Just because

The look of love on her face as she watches her daddy pull up is priceless. As soon as she saw him she yelled "Dadda!" She's definitely a daddy's girl!

Myrtle Beach, SC

Day 2 of my sisters visit we went down to Myrtle Beach, SC. It's only a 2 hour and 20 minute drive from our house which isn't really that bad (unless you're pregnant). The drive was beautiful but I was pretty uncomfortable. I'm glad we went though. Unfortunately the weather wasn't ideal but we managed to have a good time regardless. There's lots to do at Myrtle Beach, there's the beach, outlet malls, the boardwalk, and the Ripley's Believe it or Not museum, and the Ripley's aquarium. We just did the beach, boardwalk, and museum. The museum was really cool. I learned how to make a shrunken head! So don't ask me if I'm having twins OR ELSE!

This week...

Jambaas Ranch

My sisters got into town on Thursday. One of the things that they wanted to do while they were here is go to Jambaas ranch. We had a lot of fun and Sadie was so brave to feed all the animals. She let a huge elk nibble on her fingers! There's no way I would do that. Even if they don't have top teeth!

Homemade Samoa's (Caramel de-lights)

I love girl scout cookies. Unfortunately, they keep getting more and more expensive and with that smaller and smaller. I bought a box because I was having major prego cravings for them but they disappeared quickly. Too quickly for my cravings to be completely satisfied. When I saw this recipe I was so happy. I HAD to try it. One word of warning would be to make sure you have a few hours to make these cookies because they are pretty time consuming. But they are totally worth it! Here is the link to the recipe http://bakingbites.com/2008/01/homemade-girl-scout-cookies-samoas/. Follow her advice and get good quality caramels. I didn't and the caramel part didn't stick to the cookie part very well. Oh well, they are still delicious :)

Things you DON'T say to a pregnant lady...

...and I mean EVER!

1. I couldn't even tell you were pregnant until a few weeks ago! (Obvious lies just add insult to injury)

2. You look like you are about to pop. (People generally don't "pop" this statement just makes you sound like a redneck)

3. Is there just ONE in there?! (I got this one today at my dentist visit) GRR...

4. When people hear how close together my kids will be in age they like to say "Did you mean to do that??" Yes I did and I'm a complete moron thanks for rubbing it in!

5. You look huge! -I KNOW THAT!

6. Should you be eating that?

7. Your boobs are huge!-Um, can you say sexual harassment?

8. Do you need to use the restroom?-I'm not 4. If I need to use the restroom I'll ask!

9. Oh wow that weight is going to be hard to work off later.

10. One more thing,

My eyes are up here! Please don't stare at the belly while you talk to me it makes me super self conscious. If its pokin' out from my shirt just tell me because I have no idea most of the time!

Dirty-Dirty

I like to measure how good my day is by how dirty I get. Since I'm pregnant and mostly just sit, now I measure how good our day is by how dirty Sadie gets. Hopefully Griffs mom feels the same way because as you can see in the picture Sadie was trying to help him on his way to being as dirty as possible. She thought it was a blast throwing wood chips and dirt down his back. It was cute the first time but then she became a bully and smothered the poor boy. I had to put her in time out at the park because she wouldn't leave him alone. It didn't work (surprise, surprise). If any parents out there know any tips on getting your toddler to obey I'm all ears! After putting her in time out she decided to bully me too.


Despite being a bully to Griff she really likes that boy. She's always very aware of where he is and what he's doing. I'm not sure if he even knows that she's alive.

They did have a nice hug or two. He even got comfortable enough to suck his thumb. For a second anyways. Sadie couldn't get enough of the hugging. She almost knocked him down once because she was hugging him so hard. I think I might have to worry about that little girl. After the park we got ice cream which only added to the layers of dirt I had to wash off of her. When we got home Dad took her outside where they played in the dirt. Then we had dinner and for dessert, Watermelon! She was a MESS!

These are her shoes after her fun/messy day.

The best thing about dirt is...It washes off!

99 Things!

To participate just copy and paste in your own blog, and bold all of the things you have done. I've had literally no motivation to blog lately so this is a fun little thing to get me going again. Please tell me if you do this too because I want to read it! Just comment and leave the link to your blog so that I know where to go. Thanks!

1. Started your own blog
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band
4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Been to Disneyland
8. Climbed a mountain
9. Held a praying mantis
10. Sang a solo
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown your own vegetables
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept on an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitch hiked
23. Taken a sick day when you're not ill
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Ran a Marathon
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught yourself a new language
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38.Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelo's David
41. Sung karaoke
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had your portrait painted
48. Gone deep sea fishing
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
52. Kissed in the rain.
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Been in a movie
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies
62. Gone whale watching
63. Got flowers for no reason
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma
65. Gone sky diving
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
71. Eaten Caviar
72. Pieced a quilt
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
77. Broken a bone
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book
81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car.
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Read the entire Bible
86. Visited the White House
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating.
88. Had chickenpox
89. Saved some one's life.
90. Sat on a jury
91. Met someone famous
92. Joined a book club
93. Lost a loved one.
94. Had a baby
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
97. Been involved in a law suit
98. Owned a cell phone
99. Been stung by a bee