I'm Ba-ack!

Man, time seems to just speed by, doesn't it? And, thanks for the concern, Ashlee, but I'm all good. Just not enough time to do everything that needs to be done! And no, I haven't had the baby, yet. Still about 6 weeks left. I'm not really sure what happened last week...all I remember was a big blur. So I'll just start with Friday.

Friday.....

We left for Utah at about 2:30. We went to visit my sister in Springville (just past Provo, before Spanish Fork). My parents were there visiting, too. (from Burley). It's about 4 1/2 hours, especially if you're pregnant and have to pee all the time. The ride down wasn't too bad. The kids behaved pretty themselves, and didn't fight, so that helped. We stopped in Provo at Krispy Kreme to pick up some donuts to take for a treat. We decided to go inside (had to pee, again), and watch them make the donuts. The kids thought that was awsome, and when they are making fresh donuts, they usually hand out samples. Yummm.......So it was after 7pm that we got to my sister's house. So fun to see them. And it was really fun to have Mom and Dad there, too. The only thing missing was my brother and his family, from Omaha. We had so much fun!

Saturday.....

Woke up whenever the heck we wanted. Wendy had Dad put a new kitchen faucet in for her. She also got a new dishwasher installed that day. She was so excited. We almost got our wii. We called Best Buy, who had one left, but was told they couldn't (or wouldn't) hold it for us. Cory and Wendy left to get it, and it was gone by the time they got there. Crazy. Stupid Wii people. Manufacture more, please!!!! Anyway, My Dad and Cory went on a little trip to Cabela's, and I read, and the kids played the X-box. Basically just lazed around. Did a lot of visiting. Then, around 6pm, the guys (Cory, my Dad, my brother-in-law DJ, and my son Alex) left to go to the BYU/UNLV basketball game. And the rest of us went SHOPPING!! I got some couple new books, and the cutest Easter outfits for the two youngest. I love The Children's Place.

We got this cute dress....

....and this cute sweater to go over it, for Gabby.

And we got this very handsome sweater vest....

...with this stripped shirt to go under it, for Jake.

Wanted to get this adorable skirt for Madi, but they were out of her size, so we will have to order it online.

I still don't know what I'm getting for Alex. He's nine, and starting to form his own fashion opinions. It usually doesn't agree with mine. While I was buying the clothes, My sister and Mom took the kids to the Disney store. That's a fun little store! And Gabby spent some of her birthday money on a Build-a-Bear. An orange stripped Kitty, she named Lola. Lola went home naked, because Build-a-Bear clothes aren't cheap! All in all, we had fun shopping until the mall closed. The guys had fun at the game that BYU won by 3o some odd points.

Sunday....Once again, woke up whenever the heck I wanted! Church wasn't until 1pm, but we ended up skipping. I know, we should have gone. I' m a sinner. Instead, my sister brought out all tubs of baby clothes. They adopted their first baby a little over 2 years ago. She was given lots of clothes, some of which he didn't ever have a chance to wear. So, we came home with 2 garbage bags full of baby clothes and blankets, that we borrowed for the baby. Some of you may be thinking, she already have umpteen kids, why does she need clothes for this one? Well, we thought Jake was our last, and gave EVERYTHING away. So, this very generous lending by my sister has made me feel much more ready to have this baby. After a delicious dinner of crockpot ribs and au gratin potatoes, we played a game of Ticket to Ride, Europe. It was good fun. I love that game. I always come in last, but it is still fun! Then, the time had come that we had to leave. So we finally got on the freeway at 9pm, and drove to Pocatello. Cory had a work meeting the next day.

Monday...

Woke up whenever. Ate delicious German Pancakes made by my Mother-in-Law. Lazed about. At 2pm, we met my SIL Melanie and her two kids, and my Mother-in-Law took us to see The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything, a Veggie Tales Movie. So funny. We are big Veggie Tales Fans at our house. My MIL enjoyed it, too. She didn't stop laughing the whole time. After the movie, Madi and I went shopping. Got her some cute pink sketcher at Ross Dress for Less, for only 12 bucks. Then, at JC Penny, they had a table of clearance that was only $2.97. So we got couple of things there. I love when I actually find a bargain. That never happens to me!! Went back to the in-law's, ate dinner, then played Mexican Train (a domino game). It's my FIL's favorite game. Then we came home. Just got home a little while ago, actually.

It was a fabulous weekend. We all had so much fun! I didn't want it to end. Thanks, Wendy and DJ. We had a blast! I only wish we could have stayed longer. You were probably glad to see us go, since we sorta took over your house! And thanks, Lois and Merlin, for a swell President's Day! As much fun as we had, though, I am so glad to be home, and sleep in my own bed tonight! So this post is kind of rambling, but my brain is too tired to make much sense. Hopefully I didn't bore you to death, and at least you know I'm still alive!!