A New Swimsuit for Lizzy.

I admit that I have been one of those paranoid moms who pays way too much attention to what her kids wear out in public and a swimsuit for a 4 year old was one of those things that makes you want to scream. Elizabeth has always been hard to shop for because she is so small, but at the same time she is a tall girl. So we get her shirts that are anywhere around 2T or 24mos and pants that are 18mos or smaller (in the waist), usually that means settling for jeans that are too short or skirts that are too short.

Shopping for a swimsuit was different though, they had the right sizes for her but the wrong style. I was amazed to see that they had bikini's that were way to little even for my girls, in styles that I wouldnt wear on one of my best 'skinny' days. After shopping around what felt like a million stores we finally settled on a Little Mermaid swimsuit that was suitable for MY kids. Elizabeth loved it and Jared and I were happy that it was decent.

She wore her new swimsuit for the first time at the pool the other day and didnt want it to get wet or ruined so it took awhile to get her in the pool. But those bright colors looked great on her. Can't wait for next years trip to find a new swimsuit!

Jamie Learns to Swim.

This was a great day, our ward rented the local pool for the evening and we took the girls swimming for the first time this summer. We started off with a grand buffet dinner of hotdogs, salads and everthing in between that defines 'summer'. For dessert we had strawberry cheesecakes, brownies and summer wouldnt be complete without popsicles!

Because I was suppose to be on bedrest I didnt think it wise to go into the pool with the kids and all those other children kicking and splashing everywhere, so Jared took the girls in and Kyle Osmonson helped out with the kids.

Jamie had only been swimming once this year and we noticed that she could float on her tummy with a little help we taught her to kick her legs and move her arms. But this day was better she took to the water like a duck... well an akward duck, flinging her arms and legs everywhere even though she was only in water that was up to her tummy she had the best time swimming.

Her favorite part was when Jared let her ride on his back like a dolphin around the pool. She thought that was the greatest and that her dad was great for doing it. Just look at those smiles!

As BIG as a House!!!!!

I have been on bed rest for the past 6 weeks now and I feel like I am really huge, I haven't seen my feet for the past 3 months now and all my maternity clothes that I bought too big are all now too small. Jared always tells me that I don't look 'that big', but I disagree because I feel 'that big'. So I haven't been to church in 6 weeks and I decided that I would as least go for sacrament meeting and sit in the hallway on the couch.
It took me every bit of strength I had in me to climb onto that couch it was really big. My feet didnt even touch the floor. When sacrament meeting was over Jared thought it would be great to get a pic of my protruding tummy at 33 weeks this is what I look like sitting down, standing and from the side view, and you can kind of see where the baby is... sorta. His feet are sticking straigt out when I am sitting. The pic of me standing up I am in the middle of a contraction and my tummy is lopsided, and then the one of me from the side, you can basically imagine that the back of his head is facing you because he is on his side. If you cant see that's too bad because I felt it!!!

ELDER CHASE

Everyone always asks me, Where did you meet your husband, and I always say that he was a missionary for the church and served in my country, in my branch and was in my area. They then proceed to give me that look like... Yeah right! He was a 'bad' elder if he was flirting with girls on his mission, or the other look like ' your a bad person for marrying an elder who served in your area'. After almost five years of marriage you would think that I was use to that look!

So anyways, here is an example of what Jared looked like all dolled up as Elder Chase five years later. He looks pretty much the same except he has longer sideburns and is a bit chubby in the middle area. But still the same old Elder Chase. I admit, that when Jared put the short-sleeved shirt on with that little black name tag, it did sorta scare me a bit that I married Elder Chase. But who could resist that charm. Plus, he is quite handsome in that tie that I got him for Christmas a few years ago. What do you think?

Personality

This was one of those days were it started off just perfect. Jared and I got to sleep in till about 11am after a wonderful date the night before. We finally got to see that new Will Smith movie Hancock and got a babysitter at the last minute. We didn't get home till around 1 am and because of that the kids were exhausted and didn't get up the next day till 11am.

But we got up late, and had a early lunch of hot dogs and chicken nuggets before getting ready to go to church. I managed to get the girls dressed while Jared got ready. It was then that Lizzy started to call Jamie names like, Porker and Lazy. That was only because Jamie had gotten too big for her clothes. When I told Liz to stop calling her sister names this was the face that I got! I couldn't stop laughing... Jared thought it was funny so we got the camera. Next time she will get a time out!

LIZZY TURNS 4

Can you believe I have a four year old!! I can't. Yesterday was Lizzy's 4th birthday, we didnt plan anything because of me being on bedrest and all. Most of our friends just had a baby a few weeks ago or are expecting around the same time as we are, so everyone was kind of busy or tired. We thought that we would just go get some ice cream at DQ and then take her to the store to pick something up for a present. But then Jared decided that she needed an ice cream cake. So on his way home he stopped at DQ and got a super chocolate lovers cake. That was the best cake we had in a long time.

The girls had huge pieces, even bigger than mine and they ate every bite. So to get all that sugar out of their system before bed we took them to walmart to get a present. That is where they found the Barbie's.

Now I admit I wasnt ready for the whole Barbie world thing yet and neither was Jared. But that was what Liz wanted and it was cheap. So we settled! Jared gave the girls an option of getting beach Barbie or Mermaid Barbie. I was partial to the Mermaid Barbie... she had more clothes on. Jared was rooting for Beach Babe Barbie. The girls took their Dad's advice and soon we were on our way home with our first ever Barbie. So it starts, Jared want to get their Barbie's a battery powered Jeep and some clothes so the girls can really get in to it. I am trying to find a doll house that would accomodate the Jeep!

Father's Day

This was a first for our family. The girls were finally old enough to do something cute for Jared this Father's Day. The night before Jared was working late and it was my night to put the girls to bed. I was getting things ready when a commercial for Father's Day came on and at the end of it, it said to give your dad a hug on Father's Day. Lizzy jumped off the couch and ran to me screaming " I want to give daddy a hug for Father's Day, mommy!" I was surprized that she even cared. So I told her Father's Day is tomorrow and you can give him a hug then.

Then I had this great idea that we should make a card for Jared. I got all the stickers and markers out and we started our little project. I helped a bit but everything else the girls did.They were so excited about their card for Jared. I honestly never thought that they would be this excited about anything other than candy.

The next morning we planned (the girls and I) to give Daddy his card while he was getting breakfast ready. So I got up and found Jared asleep on the floor in the living room while the girls were watching T.V. I got them up and we sneeked into the office and got the card out. I told them to go wake Dad up and say Happy Father's Day Dad!!! They were sooo excited, they ran out of the room and jumped on Jared screaming at the top of their lungs "Happy Father's Day Dad!!!" I thought it was funny.

Jared was so happy, there were hugs and kisses and more hugs from their Dad, they absoultely loved it.