordon B Hinckley's counsel in April 2000 to be better husbands and wives; to restrain criticisms and be generous with compliments; as mothers and fathers to treat my children with love and respect and encourage them; as sons and daughters to be respectful and obedient to my parents; and as children of God to meditate daily on how I can be a better example of Christ. 

I was in a really bad mood this morning because...well I won't go into it. But I was upset and felt justified but also knew I was being ridiculous. Collin was patient with me. Freddie was crying most of the morning. Hattie needed to eat. I was mad. But hearing these kind, encouraging, loving, encouraging words from my bishop gave me the humility and confidence I needed to recognize my blessings and change my negativity to positivity. I'm grateful to be listening from the mothers lounge while nursing my daughter and for Collin who is with Freddie in the Chapel. I'm grateful for my Heavenly Father's love. He knows me. 

I'm grateful for the Book of Mormon. I started reading it again in January and have a goal of finishing by mid-June with the Young Women before we go on a trip to Utah. I don't want to be judgemental or critical. It's too yucky feeling and exhausting. And these dudes make me feel sooooo happy.....

CS

Happy love month, my dear, CS. I love you. I'm so incredibly attracted to you! I want you! I need you every day! I love to talk with you, figure things out with you, live life with you, raise our children and kitties together. It gives me goosebumps when I hear you speak French, think about what a great man you are, or even just look into your dreamy eyes. I love spontaeous adventures with you and menu planning with you. You're a romantic, Smith. So am I. Together we will do everything. Here, there, or anywhere: my heart is with you.

I love you.

Crocheted garden

Whenever my mother in law visits, we try to get lots of crafts done. She's a wizard with the sewing machine and knitting needles. This trip we have had more limited time with my constant nursing of a tiny babe girl but are still getting our arts & crafts on. She's sewing curtains for our open bedroom closet and a few projects for the babes. 

As we were looking through one magazine today, we came across this crazy adorable crocheted mini garden scene. Soooo cute! 

http://www.crochetme.com/blogs/inside_interweave_crochet/archive/2013/12/06/back-page.aspx

Harriet Smith special day

Harriet Jillian smith was given a name and blessing by her father this past Sunday at church. It was a very special and beautiful day. I felt the spirit strongly testify to me that she is a daughter of God and has an important purpose on this earth. In the blessing, it was mentioned for her to be baptized, be married in the temple, and to serve a mission! That last one surprised me and my eyes filled with tears thinking of this strong, smart, determined little girl, grown into a woman someday. 

We had many friends and family join us for the celebration-and quite a few not members if our church, but there to support Hattie and us. It was overwhelming. It was a far drive and early in the morning for most and we felt very loved and blessed by their presence. 

And if you know us, you know we like to party and have lots if people in our home, so that's just what we did!!! We couldn't have done it without the major cleaning, cooking and crafty skills of Collin, his mom and dad, my mom, and even little Freddie (while I was nursing a babe nonstop and was able to do very little.) It was all VERY stress free and turned out so well--we had a full house! 

We decided to get our Valentines decorations started early with lots of photos of Hattie and our family. The theme was definitely LOVE! Most of these photos were taken by the amazingly talented Jayna Hedges (jaynahedges.com) I feel so blessed to have had her take many photos of our family over the years. 

Hanging around town and accomplishments!

Heres Freddie going going going on his scooter. We had a great day at the park the other day with lulu and pops. Fred loves Steele Indian school park because there are always so many kids there. "I want to see friends, mommy!" He is soooooo out-going and I always end up meeting awesome families and moms because of him. Everyone loves meeting Hattie and comment on how. It's she is! Hehe, I think she's gorgeous!!! And so smart, hilarious, wonderful, spiritual!!! My children are amazing, unique people who will change the world!!!! A few moms with one child have asked advice on having two...saying they are thinking of having another. I told one that I recently had a breakthrough....and feel like I'm slowly getting a old of things...as long as I am SUPER patient and don't mind taking an extra hour to leave the house and only try to do one thing per day on my own. :) life is good though. I love having a newborn.  Well she's 6 weeks this Thursday....aw man it's crazy and wonderful.

Gilbert temple open house

We were able to tour the Gilbert temple last week as a family and with Collins parents and my mom and Joe. It was beautiful and exciting to be there. It was neat to have Frederick and Hattie with us. I won't lie and say it wasn't a little bit stressful chasing Fred around haha, but everyone was so nice and patient and he want the only toddler being chased by his parents.

The most peaceful part for me was seeing the baptismal font. I felt the spirit strongly there and the water looked beautifully serene. 

Collin and I both remarked that we were excited to go back and serve there after it is dedicated. 

Holiness to The Lord

The house of The Lord 

Where families are bound forever