Baby Headquarters

I believe the nursery is ready, which means... so am I. Ready to rock and roll these babies on out. Both babies are breech and so a c-section will probably be necessary, which makes me really nervous, but whatever. I can do it. Back to the nursery.. so the beautiful artwork was done by my super super awesome friend, Lisa and then the bedding of course was done by Anne Marie. I love how bright and sunshiney it turned out... :)








These damn binky baby bunnies took like 4 years to make.. thanks to my mom for being super seamstress and taking them apart 25 times before they looked decent. Whew.


Semi-organized closest

And here's a sneak peak of Millie Moo's room... still not quite done.. waiting on wallpaper

My Tough Teammate & the Wasatch Back

One of my favorite experiences from last June was the Wasatch Back race that I ran with my family and several great friends. As this year's race approaches, (less than one month!) I have mixed emotions...

a)I won't be participating because I will be running a marathon from the delivery room

as I give birth to my two babies.. (can't wait!!)

b)The babies and the race are "due" the exact same day(s)

c)This year's team will be running in honor of our tough and unstoppable teammate from last year, Stephanie, who won't be able to run this year, but is planning on next year!! (Along with her hubby, Christian)

I am so thankful for Stephanie's example to all of us of facing adversity.. getting up every morning to a challenging situation, facing it and moving forward. She is truly inspiring and I thank her for helping me put things into perspective and teaching me how to gracefully deal with the challenges, oppositions and life changing events that have and will come my way.

"When it is dark enough, you can then see the stars"



Steph and Linds from last week

Here are a few pics from last years race.. awwwww, good memories
The team, finished!

Big Dave and Steph


Mama Leslee

Meredith, Linds, Steph

Me, all tuckered out

11 years later...

You'd think from looking at these pictures that we were married in 1982, but really, we were married in 1998.. 11 years ago. I'm thankful that everything worked out and that I was able to steal Aaron from my best friend Anne, (whom she went out with on a blind date once) - She got over it pretty quickly and was married right after me - Thank Heavens. Aaron is perfect for me and makes me a better person.. He has given me 3 of my best little buddies in the world and they absolutely adore their dad... He's pretty cool, ya know? Since I'm stuck at home, I'm sure our anniversary will consist of some yard work, (by Aaron) a little catch with the football, toast and cereal and maybe if we're feeling c-r-a-z-y.. a redbox and caffeine free diet coke after the kids are in bed.

Happy BDay Millie (better late than never)

Millie had a birthday WAY back in April and as a blogging mother, isn't it a rule you have to post their bday pictures? Well, it seems like it's a rule or else you're a neglectful and lazy mom.. so happy late bday Millie.. we love you.

Special Thanks to Mom who was kind enough to come to Millie's Princess Tea Party dressed as Snow White, even though the wig was so scary you couldn't take your eyes off it.. and for making the goodie bags and bringing the cake and cleaning up and staying at my house all day while I contracted and hosted bday celebrations.

We upgraded the belly princess dress to a little more classy Aurora ensemble

Runnin' out of Steam

Holy Moly, I was hit hard over the head with the worst cold EVER yesterday, so I'm slow to get on the computer for anything other than looking up cold remedies for pregnant women. And... it is "project week" at my house. My most darling, talented friend Anne Marie has been painting, putting together cribs, sewing, fixing, moving, changing, organizing and making my home beautiful (pics to follow when "project week(s) is over) - She's awesome.. so I wanted to show off her awesome looking children for a second.. I snapped these in about a 7 minute photoshoot while we were in St. George together a month ago.. she (and her husband) have got child-making skillz. I'd post more but my fingers are tired and my eyes are ever so slowly closing as I type....

A Day With Mom

For the last little while, I've been thinking that I need to put something together for my kids before the twins come... and then I thought of making a little book for each of them documenting an average day at home.. nothing fancy or exciting.. just everyday life. Since everyday life and normalcy will be non-existant soon! wink wink. Well.. I should have thought of this 7 months ago when I was not 7 months pregnant with twins. Really.. who wants pics of themselves at the stage I'm in right now? But, I knew if I didn't do it now, it wouldn't happen. I'm very thankful to Ashlee for spending an afternoon (hours and hours) with us and I love these pics so much. NOW for the warnings and disclaimers:

Cleavage may be seen in the following shots (so exciting!)

Dark roots may be seen in the following shots

Nerdy maternity poses may be seen in the following shots

AND, please understand that I chose to post the photos of my kids actually getting along and the ones that look like we are perfectly happy doing such lovely things everyday. I am choosing not to post the fighting, crying, yelling and double chins or relief society arms.

When I told Cole that we were going to be having Ashlee come to shoot pics of us just hanging out doing everyday stuff he said, "So she's going to be taking pics of us watching t.v. and you on the computer?" I laughed and then cried.

Enjoy! Let me know what you think!

photos by Ashlee, editing by yours truly

Chance and Angela: Almost Married

This was my official last session before the babies arrive and I must say that it was a success.. A Big thanks to mom who helped lug my gear and dad who played nanny to my kids - I wouldn't be a functioning human being at this stage in my life without the help I get from my parents. They are too good to me. So Angela and Chance were darling and fun and I wish them the best when they are married in Texas in a few weeks! Hooray!